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This 195+/- Monroe County, Iowa farm offers an exceptional blend of top-end whitetail hunting, diverse habitat, and established income potential. Held in the same family for many decades, this is the type of old-school, rugged Iowa farm that rarely comes to market. Tucked into a secluded area with thousands of acres of surrounding habitat, the property sits in the heart of a region known for producing trophy-class deer and long-term land ownership. With its combination of CRP, hay ground, and areas well-suited for food plots or rotational crop, this farm delivers both hunting and investment appeal. Diverse Habitat & Hunting Potential The farm is a true whitetail producer, with opportunity to hunt mature age class deer along multiple travel corridors, pinch points, and edge habitat that naturally funnel deer movement. Beautiful White Oak ridges, timbered draws, warm-season grasses, thickets, and other mature hardwoods break up the landscape, creating excellent bedding areas and stand sites for multiple wind directions. The property’s seclusion and proximity to large neighboring tracts enhance its value as a low-pressure hunting destination. In addition to outstanding deer hunting, the farm also provides excellent opportunities for turkey and other game. Established Income & Ag Use With a balance of CRP acres, hay ground, and potential for food plots or row crop rotation, this property generates reliable income while supporting wildlife habitat. Current CRP contracts provide an annual income of $10,500+/-, with additional income from hay production at on 60 acres. Portions of the open ground could be rotated into crop production, offering further flexibility and diversity. This mix of income and recreation makes the property attractive for both investors and hands-on landowners. Water & Wildlife Resources The property features natural water sources, including a pond and North Cedar Creek, providing essential year-round habitat. Neighboring cropland, timber and warm season grasses further complement the food and cover available, creating a well-rounded habitat system that holds wildlife on the farm. With multiple options for future habitat improvements, this property has strong long-term upside for serious hunters and land managers. A Rare Opportunity Rarely does a farm like this become available—family-owned for generations, rugged, secluded, and surrounded by thousands of acres of prime habitat. Centrally located near the borders of Monroe, Lucas and Marion Counties, with central proximity to Albia, Lovilia, Knoxville, and Chariton, this property sits in the heart of one of Iowa’s most desirable regions for recreation, hunting and investment land. For buyers seeking a balanced property with trophy hunting potential, income diversity, and long-term appreciation, this is an opportunity worth a serious look. Trail camera pictures are from this farm and surrounding farms hunted by the same people.

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.