Property Description
Marion County Combination Farm with Recreational & Hunting PotentialThis 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.
Property Details
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.