Carbon, IA Hunting Properties 40 acres and under for Sale

Perched atop a scenic hilltop, this 5± acre build site offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside with stunning sunrises and sunsets. Located 6 miles north of Stuart, 10 miles south of Panora, and within 30 minutes of West Des Moines, the site provides an ideal balance of rural seclusion and convenience. Situated on a dead-end, county-maintained gravel road with minimal traffic, the property offers privacy and tranquility. No future development is planned for the surrounding land, helping preserve the open views and rural character. Bordered by timber on the north and west and established in warm-season native grasses and forbs, the property provides a blend of open space, natural screening, and wildlife habitat. This tract is build-ready. The acreage has been bought out of its CRP contract, allowing immediate development. A survey has been completed and recorded, an existing driveway provides access, and the property has passed a perc test and is approved for a conventional septic system. Power and fiber internet are available at the road, with rural water nearby on Walnut Trail. The rolling topography offers excellent future pond potential. Whether you envision a custom home, walkout ranch, or barndo, this acreage offers scenic views, modern utilities, and long-term privacy. Protective covenants are in place to preserve the residential nature and rural character of the area. No HOA, bring your own builder. Seller is a licensed IA real estate agent.

3265 298th Ln, Stuart

Listing courtesy of with Midwest Land Group LLC

$174,900

751911 MLS

Perched atop a scenic hilltop, this 5± acre build site offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside with stunning sunrises and sunsets. Located 6 miles north of Stuart, 10 miles south of Panora, and within 30 minutes of West Des Moines, the site provides an ideal balance of rural seclusion and convenience. Situated on a dead-end, county-maintained gravel road with minimal traffic, the property offers privacy and tranquility. No future development is planned for the surrounding land, helping preserve the open views and rural character. Bordered by timber on the north and west and established in warm-season native grasses and forbs, the property provides a blend of open space, natural screening, and wildlife habitat. This tract is build-ready. The acreage has been bought out of its CRP contract, allowing immediate development. A survey has been completed and recorded, an existing driveway provides access, and the property has passed a perc test and is approved for a conventional septic system. Power and fiber internet are available at the road, with rural water nearby on Walnut Trail. The rolling topography offers excellent future pond potential. Whether you envision a custom home, walkout ranch, or barndo, this acreage offers scenic views, modern utilities, and long-term privacy. Protective covenants are in place to preserve the residential nature and rural character of the area. No HOA, bring your own builder. Seller is a licensed IA real estate agent.

3265 298th Lane, Stuart

Listing courtesy of Ben Coulter with Midwest Land Group LLC

$235,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 6343995 MLS

8 ACRES OF PRIME HUNTING GROUND WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! Located on a paved road and bordering Indian Hills Community College property, this acreage offers something for everyone! Already equipped with hunting stands and a deer blind, it's an ideal hunting getaway with an existing home ready for renovation or use as a hunting cabin. Dreaming of building? This could be the perfect spot for your forever home! Feeling a little more ambitious? Developers could explore the possibility of surveying and dividing the acreage for new residential construction, subject to necessary approvals. Ottumwa needs new housing, and this property could offer an exciting opportunity! Whether you're looking to hunt, build, renovate, or invest, the possibilities are worth exploring!

11581 Dahlonega Rd, Ottumwa

Listing courtesy of with RE/MAX Pride Ottumwa

$550,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 751904 MLS

Come & see this Beautiful, Elegant, Wooded Osasis in Mitchellville. This walk-out ranch boasts: 4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,454 finished SF, large 3-car garage w/ openers & keypad, 9-foot ceilings in basement, 17X12 treated deck, on a walk-out, 1.4 ACRE wooded lot! As you walk in the home you will find vaulted ceilings in the main living area, Oak wood beams in entry & in kitchen/living room, Waterproof LVP flooring in kitchen-living-baths-laundry, oak stained cabinets in baths & kitchen island w/ Quartz countertops, Green wall cabinets in kitchen / wet bar w/ black granite countertops, soft close doors & drawers & cabinet handles throughout, tile backsplash, upgraded appliances w/ refrigerator, Kinetico Water Purification system, wainscot paneling & Oak wood accents & electric fireplace w/ wainscot paneling. Large Owners suite includes Oak wood beams in tray ceiling & wainscot paneling on the bed wall, fan/light, double vanity, tiled shower w/ pull down shower head, 2 Oak floating shelves above toilet & walk-in closet. Off the garage is the mud bench w/ wainscot paneling, coat closet, & private laundry room. Walk-out basement has 2 beds, bath, wet bar & large family room! Exterior includes insulated garage doors, LP 50-year siding, 30-year shingles, cultured stone, fully sodded yard, tree in front yard & on 1.452 Acres of Wooded ground on a family friendly cul-de-sac! 1 year builder warranty & 5-year graduated tax abatement included. $10K builder allowance w/ an offer by 1/31/27!

