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4807 Highway 143, Marcus, IA, 51035

3beds
3baths
2,649sqft
$524,000
$198price/sqft
$3,752/moest. monthly cost
$150,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

Tucked away on 6+ picturesque acres, this stunning contemporary cabin, built in 2013, perfectly blends modern comfort with the charm and freedom of country living—basically in town. Inside, you’ll find 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 well-appointed bathrooms, along with a bright, open-concept living area highlighted by dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and showcase the surrounding landscape. A loft adds additional versatility, perfect for a home office, reading nook, or guest space. Designed for year-round comfort, the home features in-floor heat in both the basement and the oversized 2-car attached garage. Beyond the home, the property truly shines with its impressive array of outbuildings and amenities. A detached oversized 2-stall garage offers abundant space for vehicles, equipment, or hobbies. Entertain in style with a unique grain bin converted into a charming gazebo, or host gatherings in the beautifully maintained livestock barn that doubles as an inviting event space. Additional highlights include a cozy shed, a grain bin converted into a brooder house, and three separate pastures—ideal for hobby farming or livestock. With three 30-amp camper hookups and even two functioning outhouses, this property is well-equipped for guests and outdoor living. An entrepreneur's dream, this property would be a great setting for agri-tourism tool Nature lovers and gardeners will appreciate the established horseradish, grapevines, asparagus, and rhubarb, along with a variety of fruit trees including apple, pear, cherry, and peach. Offering the best of both worlds—peaceful acreage living with the convenience of town nearby—this one-of-a-kind property is a rare find.

Getting Around

23
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
34
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
MMCRU High SchoolGrades 9-120.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2013

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: See Remarks

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Water Softener: Included
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Poured

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Features

  • Eat-in Kitchen,Loft,Master WI Closet,Granite/Quartz,Kitchen Island
  • Door features: French Doors
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Heated Floor
  • Finished area below ground: 1,120
  • Finished area above ground: 1,529

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Heat Pump

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,649
  • Total interior livable area: 2,649 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 190350503100011
  • Zoning: AR
  • Zoning description: AR
  • Exclusions: feed bunk,fern leaf peony

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1
  • Exterior features: Outdoor Fire Area,Lighting
  • Horses can be raised: Yes

Lot

  • Lot size: 6.33 Acres
  • Features: Garden,Landscaped,Retaining Wall,Wooded

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached,Detached,Multiple,Garage Door Opener,Oversized,Concrete,Crushed Rock
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hail
    HailVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hail
Cold Wave
Drought
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,649$31,788
Home Insurance *$540$6,480
Property Taxes $366$4,392
Electricity $197$2,371
Total$3,752$45,024
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$128,640/yr
40% on housing$112,560/yr
45% on housing$100,053/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.5%
15.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.5%
-2.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$198This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 51035$99
Cherokee County$120

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 51035
Cherokee County$112

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-17Listed for sale$559,000
2025-11-24Listing removed$715,000
2025-08-06Price change$715,000
2025-06-27Price change$749,900
2025-05-23Listed for sale$825,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentStephanie Zarr
BrokerageEXIT Realty Midwest - Cherokee

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