# Highway R45, Saint Marys, IA 50240 > **TL;DR:** land, $442,000. Est. $2,364/mo. Listed 173 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $442,000 | | Lot Size | 770,141 sqft (17.68 acres) | | Property Type | Land (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 173 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $2,235 | | Estimated Insurance | $129 | | **Total** | **$2,364** | ## Property Highlights - 17.68 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description Are you looking for a great country spot to build your forever home, while remaining on pavement AND keeping your commute below 30 minutes? This property has it all! 17+ acres offer distant countryside views, privacy, wildlife, timber, a pond, and access to pavement. 4 minutes to I-35 and 20 minutes to West Des Moines or Norwalk. Gentle elevation changes allow for any type of build. Zoned Ag, so an owner has the freedom to have outbuildings, animals/livestock, operate a business, etc. An entrance off the highway has been approved by the county. Please see the driveway location in the listing photos. There is a utility easement off of Nixon St. that runs down the east property line. A rural water pit has been installed for added infrastructure value. Deer blind included with the sale. This beautiful rural location awaits a future owner and their vision of country living! All information obtained from seller and public records. ## Location - **Address:** Highway R45, Saint Marys, IA 50240 - **County:** Warren - **Coordinates:** 41.290014, -93.729283 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.290014,-93.729283 ## Virtual Tour & Media - **Video Tour:** https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pDROw_GJLLqn6IDmrP4bHnI9gABnHvHv/view?usp=sharing ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Jeff Longman - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Precision - **Broker Phone:** (515) 223-9492 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Highway-R45_Saint-Marys_IA_50240_M98606-57480?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=740354&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![Highway R45 - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f1986127497r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f4212988973r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f1942302853r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f2168814664r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f3081715801r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f2585396132r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f1457845938r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f2982339375r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f3222158209r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f1717624613r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f2395192418r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f1261913244r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f124420746r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f4279722107r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f533903329r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f2210062844r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f36568550r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f2676537690r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f1159496260r.jpg) ![Highway R45 - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/75a6b905aee521f4415cc4182679f9a4l-f853235276r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 740354 | **Updated:** 2026-10-20 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/highway-r45-saint-marys-ia-50240-b06ed701200c4ef29692cc9c1dc21fbb) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/highway-r45-saint-marys-ia-50240-b06ed701200c4ef29692cc9c1dc21fbb#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/highway-r45-saint-marys-ia-50240-b06ed701200c4ef29692cc9c1dc21fbb", "name": "Highway R45, Saint Marys, IA 50240", "description": "Are you looking for a great country spot to build your forever home, while remaining on pavement AND keeping your commute below 30 minutes? 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