12485 Highway F17 W Collins, IA 50055
Estimated payment $5,582/month
Highlights
- Hilly Lot
- Temperature Controlled Barn
- Steep Slope
- Wooded Lot
- Landscaped
About This Home
NOW AT $310,000 BELOW APPRAISED VALUE!!!
ADDITIONAL PRICE REDUCTION OF $179,000+ on this beautiful 31+ acre heavily wooded parcel/acreage opportunity!!! Now offered at $989,900, this impressive property is located on pavement and situated just 15 minutes northeast of Bondurant on IA-65/330 at the Baxter exit! Privacy, abundant hardwood timber, wildlife, excellent steel outbuildings and more with this beautiful property and gorgeous 2732sf 4BR/3BA two-story 1-owner updated/upgraded home built 1994.
Located just off IA-65/330 on HWY F-17 and a quick 20 min hop to Ankeny/DM Metro, I35 and I80, the private driveway leads into the 31-acre wooded paradise. The 4BR/3BA 2-story custom home is integrated into the property's hardwood timber which is home to trophy whitetail, wild turkey and more. The property borders the 113-acre Ashton County Park area and ensures continued privacy and enhanced opportunities for the outdoors enthusiast. The three excellent 30'x60' steel buildings, 14'x20' movable garden building and more are tucked into the natural landscape. All buildings come with great features including one with full concrete, heat, office and overhead doors and offer unlimited options for the successful buyer. For the greater Des Moines metro area this is a unique hardwood forested acreage/parcel and home with great amenities, assets and an outstanding location.
Quality strikes you as you enter the impressive 2-story home featuring hardwood floors, fireplace and custom cabinetry, spacious updated kitchen with large island, formal dining room, office/study, laundry and more. The upper level showcases a full bath, study area, 4 large bedrooms including the spacious primary BR with ensuite featuring a huge tiled shower. The lower level features a finished family room with custom bar, lower office space and abundant storage opportunities that just keep adding to the amenities and options. Expansive glass throughout the home makes you truly feel a part of your private hardwood wilderness and the spectacular Iowa seasons. Add geothermal HVAC, impressive detail, 3-car attached garage and the list goes on!
Outside the home, the extensive professional landscaping and water features provide a natural transition from the home, huge all-weather rear deck, stone patio and bar to the prime woods surrounding the home. Situated on a paved HWY F17 and just off 4-lane IA-65/330 the location is perfect for the easy hop to the Metro, Ankeny, Ames, etc. If you are someone wishing to have the best of all worlds and be right next door to everything but still be able to live "away from it all" and NOW AT OVER $310,000 UNDER APPRAISED PRICE, you just found it! Buyer to cooperate with seller's 1031 exchange at no cost or liability to buyers or delay in closing.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,950
Year Built
- 1994
Lot Details
- Landscaped
- Steep Slope
- Hilly Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Many Trees
- Current uses include hunting/fishing, residential single, timber
- Potential uses include residential single, timber
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Wildlife includes whitetail deer, pheasants, turkeys
- Shop
Additional Features
- Outside City Limits
- Temperature Controlled Barn
- Septic Tank
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,950 | $305,350 | $50,070 | $255,280 |
| 2023 | $5,752 | $305,350 | $50,070 | $255,280 |
| 2022 | $5,210 | $372,970 | $50,070 | $322,900 |
| 2021 | $5,064 | $345,760 | $50,070 | $295,690 |
| 2020 | $5,064 | $313,060 | $39,620 | $273,440 |
| 2019 | $4,834 | $277,050 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $4,834 | $277,050 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $4,834 | $276,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $4,834 | $277,540 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $4,852 | $275,410 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $4,510 | $275,410 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2025 03/29/25 | Price Changed | $989,900 | -15.4% | $362 / Sq Ft |
| 01/13/2025 01/13/25 | Price Changed | $1,169,750 | -14.9% | $428 / Sq Ft |
| 09/16/2024 09/16/24 | For Sale | $1,375,000 | -- | $503 / Sq Ft |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $146,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $153,484 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $126,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $99,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
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