Acreage Home with 40′ x 60′ Insulated Shop on 2.5 Acres – Indianola, IA – $250,000

Property Overview

Set on 2.5 acres between Indianola and Norwalk, this distinctive single-family property combines a 1,600-square-foot, one-level home with a substantial 40′ x 60′ insulated shop. Built in 2011, the residence offers an open floor plan, a covered front porch, a main-level primary suite, and direct access to the attached garage and shop.

The home is positioned just off a hard-surface road and provides a practical layout centered around the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The primary suite includes a 3/4 bathroom, laundry area, and large closet, while a separate half bathroom is located near the garage entrance.

The standout feature is the attached 40′ x 60′ insulated shop, which includes an automotive lift. The property is being sold as-is.

Property Details

Interior Features

The 1,600-square-foot finished interior is arranged entirely on one level. The open floor plan connects the living room, dining area, and kitchen, with the garage entrance incorporated into the main living level.

The primary suite is positioned to the side of the main living area and includes a 3/4 bathroom, laundry area, and large closet. A separate half bathroom provides additional convenience near the garage.

• One main-level bedroom
• One 3/4 bathroom
• One main-level half bathroom
• Main-level kitchen
• Main-level laundry
• Main-level living room
• Open living, dining, and kitchen arrangement

Exterior, Land & Shop

The property encompasses 2.5 acres and includes a covered front porch at the home’s entrance. A major feature is the attached 40′ x 60′ insulated shop, providing a large enclosed workspace and an automotive lift.

The garage and shop configuration gives the property a practical setup for vehicles, equipment, hobbies, and workshop use. The residence and shop are connected, creating direct access between the living space and the large insulated work area.

Access & Parking

The property is located just off a hard-surface road between Indianola and Norwalk. Garage parking is included, with the attached shop providing additional enclosed space.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Indianola is a Warren County community in central Iowa. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city’s population at 16,829 as of July 1, 2025, compared with a 2020 Census population of 15,833. The city describes itself as a community with a downtown, parks, cultural destinations, and year-round activities.

The property’s Indianola location also places it within the broader Des Moines regional area, while its setting between Indianola and Norwalk provides access to communities along the southern side of the Des Moines metropolitan region.

Safety & Crime

Crime information is available through the Indianola Police Department’s annual reporting program. The department publishes annual reports containing department statistics and other public-safety information, with archived reports available for multiple years. City-level crime information should be evaluated separately from conditions at any individual property.

Schools & Education

Indianola Community School District serves the local community and includes Indianola Middle School, Indianola High School, and elementary schools including Emerson, Irving, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and Whittier. Nearby schools are presented here as community resources; school proximity alone does not establish enrollment assignment for this property.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Indianola provides local healthcare options including family medicine, outpatient laboratory services, imaging, and urgent care. MercyOne Indianola Urgent Care is located at 2006 N. 4th Street, Suite 200, while UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine is located at 301 East Hillcrest Avenue. MercyOne also operates Indianola Family Medicine at 307 E. Scenic Valley Avenue. Regional emergency and hospital services are available in the Des Moines area.

Housing Market History

Comparable five-year historical home-value figures using one consistent methodology were not reliably available in the researched sources for Indianola. Current Zillow data provides a consistent snapshot for the city and ZIP code: as of August 31, 2026, the typical Indianola home value was $312,612, with a 2.4% one-year change. For ZIP code 50125, the typical home value was $313,249, also showing a 2.4% one-year change.

Transportation & Access

Indianola is connected to the surrounding region by a network of U.S., state, and county highways. The city’s comprehensive plan identifies US Highway 65/69 as a major north-south route and Iowa Highway 92 as a primary east-west route through Indianola. The plan also notes connections toward Des Moines and Interstate 35.

Indianola’s trail system includes the McVay Trail, Summerset Trail, Jerry Kelley Trail, and several sidewalk and grass-trail segments throughout the community.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Indianola provides everyday community services through its downtown and surrounding commercial areas. The city maintains municipal services and community resources, while local healthcare, grocery, dining, banking, pharmacy, and other everyday services are available throughout the community.

Parks & Recreation

Indianola maintains an established park and recreation system. The city operates 14 parks totaling more than 255 acres of green space, with facilities that include Pickard Park, Buxton Park, Memorial Park, McCord Park, sports fields, playgrounds, trails, and the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.

The city’s trail network includes connections to parks and neighborhoods, while Pickard Park features mowed grass trails, a cross-country course, disc golf, softball fields, and other recreation facilities.

Utilities & Connectivity

Indianola Municipal Utilities provides electric, water, and network services within its service area. The city also identifies additional utility and communications providers serving the community. Area-level availability does not establish which utility services are connected to this particular property, so buyers should independently confirm property-specific utility arrangements during due diligence.

Development & Planning

The City of Indianola maintains an interactive development-project map designed to track development proposals and provide information about projects that may affect the community. The city’s current-project resources distinguish development proposals from smaller-duration projects and certain private work in the right-of-way.

Recent completed infrastructure work includes the South K Street Reconstruction Project, which substantially completed the conversion of approximately 6,000 feet of gravel roadway to paved asphalt roadway in 2024. The project also included improvements near the Highway 92 and South K Street intersection.

Property Summary