About This Home

This 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1875 280th Street in Madrid, IA is listed for $475,000 ($192 per sqft). Built in 1919, the home offers 2,480 sqft of living space on a 1.51 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1919
  • 1.51 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full
3-car garage
1919

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Peaceful country living with an ideal commuter location! Welcome to this incredibly well-maintained 2,400+ SF, 4-bedroom, 2-bath acreage home, offering a wonderful blend of classic Craftsman character and modern updates, all situated on 1.5 private acres.

Conveniently located just 10 miles from Boone or Ames and 30 miles from Des Moines, with easy access only 1 mile east of Highway 17. Inside, you'll find beautiful refinished wood floors, original built-ins, and timeless character throughout. The main floor offers exceptional convenience with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and laundry all on one level.

The recently updated full bath features both a walk-in shower and jetted tub. Upstairs provides additional flexible living space that could be used as a 5th bedroom, home office, family room, or bonus space. The property offers exceptional versatility and storage with an attached 2-car garage, detached 1-car garage, and a 30' x 40' machine shed with a concrete floor.

Recent improvements include Reva Flex basement flooring, Trex composite deck, 50-year triple-layer asphalt shingle roof installed in 2019, LeafGuard gutter guards, new siding in 2021 and a whole-house generator installed in 2024. Geothermal heating with a gas furnace backup provides efficient. Enjoy the privacy, space, and tranquility of acreage living without sacrificing convenience. With easy access to Boone, Ames, and the Des Moines metro, this property offers the best of both worlds.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,540/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$344
Interest$2,058
Insurance$139

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1875 280th Street

Madrid, IA 50156

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SeparateFormalDiningRoom

Property Details

Flooring

TileCarpetHardwood

Construction

VinylSiding

Parking

Garage

Heating

Geothermal (Heating)Forced AirPropane (Heating)Natural Gas

Cooling

Geothermal

Appliances

DryerDishwasherFreezerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 1875 280th Street is listed at $475,000 ($192/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,541 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1919, 1.51 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: SeparateFormalDiningRoom.

This property is listed by Anna Kempe.

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Anna Kempe

Agent at Keller Williams Ankeny Metro

Listed by Keller Williams Ankeny Metro · Broker phone: (515) 965-9100 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 748272· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 59 days on PropertySimple

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1875 280th Street, Madrid, IA 50156

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