# 6 Badger Creek Road, Van Meter, IA 50261 > **TL;DR:** land, $1,187,025. Est. $6,348/mo. Listed 164 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $1,187,025 | | Lot Size | 4,220,964 sqft (96.90 acres) | | Property Type | Land (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 164 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $6,002 | | Estimated Insurance | $346 | | **Total** | **$6,348** | ## Property Highlights - 96.90 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description Presenting 96.9 surveyed acres m/l in the highly coveted area of Van Meter in Madison County, Iowa. Located in Section 13 of Lee Township off Badger Creek Road, this 96.9 acre farm offers 12.54 acres m/l of tillable ground carrying a CSR2 of 64.6, with the remaining land in lush pasture and timber. The farm's diverse landscape provides ample recreation opportunities, including two existing ponds and space and topography for a potential large pond, making it ideal for deer & turkey habitat, or waterfowl attraction. Less than 10 minutes from Van Meter and only 20 minutes from West Des Moines, this property combines rural tranquility with urban convenience. The outstanding Van Meter School District and close proximity to the Des Moines Metro enhance its appeal as a prime building site. The farm's elevated hilltop offers stunning views of the Madison County countryside, while the surrounding timber and tree lines provide privacy from the road. There's ample room to expand the existing pasture, create more tillable acres, hold livestock, plant a hobby farm, build a riding arena, or add a pole barn. The farm's location also makes it an excellent candidate for future development just across the street from Badger Creek State Park. A newly installed driveway allows convenient access from Badger Creek Road. Rural water and MidAmerican Energy electricity are available at the road, with additional acres potentially available. ## Location - **Address:** 6 Badger Creek Road, Van Meter, IA 50261 - **County:** Madison - **Coordinates:** 41.46986944, -93.90099597 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.46986944,-93.90099597 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Bryan Bergdale - **Brokerage:** Peoples Company - **Broker Phone:** 515-222-1347 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6-Badger-Creek-Rd_Van-Meter_IA_50261_M99877-62244?f=listhub&s=NCMLSIA&m=6338464&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f2440733r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f4133535158r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f1554704432r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f2064153554r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f249443797r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f1735697005r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f1000913010r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f1726755402r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f10750412r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f3535553221r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f2996183912r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f2329264850r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f3617566578r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f4042874386r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f24143589r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f4168927331r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f1650750160r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f3881558418r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f2074580607r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f2141786768r.jpg) ![6 Badger Creek Road - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/a57477daa3b8500cd356bcc1670ddffel-f3176784781r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 6338464 | **Updated:** 2026-10-20 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 NoCoast MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/6-badger-creek-road-van-meter-ia-50261-539362b9212a4761afd3f1c8bfa68dda) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/6-badger-creek-road-van-meter-ia-50261-539362b9212a4761afd3f1c8bfa68dda#listing", "url": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/6-badger-creek-road-van-meter-ia-50261-539362b9212a4761afd3f1c8bfa68dda", "name": "6 Badger Creek Road, Van Meter, IA 50261", "description": "Presenting 96.9 surveyed acres m/l in the highly coveted area of Van Meter in Madison County, Iowa. 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