8370 143rd Ave. Indianola, IA

$375,000

Description

Acreage Semi-rural –

An acreage, with a 3-bedroom, 1-bath house on 5.6 acres of wooded land just north of Indianola. The house’s wood exterior and asphalt roof, replaced in 2024, blend naturally into the wooded lot, which provides ample space for outdoor activities. Electric baseboard heat, a small wood stove and mini-split for AC make this an economical home. Located along 143rd Avenue, you can enjoy the privacy of country living while remaining close to the amenities and community events of Indianola. Needs some TLC but has great potential.

Two-story wooden house with a balcony and several large windows, sitting on a brick patio. A red cooler is on the ground near the center, and trees with bare branches surround the house.

A small, empty room with beige carpet, white walls, a window with wooden trim, a baseboard heater, and an open closet with shelves and a large wooden panel inside.

Small, empty room with slanted ceiling, stained carpet, and discolored white walls. A coiled black cable lies on the floor near the back wall. The room is seen through an open wooden door.

Empty room with light-colored walls, brown carpet, wood trim, and a single window letting in sunlight. Some electrical cords are on the floor near the wall. The space appears clean and undecorated.

A small, empty room with brown carpet, white walls, a wooden door, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with trees visible outside. Sunlight is streaming in through the glass door.

Rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets and countertops, a white refrigerator, open shelving, a double sink under a window, and exposed beams. There is a built-in wooden table with bench seating.

Sunlit room with large windows, exposed wooden beams, and a brick floor. A small table sits in the center, and there is a bar area in the background. The room appears empty and rustic, with views of trees outside.

A rustic, sunlit interior features exposed wooden beams, large windows, a wooden staircase, and a small table on a tiled floor. A bathroom with a sink and mirror is visible through an open door on the right.

A rustic room with brick tile flooring, exposed wooden beams, a wood-burning stove on a brick platform, a folding table, and a wooden bar counter; a bathroom with a vanity is visible through an open door.

A dated bathroom with a white bathtub/shower combo, toilet, long sink countertop, wooden cabinets, and wall hooks by the door. The upper wall and ceiling show signs of damage and exposed insulation.

A small loft area with white walls and carpeting, featuring a built-in white desk under sloped ceilings, large windows with wooden trim, and a ceiling fan above a staircase. Trees are visible outside the windows.

Loft area with white walls, slanted ceiling, exposed wooden beams, large windows, built-in desk, beige carpet, and a staircase with a wooden railing leading downstairs. Ceiling fan visible below.

A stairwell with wooden railings, a ceiling fan with a brass fixture, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, and a corkboard on a white wall. Sunlight enters through two windows.

Interior hallway with white walls, wooden doors, and exposed wooden ceiling beams. A staircase with an open railing leads downward, and windows allow natural light into the space.

Interior view of a house with a wooden staircase and railings, beige carpeted steps, white walls, and ceiling fans. Downstairs, there is a kitchen area with hanging lights and visible windows.

A grassy, partially shaded clearing with two trees in the foreground and scattered debris, including a crate and tarp. Dense green bushes and leafless trees are in the background under a clear blue sky.

A sunlit grassy field bordered by trees, with green foliage and branches casting shadows on the ground under a clear blue sky.

A rustic wooden house with a sloped roof sits among leafless trees. In the yard, there’s a tire swing, a wooden fence, garden tools, and trash bins on the grass under a clear sky.

A weathered, one-story wooden building with a damaged exterior wall and missing roof shingles, surrounded by bare trees and overgrown vegetation on a patch of disturbed ground.

A weathered, wooden house with a slanted roof sits among bare trees and overgrown vegetation. Exposed pipes, peeling paint, and debris are visible around the building on a sunny day.

A weathered wooden house with peeling paint and boarded-up windows sits on uneven ground, surrounded by leafless trees and scattered debris under a clear blue sky.

A wooden house with a balcony sits on a grassy slope surrounded by trees and shrubs on a clear, sunny day. The home has large windows and an outdoor seating area below the deck.

Property Features

Acreage Semi-rural
3 bed
1 bath
Built 1984
Land is 5.59 acres
Floor Area is 864 sqft

About
Bio

Terry Pauling

Broker

(515) 962-5765

Bringing an honest sense of collaboration to each client

Terry is owner and a licensed Real Estate Broker of iTown Real Estate in Indianola, Iowa. Terry earned the designation of the prestigious Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) through the REALTORS® Land Institute in 2014. In 2023, Terry earned the Certified Real Estate Negotiator designation. Locally he has been in leadership roles with the REALTORS® Land Institute Iowa Chapter, Rotary Club of Indianola, Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and LaunchPad65. In addition, he is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and the Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®.

8370 143rd Ave. Indianola, IA

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