#713258, JENNY GRATIAS WILLE, Listing office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
$1,249,900 List price
1271 Old Portland Rd Van Meter, IA 50261
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
2,343 sqft
17.7 acres
$533 / sqft
Land
Property details
About 1271 Old Portland Rd
Amazing acreage nestled in the rolling hills of Madison County, in the award winning Van Meter school district. This meticulously cared for modern home sits on nearly 18 acres and includes a stocked pond, 2 patios, wildlife, and breathtaking views from every part of this home. The main level of the home features a beautiful kitchen with center island, walk in hidden pantry, soft close cabinets, double fridge and wall oven. In addition there is a sitting area and family room that share a 2 sided f/p, a/v closet and huge picture windows. The master suite with private deck and private bath and laundry round out the main level. The finished w/o lower level offers in-floor heating, 4 additional bdrms, 2 bths, family room, storm shelter/wine cellar. Other features include energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling, and a 40x60 outbuilding for storage of all your equipment and toys. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Highlights
Home typeVacant Land
HeatingGeothermal, Propane
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,343 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size17.68 Acres
Year built2006
ParkingDetached, Garage, Three Car Garage
MLS #714976
Garage3 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Patio
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Geothermal, Propane
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,249,900
- Price/SqFt: $533
- Annual Tax Amount: $8,636
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: I80 west to Van Meter exit. Go south to 360th St, turn right (west). Follow to Old Portland Rd, turn left (south) and follow to the home. Google maps takes you to a property too far south.
- Year Built: 2006
- Living Area: 2,343 SqFt
- Lot Size: 17.68 Acres
- MLS Number: 714976
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
- Office Phone: (515) 223-9492
- Office Email: info@precisiondsm.com
- Listing Agent: Andy Wallace
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $608,200 | $8,636 |
| 2023 | $618,300 | $8,080 |
| 2022 | $479,900 | $7,638 |
| 2021 | $479,900 | $8,364 |
| 2020 | $472,300 | $8,174 |
| 2019 | $438,300 | $7,624 |
| 2017 | $418,100 | $7,514 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Van Meter Elementary School
Public District KG-5
4.6 mi
•520 1st Ave
6
DeSoto Intermediate
Public District 3-5
5.2 mi
•317 Spruce St
7
Earlham Elementary
Public District PK-6
7.9 mi
•535 N Chestnut Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $85,737. Residents of Van Meter, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
38%
35k-100k
32%
100k-200k
10%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
27%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
40%
Married, No Kids
28%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
14%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
NASCAR
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dick's Sporting Goods
Dillards
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Texas Roadhouse
Cracker Barrel
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Subaru
Cadillac
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
News/Talk/Information
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1271 Old Portland Rd
The listing price of 1271 Old Portland Rd property is $1,249,900.
The property 1271 Old Portland Rd is land located in Van Meter, Iowa, 50261.
Active Listing: 1271 Old Portland Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1271 Old Portland Rd are: Van Meter Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), DeSoto Intermediate (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Earlham Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Van Meter Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Earlham Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Winterset Junior High (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Van Meter High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Earlham High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Winterset High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,636 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property 1271 Old Portland Rd is 17.68 acres.
The property 1271 Old Portland Rd is 2,343 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1271 Old Portland Rd is 2006.
This home is located at 1271 Old Portland Rd in Van Meter, IA and zip code 50261. This 2,343 square foot home, which was built in 2006, sits on a 17.68 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,249,900.
In May 2025 more than 1 listings in Van Meter, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 3 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 1 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Van Meter, IA real estate market has seen no change in the number of listings . Listings spent 55 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $361,900 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.