Property Description
Monroe County Hunting & Recreational Land For SaleThis 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.
Property Details
Key Features
- Long-Term Family Ownership – Held in the same family for decades, an old-school, rugged Iowa farm that rarely comes to market.
- Secluded, Low-Pressure Hunting Area – Surrounded by thousands of acres of prime habitat with large neighboring tracts creating a highly productive, undisturbed hunting environment.
- Diverse Habitat & Prime Hunting Land – Timbered draws, warm-season grasses, thickets, and mature hardwoods provide outstanding cover and natural travel corridors.
- Established Income Stream – Combination of CRP contracts and hay production, with flexibility for rotational row crop or additional food plot development.
- Strategic Wildlife Funnels – Natural pinch points and edge habitat funnel deer through the property, offering proven trophy-class whitetail hunting opportunities.
- Water & Wildlife Resources – Pond, North Cedar Creek, and neighboring cropland, timber, and warm season grasses provide year-round food, water, and cover for deer, turkey, and other wildlife.
- Great Location – Centrally located near the borders of Monroe, Lucas, and Marion Counties, with convenient proximity to Albia, Lovilia, Knoxville, and Chariton.