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Status:
NEW LISTING
MLS#:
6336816
Type:
Land
Subdivision:
Wind-n-waves Est 2nd
Lot size:
0.3 Acres
Courtesy: Iowa Realty South Lakes
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Located in Wind-n-Waves subdivision near Rathbun Lake, and no HOA Dues! This property would make a great location for a vacation getaway, investment property, or permanent home. Whether you’re dreaming of a weekend fishing cabin, a hunting hideaway, or a quiet escape from the everyday, this property provides the ideal setting. There's a small boat ramp in the subdivision, about 2 minutes from this lot. Located less than 3 miles from the Bridgeview boat ramp and just 7 miles from Honey Creek State Park, you’ll enjoy quick and easy access to some of the best boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation in southern Iowa. Surrounded by nature, this lot offers the privacy and tranquility you’ve been looking for—making it a great spot to unwind, explore, and make lasting memories. Appanoose County Zoning Restrictions apply.

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
6336428
Type:
Land
Subdivision:
Wind N Waves Est 2nd
Lot size:
0.32 Acres
Courtesy: Iowa Realty South Lakes
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Your Private Getaway Near Rathbun Lake Tucked away in the Wind-n-Waves subdivision, this undeveloped parcel with a shared pond at the back of the property offers the perfect opportunity to create your own peaceful retreat near Rathbun Lake. Whether you’re dreaming of a weekend fishing cabin, a hunting hideaway, or a quiet escape from the everyday, this property provides the ideal setting. Located less than 3 miles from the Bridgeview boat ramp and just 7 miles from Honey Creek State Park, you’ll enjoy quick and easy access to some of the best boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation in southern Iowa. Surrounded by nature, this lot offers the privacy and tranquility you’ve been looking for—making it a great spot to unwind, explore, and make lasting memories.

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
6336372
Type:
Land
Subdivision:
Cotton-wood Park Add
Lot size:
0.7 Acres
Courtesy: Iowa Realty South Lakes
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Located in the Wind-n-Waves subdivision near Rathbun Lake, this property includes three parcels totaling approximately 0.7 acres, offering plenty of space to build your ideal lake getaway. The lot sits in a quiet, secluded area with a tree line at the back, providing added privacy and a peaceful setting. Enjoy easy access to the water with the Bridgeview boat ramp just minutes away, and Honey Creek State Park only about 10 minutes down the road for boating, fishing, camping, and outdoor recreation. Whether you’re planning a weekend retreat or a future lake home, this is a great opportunity to build the vacation property you’ve always dreamed of near Rathbun Lake. And the best part, no HOA Dues!

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
6336371
Type:
Land
Subdivision:
Wind-n-waves Est 2nd
Lot size:
0.3 Acres
Courtesy: Iowa Realty South Lakes
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Located in Wind-n-Waves subdivision near Rathbun Lake. This property would make a great location for a vacation getaway, investment property, or permanent home. No HOA dues! Appanoose County Zoning Restrictions apply.

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n/a
Status:
Active
MLS#:
6335961
Type:
Land
Subdivision:
Cotton Wood Park Add
Lot size:
0.25 Acres
Courtesy: Iowa Realty South Lakes
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Looking for a nice, flat lot close to Rathbun Lake? This cleared, flat lot in the Wind-n-Waves subdivision may be just the one! 2.8 miles from Bridgeview boat ramp, 11 minutes from Honey Creek State Park, and only 1 1/2 hours from Des Moines.

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
6329653
Type:
Land
Subdivision:
Wind-n-waves Est 1st
Lot size:
0.3 Acres
Courtesy: RE/MAX Pride Oskaloosa
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are looking for that special place to build that lake home, weekend retreat, or that fulltime home close to that lake. This is the lot that you have been looking for. Serene lot in the Wind-N-Waves subdivision that has many possibilities. Minutes to the Bridgeview boat ramp, and campground. Close to the Honey Creek state park and Honey Creek Resort and the Preserve on Lake Rathbun golf course. Many other outdoor activities like walking trails, snowmobile trails, boating, swimming close by. Enjoy the occasional wildlife, deer, turkey, and seasonal waterfowl nearby. Very close to Lake Rathbun with a slight view of the lake to the south. This lot is located 30 minutes from Centerville, Chariton or Albia Iowa. The owner will include an abstract with the lot at the listed price. This lot will need to have a septic system installed per Appanoose County Zoning requirements if you are plannig on building.

