Address
12197 211 Avenue, Van Wert, IA
Price
$ 291,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#724078
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyDecatur
- CityVan Wert
- AreaVan Wert
- Zip50262
- Style
- Year Built1976
- Taxes$ 2520
- Price$ 291,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage1176
- Lot Size8 Acres
Data Source:
Des Moines Area AOR (DMAAR)
Property Description
Commuter’s Special – Perfect Small Acreage with Shop! Only minutes from town, this 1,176 sq. ft. ranch-style home sits on beautiful acreage with easy access to I-35 at the Van Wert exit. Inside you’ll find a practical floor plan with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a full 1,176 sq. ft. unfinished basement offering endless possibilities for additional living space, storage, or a recreation area. The property features: Attached 2-car garage for everyday convenience 30’ x 34’ two-bay shop – perfect for hobbies, equipment, or a small business Additional storage shed for yard and garden tools or livestock for a hobby farm. Mature shade trees and open yard space with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors This acreage provides easy access to Osceola, Leon, and West Des Moines, making it ideal for commuters who want peaceful rural living without sacrificing convenience. Whether you’re looking for your forever home or a property with room to grow, this one checks all the boxes. Contact Heath Martin to schedule your personal tour of this great property.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/12/2025 | Listed $324,900 |
| 8/26/2025 | 2$319,900 |
| 11/21/2025 | 3$310,000 |
| 2/10/2026 | 6$291,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | SepticTank |
|---|---|
| Heating | Baseboard,Electric |
| Cooling | CentralAir |
| Roof | Metal |
| Zoning | Res |
| Garage Spaces | 1.0 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Materials | Brick,VinylSiding |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Residential |
| County | Decatur |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From the Van Wert Exit on I-35 take 211th Ave South for 0.2 mile to property on the right. |
| City | Van Wert |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Outside School District |
| MLS Area | Van Wert |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | SeeRemarks |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2520.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Lease Renewal Y/N | No |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Rent Control Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Middle/Junior School District | Outside School District |
| Elementary School District | Outside School District |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Residential |
| MobileHomeRemainsYN | No |
| PostalCity | Van Wert |
| Legal Description | Section: 13; Twp: 70; Rng: 26; Block: ; Lot: ; Deeded Acres: 0.000 13-70-26 SW 8A NW NW W OF I-35 |
Interior Features
| Basement | Unfinished |
|---|---|
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Attached,Garage,OneCarGarage |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Rural |
| Lot Size Area | 8.0 |
| Spa | No |
| Building Area Total | 1176.0 |
| Lot Size Acres | 8.0 |
| Road Surface Type | Gravel |
| Private Pool | No |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Crops Included Y/N | No |
| Horse Y/N | No |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 50262
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