Well-located Madison County acreage delivers rural lifestyle living with built-in income, development potential, and a strong location near the Des Moines metro. Located just 2 miles north of St. Charles and 1 mile off Hwy R35, the property lies within the I-35 School District and is only 20 minutes from West Des Moines. A charming ranch-style home, built in 1979, includes 1,344 SF of living space plus a 224 SF all-seasons porch. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, Heat & Glo gas fireplace, vinyl flooring, and recent updates: new shingles (2023) and HVAC system (2020). The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances including a 2023 microwave and 2022 gas range. All windows (except porch) were replaced in 2016. The property includes several quality outbuildings: a 42' x 44' machine shed with concrete floor and camper hookup (2008), a 36' x 45' steel building with dirt floor and water spigot (1982), a 30' x 40' steel shop with power and lean-to, and a 28' x 33' livestock barn with well water access. Fiber internet is available at the road. The land includes 26.93± cropland acres (41.14 CSR2), 12.5± acres of pasture (leased for 2025, terminable), and 26.36± acres enrolled in CRP across three contracts generating annual income. A silted ¼-acre pond offers restoration potential. Additionally, 10 acres on the south end are already parceled off and sit on a quiet dead-end road, ideal for future development.