811 Fawn Court, Mitchellville

Listing courtesy of Justin Kimberley with Keller Williams Ankeny Metro

$237,500

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 6343992 MLS

LOCATION! LOCATION! Country living on the outskirts of town. This 1.1 acre gives you the peaceful country living while having quick access to Centerville and minutes away from Lake Rathbun. This property is assessed as a 1 story home but actually gives you living space in the lower level where the kitchen, dining room and a family room with fireplace is located. There is a 3/4 bath on the lower level along with easy access to the garage. The upstairs level offers 4 bedrooms, main bath with laundry and another family room. Take a look today and don't let this great home pass you by.

17329 Hwy 2, Centerville

Listing courtesy of with RE/MAX Pride Oskaloosa

$398,500

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6343988 MLS

Stunning, Peaceful Acreage on 6± Acres! Enjoy the perfect blend of space, comfort, and country living in this 2,548 sqft 1¾-story home featuring 3–4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and numerous updates throughout. Step onto the back deck and into the enclosed porch—perfect for a drop zone, morning coffee, or relaxing evenings. The back entry offers laundry hookups, a coat closet, and a large pantry closet. The chef-inspired kitchen features two built-in ovens, a built-in cooktop, an island with breakfast bar, and beautiful front and backyard views. The adjoining dining area flows into an inviting living room with a fireplace and access to the front porch. The main floor primary suite boasts an enormous walk-in closet and private bathroom with a separate tub, walk-in tiled shower, and storage closet. A second full bath completes the main level. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, a foyer, and an office/storage room with potential for a fourth bedroom (no closet). One bedroom includes a private half bath. The basement features a huge family/rec room with a second fireplace and bar area—ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Outside, enjoy a 3-stall garage, machine shed with full concrete floor, woodworking shop, and chicken coop offering additional storage potential. This one-of-a-kind acreage offers peaceful country living, ample space, impressive outbuildings, and room to live, work, and play! A truly unique property you won't want to miss!

1438 T Ave, Traer

Listing courtesy of with Appraisal & Real Estate Service

$124,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 6343986 MLS

Cozy, updated two-bedroom home situated on just over 2 acres in central Iowa! Located on the edge of a small rural town, this property offers the convenience of small-town living with peaceful countryside views. Recent updates include interior paint, flooring, and more. The home features two full bathrooms, a spacious sunken living room with fireplace, kitchen with ample cabinet space, and convenient main-floor laundry. Just steps from the home is a 30x28 shop with tall ceilings and plenty of room to park up to four vehicles, store recreational toys, or create the ultimate hangout space. Step outside onto the deck overlooking a fenced-in yard, with open pasture beyond and beautiful views to the east. This affordable acreage offers a great combination of comfortable living, usable space, and country charm. Call today to schedule your private showing!

