Carbon, IA Homes with 75 Acres or Less for Sale

PICTURESQUE ACREAGE WITH POLEBARN! Ready to get out of town & into country living – well this is the perfect place for you! This home has NO gravel & NO covenants! The acreage offers 2.16 acres & is located on a paved road just off Highway 14! The 1.5 story home offers a main floor bedroom, hall bath & main floor laundry! Semi-open concept living/dining/kitchen offers great flow with a sizable dining room. The kitchen offers breakfast bar & plenty of cabinet space & cabinet rollouts! Upstairs you’ll find two more bedrooms including one with double closets! There’s also a full bath! The unfinished lower level has potential and features garden light egress windows that let the light in! The east-facing covered front porch is a perfect spot to start your day! Two car attached garage! The 40x64 polebarn offers a shop area with tall overhead door and plenty of work space! The rear portion is unfinished with alarge slider door. The barn's lean-to on southern portion is approx 13x64. Located close to Chariton, Knoxville, Melcher-Dallas, Indianola, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Albia, Pella, Osceola! 50 minutes to Des Moines & 60 Minutes to West Des Moines! All information obtained from Seller & public records. ---- NOTE: Property to be sold “AS IS”

55791 260th Avenue, Chariton

Listing courtesy of Joshua Jenkins with RE/MAX Precision

$83,000

26-1805 MLS

Build Your Dream Home on Over 1 Acre! Bring your custom home vision to life on this beautiful 1+ acre lot with paved road access. Enjoy lake access, city water, and a peaceful setting just 15 minutes from shopping and amenities in Council Bluffs. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a lot to build the home you've always dreamed of in a scenic, well-located setting.

LOT 91 Lake Ohana, Glenwood

Listing courtesy of Mark McKeever with NP Dodge Real Estate - Council Bluffs

$259,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 6341868 MLS

Looking for space, privacy, and a place to spread out? This 6.79-acre property near Union offers a wonderful combination of country living and comfortable everyday living. Situated on top of a hill, the property features a spacious 1,816-square-foot manufactured home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Inside, you'll find a move-in-ready home with a cozy fireplace and plenty of room to enjoy. Outside, the property continues to impress with a large outbuilding perfect for a shop, hobbies, or equipment, along with two additional smaller garages providing plenty of storage space. With nearly 7 acres, there's room to enjoy the outdoors, take in the peaceful setting, and make the property your own. Gravel road access adds to the rural feel while still keeping you close to Union. If you've been looking for a move-in-ready home with acreage, multiple outbuildings, and plenty of space to spread out, this one is worth a look!

33960 315th St, Union

Listing courtesy of with 1st Rate Real Estate

$429,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6341851 MLS

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the best views in Lee County! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2½-bath home offers absolutely breathtaking panoramic views up and down the Mississippi River. It’s a setting that simply has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated! Designed to make the most of its incredible location, the home features a dramatic wall of windows in the living room, spacious family room and kitchen area, and a primary bedroom where the spectacular river views take center stage. The gorgeous kitchen is made for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops, a large center island, abundant storage, and top-of-the-line KitchenAid appliances. Step outside and you’ll find even more ways to enjoy the setting, including a stamped concrete patio with built-in gas grill, a screened porch, a beautiful composite deck off the primary bedroom, and a walk-out lower level. Exceptionally well maintained and thoughtfully updated, this home also features updated baths—including a step-in Onyx shower—new appliances, in-floor heat in the family room, kitchen and dining area, and so much more. Whether you’re entertaining family and friends or simply enjoying a quiet evening watching the river roll by, this is the kind of property that doesn’t come along often. You truly have to see it for yourself. Call today to schedule your private showing!

4 Blackhawk Hts, Fort Madison

Listing courtesy of with Fraise Auction & Real Estate

$795,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6341850 MLS

Welcome to 67944 200th Ave in Nevada, where modern comfort, spacious living, and timeless farmhouse charm come together on 3.41 +/- acres. Taken down to the studs and completely remodeled, this acreage combines an established country setting with the fresh finishes, functionality, and feel of a newly renovated home. A covered wrap around porch offers the perfect place to enjoy peaceful mornings, evenings and wide open surroundings. Inside, discover more than 3,000 sq. ft. of finished living space designed for everyday comfort and entertaining. The bright, open-concept main level connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen, filling the heart of the home with natural light. The kitchen features bright countertops, beautiful wood cabinetry, stainless steel accented appliances, and plenty of space for preparing meals and gathering with family and friends. Also on the main level are a versatile office/den, convenient laundry, half bath, and spacious primary suite with an en suite featuring a soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. Upstairs are four additional bedrooms and a full bath, providing five bedrooms total and flexibility for guests, offices, or hobby rooms. Outside, a 2.5-stall attached garage provides space for vehicles, storage, and acreage essentials. A brand-new red barn adds classic country character, while an additional building, storage shed, and two new concrete slabs offer possibilities for a future shop, outbuilding, equipment storage, or hobby space.

