WHAT IF YOU COULD GET NEARLY 2 ACRES AND 4 BEDROOMS ON ONE LEVEL? Set along a hard-surface road just outside Fertile, this 1,680 sq. ft. ranch offers approximately 1.97 acres and a serene country setting that sets it apart. Inside are four main-level bedrooms, an open kitchen and dining area, generous living space, and a brick fireplace anchoring the family room. Large windows bring in natural light and countryside views, while the full basement adds substantial storage and future-use potential. A major highlight is the approximately 1,440 sq. ft. attached garage, offering exceptional space for vehicles, equipment, hobbies, or a workshop. Worth County residency may also provide access to scholarship opportunities for qualifying students, and buyers may explore available open-enrollment options with area school districts.
**Updates in Last 5 Years Include a New Roof, New Siding, New AC Unit and Hot Water Heater.** Small town living at its finest! This 2016 sq ft home has been updated inside and out. Open living, dining & kitchen with loads of character. The main floor also boasts a generous primary suite, powder room, main-floor laundry and a bright & sunny enclosed porch. Upstairs you’ll find a fully updated bath, study/office space and two additional bedrooms. This home is situated on an oversized lot with triple garage built in 2021 and patio for lazy afternoons. The list of improvements it impressive. Call your favorite agent today for all the details and schedule your private tour.
Offering 40.09 surveyed acres of prime development land situated on the northwest side of Fertile, Iowa. The majority of the property has been annexed into the City of Fertile. Utility infrastructure is nearby, including city water and sewer services. Electricity is provided by Alliant Energy, and natural gas service is available through Black Hills Energy. The property offers outstanding access and visibility along Iowa Highway 9, which carries more than 1,000 vehicles per day (VPD). Located just 4 miles from Interstate 35, the site provides excellent regional connectivity while maintaining convenient access to the City of Fertile, making it well-suited for a variety of opportunities. There are currently 37.35 FSA tillable acres carrying a CSR2 of 54.2. The farm lease will be open for the 2027 crop season.
This home is ready for a new life! Sitting quietly in Fertile, IA on a corner lot, you will appreciate the spacious layout, extra garage space, and sunporch. The home needs some renovation due to a water leak. But with a little sweat equity, you can easily make a beautiful home in a charming small town. Fertile features the Winnebago River, Cafe Mir, a local library, and more! Located in Worth County, graduating seniors enjoy an county grant for college! Fertile is ideally settled between Forest City, I-35, Clear Lake, and Mason City. Call your favorite Realtor today!
How often does a Midwestern creamery building come up for sale these days? One that's been around for well over a century, is in very good shape, equipped with new roof & siding? With a patio next to the beautiful Winnebago river? Down the street from an excellent restaurant called Cafe Mir? One that was a lively restaurant itself in the early 80s, as evidenced by the kitchen's commercial stove with hood & the little wooden stage next to traces of an old dance floor? Across the river from a fishing hotspot & picturesque park with a waterfall & big cottonwood trees? With a living space of almost 3,500 square feet and almost ½ acre of property? With a big, functional garage that needs plenty of love but has a newish roof? Just a 10 minute drive from beautiful Clear Lake, but with much lower property taxes? Just 8 minutes to Pilot Knob State Park, 20 minutes to Mason City, 1 hour & 40 minutes to the Twin Cities? A Midwestern creamery building chock-full of good vibes left behind by over a thousand guests hosted by the current owner from not only all across the US, but Japan, Egypt, Australia, Argentina, India, France, Italy, South Korea, Kenya, Denmark, England, Mexico, Hungary, Guatemala, Poland, Switzerland, China, Czechia, Germany, Ireland, Turkmenistan, Vietnam, Spain, & Canada? And with a cat door? The simple answer: not very often! This is your chance to add to the history of this special place.
Albert Wright Page, License B62241000, Xome Inc., License FO5635000, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 4471 North Billman Estates, Shelbyville, IN 46176

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Fertile is located in Iowa. Fertile, Iowa has a population of 291. Fertile is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 18.56% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.66%.
The median household income in Fertile, Iowa is $55,000. The median household income for the surrounding county is $63,795 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Fertile is 56.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 6.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 34.7 inches per year, with 38.1 inches of snow per year.