630 Oak St, Barnes City

Listing courtesy of with AE Realty, Inc

$279,900

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 6343979 MLS

This vintage acreage is the perfect set up for a homestead on a hard-surfaced road! Classic, brick farm buildings, a large pasture, large metal sheds, and great groves for windbreaks; A buyer looking for buildings for animals, here is your place! On top of that, the 4 bedroom, 2 bath farm house is updated and picture perfect for the family. The living room and dining feature original hardwood floors and large windows. Adjacent sits the eat-in kitchen with solid wood cabinets and a white appliance suite. 2 bedrooms and a bath sit quietly down the hall on the main level. Upstairs features 2 large bedrooms (w/ walk-in closets) and small reading nook! Extra storage closets frame the hallway. The lower level is finished with a very large 33'x12' family room, extended bathroom (w/ soaking tub & walk-in shower) & laundry w/ extra storage. The spacious mudroom is a great transition between the outside farm life and the house. Featuring a sink, w/d hookups (in-wall) & extra storage. Easily transition from the attached garage, or yard to mud-room, clean up, and go in! The #1 (40x80) metal building features a large shop (insulated w/ concrete floor) & equipment storage. #2 (North 40x100) & #3 (South 50x80) sheds are rented out for equipment storage. Renter is willing to stay! The large, well-kept grain bin offers great storage for grain right on-site. The septic and shingles are offered to be updated by Sellers, or a credit given. Call your favorite Realtor to schedule a showing!

1525 Palm Ave, Goodell

Listing courtesy of with 1st Choice Realty

$345,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 751873 MLS

Amazing opportunity for acreage in northern Polk county, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, walkout ranch. New flooring, new tub and shower, newer appliances, deck, very efficient hot water heater, basement has in floor radiant heat, and a full second kitchen. Detached two car garage, shed, landscaping, garden, rhubarb, space for more. Property borders farm field with creek and trees. Enjoy the country living in this peaceful, scenic rural Iowa setting, just outside Alleman, with North Polk schools. Don't wait to make this property your home!

14344 NW 2nd Street, Slater

Listing courtesy of Tim Fairchild with RE/MAX Results

$519,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 6343962 MLS

Enjoy peaceful country living on 10.5 acres m/l, including a beautiful wooded area, just minutes from Lake Rathbun! This 3-bedroom/3-bath home with 2 non-comforming bedrooms is a very spacious home that offers over 3,000 square feet of finished living space, an inviting open kitchen floor plan, and convenient main-level laundry. The owner’s suite features beautiful views, large closets, and a newly tiled bath with a Jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower. The finished walkout basement provides additional living space and two nonconforming bedrooms. Out on the large deck overlooking the acreage, sip your favorite drink while watching birds and deer. The pool, hot tub, and garden sheds stay, making it easy to enjoy this peaceful outdoor setting. A 30-by-40-foot detached metal building with a 14 x 40 lean-to and a 24-by-40-foot carport offers plenty of room for hobbies, equipment, and boat or camper storage. Extensive updates include Andersen windows installed in December 2023 and February 2024, siding completed in December 2023, a new furnace and central air in 2024, septic system updates in 2023–2024, and a new roof and gutters in 2024. The water heater was replaced in 2014. With room to explore and Lake Rathbun nearby, this property is a wonderful retreat for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, or anyone seeking space, privacy, and the peaceful sights and sounds of nature!

20677 470th St, Centerville

Listing courtesy of with Bogle Realty LLC

$474,900

751533 MLS

This 9.37-acre parcel sits directly across from Echo Valley golf course, one of the most desirable residential settings on the south side of the metro. It's zoned N2a, so it can serve as a private executive estate or become a high-end residential development. Either way, the property offers open space, golf course views, and quick access to the Des Moines metro. Executive Acreage A buyer could build a custom estate home on the full 9.37 acres. The setting offers privacy, room for a large home, a shop or outbuildings, and [mature trees / rolling topography / a pond], with fairway views across the road. Acreage this close to the city and to an established golf course rarely comes on the market. Residential Development N2a zoning allows large single-household lots, which gives a developer real flexibility. The parcel could be split into a few premium acreage homesites or platted as a larger-lot subdivision with golf course views. Either plan targets buyers who want space, a quality setting, and a short commute. Property Highlights 9.37 acres Directly across from Echo Valley golf course Zoned N2a (City of Des Moines): large-lot single-household residential Suited to an executive estate, acreage lots, or a larger-lot subdivision Utilities at the road Norwalk School District Contact Jason at Ring Commercial Advisors for maps, or to walk the property.

9047 SW 28th Street, Des Moines

Listing courtesy of Chassi Prado with Real Broker, LLC

$600,000

751849 MLS

Great location for easy access to highway 30, interstate 35 and Ames community on this 3.33-acre lot. This industrial zoned lot has multi-use space currently set up for trucking repair and maintenance shop with lots of parking/storage space. Building out of the FEMA flood plain map but NW side is in FEMA flood map. Great for the construction trade's business location.

