Rathbun Lake Homes For Sale
Iowa
Rathbun Lake Homes For Sale
Iowa
Rathbun Lake, Iowa
Rathbun Lake real estate is the fourth largest market for lake homes and land in Iowa.
There are typically around 10 lake homes for sale on Rathbun Lake, and 60 lots and land listings available. Rathbun Lake homes for sale have an average list price of $175,000.
Rathbun Lake Real Estate
- Total Listings
- 6
- Total Value
- $657,299
- Updated as of
- 01-22-2022
Rathbun Lake, IowaRathbun Lake real estate is the fourth largest market for lake homes and land in Iowa.
There are typically around 10 lake homes for sale on Rathbun Lake, and 60 lots and land listings available. Rathbun Lake homes for sale have an average list price of $175,000. |
Rathbun Lake Real Estate for Sale
About Rathbun Lake
The Largest Lake in Iowa
Encompassing over 11,000 acres in Appanoose County is the popular vacation destination, Rathbun Lake. It is considered the largest lake in the state of Iowa and has more than enough room with 155 miles of shoreline.
Rathbun Lake was created in the 1960s for drinking water supply, recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, flood damage reduction, downstream water quality improvement, and storage for supplementing navigational flows.
Known For Its Lake Recreation
Boating, fishing, and sailing are some of the more popular sports enjoyed on Rathbun Lake. Other activities such as skiing, swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, and canoeing can be done on Rathbun Lake.
Rathbun Lake has many convenient locations for boaters, including a couple of marinas and several boat ramps.
The lake is a hot spot for fishing because it has the largest warm-water fish hatchery. The fishery produces channel catfish, walleye, saugeye, and largemouth bass. You can also find crappies in Rathbun Lake.
There are several parks along the shore of Rathbun Lake, including Honey Creek State Park, Buck Creek Park, Outlet Park, Island View Park, Rathbun State Wildlife Area, and Bridgeview Recreation Area. These make perfect places to get some exercise in the great outdoors.
Live Big on Iowa’s Largest Lake
Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Rathbun Lake is an excellent choice.
Rathbun Lake Amenities
Marinas
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Rathbun Lake Information
State: Iowa County: Appanoose County Alternate lake name: Lake Rathbun Operated/Managed by: US Army Corps of Engineers Year built/completed: 1972 Is the lake in the mountains: No Ownership: Public | Acreage covered: 11,000 Miles of shoreline: 155 Average lake depth: 25 ft Deepest lake depth: 50 ft Shoreline part of national forest or park: Some Shoreline part of state park: Some |
Rathbun Lake Restrictions
| Hospital nearest Rathbun Lake
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Other Rathbun Lake Information
Popular fish: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass Hybrid, White Crappie, Channel Catfish, Walleye Notable period of annual events: Annual Honey Creek Oktoberfest, Annual Bluegrass Festival Sailing clubs: Rathbun Yacht ClubMidwest Sailing Club Interesting facts: Rathbun is a man-made reservoir. Some of the focuses of its creation were recreation, fish and wildlife habitat and flood damage reduction. Known for: It's known for its reconstruction in 1950 and for being one of the largest lakes in Iowa. History: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made Lake Rathbun when they built a dam in the Chariton River in the 1960s. The lake was completed in 1972. |
Nearest Airports to Rathbun Lake
MajorDes Moines International Airport 5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321 85 miles away | MinorAlbia Mayor 120 A St S, Albia, IA 52531 28 miles away |
About Rathbun Lake
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Rathbun Lake Information
State: Iowa County: Appanoose County Alternate lake name: Lake Rathbun Operated/Managed by: US Army Corps of Engineers Year built/completed: 1972 Is the lake in the mountains: No Ownership: Public | Acreage covered: 11,000 Miles of shoreline: 155 Average lake depth: 25 ft Deepest lake depth: 50 ft Shoreline part of national forest or park: Some Shoreline part of state park: Some |
Rathbun Lake Restrictions
| Hospital nearest Rathbun Lake
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Other Rathbun Lake Information
Popular fish: Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass Hybrid, White Crappie, Channel Catfish, Walleye Notable period of annual events: Annual Honey Creek Oktoberfest, Annual Bluegrass Festival Sailing clubs: Rathbun Yacht ClubMidwest Sailing Club Interesting facts: Rathbun is a man-made reservoir. Some of the focuses of its creation were recreation, fish and wildlife habitat and flood damage reduction. Known for: It's known for its reconstruction in 1950 and for being one of the largest lakes in Iowa. History: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made Lake Rathbun when they built a dam in the Chariton River in the 1960s. The lake was completed in 1972. |
Nearest Airports to Rathbun Lake
MajorDes Moines International Airport 5800 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321 85 miles away | MinorAlbia Mayor 120 A St S, Albia, IA 52531 28 miles away |
Rathbun Lake Amenities
Marinas
Golf Courses
Campgrounds
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