1271 Old Portland Rd, Van Meter, IA, 50261
About This Home
Amazing acreage nestled in the rolling hills of Madison County, in the award winning Van Meter school district. This meticulously cared for modern home sits on nearly 18 acres and includes a stocked pond, 2 patios, wildlife, and breathtaking views from every part of this home. The main level of the home features a beautiful kitchen with center island, walk in hidden pantry, soft close cabinets, double fridge and wall oven. In addition there is a sitting area and family room that share a 2 sided f/p, a/v closet and huge picture windows. The master suite with private deck and private bath and laundry round out the main level. The finished w/o lower level offers in-floor heating, 4 additional bdrms, 2 bths, family room, storm shelter/wine cellar. Other features include energy efficient geothermal heating and cooling, and a 40x60 outbuilding for storage of all your equipment and toys. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Oven,Cooktop,Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Dining Area,Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 2,000
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Geothermal,Propane
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,343
- Total interior livable area: 2,343 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 121021780011000
- Zoning: A
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck,Open,Patio
- Exterior features: Deck,Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 17.68 Acres
- Features: Pond on Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,Three Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
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
- Drought
- Hail
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,062 | $72,744 |
| Home Insurance * | $851 | $10,212 |
| Property Taxes | $1,204 | $14,448 |
| Electricity | $174 | $2,097 |
| Total | $8,291 | $99,492 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | Listed for sale | $1,224,900 |
| 2026-03-09 | Listing removed | $1,224,900 |
| 2025-09-02 | Price change | $1,224,900 |
| 2025-04-04 | Listed for sale | $1,249,900 |
| 2024-09-30 | Listing removed | $1,225,000 |
| 2024-08-13 | Price change | $1,225,000 |
| 2024-06-19 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000 |
| 2024-06-03 | Sold | $315,000 |
| 2024-02-22 | Pending sale | $315,000 |
| 2023-11-06 | Listed for sale | $315,000 |
| 2003-06-24 | Sold | $114,000 |
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