Carbon, IA Homes with 20 Acres or Less for Sale

Welcome to 74 Four Winds Dr, a rare 1.71-acre retreat right in Clear Lake! This beautifully updated ranch offers 3,166 finished sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and an incredible 5 total garage stalls. The crown jewel is the 30x40 detached 3-stall garage—1,200 sq. ft. of space for boats, vehicles, side-by-sides, hobbies and storage. With current zoning restrictions, a shop of this size is extremely difficult to replicate in town. Major investments provide added peace of mind, including extensive front and backyard tiling, a Beaver Dam/Waterfall mitigation system, updated HVAC, electrical and plumbing, plus a brand-new roof completed August 2026. Inside, the updated kitchen features ceiling-height cabinetry, modern cooktop and hood, and flows into a spacious dining area with matching cabinetry and storage buffet. The finished lower level adds a bedroom and large family room. Relax on the 30x15 front porch overlooking a peaceful, park-like yard—all just minutes from the lake, downtown and Clear Lake amenities. Space, privacy, updates and exceptional garage capacity make this property truly one of a kind!

74 Four Winds Drive, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of Carrie Shannon with Hall Realty

$599,000

741084 MLS

Create your luxury estate on 7 picturesque acres, offering the perfect balance of natural beauty and urban convenience. Located just off pavement & minutes to Hwy I-35, this exceptional property features the freedom to bring your vision to life with your preferred builder. Multiple potential building sites, each offering panoramic views that stretch for miles across the surrounding countryside. The sprawling acreage provides ample space not only for your custom home, but also for a large barn or outbuilding, additional garage/workshop space, & storage spaces for recreational toys. Enjoy peaceful mornings overlooking the scenery, incredible sunsets, and the tranquility of country living. Utilities are already in place with electric service brought to the property and rural water located at the driveway, saving time and development costs. Whether you're planning a refined estate or a secluded modern retreat, this property provides the perfect canvas for elevated living.

TBD Liberty Farms Lot 4 Avenue, Cumming

Listing courtesy of Andrew DePhillips with RE/MAX Concepts

$525,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 6338482 MLS

Luxury lake living with room to make it your own! Priced $82,000 below assessed value, this custom-built home on Briarstone Lake offers a rare opportunity to personalize a premier waterfront property. With over 5,000 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, and 5.5 baths, the home was designed for entertaining and everyday living. Spacious kitchen with newer appliances flows into the great room with gas fireplace and living room with wood-burning fireplace. Main floor primary suite features a sitting area, private bath, and balcony overlooking the lake. Lower level offers a 2nd primary suite with gas fireplace, large bath, and changing room/closet. Additional lakeview bedrooms walk out to the patio, upper decking, private dock, and the only in-ground swimming pool currently on Briarstone Lake creating a truly unique setting with endless potential to make this lakefront retreat your own. An exceptional opportunity to create the lakefront lifestyle you’ve always imagined.

1000 Briarstone Dr, Mason City

Listing courtesy of with Jane Fischer & Associates LLC

$789,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6338480 MLS

Welcome to 74 Four Winds Dr, a rare 1.71-acre retreat right in Clear Lake! This beautifully updated ranch offers 3,166 finished sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and an incredible 5 total garage stalls. The crown jewel is the 30x40 detached 3-stall garage—1,200 sq. ft. of space for boats, vehicles, side-by-sides, hobbies and storage. With current zoning restrictions, a shop of this size is extremely difficult to replicate in town. Major investments provide added peace of mind, including extensive front and backyard tiling, a Beaver Dam/Waterfall mitigation system, updated HVAC, electrical and plumbing, plus a brand-new roof completed August 2026. Inside, the updated kitchen features ceiling-height cabinetry, modern cooktop and hood, and flows into a spacious dining area with matching cabinetry and storage buffet. The finished lower level adds a bedroom and large family room. Relax on the 30x15 front porch overlooking a peaceful, park-like yard—all just minutes from the lake, downtown and Clear Lake amenities. Space, privacy, updates and exceptional garage capacity make this property truly one of a kind!

74 Four Winds Dr, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of with Hall Realty

$130,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 741014 MLS

New Price! Seller Motivated! Welcome to easy living with a little extra room to breathe. Unit 313 is a spacious 1 BR, 1 BA + den condo offering 1,092 SF of comfortable, single-level living at Vintage Cooperative of Johnston, a 55+ adult cooperative designed for people who want less stress and more freedom to enjoy life. Located on the 3rd floor, you’ll love the peaceful views, gorgeous sunsets from your private balcony, and the convenience of heated underground parking with elevator access right to your door. Inside, the open layout, vaulted ceilings, and move-in ready condition make it feel bright, welcoming, and easy to call home. The den gives you flexible space for guests, hobbies, puzzles, reading, or a cozy TV room. Life here is about community without pressure—join in on potlucks, holiday gatherings, billiards, wood working shop, book clubs, coffee chats, or simply enjoy the comfort of knowing neighbors are nearby. One of the biggest perks? The monthly fee covers a share of the master mortgage, Wi-Fi, water, sewer, gas, heat, trash, recycling, property taxes, internal/external maintenance, onsite property manager and superintendent—freeing you up from the constant list of homeownership responsibilities. Vintage Cooperatives have a trusted reputation throughout Iowa and the Midwest for creating a welcoming lifestyle centered around independence, connection, and convenience.

