Escape to your private paradise just 15 minutes from Cedar Rapids with this 38.84-acre estate of serene, scenic beauty. Here, you'll find a 5,500+ sq ft country home including finished basement, 2 stocked ponds, a versatile shop with an apartment, campsite, a fruit orchard, and prime hunting land, offering an exceptional blend of luxury, adventure, and tranquility. Property Highlights Location: Across from Pleasant Creek State Park and minutes from Wood Duck Bottoms WMA. Stately Home: This 5,500+ sq ft stone and brick home with finished basement has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. Crafted concrete decks offer sweeping views, harmonizing comfort with nature. Stocked Ponds: A 3.75-acre pond sits before the house, complete with two docks, a small beach, a retaining wall, and an automatic feeder system for catfish, bass, and crappie. A second 0.6-acre stocked pond with a dock adds further appeal for anglers and relaxation. Spacious Shop & Apartment: The 2,430 sq ft shop includes a garage, carport, bathroom, and apartment, ideal for business or guests. Orchard & Campsite: A secluded orchard with apples, pears, and plums offers seasonal harvests, while the nearby campsite, with power and a pit latrine, provides easy escapes. Outdoor Recreation & Hunting: Two food plots with blinds create excellent hunting conditions. Maintained trails, accessible by UTVs and small tractors, seamlessly connect all areas of this remarkable property.
The median home value in Shellsburg, IA is $113,000. This is lower than the county median home value of $203,500. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Shellsburg, IA is $113,000. Approximately 67.52% of Shellsburg homes are owned, compared to 11.92% rented, while 20.56% are vacant. Shellsburg 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 Shellsburg real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Shellsburg, Iowa has a population of 908. Shellsburg is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 28% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.22%.
The median household income in Shellsburg, Iowa is $74,583. The median household income for the surrounding county is $72,334 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Shellsburg is 48.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 11.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.2 inches per year, with 30.7 inches of snow per year.