Farm with Updated
For Sale
$1,380,000
2978 Ranch Trail, Menlo, IA 50164
Land, Menlo, IA
Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size159.10 Acres
Days on Market15
Property Features for 2978 Ranch Trail
General Information
Property type
Land
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
AD
Elementary school district
West Central Community
Middle school district
West Central Community
High school district
West Central Community
Directions
From Menlo, Iowa: Head west out of town to Ranch Trail/County Highway P20. Turn right (north) onto Ranch Trail/County Highway P20 and continue north for 4.8 miles. The property will be to the right (east). Look for the Company sign.
Subdivision
Menlo
Standard status
Active
APN
0000150200
Lot size
159.10 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract.
Tax Annual Amount
4142
Legal Description
Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract.
Listing Agency:
Peoples Company
(515) 222-1347
Listed By:
Brandon Tessau
(719) 502-7394
Added: Sep 30
Last Checked: Oct 14 at 6:06PM
MLS# 750326
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 159.10-acre farm includes a residence with substantial improvements: a replacement foundation, a walkout basement addition with 9-foot ceilings, new underground water and electric lines from the road, a deck with TimberTech decking and white aluminum railings, 200-AMP electrical service, and a new HVAC system. Two established food plots are also on the property.
The land includes 116.34 DCP cropland acres, with 74.59 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. Approximately 22 acres are in row-crop production. Timber and rolling terrain add to the mix of land cover. The property is just north of Menlo in Guthrie County, Iowa.
The land includes 116.34 DCP cropland acres, with 74.59 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. Approximately 22 acres are in row-crop production. Timber and rolling terrain add to the mix of land cover. The property is just north of Menlo in Guthrie County, Iowa.
Key Highlights
- 159.10 acres in Guthrie County, just north of Menlo
- 116.34 DCP cropland acres, including 74.59 acres enrolled in CRP
- Approximately 22 acres currently in row‑crop production
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Demographics for 50164, IA
609
Population
363
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
49.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
12
Density / Sq Mi
$78,542
Median Household Income
$40,547
Median Earnings
$151,600
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Farm - A farmhouse with a walkout basement sits among cropland, CRP acreage, timber, rolling terrain and established food plots.
Where is this farm located?
The property is located at 2978 Ranch Trail Menlo, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,380,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 159.10 acres in Guthrie County, just north of Menlo; 116.34 DCP cropland acres, including 74.59 acres enrolled in CRP; Approximately 22 acres currently in row‑crop production
