Historic Farmhouse on Expansive
68948 Troublesome Creek Rd, Atlantic, IA 50022
New
Farm / Farmhouse, House (Detached) - Atlantic, IA
Type:Farm
Property size:
2,692 SFLot size:
5.89 AcresPrice / SF:
$198/SF- Added:
- May 25, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 1
- Last Refresh:
- May 25 at 11:06 pm
Property Features for 68948 Troublesome Creek Rd
General Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Property subtype
- Farm
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Parking features
- Garage, Garage - Detached
- Basement Y/N
- 1
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 040000282002001
- Size
- 2,692 SF
- Lot size
- 5.89 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2024
- Tax Annual Amount
- 4300
Utilities
- Heating system
- Geothermal (Heating), Wood (Heating), Wood Stove
- Cooling system
- Central Air
Building Details
- Year built
- 1867
- Year renovated
- 1867
- Floors in Building
- 2
- Flooring type
- Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Roof type
- Asphalt
- Architectural style
- Other
Listing agent Abby Rasmussen (712) 249-1311
Listing office Wayne Hansen Real Estate Llc 4216 MAIN PO BOX 59, Elk Horn, IA (712) 764-7653
Listing date May 25, 2026
MLS# 11781492
Listing URL
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HighLights
- Historic 1867 family farmhouse on just under 6 acres, extensively remodeled (2013‑2015) with modern amenities.
- 40x80' machine shed with 2‑car garage, RV/tractor parking, workshop, workout/office room, and ample storage.
- Geothermal heating/air, newer roof, windows, hardi‑plank siding, and brand new septic system for modern comfort and efficiency.
- Updated kitchen, main floor bathroom, and a four‑seasons sunroom.
- Multiple outbuildings including a wired garden shed, playhouse, corn crib gazebo, hog building, granary, and woodshed.
- Fiber internet, private well, and convenient location near I‑80, with easy access to Des Moines and Omaha.
Overview
Located just a few minutes from I-80, about an hour from Des Moines or Omaha, this property features a pristine 1867 family farmhouse situated on just under 6 acres. The current owners have maintained this heritage farmstead for 46 years, including during the filming of the Academy Award Nominated Film "Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern". Extensive remodeling from 2013-15 included the main floor bathroom, full kitchen, and a new four seasons sunroom. The main floor offers a formal dining room, living room, parlor, and enclosed front porch. Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms, including the primary with en suite and its own sunroom facing east. Exterior updates include hardi-plank siding, a newer roof, windows, and a brand new septic system. Geothermal heating and air are also present. The 40x80' machine shed includes a 2-car garage, RV/tractor parking, a workshop, a workout/office room, and storage space. Additional structures include a fully wired garden shed, a kids' playhouse, a corn crib gazebo, a 30x80' hog building, a 1900's 2-seater outhouse, an 1867 granary with loft, a partial in-ground steel storage unit, and a woodshed. The property also features garden beds and walking trails through the woods, along with fiber to the home and a private well. The house has 2692 square feet of living space.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Farms
Map
- City
- Atlantic
- County
- Cass
- State
- Iowa
- Longitude
- -94.8742353
- Latitude
- 41.4610216
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Farm - Pristine 1867 farmhouse on nearly 6 acres in Iowa.
Where is this farm located?
The property is located at 68948 Troublesome Creek Rd Atlantic, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $535,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic 1867 family farmhouse on just under 6 acres, extensively remodeled (2013‑2015) with modern amenities.; **40x80' machine shed** with 2‑car garage, RV/tractor parking, workshop, workout/office room, and ample storage.; Geothermal heating/air, newer roof, windows, hardi‑plank siding, and brand new septic system for modern comfort and efficiency.
