There’s something deeply American about owning a piece of land and building a life that is truly your own. That’s what stands out about the Thurn Farm, which has been under the same care for 30 years. This farm includes 18 acres of tillable ground, 40 acres of timber, a recreational pond, and a homestead that is complete with a house and an insulated machine shop. Located at 2693 305th Street, just a few miles west of Vining in southeast Tama County, the property features a recently reinforced and raised pond with reported depths of about 30 feet! It is stocked with crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, bullhead catfish, and walleye, and provides excellent opportunities for fishing and swimming. The hardwood timber provides extensive bedding cover and recreational opportunities for deer and turkey. A few trails have been cut through the timber, leaving much of the interior relatively undisturbed. During our morning photo shoot, we observed four mature gobblers on the property. Eighteen acres of tillable ground are currently planted to soybeans and alfalfa and carry a 53 CSR2, and are cash rented for $2,600 annually. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom home has seen several improvements in recent years. Solar panels keep electric costs low, while a Generac system provides backup power to the house and shop. A newer water heater and outdoor wood-burning furnace add to the functionality of the property. The wood-burning furnace provides primary heat for both the house and shop.
Priced below appraised value! This A-frame home, finished in 2024, is designed to take full advantage of its setting, offering a blend of modern simplicity, natural light, and rural privacy. With 1,080 finished square feet, the home features an open loft-style bedroom with high ceilings, 1.5 bathrooms including a full bath on the main level and a half bath in the loft, and a thoughtfully planned layout that feels open and intentional. Large windows frame the surrounding landscape, filling the home with natural light and drawing attention to the southern-facing views. Set on a 0.38-acre lot along a hard-surface, dead-end road, the property offers a quiet, private feel. Heating and cooling are provided by a mini-split system, and the home includes a tankless water heater. Interior space includes a small utility and storage room and an additional main-floor room suitable for an office or storage. A concrete pad at the front of the home provides space for parking or outdoor seating. County taxes are low, and there are no restrictive covenants. Across the road are more than 3,500 acres of public land within the Otter Creek Marsh Wildlife Management Area, offering access for hunting, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation. The property is located approximately 11 minutes from Tama, 20 minutes from Holiday Lake, and 45 minutes to Downtown Cedar Rapids. Easy to show.
Albert Wright Page, License B62241000, Xome Inc., License FO5635000, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 4471 North Billman Estates, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Listings courtesy of NoCoast MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of {{last updated}}. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Chelsea is located in Iowa. Chelsea, Iowa has a population of 235. Chelsea is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 44.07% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.2%.
The median household income in Chelsea, Iowa is $36,964. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,794 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Chelsea is 33.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 9.4 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.2 inches per year, with 29.7 inches of snow per year.
