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Located just north of Centerville, IA, this 140-acre property offers the ideal combination of productive farmland and top-tier hunting. The farm includes 95 acres of tillable ground with an average CSR above 67 for high productivity. It generates $19,000 annually in cash rent and has a consistent history of strong crop yields. All tillable acres would also be eligible for future CRP enrollment if the next owner chooses to transition to conservation programs. Over 40 acres of dense river-bottom hardwoods provide thick bedding cover and strong whitetail habitat. This area is truly a sleeper neighborhood where mature, trophy-class bucks can be consistently found year after year. The property sits off a dead-end road with very few surrounding roads, located in the middle of a large block of crop fields, timber, and river corridor—offering limited access and ideal seclusion for deer movement and unpressured hunting. The current owner has worked with the farm tenant to leave standing grain in key locations for food plot effectiveness, further improving late-season hunting. In addition to whitetails, this farm supports quality upland game and turkey hunting with healthy populations of quail, pheasant, and wild turkeys.  Additionally, its location within minutes of Rathbun Lake makes this a true investment opportunity with excellent recreation potential.

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.

Appanoose County 159+/- Acres – Hunting, Income & Building Potential Located just north of Centerville, Iowa, on the east side of Highway 5, this 159+/- acre farm offers excellent hunting, row crop income, and prime building sites.  This area offers beautiful rolling hills and a multitude of recreational opportunities within minutes of town or Rathbun Lake.   Diverse Habitat & Proven Hunting This farm features a mix of mature creek-bottom timber, oak and hickory ridges to the south, and thick, overgrown pasture to the north, creating ideal south-facing bedding areas. Hunting pressure has been minimal, with only one buck harvested in 2024—a mid-170s-class deer. Two newly constructed creek crossings provide better access and expand options for food plots and stand locations.   Income-Producing Farmland & Timber The farm currently generates $12,250 annually from 70 acres of cash-rented cropland at $175/acre. Additional tillable acres are available for farming but have been left in wildlife cover for habitat enhancement. The mature timber stand, including walnut, white oak, and bur oak, offers future income potential through timber harvesting.   Long-Term Solar Lease Opportunity The current owner has received an offer for a long-term solar lease, including a three-year due diligence period before commitment. Details available upon request.   Ideal for Hunting, Investment & Building With utilities available, this farm offers excellent building sites along with strong hunting and income potential. Additionally, an existing open front shed is currently utilized for equipment storage with great renovation opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a premier hunting property, an income-producing farm, or a great location to build, this tract is priced to sell.