1307 E Lincoln Way, Ames

Listing courtesy of Stephen Bock with RE/MAX Real Estate Center

$800,000

2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 751840 MLS

7.75 Acres of Wooded ground in the heart of Johnston with a pond! This private wooded acreage offers a great opportunity for someone to sub-divide acreage parcels into executive acreage homesites, keep the property together and build your dream home on it, or keep it as is and enjoy the current 1973 home w/ attached 2-car garage and 2 outbuildings as they are. The property features 2 entrances, 1 gravel driveway off of NW 54th Ave & 1 paved driveway off of Carter Ct. There is a large pond behind the house, a 24X36 Heated shop w/ attached 14X36 shed, & 26X40 pole barn, all on a secluded wooded property that feels like it's out in the country but is located just minutes away from everything the City of Johnston offers. The current house offers 2,400 finished SF, 2 beds, 2.5 baths, 2 fireplaces, main floor laundry, 2-car attached garage, basement living room w/ wet bar & fireplace, walk-out basement door, 1 non-confirming bedroom, & 3/4 bath. The exterior has 2 decks & a concrete patio out the walk-out basement door w/ amazing views overlooking the pond. The property is currently taxed in Polk County and not annexed into the City of Johnston. If buyer desires to sub-divide or develop this ground they must verify zoning, utility access, & restrictions with the city of Johnston and/or Polk County. Home being sold "as in" condition.

7680 NW 54th Avenue, Johnston

Listing courtesy of Justin Kimberley with Keller Williams Ankeny Metro

$429,999

3 Beds ⋅ 6343953 MLS

If you’re looking for an acreage in the country with only a short drive on gravel, while still enjoying the peace and quiet that country living provides, this property deserves a look! Situated on 15 acres in Wapello County, this recently updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers plenty of room for the entire family. The home features over 2,500 square feet of living space, generously sized bedrooms, a large kitchen, and a huge upstairs bonus room along with two additional non-conforming bedrooms providing plenty of options for additional sleeping space, a home office, playroom, or hobby area. Step outside onto the rear-facing deck and enjoy the privacy and views that come with owning your own piece of the countryside. Additional features include an attached 2-car garage and a brand-new septic system. With 15 acres, there’s plenty of room to ride an ATV, plant a large garden, raise a few animals, or create the hobby farm you’ve always wanted. Need storage or shop space? The property also includes an impressive 36' x 60' machine shed with concrete floors and a 16-foot overhead door, giving you plenty of space for equipment, vehicles, toys, or a workshop. Well-rounded acreages like this with a spacious home, usable acreage, a large machine shed, and a convenient location are hard to find in today’s market. Schedule your private showing today and come see everything this Wapello County acreage has to offer!

14119 Copperhead Rd, Ottumwa

Listing courtesy of with Land Guys, LLC of Iowa

$294,999

6343951 MLS

Looking for the perfect place to build your dream home and create your own homestead? This 14.99 acre property is located just 5 miles southeast of Fairfield on a hard surfaced road, offering easy access to Highway 34 and town conveniences while enjoying the privacy and beauty of country living. Much of the groundwork is already complete, with a new septic system installed in 2020, rural water, two 200-amp electric services, internet, and a 50-amp camper hookup. An insulated studio and camper hookup provide convenient options for staying on the property while building. Enjoy two ponds, an established fruit orchard with peach, apricot, cherry, apple, and plum trees, along with grape vines, blackberries, and gooseberries. The timbered acreage features established hiking trails, creek access, and a scenic 40–60foot bluff overlooking the creek along the north property line. Abundant wildlife and excellent hunting opportunities make this property ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Existing buildings add even more versatility, including a 27' x 36' steel building with 10-foot ceilings, concrete floor, water, and electricity; a 16' x 24' insulated studio with water, electricity, and septic hookups ready to connect; a 20' x 20' garage; and a 10' x 24' greenhouse. With nearly 15 acres, utilities in place, an established orchard, and plenty of room to build, garden, explore, and enjoy nature, this property offers an excellent opportunity to create the homestead you've always wanted!

2537 Glasgow Rd, Fairfield

Listing courtesy of with Land Guys, LLC of Iowa

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