About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 21450 490th Street in Chariton, IA is listed for $299,000 ($205 per sqft). Built in 1979, the home offers 1,456 sqft of living space on a 0.51 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1979
  • 0.51 acre lot
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
1 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1979

Amenities

FireplaceSpa
Listing Description

WELCOME HOME!!! Discover this charming log cabin home featuring two bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms, perfect for those seeking a peaceful countryside retreat. The walkout basement includes a nonconforming 3RD bedroom and half bath, plus a relaxing hot tub for year-round enjoyment.

Outside, you'll find productive fruit trees including apple, peach, pear, and cherry varieties, along with established blackberry and raspberry bushes, rhubarb, and asparagus patches. The property includes a practical chicken coop for farm-fresh eggs and recreational vehicle storage (14'x46') with dual thirty-amp electrical outlets and a fourteen-foot door.

The generous lot size provides ample outdoor space for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the tranquil rural setting. This unique property combines rustic charm with modern conveniences located near the 4H Fairgrounds, West Lake, Lake View Golf and Country Club and Hy-Vee to name a few. Schedule your private tour Today!!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,599/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$216
Interest$1,296
Insurance$87

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

21450 490th Street

Chariton, IA 50049

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

DiningArea

Exterior Features

DeckHotTubSpa

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetVinyl

Construction

Log Stone

Outdoor Features

Deck

Parking

Garage

Heating

Propane (Heating)

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorStoveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 21450 490th Street is listed at $299,000 ($205/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,599 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1979, 0.51 acre lot, Fireplace. Interior Features: DiningArea. Exterior Features: Deck, HotTubSpa.

This property is listed by Sumner Johnson.

SJ

Sumner Johnson

Agent at Realty ONE Group Impact

Listed by Realty ONE Group Impact · Broker phone: (515) 446-7524 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 737851· Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc.· 206 days on PropertySimple

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21450 490th Street, Chariton, IA 50049

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