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
721146
Type:
Land
Lot size:
2.76 Acres
Courtesy: Boutique Real Estate 515-314-4777
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Welcome to Lot 15, 158 Lake Drive! Lot 15 Lago Vista offers a prime commercial opportunity with direct frontage on Hwy S70. ideal for a business, shop, or mixed-use space serving the Lake Rathbun area. This spacious lot sits at the entrance to Lago Vista, providing excellent visibility and access. Rathbun Regional Water, Chariton Valley Electric, and fiber internet on the lot line.

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
721145
Type:
Land
Lot size:
2.07 Acres
Courtesy: Boutique Real Estate 515-314-4777
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Welcome to Lot 14, 254 Lake Drive Lago Vista! Lot 14 offers wooded privacy, lake views, and walkout potential on a beautifully sloped 2.25+ acre site. Enjoy mature trees, quiet surroundings, and close lake access. Rathbun Regional Water, Chariton Valley Electric, and fiber internet on the lot line. Lago Vista is a scenic new development at Lake Rathbun. A rare blend of lake views, wooded privacy, and peaceful living. Flexible building potential offered with optional on site custom building project management available. Enjoy a peaceful setting with rural charm. Located near Honey Creek State Park and boat access, this is your opportunity to create your everyday escape. Whether you're building your dream home, cabin retreat, or investing in lake-area land, Lago Vista offers the ideal backdrop.

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Status:
Active
MLS#:
721144
Type:
Land
Lot size:
3.21 Acres
Courtesy: Boutique Real Estate 515-314-4777
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Welcome to Lot 13, 336 Lake Drive Lago Vista! Lot 13 provides a gently elevated, tree-lined setting with potential lake views on 3.0 acres. Great location for a private build. Rathbun Regional Water, Chariton Valley Electric, and fiber internet on the lot line. Lago Vista is a scenic new development at Lake Rathbun. A rare blend of lake views, wooded privacy, and peaceful living. Flexible building potential offered with optional on site custom building project management available. Enjoy a peaceful setting with rural charm. Located near Honey Creek State Park and boat access, this is your opportunity to create your everyday escape. Whether you're building your dream home, cabin retreat, or investing in lake-area land, Lago Vista offers the ideal backdrop.

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n/a
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Sq.Ft.:
n/a
Status:
Active
MLS#:
721142
Type:
Land
Lot size:
2 Acres
Courtesy: Boutique Real Estate 515-314-4777
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Welcome to Lot 12, 376 Lake Drive Lago Vista! Lot 12 features both lake and pond views along with a beautiful stand of mature trees. This 2 acre lot offers a picturesque setting for your custom build or weekend escape. Rathbun Regional Water, Chariton Valley Electric, and fiber internet on the lot line. Lago Vista is a scenic new development at Lake Rathbun. A rare blend of lake views, wooded privacy, and peaceful living. Flexible building potential offered with optional on site custom building project management available. Enjoy a peaceful setting with rural charm. Located near Honey Creek State Park and boat access, this is your opportunity to create your everyday escape. Whether you're building your dream home, cabin retreat, or investing in lake-area land, Lago Vista offers the ideal backdrop.

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n/a
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n/a
Status:
Active
MLS#:
721141
Type:
Land
Lot size:
1.75 Acres
Courtesy: Boutique Real Estate 515-314-4777
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Welcome to Lot 11, 398 Lake Drive Lago Vista! Lot 11 is tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac offering daylight potential, wooded privacy, and lake views on 1.75 acres. Utilities include Rathbun Regional Water, Chariton Valley Electric, and fiber internet on the lot line. Lago Vista is a scenic new development at Lake Rathbun. A rare blend of lake views, wooded privacy, and peaceful living. Flexible building potential offered with optional on site custom building project management available. Enjoy a peaceful setting with rural charm. Located near Honey Creek State Park and boat access, this is your opportunity to create your everyday escape. Whether you're building your dream home, cabin retreat, or investing in lake-area land, Lago Vista offers the ideal backdrop.

