This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on just over 1/3 acre between Maxwell and Elkhart and has seen several recent updates throughout. The main level features an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, newer flooring, two bedrooms, a full bath and comfortable living space. Upstairs you'll find a spacious primary suite with a private bath, additional living space and a private deck with views of the surrounding fields. Outside, the large deck provides plenty of room for grilling or entertaining, with additional yard space for a garden, pets or simply enjoying the outdoors. A storage shed provides extra space for lawn and garden equipment. The roof was replaced in 2020, and a new septic system will be installed prior to closing. If you've been looking for a home outside of town with some extra room around you, this one is worth a look!
If you've been looking for more than just a house, this nearly 2-acre property outside of Farrar offers space, privacy, flexibility, and a peaceful rural setting—all just 33 mins from downtown Des Moines. Surrounded by family farmland and conservation land, enjoy wide-open views, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and room to make the property your own. Plus, you're only about ¼ mile from pavement, with an asphalt and gravel driveway leading to the home, attached 2-car garage, & barn with bunkhouse. The 1,680 sq ft ranch features an open floor plan with hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The kitchen includes cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, an island with breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, wall oven, and cooktop. The spacious primary suite features a full bathroom with dual sinks, soaking tub, and separate shower. A 2nd bedroom, attached office, and ¾ bathroom complete the main level. Originally designed as a 3-bed home, the flexible layout offers options to reconfigure the space to fit your needs. Outside, enjoy the covered front porch, deck with pergola, fire ring, and nearly 2 acres with room for recreation, hobbies, gardening, entertaining, or simply taking in the peaceful surroundings. The barn adds even more versatility with a bunkhouse offering space for a bed and its own ¾ bathroom—ideal for guests, hobbies, or additional flexible space. Acreage, views, flexibility, and country living with convenient access to Des Moines.
Maxwell is located in Iowa. Maxwell, Iowa 50161has a population of 823. Maxwell 50161 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 28.59% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.61%.
The median household income in Maxwell, Iowa 50161 is $76,143. The median household income for the surrounding county is $62,578 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Maxwell 50161 is 33.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36 inches per year, with 26.4 inches of snow per year.
