Country Home on 38+/- acres in Shellsburg Iowa
Discover your private paradise just 15 minutes from Cedar Rapids, where 38.84 acres of secluded, scenic beauty await. This sprawling estate features a stunning 5,500 sq ft country home, two stocked ponds, a versatile shop with an apartment, a campsite, fruit orchard, and prime hunting landall perfectly set for a blend of luxury, adventure, and tranquility.
Property Overview
Set across the road from Pleasant Creek State Park and minutes from Wood Duck Bottoms WMA, this countryside retreat includes:
-Stately Home: 5,500 sq ft with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. Built from stone and brick, the home offers carefully crafted concrete decks with panoramic views of the landscape, seamlessly merging comfort with natural beauty.
-Two Stocked Ponds: The 3.75-acre pond, positioned in front of the house, boasts two docks, a small beach, a new retaining wall, and an automatic feeder ...
-Two Stocked Ponds: The 3.75-acre pond, positioned in front of the house, boasts two docks, a small beach, a new retaining wall, and an automatic feeder system stocked with catfish, crappie, largemouth, and smallmouth bass. A second 0.6-acre pond, also fully stocked and equipped with a dock, adds to the allureideal for both relaxation and angling.
-Spacious Shop & Apartment: A 2,430 sq ft shop with garage, carport, bathroom, and apartment adds flexibility for business needs or guest accommodations.
-Orchard & Campsite: A secluded half-acre fruit tree orchard with apples, pears, and plums offers seasonal harvests, while a nearby campsite features power and a pit latrine for quick family getaways.
Outdoor Recreation & Hunting
-Two well-positioned food plots with blinds offer premier hunting opportunities as deer travel between the surrounding agricultural fields and bedding areas. A maintained trail system, wide enough for UTVs and small tractors, connects you effortlessly to each feature on the property.
Location & Accessibility
15 Minutes to Cedar Rapids
35 Minutes to Iowa City
40 Minutes to Waterloo
Adjacent to Pleasant Creek Reservoir and close to Wood Duck Bottom WMA
Property Features:
-5,500 sq ft Stone & Brick Home: 5 BR, 4 BA, 2-car garage
-Two Stocked Ponds: 3.75 acres and 0.6 acres, stocked with bass, crappie, and catfish
-Shop with Apartment: 2,430 sq ft, including garage and carport
-Powered Campsite: Equipped with a pit latrine
-Fruit Tree Orchard: Half-acre with apples, pears, plums
-Trail System: Maintained paths throughout the property
-Hunting Food Plots with Blinds: Strategically located for prime wildlife access
For a private showing, contact Land Specialist Chris Janis at 319-343-1468 and experience the unmatched lifestyle this exceptional property offers.
Address: 6235 33rd Avenue Dr., Shellsburg, IA 52332
Annual Taxes: Estimated at $7,454
STR 2-84-9
Parcel ID #s 37022740 & 37022770