67944 200th St, Nevada

Listing courtesy of with RE/MAX Concepts

$795,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 747664 MLS

Welcome to 67944 200th Ave in Nevada, where modern comfort, spacious living, and timeless farmhouse charm come together on 3.41 +/- acres. Taken down to the studs and completely remodeled, this acreage combines an established country setting with the fresh finishes, functionality, and feel of a newly renovated home. A covered wrap around porch offers the perfect place to enjoy peaceful mornings, evenings and wide open surroundings. Inside, discover more than 3,000 sq. ft. of finished living space designed for everyday comfort and entertaining. The bright, open-concept main level connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen, filling the heart of the home with natural light. The kitchen features bright countertops, beautiful wood cabinetry, stainless steel accented appliances, and plenty of space for preparing meals and gathering with family and friends. Also on the main level are a versatile office/den, convenient laundry, half bath, and spacious primary suite with an en suite featuring a soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. Upstairs are four additional bedrooms and a full bath, providing five bedrooms total and flexibility for guests, offices, or hobby rooms. Outside, a 2.5-stall attached garage provides space for vehicles, storage, and acreage essentials. A brand-new red barn adds classic country character, while an additional building, storage shed, and two new concrete slabs offer possibilities for a future shop, outbuilding, equipment storage, or hobby space.

67944 200th Street, Nevada

Listing courtesy of Marc Olson with Re/max Concepts-Nevada

$445,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 747659 MLS

5 bedrooms. 2 primary suites. A wrap-around deck. On an acreage. That combination is nearly impossible to find, until now. This property sits on 5.79 acres m/l of timber about 13 minutes south/southwest of Indianola in the I-35 school district, with pavement the entire way. Inside, the two-story walkout offers over 2900 finished square feet, main-floor laundry, and a main-floor primary suite with two walk-in closets. The second primary suite upstairs adds real flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or whatever your household needs. The kitchen has granite countertops and hickory cabinetry, and the main-level living room centers around a fireplace. Downstairs, the finished walkout basement adds a 5th bedroom, additional bathroom, living area, and a bar built for entertaining. Perfect because kickoff is right around the corner! Outside, the wrap-around deck overlooks timber perfect for wildlife watching and gives you front-row seats to sunset views over the trees. A 2-car detached garage and lean-to handle equipment and hobbies, and many of the major updates on the property have been done within the last eleven years, so buyers get updated systems and finishes without a project list waiting on day one. Home warranty added for additional peace of mind. Impossible to find, until now. Not impossible to see. Call today to schedule your showing!

22202 Highway 69, Indianola

Listing courtesy of Presley Sparks with Iowa Realty Indianola

$915,000

6341845 MLS

Properties offering this combination of location, water, timber, and a quality building site are increasingly difficult to find in Polk County. Located just north of Big Creek State Park, this 68.23-acre property offers a unique opportunity to own recreational acreage with a road-front building site and convenient access to the Des Moines metro.Big Creek runs directly through the property, creating a defined creek corridor through the timber and adding significant character to the tract. Mature trees line the creek, providing natural cover and habitat for deer, turkey, and other wildlife common to central Iowa. The combination of timber, creek bottom, and changing elevation creates a property that offers both recreational appeal and a variety of potential uses. The building site is positioned along the front of the property with direct access from the hard-surfaced road. The site overlooks the timber and creek bottom below, taking advantage of the property's natural elevation change and providing a setting that offers privacy while remaining easily accessible. Electricity and rural water are available at the road, providing important infrastructure for a future homesite. Buyers should independently verify utility availability, zoning, setbacks, septic requirements, and all other building considerations with the appropriate authorities prior to closing. The property's location is one of its biggest advantages. Within close proximity of Ankeny, Polk City, & DSM Metro.

Nw 158th Avenue, Sheldahl

Listing courtesy of with Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC

$105,000

6341837 MLS

Approximately 10 Acres! Located 1.75 miles off of Hwy 69 on Popcorn road this is a great spot to camp, build, or invest! Small amount of CRP - $750 per year income - this can be purchased out of CRP if needed. Hard to find small pieces of land so take advantage of this opportunity!

