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2978 Ranch Trail

Menlo, IA 50164
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

SqFt1,584

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Acres3.25

Acres(Lot)

Presenting this attractive 3.25-acre acreage located just north of Menlo, Iowa, in Guthrie County. Offering a peaceful rural setting surrounded by the rolling countryside, this property provides the space and privacy of country living while maintaining convenient access to Interstate 80 and nearby communities. The property features a highly improved farmhouse that has benefited from several significant updates. These updates include a new foundation, a new walkout basement addition with 9-foot ceilings, new underground water and electric lines from the road, a new deck with timber tech decking and white aluminum railings, 200-AMP electrical service, and a new HVAC system. The basement has been sprayed with spray in foam insulation and has been roughed in for two full bathrooms. The unfi nished walkout basement provides valuable additional space and gives the next owner a blank canvas to finish how they desire. In addition to the home, the property includes a 40' x 60' utility shop with a concrete floor and new 14-foot doors, providing excellent space for equipment, vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. There is new underground power to the building. With 3.25 acres, substantial improvements to the home, and a large utility building, this property presents an affordable opportunity to enjoy the benefits of rural Iowa living. Located just north of Menlo, the acreage combines privacy, usable space, and country living with convenient access to Interstate 80.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $325,000

AD Id : 91593178

MLS Id : 750325

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 3.25 Acres

Living Area Size : 1,584 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $1,376

Year Built : 1900

County : Guthrie

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1900 Building Area Total: 1584 Stories: 1 Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 3.25 Acres Lot Size Acres: 3.25

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $325000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 0000150101 Annual Tax: $1376 Tax Legal Desc: Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract.

  • Location Information

    Direction: 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.
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Nearby Home Value

Address Estimate Bed Bath Sq. Ft Lot Size
310 1st Street, Menlo, IA, 50164 $274,000 4 2 1,246 0.31 Acre
304 5th Street, Menlo, IA, 50164 $142,500 4 2 1,664 0.31 Acre

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ByOwner last updated this listing 10/09/2026 @ 17:47

MLS: 750325 LISTED BY: Brandon Tessau, Peoples Company 515-222-1347 SOURCE: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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