This property is conveniently located just a 20-minute drive away from Ottumwa and Bloomfield Iowa. It features a beautiful 2-story home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a 2-car attached garage situated on a spacious 16 M/L acres. With its ideal setup for a hobby farm, this property is perfect for those who love the country lifestyle. Currently, 12 acres are being used for farming, while the remaining acreage is dedicated to pasture. The main barn on the property is equipped with electricity, lights in every stall, power outlets, 9 stalls, 1 chicken coop, and 2 large hay storage lofts. The barn also features 3 interconnecting pastures with sound fencing and 2 Geo-Star waterers in each pasture, adding to the convenience and ease of caring for your animals. In addition to the main barn, there is another barn on the property that includes a large chicken coop, cattle alley, 2 large pens, and an extra-large run-in concrete pad for animals. This setup is perfect for working with all kinds of livestock and provides ample space for your animals to roam and graze.
Enjoy peaceful country living and sunsets at their finest from the front porch of this amazing acreage. When you step inside this cozy berm home, you will find the open layout warm and inviting. The skylight in the kitchen brightens up the area along with the rest of the natural lighting from the living and informal dining rooms. The master bedroom at one end has a private bathroom and a huge walk-in closet. At the other, you will find two more bedrooms and another bathroom. Just off of the kitchen, there is a built-in office space with lots of storage for your organizational needs. Just down the hall is the laundry and utility room with more storage yet. Walk outside and you will fall in love with nature. There is a fenced-in garden area with grapevines, blueberry and blackberry bushes, as well as a pear tree and asparagus patch. An 18'x32' workshop/garage and 12' leanto complete with wood stove will house all of your equipment while another 27'x36' shed with a stable can house a horse, chickens or any animals you choose. Take a stroll or ride through the timber on the well-kept trails throughout and you'll have plenty of opportunity to hunt for mushrooms or wildlife of your choice, or to collect firewood to relax and enjoy the firepit in the backyard. This is a must-see property for any nature lover or family that loves to live off of the land and be outdoors!
Welcome to your dream property in the heart of Drakesville, Iowa, offering the perfect blend of small-town living and entrepreneurial opportunity. Nestled near the scenic Lake Wapello State Park, this charming Property is a green thumb's paradise. The property was built in 2020 and boasts heated floors in the front of the building ready to be hooked up and utilized. The electrical wiring has been started, allowing you to seamlessly set up the necessary systems to cater to your specific needs. The highlight of this property is the expansive greenhouse that was previously utilized for commercial purposes. Imagine stepping into a world of endless possibilities as the greenhouse, or whatever your heart desires it to be, comes equipped with almost everything you need to turn your gardening passion into a thriving business. Located just a stone's throw away from the convenience of the Quik Time Gas Station, and Ray's Longbranch, in downtown Drakesville, you'll enjoy easy access to essential amenities. Embrace the tranquility of small-town living while having the convenience of nearby facilities.
The median home value in Drakesville, IA is $117,500. This is higher than the county median home value of $112,500. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Drakesville, IA is $117,500. Approximately 68.75% of Drakesville homes are owned, compared to 26.04% rented, while 5.21% are vacant. Drakesville real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Drakesville real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Drakesville, Iowa has a population of 188. Drakesville is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 26.42% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 36.36%.
The median household income in Drakesville, Iowa is $32,188. The median household income for the surrounding county is $52,390 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Drakesville is 49.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 38.5 inches per year, with 22.9 inches of snow per year.