Tucked into the rolling countryside of Madison County, this 3-acre homestead opportunity is the perfect blend of functionality and rural charm. Whether you dream of large gardens, fresh eggs every morning, hobby farming, goats, horses, or just a quieter lifestyle with room to roam, this property can support it all. The land features a barn, garden shed, space for chickens and livestock, plus a 24x40 garage with an attached workshop ideal for projects, woodworking, or extra storage. The farmhouse itself offers incredible flexibility with a massive kitchen designed for serious baking or entertaining, along with additional prep and kitchen spaces complete with extra appliances, abundant cabinetry, prep sink, and dedicated areas perfect for canning, meal prep, cottage baking, or farm-to-table living. A rare chance to embrace the homesteader lifestyle while still enjoying the comforts of home. Take a look today and see the beauty of Madison County while staying close to the metro!
Affordable acreage alert! Great location for this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath brick home on 4.2 acres. This home has been lovingly cared for by the current owners for 14 years, but it's time for a new family to make new memories. This would make a great hobby farm or an acreage for 4-H projects. The current owner had horses thru the years. 1st floor laundry room, spacious kitchen/dining area. Large breakfast bar. Great mud room from the garage to the house - perfect to catch coats and shoes. Large barn that has a new metal roof.
Tucked away on 14.5 acres, this 3-bedroom two-story offers a private setting w/ incredible versatility. The home features a family room on the main level and an additional family room upstairs, providing great separation of living spaces. Outdoors, you?ll find a beautiful, well-maintained pond w/ an aerator to help keep it clean, a cozy fire pit area overlooking the well stocked pond (Bass, Blue Gil, Grass Carp) & beautiful Madison County rolling hills, an abundance of mature trees creating a peaceful, secluded feel. The 36x60 outbuilding w/ attached lean-to & mezzanine offers excellent space for storage, hobbies, or equipment. A rare bonus is the second entrance to the property, opening the door for a potential second home site or the option to split off additional acres, all while maintaining privacy. Excellent hunting w/ a history of producing quality bucks, making this property ideal for recreation or enjoying the outdoors. Winterset School District. All information obtained from seller and public record.
DEER HUNTER’S DREAM in Peru, Iowa. 4 Bed with 5th non-conforming!!!! If you’ve been waiting for the perfect hunting acreage — this is it.2533 290th Street sits on over 26 acres with food plots, upgraded deer blind, and established timber that draws wildlife right to your backyard. Morning coffee watching deer walk through your property? Yes please.Inside, this home has been beautifully remodeled with a stunning 2025 kitchen featuring quartz countertops, custom soft-close cabinetry, heated floors, under-cabinet lighting, and an open-concept layout perfect for entertaining. Updated bathrooms, finished basement, new windows, new furnace, steel roof and siding — the big-ticket items are DONE.Outside you’ll find multiple composite decks, above-ground pool with concrete surround, stamped concrete, steel shed with concrete floors, chicken coop, garden space, and room to roam.Hunt. Entertain. Relax. Repeat.This is Iowa country living at its finest.
Peru is located in Iowa. Peru, Iowa has a population of 504. Peru is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 42.86% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 35.89%.
The median household income in Peru, Iowa is $78,750. The median household income for the surrounding county is $79,306 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Peru is 48.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 11.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.2 inches per year, with 28.7 inches of snow per year.
