
Land with Home for Sale in Prairie City, Iowa
5039 W 116th St S, Prairie City, IA 50228
Enjoy peaceful country living on 4.34 picturesque acres surrounded by rolling hills, cornfields, mature trees, and established perennials, all within 20 minutes of the Des Moines metro. This quality-built walkout ranch offers over 2,400 finished sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, solid core doors, Marvin windows, and an open floor plan perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops, solid wood cabinetry with dovetail drawers and soft-close doors, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry. The spacious primary suite includes a private bath and direct access to the deck. The laundry room offers tile floors and abundant cabinetry for extra storage. Energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling, Hardie siding, a new roof, new gutters and downspouts, new garage doors with opener, and a new front door with storm door provide peace of mind. Step outside to enjoy the above-ground pool with surrounding deck, mature landscaping, cherry and mulberry trees, and beautiful countryside views. A 30x60 outbuilding with lean-to and an additional storage shed provide endless space for equipment, hobbies, or recreational vehicles. Located with a Prairie City address and within the Colfax-Mingo School District, this property offers the perfect combination of rural privacy, quality construction, and convenient access to the metro.
Location
- Street address
- 5039 W 116th St S
- County
- Jasper County
- Zip code
- 50228
- Community
- Prairie City
- School district
- Colfax-Mingo
- Elevation
- 826 feet
Directions
Start: Des Moines, IA. Head toward E 2nd St on E Grand Ave. Turn left onto Pennsylvania Ave. Turn right and take ramp onto I-235 E. Take exit 137 onto I-80 E.Take exit 149 toward Mitchellville. Turn right onto NE 112th St (CR-S27). Continue on 6th St NW (CR-S27). Turn right onto Center Ave N (CR-S27). Turn left onto NE 54th Ave. Continue on Highway F48 W (CR-F48). Continue on Highway F48 W (CR-F48). Turn left onto S 44th Ave W. Turn right onto W 116th St S. Home is on your right.
Property details
- Acreage
- 4.34 acres
- Zoning
- R
- MLS #
- DMAAR 743477
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $4,981
Parcels
- 1115400005
Legal description
SECTION:15 TOWNSHIP:79 RANGE:21BEG 725' NORTH OF SE COR N 427' W 475.5' S 427' E 475.5' TO BEG SE SE
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- RE/MAX International
Lot
- Features
- Rectangular Lot
Exterior
- Parking
- Garage
- Pool
- Deck
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Stories
- 1
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Geothermal, Heat Pump, Propane
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Features
- Dining Area, Eat In Kitchen, Window Treatments
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Price drop | $600,000 | $25,000 -4% | DMAAR |
| June 25, 2026 | Price drop | $625,000 | $15,000 -2.3% | DMAAR |
| June 19, 2026 | New listing | $640,000 | — | DMAAR |


































