Carbon, IA Homes with 150 Acres or Less for Sale

Country living in town with room to make it your own! This spacious 6-bedroom, 2-bath home features a walkout basement, tornado shelter, brand-new shingles, and a storage shed. With plenty of space inside and out, this property offers endless possibilities for living, entertaining, hobbies, or future projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful country feel with the convenience of town!

860 E Anthony St, Carroll

Listing courtesy of with Smart Moves Iowa Realty

$450,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 749041 MLS

Experience the character of a 1918 farmhouse paired with the confidence of a 2019 foundation on this 3 acre Mitchellville property, just a short drive from the Des Moines Metro. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home offers over 2,000 finished sqft, a beautifully updated main level, and an unfinished basement ready for you to truly make your own. Outside is where the acreage lifestyle you are searching for comes together! Enjoy 3 acres, a 30x50 insulated shop with a bar and a dog run/kennel area, plus a barn giving you even more opportunity to embrace the space, hobbies, and lifestyle that come with acreage living. With farmhouse character, modern updates, a newer foundation, multiple outbuildings, all still with room to create the property you dream of, this is an opportunity that's truly one of a kind!

11825 NE 23rd Avenue, Mitchellville

Listing courtesy of Bailey Liske with RE/MAX Concepts

$239,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 6342540 MLS

Enjoy peaceful country living with beautiful views on this charming 1.76 gross-acre property, conveniently located approximately one mile off Highway 92 on a gravel road. This inviting home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an abundance of natural light throughout. Sit and relax in front of the fireplace on a chilly day or outside on the patio and soak in the serene views. The full basement offers plenty of additional storage along with excellent potential for future living or recreational space. Several important updates were completed in 2025, including a new furnace, central air, water pump for the 50' well, & a whole house water filtration system. A durable metal roof, gutters, and downspouts were installed in 2015. Outside, the acreage offers established red and black raspberry patches, rhubarb, two cherry trees (1 sweet, 1 sour), and an apple tree, adding wonderful touches of country charm. The sale includes the refrigerator, stove, microwave, washer, & dryer, making this home ready for it's next owner. Several outbuildings offer space for the car/hobby enthusiast and additional outdoor storage. With room to enjoy the outdoors, picturesque country views, and the convenience of being just a short distance from town, this acreage is a wonderful opportunity for peaceful living. Schedule a showing today!

20631 180th Ave, Sigourney

Listing courtesy of with Hometown Real Estate

$385,500

749030 MLS

Build your dream home and enjoy incredible 360-degree countryside views from this beautiful 11-acre property in Madison County, just south of DeSoto. The elevated setting at the top of the hill offers an ideal location for your future home, with wide-open views in every direction and very few neighbors nearby. Enjoy the privacy and peaceful setting of country living without giving up convenience. The property is located on pavement, with rural water and electric available at the street. With approximately 11 acres, there is plenty of room for a custom home, outbuilding, animals, gardens or simply the space and privacy you've been looking for. A hard-to-find combination of acreage, views, privacy, paved access and utilities—all within an easy drive of DeSoto and the Des Moines metro. Bring your builder, walk to the top of the hill and imagine the possibilities!

TBD US Hwy 169, Winterset

Listing courtesy of Scott Wendl with RE/MAX Precision

$239,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 749028 MLS

Completely remodeled and situated on approximately 2 wooded acres, this unique 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Newton home offers privacy, character, and extensive updates. The home was gutted down to the exterior walls, trusses, and foundation, with nearly everything else replaced. Updates include new electrical wiring, fixtures and panel, plumbing, tankless water heater, AC, windows, spray foam and blown in insulation, drywall, flooring, trim and doors. Additional improvements include LP siding, roof and gutters in 2025, plus a new furnace, approximately 20 feet of replaced foundation wall, sump pit and pump, and stone veneer in 2026. Inside, enjoy a flexible floor plan, generous kitchen cabinetry and counter space, built in shelving, and a spacious walk in closet. The impressive primary bath features dual barn doors, a custom antique dresser converted into a double vanity, tiled floors, laundry area, and fully tiled walk in shower with rainfall shower head. Wide black trim and solid wood doors add distinctive style throughout. Outside, the L shaped acreage offers a surprisingly wooded setting with a natural tunnel like trail and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. All kitchen appliances, washer, and dryer included.

1403 1st Avenue W, Newton

Listing courtesy of Kyle Clarkson with LPT Realty, LLC

$49,000

26-1989 MLS

Build your dream home on this 1.22-acre lot in an established neighborhood! With city water and city sewer available, plenty of road frontage, and a great building site, this property is ready for your new home. Enjoy the convenience of paved roads all the way to Omaha while still having over an acre to create the home and outdoor space you've been envisioning. Bring your plans and your builder and make this property your own!

