Country acreage for under $200,000. This estate property sits on 1.33 wooded acres on a gravel road southeast of Runnells, north of Lake Red Rock, with a 1910 farmhouse waiting for someone to bring it back and a detached 2-car garage. Quiet country views and room for a big garden. Zoned A-1 agricultural; buyer to verify permitted uses with Marion County.
The farmhouse is a 1.5-story with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,620 sq ft above grade, a vaulted kitchen and an enclosed porch made for quiet mornings. Recent work includes a new roof and vinyl siding in 2022 (roof warranty through May 2027) and foundation wall bracing in January 2025. Propane forced-air heat, central air, rural water and a private sewage system. Southeast Polk schools.
Straight talk: bring your vision and your toolbox. The home needs updating, and known conditions include basement water and a sloping front floor, which the 2026 appraisal recommends having evaluated. The type of sewer system has not been verified; a neighbor reports it may be a holding tank rather than a standard septic, so plan to have it inspected. The foundation contractor's 2024 proposal also recommended waterproofing and settlement work that was not done. The older 40×60 barn and the above-ground pool are past their useful life and convey as-is. The property is sold as-is, where-is; the estate is exempt from the seller disclosure, and written condition information, the foundation proposal and the roof warranty are available from the listing agent. Cash or conventional offers considered.
