Originally constructed in the early 1970’s, Sundown Lake was built to the highest standards in one of Southern Iowa’s most pristine areas. Successful development into private housing began in 2005. Only roughly 360 lots have access to the lake making it one of the most private venues for the amount. The lake community consists of over 12 miles of private roads and seven miles of private shoreline. Sand beach can be found in front of many of the lake front lots. Several amenities have been constructed to help landowners utilize the lake including a bath/shower house, boat launch, park areas and a private swimming beach.

The land around Sundown Lake offers a diverse mixture of hardwoods and rolling meadows. Several properties off the lake have panoramic views overlooking the lake and various watershed ponds providing an excellent wildlife habitat.

Lake Sundown is located in Appanoose County and with a population of just under 12,500 people; Appanoose County is the embodiment of a rural Midwest community. Appanoose County was formed on February 17, 1843, from open territory. It was named for the Meskwaki Chief Appanoose, who did not engage in war against Black Hawk, advocating peace. The present county seat was formerly called Chaldea, and was later renamed to Senterville in honor of Governor Senter of Tennessee. Now spelled “Centerville”, the county seat is home to a great Community College and excellent healthcare facilities.