00 Popcorn Rd, Van Wert

Listing courtesy of with Saylor Realty

$399,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 747128 MLS

Welcome to your own slice of southern Iowa paradise! Nestled on 21.8 beautiful acres just outside of Chariton, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath barndominium offers the perfect combination of comfortable living, incredible outdoor space, and room for all your toys. Built in 2018, the home features an inviting open layout, convenient main-level laundry, and a covered porch where you can relax and take in the peaceful countryside views. One of the highlights of this property is the gorgeous, stocked 3-acre pond—perfect for fishing, relaxing by the water, or simply enjoying the view. The attached garage offers an impressive 1,200 square feet of space, plus loft storage, giving you plenty of room for vehicles, equipment, hobbies, and more. A long private drive leads you away from the road and into your own secluded retreat. With nearly 22 acres to explore, there's plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, watch wildlife, entertain friends and family, or simply soak up the peace and quiet of country living. If you've been dreaming of acreage, privacy, a beautiful pond, and a barndominium with plenty of garage space, this one checks all the boxes. Come see what life in the country could look like!

46841 200th Avenue, Chariton

Listing courtesy of Rachel Eller with Summerset Realty

$195,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6341833 MLS

AFFORDABLE ACREAGE- RENOVATION TO SENSATION UNDER WAY! Have a vision & looking for opportunity to live the country life? NOW is your chance! At just over 4.5 acres, the peaceful setting of this 4 bedroom, 1 bath home has already undergone its first steps in remodeling! You’ll love the maintenance-free exterior with metal roof & vinyl siding. Inside, the open kitchen with tray ceiling is a focal point of the home. Sitting adjacent to your dining area with patio doors to an east-facing deck, you’ll have perfect access to your grill station. The oversized, main floor master has the convenience of in-suite laundry. Original, arched, French doors open to a large family room with built-ins. Upstairs you’ll find three additional bedrooms underway with renovations & another bathroom that is stubbed in, ready for fixtures & finishing touches to your liking. If outdoor space & room to work is important to you, you’re going to love the huge steel shed with 14’ sidewalls & electrical panel to handle all your equipment. You’ll also appreciate the oversized carport for recreational vehicles, which has full access to 30-amp hookup off the house for a direct power source. Affordable acreages are hard to come by & now’s your chance to build some equity! Schedule your visit now to be moved in before the snow flies. New septic was installed in 2025. Property is being sold AS-IS. Buyer inspections are still welcome.

11184 410th St, Thompson

Listing courtesy of with Realty ONE Group Black Diamond

$319,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6341830 MLS

Welcome to peaceful country living just north of Keota! This serene acreage offers the perfect blend of original charm and thoughtful updates. The home features 3 bedrooms plus 2 additional non-conforming bedrooms upstairs, beautiful original hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, and newer fixtures throughout. Relax and enjoy the countryside from the inviting wraparound front porch—perfect for morning coffee or an afternoon iced tea. Outside, you’ll find established fruit trees, a detached 2-car garage, plus an additional 32' x 54' shop (2/3 insulated/heated) complete with a floor drain and half bath—ideal for hobbies, projects, or extra workspace. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, privacy, and the quiet pace of acreage living!

17291 Keokuk Washington Rd, Keota

Listing courtesy of with Lepic-Kroeger

$155,000

1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 6341827 MLS

Rare find - quaint one bedroom home with an attached two car garage plus storage shed situated on 6.93 acres M/L all located on a hard surface road. Open concept kitchen/living room with main floor laundry plus a spacious sunroom. Tranquil location with a pond and a wooded backdrop.

11024 County Road H22, Wapello

Listing courtesy of with RE/MAX Real Estate Specialists

$195,000

747622 MLS

Here it is, the acreage you've been waiting for! 5.59 acres east of Indianola with a picturesque view. Terraced walkout/daylight lot ready for you to bring your own builder. Off of paved HWY 23, All utilities are at the property, mid American for electric - rural water, and propane for gas. At the back of the property features access to the stocked pond. Not much available like this acreage currently. Schedule a time to look today!

12897 S23 Highway, Ackworth

Listing courtesy of Austin Postier with RE/MAX Results

$499,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6341824 MLS

Nestled on 20 acres of open fields and woods, this spacious 2,369 square-foot ranch-style home offers three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and a unique blend of comfort, functionality, and outdoor living. The open concept main floor provides an inviting flow between the living, dining, and kitchen areas, with a convenient mudroom and main floor laundry. Large glass doors open to the back porch, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors. The upper-level master suite offers a private retreat featuring an oversized walk-in shower and access to a deck overlooking the enclosed koi water garden. The walkout basement provides excellent potential for additional living space, with an egress window and room to create two additional bedrooms. Outside, a 2½-car detached garage with heat and air provides plenty of space for vehicles, hobbies, or a workshop. A welcoming veranda porch adds to the home's charm. This property offers a wonderful mix of open fields and wooded areas, making it an ideal setting for wildlife habitat, hunting, recreation, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of the outdoors. A rare opportunity to enjoy spacious country living with plenty of room to make the property your own.

2096 290th Ave, Fort Madison

Listing courtesy of with Vandenberg Real Estate

Carbon, IA Homes with 75 Acres or Less for Sale

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