9001 Windsor Parkway Unit 313, Johnston

Listing courtesy of Erickson, Angela J with Realty ONE Group Impact

$1,200,000

741156 MLS

Rare value-add redevelopment opportunity with major upside potential. Situated on approximately 3.5 acres, this former motel property offers the ideal setup for an apartment conversion, workforce housing project, extended stay concept, or mixed-use redevelopment. The existing layout creates an opportunity to reposition the asset into income-producing multifamily units while leveraging the large site for future expansion, additional amenities, storage, parking, or new construction opportunities. Strong demand for affordable housing and rentals in the area makes this a compelling play for investors, developers, and operators looking for forced appreciation. In addition to the redevelopment parcel, the offering includes another parcel generating supplemental income, creating immediate cash flow while plans and improvements are underway.

905 S Washington Street, Bloomfield

Listing courtesy of Benjamin Grotzke with LPT Realty, LLC

$2,073,962

741077 MLS

Prime commercial opportunity in the heart of one of Central Iowa's fastest-growing communities! Positioned at a key intersection in booming Grimes, this 3.7-acre commercial lot offers exceptional visibility, high traffic exposure, and endless development potential. Located near one of the region's largest multi-use sports complexes, this property is perfectly situated to capture steady daily traffic from residents, visitors, athletes, and families year-round. The ability to subdivide creates opportunities for retail, restaurant, services, office, mixed-use development, and investment opportunities. Whether you're looking to develop now or invest for the future, this is a rare chance to secure a high-profile commercial site in sought-after Grimes, Iowa.

1651 SE 3rd Street, Grimes

Listing courtesy of Beth Ortmann with RE/MAX Concepts

$999,000

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 741073 MLS

French Country Chateau Mansion on a private 4.84-acre wooded lot. This all-brick home has 4,513 SF, 5 BRS, 6 baths and a huge 1,144 SF attached garage. There is an 800 SF in-ground heated vinyl lined saltwater pool, installed in 2018, with slide, diving board, and basketball hoop, plus a hot tub and a 392 SF detached storage shed built in 2020. Inside there is a gourmet kitchen with marble top island, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking cooktop and ovens, and a Miele dishwasher; great room with vaulted beamed ceilings and stone front see-thru fireplace; office/den with stone-front wood burning fireplace with gas log; formal dining room; hardwood floors; primary bedroom with walk-in closet and fireplace; primary bath with tile shower and whirlpool tub and an apartment size bedroom on the second floor. Outdoor features include a fenced back yard, screened porch, and limestone patios. There is lots of wildlife to see and plenty of peace and quiet. Choose from highly rated Van Meter or Waukee schools. See this special one-of-a-kind custom-built home today.

27681 Northwoods Road, Van Meter

Listing courtesy of RICK WANAMAKER with Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

$299,900

741040 MLS

Discover the opportunity to build your dream home in this highly desirable White Oak area of Polk County. This exceptional acreage lot offers a beautiful setting and outstanding walkout possibilities, making it ideal for your custom home. The 3.91 acre lot allows for the perfect balance of privacy, open space, and convenience with easy access to nearby metro communities while still experiencing the peaceful feel of country living. Whether you envision expansive outdoor living areas, a custom shop or additional garage space, or simply room to spread out, this property provides the flexibility and setting to bring your vision to life. Rare opportunities for buyers seeking luxury acreage living, scenic surroundings, and the freedom of unincorporated Polk County. Build the home and lifestyle you've been waiting for.

3824 NE 150th Avenue, Cambridge

Listing courtesy of James Hibbs with LPT Realty, LLC

$2,649,000

5 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ 740968 MLS

You’ve never seen a property like this. Nestled on just over 3 private acres south of Grand in West Des Moines, this one-of-a-kind estate offers resort-style living with easy interstate access. Surrounded by mature trees and green space, the property features a trellis lined tennis court, waterfall pool, and incredible outdoor entertaining areas. Professionally remodeled 1.5-story home includes a main-level primary suite w/custom closet, 2 bedrooms upstairs, and 2 additional bedrooms in the lower level. The Italian marble-tiled foyer opens to a stunning living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views of the property. Step onto the expansive deck with infrared heaters, allowing year-round enjoyment outdoors. The chef’s kitchen was designed without compromise, feat premium Thermador appliances and a built-in custom coffee maker. Adjacent is a dedicated media room complete with projector, screen, and custom tinted windows. Thoughtfully designed mudroom includes built-in lockers and leads to 4 heated epoxy-finished garage stalls. There is more! The separate guest house offers endless flexibility for guests, a home office, studio, or fitness space, complete with a Murphy bed, three additional epoxy-finished garage stalls, and a pole-free lower level ready for any use imaginable.

