43050 180 Trail Chariton, IA 50049

If your idea of an ideal living situation is of the picturesque rural Iowa farmstead variety, then this charming 3.7 acres +/- Hobby Farm property in Lucas County may have just what you’re looking for, because it’s got “charming rural southern Iowa farmstead” written all over it. Including the typical farmhouse, but without 100 years of age on it, as this southern Iowa farmhouse was built in 2002 not 1902! The location of this property is out in the country, but only 150 yards from the paved Derby Hwy., and at only 10 miles from Chariton it’s a quick and easy drive for groceries, gas, hardware, bank, hospital and other essential services.

The home has 2,280 square feet of living area above ground, covered front porch with a view of sunrise and sunset, + a full in-ground, unfinished basement, 40x24 attached 1 car garage, and insulated shop or storage space with concrete floor. There is a master bedroom and 1 bath on the main floor, with 2 unfinished bedrooms upstairs and 2 other unfinished rooms upstairs that could be turned into bedrooms. The main floor features a spacious open kitchen and dining area with walk-in pantry, and a very large living room area.

Outbuildings on the property include a 48x30 barn with hay loft and concrete floor, a 32x22 horse barn with hay loft, and a 42x30 Quonset hoop style building. There is an established sizable garden plot with beautiful black dirt, fruit trees, and grape vines, along with a livestock loafing shed and several areas fenced and ready for horses, cows, or other livestock.

The home is served by a well with a good quantity of good water, but rural water is available at the road also if desired to hook up. Brand new septic system installed in 2025.

Please note that an Amish family currently lives in the home and the electric is not currently hooked up, but the home was wired for electricity when originally built 23 years ago and has some outlet and light/fan locations to be installed with existing wiring. The home is currently heated by a large wood cookstove on the main floor, which the sellers will be taking with them when they move. The 3.7 acres +/- designation is estimated/approximate because the property for sale is currently being surveyed.

Don’t hesitate to call or text if you’re interested in having a showing or would like to make an offer!
Please contact Land Specialist Joshua Flournoy at (641) 203-9427 for more information. Showings by Appointment Only.

Property Features

•3.7 +/- Acres Lucas County Hobby Farm
•4 BR/1 BA 2002 Farmhouse
•2,280 sq ft total living space above ground
•Full in-ground basement, unfinished
•1-car attached garage + additional storage space
•Home was wired for electric when built in 2002 but no outlets or lights/fans are hooked up and electric service would need to be established. Amish family are current owners.
•Home currently heated by large wood cookstove that sellers will be taking with them
•Well Water but Rural Water available at road
•New Septic System in 2025
•48x30 barn with hay loft and concrete floor
•32x22 horse barn with hay loft
•42x30 Quonset hoop style building
•Property already fenced for livestock
•Nice established garden plot with beautiful black dirt
•Peaceful country setting
•150 yards north of paved Derby Hwy.
•Only 10 miles from Chariton
•2024 property tax was $2,502
•Map property boundaries as drawn are approximate/estimated as property is currently being surveyed

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