Properties offering this combination of location, water, timber, and a quality building site are increasingly difficult to find in Polk County. Located just north of Big Creek State Park, this 68.23-acre property offers a unique opportunity to own recreational acreage with a road-front building site and convenient access to the Des Moines metro.

Big Creek runs directly through the property, creating a defined creek corridor through the timber and adding significant character to the tract. Mature trees line the creek, providing natural cover and habitat for deer, turkey, and other wildlife common to central Iowa. The combination of timber, creek bottom, and changing elevation creates a property that offers both recreational appeal and a variety of potential uses.

The building site is positioned along the front of the property with direct access from the hard-surfaced road. The site overlooks the timber and creek bottom below, taking advantage of the property's natural elevation change and providing a setting that offers privacy while remaining easily accessible. Electricity and rural water are available at the road, providing important infrastructure for a future homesite. Buyers should independently verify utility availability, zoning, setbacks, septic requirements, and all other building considerations with the appropriate authorities prior to closing.

Beyond the building site, the property offers excellent recreational opportunities. Big Creek and the surrounding timber provide natural travel corridors and habitat for wildlife, while the property's proximity to Big Creek State Park and Saylorville Lake provides additional access to outdoor recreation in the area. Boating, fishing, hiking, beaches, and other recreational amenities are all located nearby.

The property's location is one of its biggest advantages. Polk City is approximately 12 minutes away, Ankeny is approximately 20 minutes away, and West Des Moines and downtown Des Moines are approximately 30 minutes away. This allows the next owner to enjoy the privacy and character of a rural property while remaining within a convenient drive of the Des Moines metro's employment, shopping, dining, schools, and other amenities.

For those looking for recreational ground, the combination of mature timber and Big Creek provides a strong foundation for hunting, wildlife observation, hiking, and other outdoor activities. For those looking for a homesite, the road frontage, available utilities, elevation, and views across the timber and creek corridor create an attractive setting for a future residence. The acreage and soils should also be reviewed by interested buyers to determine whether portions of the property may be suitable for additional agricultural, habitat, or conservation uses.

It is rare to find a tract of this size in Polk County that combines a prominent creek, mature timber, recreational opportunities, and a quality building site while remaining so close to the Des Moines metro. The property's location just north of Big Creek State Park adds to its recreational appeal, while the road access and available utilities provide practical advantages for future development.

This 68.23-acre Polk County property offers an opportunity to build, recreate, and enjoy the outdoors in a location that keeps the conveniences of the metro within easy reach. Interested buyers are encouraged to schedule a private showing to tour the property and experience the creek, timber, elevation, and building site firsthand.