22475 Grande View Ave, Glenwood

Listing courtesy of Emily Swinford with Square Deal Real Estate

$249,999

6342535 MLS

25 +/- acres in Lucas County near Derby offering a great mix of timber, water, improvements, and recreational opportunities. The property is accessed by a gravel county road and bordered by additional wooded ground to the north and row crop farmland to the south. A small cabin, outdoor shower, three storage containers, and storage shed are included, with water and electricity already run to the site. Two stocked ponds provide excellent fishing opportunities. The larger pond contains bass, bluegill, and crappie, while the smaller pond is stocked with minnows and sunfish. Mowed trails wind throughout the property, connecting the cabin, ponds, and timber and providing easy access throughout. The majority of the acreage is wooded with mature timber and understory cover, along with open pockets around the ponds and cabin. The combination of timber, water, and neighboring agricultural ground provides quality habitat for whitetail deer and other wildlife, with consistent deer use reported on the property. With the cabin, utilities, ponds, and trail system already in place, this property is ready to use as a hunting camp, weekend retreat, or fishing getaway. Located approximately 6 miles from Humeston, 8 miles from Lucas, 14 miles from Chariton, and 53 miles from Des Moines. Contact the listing agent to schedule a private showing.

43508 115th Ave, Derby

Listing courtesy of with Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC

$1,000,000

7 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 748746 MLS

Spanning 2 acres, 1312 Schmalle Circle is a once-in-a-lifetime estate, offering over 8,000 sqft of impeccably designed living space built for gathering, entertaining and living well. The vaulted entry opens into a grand living room that anchors an open, light-filled main level: impressive chef's kitchen overseeing expansive dining space and flowing into a built-in filled galley pantry, utilitarian-driven mudroom with lockers and a flex room suited for a den, office or library. Five main-level sleeping suites in this split design are led by a dream primary suite: a sunlit bedroom opens to a marble-adorned ensuite with his-and-hers sinks, a luxurious walk-in shower, his-and-hers walk-in closets and laundry room. Four additional suites occupy their own private wing, each with a large closet and private tiled bath, plus a family room and gym space. The lower level is built to entertain: radiant heated floors, a large family room, flex space for dining or a pool table wired for multiple TVs, a theater room wired for surround sound and lights, and a kitchenette ready for a wet bar. Two more bedrooms share a sitting area and dual-vanity bath. Additional half bath, laundry room, and two safe rooms make the level complete. Outside features a covered patio with an outdoor kitchen, swim spa and open patio overlooking 2 acres of gardening and landscaping potential. Dual attached garages — a heated 2+ car and a 4-car — complete this rare offering. Schedule your private tour today!

1312 Schmalle Circle, Belmond

Listing courtesy of Kim Olmstead with Agency Iowa

$575,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 6342526 MLS

Placed along the golf course this Harold Bailey built home offers exceptional amenities & space. Concrete stamped walkway leads to the enclosed front foyer & opens to the main level living area with beautiful hardwood floors. The kitchen w/ adjacent sunken living room are the perfect rooms to spend time---whether relaxing or entertaining these two rooms have it all. Expansive kitchen with granite counters, appliances, island w/ sink & seating, breakfast nook, & built-in organization area. The living room features a wall of shelves along with the fireplace & a wet bar area. Just steps away is the enclosed screened-in porch which leads to the deck to extend & cohesively connect your living spaces. A separate area currently used as formal dining could also be additional creative living space. You will appreciate the main-level primary bedroom w/ his & her closets & a private bath you dream of: heated tiled floors & tiled throughout, vaulted ceiling above the step-in shower, double sinks, & private deck access. Main-level laundry & a half bath. Beautiful staircase leads to two spacious bedrooms & larger-than-most closets as well as a full bath. The lower-level walkout includes a recreation area, a bedroom w/ egress, a non-conforming bedroom, 3/4 bath, & more than an abundance of storage. Two-car attached garage w/ parking apron & turnaround. Golf cart access to the course. You will appreciate this well-cared for one-owner home.

411 Heatherwood Cir, Fairfield

Listing courtesy of with Fairfield Real Estate

$208,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6342523 MLS

Country Setting, Spacious Home & Room to Make It Your Own! Enjoy the space and privacy of 1.24 acres with this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home located on Rock Valley Road in Centerville. Built in 1972, this well-established property offers the character and solid layout of its era, along with plenty of opportunity for today's buyer to add their own personal style and updates. With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, there is room for family, guests, hobbies, and everyday living. The generous 1.24-acre lot provides plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors, garden, entertain, or simply relax and take in the peaceful country setting. If you've been looking for a property where you can build equity and create a home that truly reflects your taste, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. The existing home provides a great foundation, while the acreage offers something that's increasingly hard to find—space and privacy close to Centerville. Bring your vision and discover the possibilities at 1316 Rock Valley Road!