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n/a
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n/a
Status:
Active
MLS#:
721139
Type:
Land
Lot size:
1.3 Acres
Courtesy: Boutique Real Estate 515-314-4777
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Welcome to Lot 7, 113 Cove Road Lago Vista! Lot 7 offers one of the best values in Lago Vista featuring daylight potential, a partial lake view, and a backdrop of mature trees. This 1.3 acre lot is ideal for a daylight build and offers a peaceful setting for your full-time home or weekend retreat. Lago Vista is a scenic new development at Lake Rathbun. A rare blend of lake views, wooded privacy, and peaceful living. Rathbun Regional Water, Chariton Valley Electric and high-speed fiber internet are all available at the lot line. Flexible building potential offered with optional on site custom building project management available. Enjoy a peaceful setting with rural charm. Located near Honey Creek State Park and boat access, this is your opportunity to create your everyday escape. Whether you're building your dream home, cabin retreat, or investing in lake-area land, Lago Vista offers the ideal backdrop.

Beds:
n/a
Baths:
Sq.Ft.:
n/a
Status:
Active
MLS#:
721129
Type:
Land
Lot size:
1.5 Acres
Courtesy: Boutique Real Estate 515-314-4777
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sellers are offering bundle pricing on lots 1 and 2. If purchased together, package price is $75,000 for both. Welcome to Lot 1, 245 Lake Drive, nestled at the entrance of Lago Vista. A scenic new development at Lake Rathbun offering a rare blend of lake views, wooded privacy, and peaceful living. Lot 1 offers 1.5 acres with daylight potential. It blends conivence with privacy just minutes from the water's edge. One of the few pull-through access lots perfect for a circle drive or easy RV/boat storage. Rathbun Regional Water, Chariton Valley Electric and high-speed fiber internet are all available at the lot line. Flexible building potential offered with optional on site custom building project management available. Enjoy a peaceful setting with rural charm. Located near Honey Creek State Park and boat access, this is your opportunity to create your everyday escape. Whether you're building your dream home, cabin retreat, or investing in lake-area land, Lago Vista offers the ideal backdrop.

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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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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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Melrose Real Estate

Melrose is located in Iowa. Melrose, Iowa has a population of 204. Melrose is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 22.22% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 32.06%.

The median household income in Melrose, Iowa is $50,417. The median household income for the surrounding county is $69,929 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Melrose is 39.8 years.

Melrose Weather

The average high temperature in July is 84.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 38.1 inches per year, with 24.5 inches of snow per year.

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Melrose Real Estate Market Conditions

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Melrose Schools and Demographics

Education near Melrose, IA

City County
High School Graduates 93.65 93.5
College Degree - 2 year 21.43 12.19
College Degree - 4 year 5.56 19.79
Graduate Degree 0 3.27
Expenditures per Student 13,093 13,093
Students per Teacher 14.9 14.9

Elementary Schools near Melrose, IA

Grades Students P/T Ratio ZIP
Columbus Elementary School KG - 02 309 13.4 50049
Grant Center KG - 02 291 16.2 52531
Kendall Center PK - PK 52 26 52531
Lincoln Center 03 - 06 353 14.5 52531
Moravia Elementary School PK - 06 230 11.8 52571
Twin Cedars Elementary School PK - 06 209 13 50044
Van Allen Elementary School 03 - 05 272 14.3 50049

Middle Schools near Melrose, IA

Grades Students P/T Ratio ZIP
Albia Middle School 07 - 08 165 11.6 52531
Chariton Middle School 06 - 08 308 14.3 50049

High Schools near Melrose, IA

Grades Students P/T Ratio ZIP
Albia High School 09 - 12 358 13.5 52531
Chariton High School 09 - 12 448 14 50049
Moravia High School 07 - 12 170 11.7 52571
Twin Cedars Junior-Senior High School 07 - 12 173 10.5 50044

Demographics near Melrose, IA

City County
Neighborhood Type Small Town
Population 204 7,589
Population Density 202 18
Median Age 39.8 41.6
People per Household 3 2.5
Median Household Income 50,417 69,929
Average Income per Capita 15,874 32,160

Real estate near Melrose