Property Description
22 Acres with Country Home, Pond, and Pasture | Wapello County, Iowa
Located just outside Ottumwa in Wapello County, Iowa, this 22-acre country property offers a combination of rural living, livestock potential, and recreational opportunities. With hard-surface road frontage, established pasture, a pond, and multiple outbuildings, this acreage provides the space and improvements needed for a hobby farm, homestead, or country retreat while remaining conveniently close to town.
The property features a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with over 1,900 square feet of living space. Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen, large living room, and comfortable layout with room for entertaining. A rear deck provides a place to relax, grill, and enjoy views of the surrounding acreage. A 30' x 36' detached shop with concrete floors offers additional space for equipment, vehicles, storage, and projects.
Outside, the 22 acres include usable pasture with automatic livestock waterers, making the property well-suited for raising livestock, grazing animals, or establishing a hobby farm. The pond adds fishing and recreational opportunities, while the open acreage provides flexibility for agricultural activities and outdoor enjoyment. Existing improvements offer a practical starting point for buyers looking to establish their own rural lifestyle.
This property also offers possibilities for future use. Buyers could explore selling a portion of the acreage to reduce their overall investment or consider building a new country home while living in the existing residence, subject to applicable zoning, subdivision, and building approvals. With usable land, livestock infrastructure, a pond, and hard-surface road access just outside Ottumwa, this Wapello County acreage offers flexibility for a variety of rural living goals.
Property details
- Total acreage: 22 acres
- County: Wapello County, Iowa
- Nearest town: Ottumwa, Iowa
- Location: Just outside Ottumwa city limits
- Access: Hard-surface road frontage
- Home: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Living space: Over 1,900 square feet
- Detached shop: 30' x 36' with concrete floors
- Land: Established pasture with livestock waterers
- Water feature: Pond for fishing and recreation
Key features
- 22 acres of usable country land near Ottumwa
- Convenient hard-surface road access
- 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom country home
- Over 1,900 square feet of living space
- Spacious kitchen and large living room
- Rear deck overlooking the acreage
- 30' x 36' detached shop with concrete floors
- Established pasture suitable for livestock
- Automatic livestock waterers already installed
- Pond offering fishing and recreational opportunities
- Existing outbuildings for storage and agricultural use
- Ideal setup for a hobby farm or homestead
- Potential for future home construction, subject to approvals
- Possibility of selling a portion of the acreage, subject to approvals
- Country living just outside Ottumwa city limits
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Directions:
From Vaughn Automotive in Ottumwa, head west on Highway 34. Continue west toward 170th Avenue. Turn onto 170th Avenue and follow it to 87th Street. Head east on 87th Street and continue to 16445 87th Street. Watch for LandGuys signage.
