Property Description
If you’ve been searching for a premier building site with unmatched views and a short commute to the Des Moines Metro, this 37.18-acre property north of Stuart, Iowa, checks every box. Set high on a commanding hilltop, the property offers a one-of-a-kind setting to build your dream home, cabin, or weekend retreat. From this vantage point, you’ll enjoy sweeping views across the South Raccoon River Valley and the rolling countryside of Guthrie County—scenery that changes beautifully with the seasons and provides an everyday sense of peace and space. Despite its quiet rural setting, this farm’s location is a standout feature. Just minutes from Stuart and I-80, you can be in West Des Moines in under 30 minutes and downtown Des Moines in less than 40. This balance of accessibility and seclusion makes the property appealing for both full-time living and weekend escapes. Beyond the exceptional build site, the land itself offers a diverse mix of uses. Approximately 14.9 acres are enrolled in CRP, enhancing soil health, protecting the watershed, and attracting abundant wildlife. An additional 9.4 acres of expired CRP provide flexibility to establish food plots, return to row crop production, or create native habitat. The balance of the property is anchored by mature timber along the South Raccoon River, offering outstanding hunting, hiking, and direct access to fishing or kayaking.
