Five-Bedroom Country Home on 3.69 Acres – Allison, Iowa – $249,900

Property Overview

Set on 3.69 acres along Highway 3 in Allison, Iowa, this five-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home offers 2,078 square feet of living space and a country setting surrounded by mature trees, open countryside and wide rural views. Built in 1889, the home retains charming original woodwork while offering updated flooring throughout several rooms, generous bedrooms and plenty of natural light. Multiple living areas provide flexibility for everyday living and entertaining, while the kitchen offers abundant cabinetry and workspace.

Outside, the acreage includes a large yard, established trees and fencing, with a detached garage and two-car carport providing parking and additional utility. The property is served by a private well and septic tank, with electric heat and no installed cooling system. An unfinished basement provides additional space for storage or future use.

Interior Features

The interior combines original character with practical updates. Charming original woodwork adds historic detail, while updated flooring in several rooms and abundant natural light create a comfortable everyday setting. The spacious floor plan includes multiple living areas and generously sized bedrooms.

• Five bedrooms
• Two full bathrooms
• 2,078 square feet of total interior livable area
• Updated flooring throughout several rooms
• Original woodwork
• Kitchen with substantial cabinetry and workspace
• Multiple living areas
• Unfinished basement
• Electric heating
• No installed cooling system
• No fireplace

Exterior, Land & Parking

The 3.69-acre property provides a spacious rural setting with mature trees, established landscaping, fencing and open countryside views. A gravel road surface serves the property. Parking improvements include a detached garage and a two-car carport.

• 3.69-acre lot
• Mature trees and established yard
• Fenced areas
• Open countryside views
• Detached garage
• Two carport spaces
• Gravel road surface
• Vinyl siding
• Asphalt roof

Utilities & Property Details

The home uses a private well and septic tank. The property is identified by parcel number 0631200045 and is listed with R-1 zoning. The home is classified as a single-family property with an acreage subtype.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

Allison is a community in Butler County in northeast Iowa. Butler County had an estimated population of 14,049 on July 1, 2025, compared with 14,334 at the 2020 Census. The county’s median value for owner-occupied housing units was $165,400 for 2020–2024.

Safety & Crime

Crime information should be evaluated using the reporting geography and year attached to each dataset. The FBI Crime Data Explorer provides reported crime information by participating law-enforcement agencies and geographic level, while the Butler County Sheriff’s Office provides local law-enforcement contact information. A reliable Allison-specific multi-year crime series was not available in the sources reviewed, so no city-level crime rate or safety rating is presented here.

Schools & Education

North Butler Community School District maintains its elementary school in Allison, with North Butler Elementary serving PK–6. The property listing identifies North Butler Community School District for elementary, middle and high school. School assignments can change and should be confirmed directly with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Nearby schools shown for the property include Allison Elementary Building and North Butler High School. The published listing places Allison Elementary Building approximately 4.7 miles away and North Butler High School approximately 11.7 miles away; these figures are listing-based distances rather than verified school-assignment distances.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Allison has local healthcare resources including MercyOne Allison Family Medicine, listed by the City of Allison among local services. Regional healthcare is also available in nearby communities. Waverly Health Center is a critical access hospital at 312 9th Street SW in Waverly and operates clinics including a walk-in clinic. UnityPoint Health operates regional hospitals and clinics throughout Iowa, including Allen Hospital in Waterloo.

Housing Market History

Zillow’s Allison housing-market data reported an average home value of $172,156 as of May 31, 2026, with a 5.2% change over the prior year. The available Zillow market page does not provide a comparable five-year annual value series in the published data reviewed here, so a five-year table using mixed or incompatible metrics has not been created. For broader context, the U.S. Census Bureau reports a median value of owner-occupied housing units in Butler County of $165,400 for 2020–2024.

These figures describe broader local and county housing conditions and are not estimates of this property’s future value.

Transportation & Access

Highway 3 provides direct roadway access through the Allison area, and the Iowa Department of Transportation’s official Allison street map identifies Iowa routes including Highway 3 and Highway 14 in and around the community. Iowa DOT also maintains Iowa 511 for current information on traffic, road conditions, construction, incidents and closures across state highways.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Allison provides a range of everyday services within the community. The city’s local-business directory lists J & C Grocery, Allison Variety-Hardware-Floral, Allison Family Dental, Allison Chiropractic, Lincoln Savings Bank, the United States Post Office, Allison Public Library, local automotive and construction services, and other community businesses.

Parks & Recreation

Local recreational resources include Court House City Park, the Rolling Prairie Bike Trail and Wilder Park. The city describes the Rolling Prairie Bike Trail as a paved recreational trail connecting downtown Allison with Clarksville and Wilder Park. Wilder Park, located east of Allison on Highway 3, encompasses 78 acres and offers camping, fishing, hiking and bicycling. Allison also operates a public swimming pool during the warm-weather season.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property itself is served by a private well and septic tank. At the community level, MidAmerican Energy lists Allison within its Iowa service territory for both electric and natural gas service. Community-wide utility availability does not establish that a particular service is connected to this property, so the property’s verified private well and septic arrangements should be considered separately from area utility availability.

Development & Planning

The City of Allison maintains municipal boards and committees, including a Park Board and Allison Betterment Group, for community and local improvement matters. No specific proposed or approved development project affecting the immediate property area was identified in the current official sources reviewed. Buyers considering future land-use changes should consult the City of Allison and Butler County for the most current planning information.

Property Summary