169 Abel Drive, Guttenberg, IA 52052 - Davis Realty and Auction

$399,900

Welcome to Abel Island, probably the most unique and beautiful \\\"island\\\" airpark to be found anywhere on the Mississippi River channel. Abel Island is Northeast Iowa's drive-in, boat-in and fly-in residential oasis located two miles north of Guttenberg, Iowa. All of the 95+- homes on Abel Island have water frontage,… Read More with the Mississippi River channel fronting the island on the east and Bussey Lake providing water frontage and boat access from the west shorelines. This well maintained raised ranch home was built new in 2005, has 1,400 sf of living area, with a 12x14 three seasons room fronting the lake providing an additional 168 sf. There's plenty of room for guests with three bedrooms and two full baths on the main level. The primary bedroom features an ensuite bath and walk-in closet with an open kitchen and living area. The ground level garage provides an additional 1,400 sf of storage along with a half bath. Two overhead garage doors front Abel Drive for direct vehicle access from Abel Dr., with a third overhead door fronting the lake providing quick and convenient access to the shoreline. It's important to note that an upcoming dredging project has been approved by the US Army Corps of Engineers which is designed to enhance fish & wildlife habitat as well as improve overall lake conditions. There are great views of the Mississippi River channel and adjoining airstrip from all three bedrooms on the east side of the home and there's quick boat access to the river channel. This level lot is 75x77 with 75' of direct shoreline frontage and there's additional room for parking, camping, gardening etc. on the common area adjacent to the airstrip across Abel Dr.. The Abel Island turf airstrip runs N/S through the center of the island and is commonly owned by the Abel Island residents creating additional value to your property. The airstrip is operated and managed by Guttenberg Aviation Association. The home is served by a private septic system and sand point well. Selling with all appliances. This exceptional home has been used seasonally by the present owners, however, would make a great permanent residence as well. Life is better on the river! . Whether you're looking for a year round residence or a seasonal waterfront home on the Mississippi River in NE Iowa, call and book your showing today! Price recently reduced. Offers are submitted for seller consideration. Please call today for your private showing! Read Less

Courtesy of Wegmann Real Estate & Appraisal, Gary Wegmann

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

325

Last Updated

Aug 24, 2025

Property Type

House (Detached)

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,400

Lot Size

0.13 Acres

Year Built

2005

MLS Number

11349849

Additional Details

Property

Property Zone Type: 100, Above Area Square Feet: 1400, Lake View, River View, Wooded View, Water View

Taxes

Total Taxes: $3,730, Tax Year: 2023, Percentage of Tax that is Deductable: 0

Water Features

Waterfront Property, Lake Waterfront, Waterfront Dock Rights, Dock Depth: 5-6, Water frontage: 75, Body of Water Name: Bussey Lake

Building

Residential Style: Raised Ranch, Built in 2005

Exterior Features

Construction Type: Frame, Deck, Open Porch, Screened Porch, Enclosed Porch

Lot

Lot Size Square Feet: 5700

Garage

Garage Type: Built In (Basement), 2 Garage Spaces

Utilities

Water Source: Private Well, Natural Gas Available

Sewer

Sewer Type: Private Septic

Cooling

Has Central AC: 1

Amenities

Is Furnished

Basement

Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Garage, Walkout, Area Square Footage: 1400, Bathrooms: 1

Home Owner's Association

Home Owners Association or Planned Unit Development, HOA Fee: $60, HOA Name: Abel Island Association

Exterior Materials

Vinyl Siding

Roof

Asphalt Roof

Living Room

Dining Room

Primary Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Kitchen

Laundry

Laundry Room

Appliances & Equipment

Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Garbage Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliances

Floors

Carpet Floor, Vinyl Floor

Heating

Forced Air Heating, Gas Heat Fuel

Interior Features

Alarm

Energy Saving

Amps: 200

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