Nate Ammons

This 20± acre property sits in northern Lucas County, near the borders of Monroe and Marion Counties, in an area well-regarded for its diverse cover, rolling terrain, and classic Iowa landscapes. The property offers a versatile opportunity for a home site, rural retreat, or recreational getaway with excellent whitetail hunting potential and access to thousands of acres of nearby public land. Located just a short distance from Stephens State Forest, this property is positioned within a highly active wildlife corridor, evidenced by trail camera photos and the surrounding habitat. Mature timber, warm-season native grasses, brush, and established food plots all contribute to a habitat that holds deer and other wildlife consistently. This is a chance to own a small tract as your base to some of the best hunting in the area, with trophy-caliber bucks no doubt navigating through this property from the extensive adjoining cover and the nearby Stephens State Forest. Key features include: Excellent building site with scenic views and rural setting. Established food plots in place for immediate hunting potential. Portable shed included for storage or use as an off-grid camp. Mix of mature timber, brush, and native grasses providing diverse wildlife cover. Less than 1 mile to thousands of acres of public hunting at Stephens State Forest. This property combines privacy, hunting, and the opportunity to build, all in one manageable-sized tract. Whether you’re looking for a home site, weekend retreat, or hunting base camp, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of land in a proven area for quality whitetail hunting.

Incredibly rare opportunity to purchase a rural property with true recreational, agricultural, and residential potential just off paved Highway 34, less than one mile from the Albia city limits. This 72± acre tract offers outstanding Iowa trophy whitetail and turkey hunting, with thick timber, a creek travel corridor, scattered brush thickets, and rolling hay and pasture ground that create natural habitat and strong movement patterns. The diverse terrain includes ridges, valleys, and elevation changes that not only enhance the property's hunting potential but also provide truly breathtaking views and a rugged, scenic landscape rarely found this close to town. Surrounded by large blocks of timber with minimal nearby food sources, the farm is well-positioned for adding large destination food plots to draw and hold the area's hefty deer population. With multiple legal access points, rural water and electric nearby, and several ideal building site options, this property checks a rare combination of boxes. Whether you're looking to build a rural home, create a private hunting retreat, or establish a hobby farm, this tract offers serious potential to shape into something long-term and meaningful. Located in a highly desirable area just 75 miles from Des Moines and 20 miles from Ottumwa, it’s hard to overstate the demand for properties like this—close to town, with pavement access, privacy, and recreation all in one place. Seller would entertain offers on smaller tracts, subject to survey opportunity and county requirements. Out of respect for the neighbors, please do not attempt to access the easement without scheduled showing.

This 143+/- acre property near Columbia, Iowa, on the Marion-Lucas County border, features rolling terrain, timbered draws, creek bottoms, cropland, and pasture. For years, it has been carefully maintained and utilized as a quality pasture and crop unit, offering buyers a versatile investment opportunity. The tract is ideally suited for agriculture or development into a premier hunting property. The area is renowned for producing trophy whitetails and excellent turkey hunting. With its secluded location and minimal road frontage, the layout is perfect for hunting all season and sets up great for prevailing winds with numerous funnels and pinch points between food and bedding areas. Crop fields and open acres provide opportunities for food plots, enhancing late-season hunting potential near neighboring big timber. As a pasture or crop unit, this farm is ready to go, with good fence and improved cropland.  There are approximately 90+/- open acres with a 50.6 CSR2 of which 25+/ tillable are rented with a 62.7 CSR2.  The remaining open acres are utilized as pasture/hay. Located within 45 minutes of Des Moines, between Chariton and Knoxville, this property combines investment value with outdoor recreation. Whether you’re seeking a productive farm, premier hunting, or both, this tract is an excellent opportunity with a tremendous upside in a great area of southern Iowa. Key Features Size and Location: 143+/- acres near Columbia, Iowa, on the Marion-Lucas County border. Land Composition: Rolling terrain, timbered draws, creek bottoms, cropland, and pasture. Agricultural Use: Approximately 90+/- open acres, including 25+/- tillable acres with a 62.7 CSR2, and additional acres used for pasture/hay. Hunting Potential: Renowned for trophy whitetails and turkey hunting with excellent late-season opportunities. Strategic Layout: Minimal road frontage for seclusion, with funnels and pinch points ideal for hunting prevailing winds. Food Plot Opportunities: Open areas suitable for food plot development near neighboring big timber. Infrastructure: Good fencing and improved cropland ready for immediate use as pasture or crop production. Proximity to Des Moines: Conveniently located within 45 minutes of Des Moines and between Chariton and Knoxville. Versatility: Offers investment potential as a productive farm, premier hunting property, or both. Upside Potential: A rare opportunity in a desirable area with significant agricultural and recreational value.

Located south of Centerville near Exline in Appanoose County, Iowa, this 125+/-acre farm offers a strong combination of productive ag land, heavily timbered draws, bedding cover, and excellent hunting potential. Tucked into the middle of a large, contiguous section with very few surrounding landowners, this property benefits from exceptional seclusion and natural wildlife movement. The farm has been actively operated as a pasture, hay, and crop unit by a great local Appanoose County family for many years, blending productive ground with high-quality habitat. The combination of open areas, thick timber, and natural travel corridors creates ideal conditions for whitetail deer and turkey. Multiple pinch points and natural funnels set the farm up for exceptional rut hunting, with the potential for further habitat improvements to enhance all-season hunting opportunities. This property offers a blank canvas for improvements, with excellent opportunities to enhance habitat, develop food plots, and customize it to your vision. Two ponds provide additional water sources for wildlife and livestock, while the row crop and hay ground offer immediate income potential. Several natural clearings and openings set up perfectly for strategic food plot locations, making it easy to create prime hunting setups in key areas of the farm. This tract also allows you to take full advantage of the surrounding properties and hunt an incredibly rugged system of ditches and draws that cut through the center of the farm and extend into the larger neighborhood. With little to no frontage, the interior seclusion adds to the property’s ability to hold and attract mature bucks throughout the season during daylight hours. Surrounded by large tracts of timber, pasture and diverse cover, this property sits in a proven neighborhood that consistently produces world class whitetail and turkey hunting. Food sources, bedding cover, and natural travel corridors all combine to make this a highly desirable hunting tract with the added benefit of agricultural income and future development potential. With a versatile mix of timber, pasture, and cropland, this 125+/-acre tract offers the potential to develop into a premier recreational and income-producing farm in one of southern Iowa’s best hunting and recreational areas.