#705057, Bryan Bergdale, Listing Office: Peoples Company
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About 3 Badger Creek Rd
Presenting 96.9 surveyed acres in the highly coveted area of Van Meter in Madison County, Iowa. Located in Section 13 of Lee Township off Badger Creek Road, this 96.9-acre farm offers 12.36 acres m/l of tillable ground carrying a CSR2 of 64.6, with the remaining land in lush pasture and timber. The farm’s diverse landscape provides ample opportunities for recreation, including two existing ponds and space and topography for a potential large pond, making it ideal for deer & turkey habitat, or waterfowl attraction. Less than 10 minutes from Van Meter and only 20 minutes from West Des Moines, this property combines rural tranquility with urban convenience. The outstanding Van Meter School District and close proximity to the Des Moines Metro enhance its appeal as a prime building site. The farm’s elevated hilltop offers stunning views of the Madison County countryside, while the surrounding timber and tree lines provide privacy from the road. There’s ample room to expand the existing pasture, create more tillable acres, hold livestock, plant a hobby farm, build a riding arena, or add a pole barn. The farm's location also makes it an excellent candidate for future development just across the street from Badger Creek State Park. A newly installed driveway allows convenient access from Badger Creek Road. Rural water and MidAmerican Energy electricity are available at the road, with additional acres potentially available. This farm is open for the 2025 crop season.
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- MLS Number: 706161
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Peoples Company
- Office Phone: (515) 222-1347
- Listing Agent: Bryan Bergdale
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Nearby schools
7
Van Meter Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.2 mi
•520 1st Ave
6
Woodland Hills Elementary School
Public District KG-5
4.8 mi
•1120 S 95th St
6
DeSoto Intermediate
Public District 3-5
6.0 mi
•317 Spruce St
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. Most Van Meter, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 3 Badger Creek Rd
This home is located at 3 Badger Creek Rd in Van Meter, IA and zip code 50261. Features: 0 bedroom, 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,211,250.
While more than 1 listings in Van Meter, IA in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 1 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Van Meter, IA did not change between February and March 2025. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 58 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $322,987.