1316 Rock Valley Rd, Centerville

Listing courtesy of with Key Real Estate Agency

$1,125,000

6342522 MLS

Presenting 90 acres m/l of productive Delaware County, Iowa farmland for sale, ideally located between Dundee and Lamont along paved 120th Street, near the entrance to Backbone State Park. This highly tillable farm offers an estimated 87.45 tillable acres m/l plus 10,000+ bushels of on-farm grain storage, making it an attractive option for operators and land investors seeking a strong, income-producing asset. The cropland carries an average CSR2 rating of 75.7, supported by proven soil types including Basset loam, Floyd loam, and Clyde-Floyd complex, all known for dependable yield potential in Northeast Iowa. Grain storage includes a 6,270-bushel bin (built 1977) and a 3,864-bushel drying bin (built 2000), providing valuable on-farm efficiency for harvest and marketing. A portion of the property was previously enrolled in CRP, now expired, with the acres becoming available to farm in 2027. This tract sits in a tightly held area of Delaware County, with excellent access along 120th Street and 110th Avenue, located in Section 8 of Richland Township. The farm will be surveyed from a larger tract of land. This is a rare opportunity to purchase high-quality Iowa farmland with strong soils, grain storage, and long-term upside, ideal for farmers, investors, and 1031 exchange buyers seeking a well-located, productive asset.

110th Avenue, Dundee

Listing courtesy of with Peoples Company

$1,115,000

6342518 MLS

Greene County, Iowa Farmland Available! Presenting 80 acres m/l of high-quality Greene County, Iowa farmland located along I Avenue between Scranton, Iowa, and Jefferson, Iowa. The farm consists of 76.75 FSA cropland acres designated as Non-Highly Erodible Land (NHEL) with an average CSR2 soil rating of 85.4, exceeding the Greene County, Iowa average CSR2 soil rating of 78.3. Prominent soil types include highly productive Nicollet loam, Webster clay loam, and Clarion loam. The west end of the farm includes 2.79 acres that are not currently being farmed, consisting of grass and trees, and slopes toward the west. A drainage tile intake is located in the west central part of the farm, see the 'Tile Intake Map' found under the attachments for the approximate intake location. Farming rights are available for the 2027 growing season. Located just south of U.S. Highway 30, this farm offers convenient access to local grain markets in Scranton and Jefferson, Iowa. This property would make for a great opportunity for the beginning farmer, an investor looking to diversify their portfolio, or an existing farm operation looking to add on. Located in Section 8 of Jackson Township, Greene County, Iowa.

I Avenue, Scranton

Listing courtesy of with Peoples Company

$520,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 748985 MLS

Rare acreage opportunity just a few minutes from either Des Moines, Carlisle or Indianola shopping and conveniences. Over 8.75 acres and a spacious outbuilding with shop and equipment area. Well maintained home featuring custom woodwork and cabinets that include a lighted display case for collectibles. Many updates including recently replaced refrigerator and range/oven as well as a rainsoft reverse osmosis and softening system. Roof, gutters and siding all less than 10 years old. Indianola School District with other neighboring open enrollment possibilities. Hobby farm? Hunting? Bonfires? Fireworks? Wide open spaces and fresh country air? What is your acreage dream? Don't miss out on this rare gem. Schedule a showing today!

3380 65-69 Highway, Carlisle

Listing courtesy of Dan Dular with Capital Choice Realty

$1,115,000

748980 MLS

Greene County, Iowa Farmland Available! Presenting 80 acres m/l of high-quality Greene County, Iowa farmland located along I Avenue between Scranton, Iowa, and Jefferson, Iowa. The farm consists of 76.75 FSA cropland acres designated as Non-Highly Erodible Land (NHEL) with an average CSR2 soil rating of 85.4, exceeding the Greene County, Iowa average CSR2 soil rating of 78.3. Prominent soil types include highly productive Nicollet loam, Webster clay loam, and Clarion loam. The west end of the farm includes 2.79 acres that are not currently being farmed, consisting of grass and trees, and slopes toward the west. A drainage tile intake is located in the west central part of the farm, see the 'Tile Intake Map' found under the attachments for the approximate intake location. Farming rights are available for the 2027 growing season. Located just south of U.S. Highway 30, this farm offers convenient access to local grain markets in Scranton and Jefferson, Iowa. This property would make for a great opportunity for the beginning farmer, an investor looking to diversify their portfolio, or an existing farm operation looking to add on. Located in Section 8 of Jackson Township, Greene County, Iowa.

I Avenue, Scranton

Listing courtesy of Matt Adams with Peoples Company

$35,000

6342511 MLS

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE! Looking for space without giving up the convenience of being close to town? This beautiful 1.11-acre lot offers plenty of room to build the home you've been dreaming about, with the added convenience of city utilities available. Enjoy the feeling of having your own piece of land while still being close to some of the area's favorite amenities, including Twister Park and the Eldora swimming pool. Whether you're ready to build now or looking for a great piece of land to hold for the future, this property offers endless possibilities. Bring your plans and your vision and make this 1.11-acre property your own!

601 14th Ave, Eldora

Listing courtesy of with Jennings Real Estate

Carbon, IA Homes with 150 Acres or Less for Sale

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