Property Overview

Enjoy peaceful country living at 16836 Highway 3 in Allison, Iowa. This five-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home offers 2,078 square feet of living space on 3.69 acres, surrounded by mature trees, open countryside, established fencing, and wide-open rural views. Built in 1889, the home combines charming original woodwork with updated flooring throughout several rooms and plenty of natural light.

The spacious floor plan provides multiple living areas, generously sized bedrooms, and practical room to spread out. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry and workspace, while the unfinished basement provides additional space for storage or future use. Outside, the property includes a detached garage, two-car carport, gravel road access, and a large yard with established trees and fencing.

Interior Features

Kitchen & Living Areas

The kitchen provides an abundance of cabinetry and workspace. Multiple living areas create a flexible layout for everyday living and entertaining, while the home’s natural light and original woodwork contribute to its historic character.

Exterior & Land

The 3.69-acre property offers a rural setting with mature trees, open countryside, established fencing, and wide-open views. The large yard provides space for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply enjoying the surrounding country setting.

Parking includes a detached garage and a two-space carport. The property is accessed by a gravel road surface.

Structure, Utilities & Property Details

• Single-family home built in 1889
• 2,078 square feet of total interior livable area
• 3.69 acres
• Vinyl siding
• Asphalt roof
• Electric heating
• No cooling system listed
• Unfinished basement
• Private well
• Septic tank
• Detached garage
• Two-space carport
• Parcel number: 0631200045
• Zoning: R-1

Market Value Context

Zillow estimates are automated valuation figures and are separate from the property’s asking price or a professional appraisal.

Buyer Area Research: Allison, Iowa

Area Overview

Allison is the county seat of Butler County and has a long local history dating to the late 19th century. The city government notes that the county records were moved to Allison in 1881 and that the community developed around its role as the county seat. Butler County covers approximately 582 square miles and the county courthouse is located in Allison.

Safety & Crime

Iowa’s Uniform Crime Reporting program maintains statewide crime and arrest data and provides a public crime-data portal. Local crime figures should be reviewed by the specific reporting jurisdiction and year because citywide or countywide statistics do not describe conditions at an individual property.

Schools & Education

Allison is home to North Butler Elementary School, located at 513 Birch Street and serving PK–6. North Butler Community School District also operates its junior/senior high school in Greene. School attendance boundaries can change, so buyers should confirm the current assignment for the property directly with the district before relying on nearby-school information.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Local healthcare resources include family medicine services in Allison, Butler County Public Health, and the Rehabilitation Center of Allison. For hospital-level emergency care, Waverly Health Center in Waverly provides 24/7 emergency coverage and EMS services serving Bremer and Butler counties.

Housing Market History

FHFA’s annual all-transactions house price index for Butler County provides a consistent county-level measure of housing-price movement. The index is reported with 2000 equal to 100 and is not a direct valuation of this property.

From 2021 to 2025, the Butler County index increased from 185.86 to 246.69, an increase of approximately 32.73%. FHFA notes that these annual county indexes are developmental and should be interpreted as historical market data rather than a forecast of future property values.

Transportation & Access

The property is located directly on Highway 3, providing a straightforward connection through the Allison area and surrounding Butler County communities. The property itself is listed with gravel road surface access. Buyers should verify current road conditions, seasonal access, and any applicable county or state transportation information as part of their due diligence.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Allison provides a range of everyday services within the community, including J & C Grocery, Lincoln Savings Bank, the United States Post Office, local automotive and construction services, and other locally operated businesses. The City of Allison maintains a current local-business directory for additional community services.

Parks & Recreation

Allison offers several recreational resources. The city’s recreation information identifies Court House City Park, the Rolling Prairie Bike Trail, and Allison Swimming Pool. Wilder Park, located just east of Allison on Highway 3, provides camping, fishing, hiking, bicycling, playgrounds, disc golf, ponds, picnic areas, and other outdoor amenities. The park’s trails connect with the Rolling Prairie Trail system.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property is listed with a private well and septic tank, providing property-specific utility information. Allison’s broader service area includes electricity service and multiple internet options. Broadband availability varies by exact address, particularly for rural properties, so buyers should confirm serviceability and available speeds directly with providers before closing.

Current area broadband information identifies fiber service from Dumont Telephone in portions of Allison, along with fixed-wireless and satellite options. Availability estimates are area-level and should not be treated as confirmation of service at this property.

Development & Planning

Butler County’s Planning and Zoning Commission handles subdivisions, zoning-map changes, and related land-use matters. County records provide access to planning and zoning information, including board minutes. No specific development project affecting this property is represented here; buyers interested in nearby land-use changes should review current county and municipal records for the property’s surrounding area.

Property Summary