20234 495th Lane, Chariton, IA 50049 - Lucas County

A magnificent 7.1 taxable acre property just off the pavement, close to Chariton airport and Hy-Vee wholesale. Its hard to even know where to begin. Lets start with they just dont make them like this anymore A BEAUTIFUL 2 story 1900 farmhouse featuring 5 bedrooms(4 upstairs) and 1 on the main level. There is a full remodeled bathroom on the 2nd floor, a 1/2 bath off of the master bedroom on the main level, as well as a half bathroom in the basement. Starting with the main level you will enter on the east side of the home after you park your vehicle under the 2435 3 parking spot carport with concrete. This leads you into a gigantic mud room with countertops and sink that also houses the washer/dryer. You will proceed from there into the living room that has a nice fireplace hearth with a pellet /corn stove for additional heating. You will love the ORIGINAL non-painted WOODWORK throughout, and awesome pocket doors from the living room that lead into the dining room. The living room and the dining room have carpeted floors BUT have original wood floors underneath. The nice sized eat-in-kitchen has multiple cabinets, laminate block tile floors, tons of counter-space, wood stress colored carsiding, oven/stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, built in microwave and just lots of space. From the dining room you can wrap around to the master bedroom that has the 1/2 bath there(stool/sink) You can also access the grand old stairway to the 2nd floor. Here you have 4 more bedrooms, some carpet and some exposed wood floors. All bedrooms have closets and the bathroom is full. One of these bedrooms is being used as a library/study and features an electric fireplace nestled into the bookcase. You could also utilize the very large finishable walk-up attic. You can go back downstairs the same way you went up or go down the servants back staircase. From the main level you can go down to the very large DRY basement with 9 1/2 foot walls. The 3rd bathroom is located down there and this features a toilet and shower. There is lots of storage with some shelving. There is also steps from the basement that take you out to the backyard. A forced hot air propane furnace, along with a wood boiler outside, this can heat all the water in the home as well as keeping you extra toasty on those winter nights. You have the option to do it this way or just use the FHA propane furnace. The current sellers LOVE the boiler as it is extremely efficient. There is also a water softener in the basement, along with your choice of water meaning Rathbun rural water or a well. The sellers do use the well and it has been tested, BUT, you have a choice, totally up to you. The home had a new roof put on in 2024 and a new septic tank was installed 3/4 years ago. Newer vinyl siding and all the windows are old original, as they are all covered with storm windows for efficiency. 200 amp electric and all is on breakers. Lets not forget about the wrap around porch on 2 sides that is 8 ft deep and was refurbished in 2024. To think that this is just info on the house, we still have the buildings to discuss. As you know there is a huge carport, next to that there is a 27 x 54 HEATED detached garage with concrete floors. Currently there are 2 spaces for your vehicles whereas one room was converted to a craft/quilt room and this has a wall a/c unit. This could go back to another garage space if you wanted. From there you can go to the 20 x 60 lean to for lots of additional parking and that has a rock floor. Across the way is the shop which would be ideal for a seed dealer, mechanic, hobby enthusiasts, and basically multiple types of businesses could utilize this 45 x 72 Morton Building that has FHA(this utilizes the wood boiler) and central air and of course all concrete floors along with a nice front overhang for the customers. You can get to all these buildings without getting your feet muddy as it is all concreted in between, you can see this in the pictures. A huge asset to the property. There are 4 semi trailers that the current seller is using for storage, they are planning on taking these, but could be negotiated into the right deal. To the west of the house is another Morton Building that is 38 x 68 that has water and electric. This is more of a cold storage building with a rock floor, 14 ft walls/2 sliding 14ft doors as well as a garage door and a walk in door. Outside the house the yard area has an inviting gazebo, covered concrete patio sitting area, firepit, mature shade trees and lots of space for whatever you desire. The house and buildings are on 3 acres as the additional attached lot to the west is 4.1 acres that has garden space, pasture and a 24 x 24 building with a electric garage door, walk in door and concrete floors. Outside of this is a rock driveway that leads to the road as well as a rocked camper pad with an electric hookup. This lot also has a small run in shed for 4-H project animals and this building also has one of the 3 water hydrants on the property. This lot could be bought separately ONLY IF a house buyer did not want the full 7.1 acres. All this just off of the paved 200th avenue and a few miles North of the Chariton airport and not far from the town of Chariton. So, in a large nutshell, this is a very special property that has been very well taken care of. A place to be proud of and a place to call home. It checks many boxes, make your viewing appointment today, you will NOT be disappointed.