Shelby County, Iowa – Land For Sale | Located just outside of Earling in Shelby County, this 2-acre property offers a peaceful and practical getaway in the heart of the Iowa countryside. The 432 sq ft cabin-style home was built in 2004 and features 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom with a tub/shower combo, a functional kitchen with an electric stove and sink, and an attached 624 sq ft garage for storage or workspace. The home sits in a quiet, low-traffic area ideal for weekend escapes, hunting season, or anyone looking to slow down and enjoy rural living.
Over 150 acres of public hunting timber lie within 5 miles of the cabin, offering access to forested habitat managed by the DNR and county conservation. As an added bonus, the seller is also granting permission to hunt deer, turkey, and pheasant on nearby parcels they own, which include creek bottoms and CRP ground, making this property a great fit for the outdoor-minded buyer.
Whether you’re after a peaceful retreat, a basecamp for hunting, or a simple rural home with room to grow, this affordable property offers privacy, flexibility, and a connection to the outdoors.
PROPERTY
432 sq ft home built in 2004
1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom with tub/shower combo
Functional kitchen with electric stove and sink
Attached 624 sq ft garage (frame construction, built 2004)
144 sq ft wood deck
Electric baseboard heat
Through-the-wall electric air conditioner
Electric water heater
Deep well and septic system
Concrete block foundation
Quiet, low-traffic rural setting
Approximately 2 acres
Wi-Fi and electric service available
Nearby access to over 150 acres of public hunting land
Seller-granted permission to hunt on additional nearby parcels
DISTANCES
Earling, IA – approximately 6 miles southeast
Dunlap, IA – approximately 11 miles west
Harlan, IA – approximately 20 miles southeast
Omaha, NE – approximately 55 miles southwest
Sioux City, IA – approximately 80 miles northwest
Des Moines, IA – approximately 120 miles
OTHER
All showings must be scheduled directly through the listing agent
Water is currently off; contact agent for instructions if you’d like it turned on during the showing
Property will be surveyed from a larger parcel prior to closing
Seller is granting the buyer permission to hunt on nearby land they own
Access via maintained gravel road
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