3700 Hidden Creek Drive, West Des Moines

Listing courtesy of Aly Williams with Realty ONE Group Impact

$650,000

11777033 MLS

A great land opportunity here for many different uses. Located just 1.7 miles south of Burlington with 1650 feet of frontage to US-61 and access off 60th St. This property is 18.79 acres ranging from level to undulating. If ag is your plan it has an average CSR of 83. Currently classified as ag land but possibility to be rezoned to commercial. Current yearly property taxes come to $1034.99. See aerial video here: https://youtu.be/N7Ppk32eraE

6300 Highway US-61 South, Burlington

Listing courtesy of Ryan Ceynar with Brian A Messer

$304,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 6338411 MLS

Beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in a desirable northside location, conveniently situated just across the highway from the golf course. This move-in ready home features high-quality kitchen remodel with beautiful hickory cabinetry, abundant storage and quality finishes. Enjoy peace of mind with a brand-new roof, new siding and new septic system already installed. The spacious backyard offers a covered porch and private patio, while the heated 2 car garage and large storage shed provide plenty of room for vehicles, tools, and hobbies. Don't miss the opportunity to own a home with exceptional updates in a fantastic location. Schedule your private showing today. **Please note: This home is not available for rent.**

12729 Hwy 149, Ottumwa

Listing courtesy of with RE/MAX Pride Ottumwa

$698,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6338402 MLS

Set on serene, private 10.25 acr (Parcels 0117452000 & 0117177002) along the Winnebago River, this impeccably maintained & thoughtfully updated home blends land, woods, water & modern comfort. The covered front entry (enclosed 2016) opens to a spacious foyer overlooking the backyard. The vaulted great room flows into the updated kitchen (2016) & a cozy sitting area w/ gas FP & stone surround (2016). Three patio doors lead to the wraparound deck w/ sweeping river & woodland views. The lofted family room overlooks the great room & river, enhanced by cable railings & its own private deck. Main level includes the primary suite (bath added 2016), guest bedroom & a 2nd bath remodeled 2021. Heated floors warm both main & lower levels. Off the kitchen is a large pantry/laundry combo for added convenience. The finished lower level (2018) evokes a wine-tasting retreat w/ curved archways & custom wine rack. Step out to the lower patio for peaceful river & wooded views. A family room, exercise area, 3rd bedroom, large bath w/ soaking tub & heated workshop (2016) complete the level. Outdoors features updated rock hardscaping, natural steps & raised garden beds that elevate the setting. Exterior stained 2025. Attached triple-stall garage offers excellent parking & storage. A 30×48 pole shed (2019) includes upgraded electrical, 220v, camper hookup & relocated electrical service moved from the road to beside the shed—ideal for UTVs, tools & equipment. A pristine, private riverfront paradise.

3150 Taylor Ave, Forest City

Listing courtesy of with 1st Choice Realty

$199,900

6338398 MLS

Position your business in a professional, updated office space designed for flexibility and growth. Whether you’re looking to lease or purchase, 1620 Superior St Suite #2 offers a convenient location, flexible space, and strong potential for long-term business success. The front office space features a welcoming reception area along with four private offices. The functional layout works well for client-facing businesses, collaborative workspaces, or private professional offices and is ready to fit your business needs. Recent updates include a complete remodel in 2018-2019, along with a new furnace and central A/C installed in 2021, offering modern finishes and dependable comfort. This property is in a convenient location with great visibility and easy access within a supportive business community. Bring your business to a space designed for productivity, professionalism, and future growth!

1620 Suite 2, Superior St Unit Suite #2, Webster City

Listing courtesy of with Five 1 Five Realty, LLC

$225,000

740000 MLS

Discover the possibilities with this 17.54-acre tract in beautiful Madison County just outside of Macksburg. Per owner, this versatile AG-zoned property has been used for a mix of small crop farming, premium black dirt production, hay baling, soybeans, and timber, offering endless potential for farming, recreation, hunting, or a private getaway escape. Utilities are a major bonus with water and electric already run to the main gate per owner. Nature lovers will appreciate the secluded setting and abundant wildlife. A former pond once sat on the property before the dam broke, creating an opportunity for a future owner to potentially restore it. Whether you are looking for productive acreage, hunting ground, or a peaceful retreat away from it all, this property offers a rare opportunity in scenic Madison County.

630133322012000, Macksburg

Listing courtesy of Stephanie Burris with Fathom Realty

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