Just off Hwy 38, with limited gravel, enough for less traffic and more privacy, sits an older two-story home on 2.97 acres that shouldn't be overlooked! Most of the land served as pasture and awaits the possibilities offered by the next owner. This 4 bedroom, 1 bath home features a 1 car attached garage. It is in need of TLC. Consider a remodel, a new build, or using this as a rental. Some of the personal items in the home will stay. The location is prime to Tipton or even to the interstate for commutes to West Branch or Iowa City. Conventional or Cash only. As-is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
2.97 acresLot Size
$126Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Moomey Team Moomey• RUHL & RUHL REALTORS
PC2807 Completely remodeled farmhouse w/ nice view over country side! '04 septic system, vinyl siding, some windows, water heater, plbg system & electric system. Gutted main floor: insulated, drywall, kitchen sink, counter top & lighting, bath fixtures, exterior doors & all flooring. '99 furnace. Front & side enclosed porches. 25x80 3-sided metal pole cattle shed, horses. Seller Concession: No
Muscatine BOR #99-774
Nov 3, 2000
Sold
$70,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,756 (+22.8%)
$109,550 + $156,320
$265,870
2025
$2,244 (+12.8%)
$109,550 + $156,320
$265,870
2024
$1,990 (+13.7%)
$109,550 + $156,320
$265,870
2023
$1,750 (+5.9%)
$89,000 + $106,830
$195,830
2022
$1,652 (+6.9%)
$60,750 + $85,980
$146,730
2021
$1,546 (+4.7%)
$60,750 + $85,980
$146,730
2020
$1,476 (+6.0%)
$54,000 + $76,430
$130,430
2019
$1,392 (+1.3%)
$54,000 + $76,430
$130,430
2018
$1,374 (+3.5%)
$56,700 + $64,900
$121,600
2017
$1,328 (+0.2%)
$56,700 + $64,900
$121,600
2016
$1,326 (−3.5%)
$44,000 + $69,210
$113,210
2014
$1,374
$44,000 + $69,210
$113,210
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
2.97 Acres
Year renovated
1900
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,429
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,429
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cedar County
APN
0290-14-01-100-003-0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tipton, IA • 52772
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Tipton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1117 285th St
$138,242
$258 under list price of $139K
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