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Peaceful Country Home And Shop On Acreage
Acreage
40 ±
County
Washington
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Address 1511 305th Street Brighton, IA 52540
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Tucked into a quiet corner of Washington County, this 40-acre property offers a rare chance to step into a brand-new home and shop, surrounded by a beautiful mix of open ground and mature oak-hickory timber. It’s turnkey, well-built, and located right next to our 511-acre Springtown Farm, which sells at auction on August 13. Whether you’re looking for a basecamp next to the big farm or a standalone country home, this one checks a lot of boxes.
The home was finished in 2024 and designed with both style and function. It’s a 1,680 sq ft ranch with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The exterior features a clean white finish with black soffit, fascia, windows, and trim—a sharp, timeless look that carries through the interior. The main level includes white oak LVP flooring in the living areas, carpeted bedrooms, and an open-concept layout. The primary suite consists of a full bath with double sinks and a large walk-in closet. A walk-in pantry, main-level mudroom with laundry, and concrete front porch add daily convenience.
The full basement is unfinished, plumbed for a third bathroom, and ready to finish to your specs. Utilities include a new well, LP, water softener, and reverse osmosis system.
Just behind the house is a 40x64 insulated shop with a concrete floor, two overhead doors, and a covered side porch—perfect for equipment, storage, and year-round workspace.
The yard includes a young oak tree planting and two stocked ponds. It’s a peaceful setting with just the right mix of function and character.
The land features approximately 18 open acres enrolled in an expiring CRP contract, offering future flexibility. The balance is in mature timber that provides habitat for great whitetail, turkey, pheasant, and quail. With access from the north, west, and south, it hunts much larger than its size. A hidden cove on the south side offers a natural food plot location and strong edge habitat.
This is a rare setup: a brand-new home and shop on 40 acres in one of southeast Iowa’s most desirable hunting areas—with the option to purchase the 511 farm that is selling on August 13th, right next door. Contact the listing agent Ben Harshyne with the Southeast Iowa Land Team at Whitetail Properties Real Estate for more information.
Details
- 3 bed/2 bath, 1,680 square foot modular home built by Griffith Homebuilders, completed 10/22/24
- Full unfinished basement with plumbing in place for a third bathroom
- Attached 2-car insulated garage with mudroom/laundry entry
- Island kitchen with soft-close cabinets, black vault sink, gas stove, and walk-in pantry
- Primary suite includes walk-in closet, ceramic shower, and dual vanities
- White oak luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, carpet in bedrooms
- New well (273 ft), 500-gallon propane tank, underground electric, reverse osmosis, and water softener
- HVAC under labor-only warranty until 10/2/26; home has 1-year material and 10-year structural warranties
- 40x64x14 insulated post-frame shop with concrete floor, drain, white steel liner, and (2) 12x12 overhead doors
- 24x10x8 covered side porch off the shop for added workspace or storage
- Two stocked ponds and young oak tree planting in a peaceful, scenic yard
- ~18 acres of open ground in expiring CRP; balance is mature oak-hickory timber
- Excellent wildlife habitat for deer, turkeys, pheasants, and quail
- Secluded hunting setup with access from north, west, and south; hunts larger than 40 acres
- Chicken coop, run, and chickens can stay with the property if buyers desire
- Subject to a covenant that prohibits the establishment or operation of any commercial swine feeding operation (CAFO)
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Summary
Feeds
Trulia, Zillow
Roads
Road Frontage, Road Access
Fencing
Partial, Low
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational, Home on Acreage, Ranch and Farm
Wild Game
Upland Game, Small Game, Big Game
Waterfront
Pond (0-3 acres)
Land Details
Timber, Enrolled in Government Program, Open, Pond
Outbuildings
Metal, Shop, Garage
Road Surface
Gravel
Type of Home
Residential, Country Home
Property Type
Farms, Recreational Land, Residential Land, Hunting Land
Road Frontage
County Road
Nearby Features
Public Hunting, Public Fishing, Camping/Campground, Boat Ramp, Public Access Area
Government Programs
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Fish
Activities on Property
Hunting, Hiking, ATV Riding, Camping, Biking, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Family Activities
Tillable/Production Areas
Hardwood Trees
Land and Farm Property Types
Agriculture - Farm, Land - Hunting, Land - Residential
Other Property Details
Utilities
- water: onsite
- electric: onsite
Coordinates
41.211353, -91.846974
Annual Taxes
$0
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For more information or to see additional properties currently for sale see Ben Harshyne's listings.