Property Description
146.5 Acres of Income-Producing Farmland, Hunting & Building Potential | Wapello County, Iowa
Located just southeast of Blakesburg in Wapello County, Iowa, this 146.5-acre combination farm offers an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking agricultural income, livestock capabilities, recreational hunting, and potential building sites. With tillable ground, established alfalfa, pasture, timber, and quality wildlife habitat, this Southern Iowa property offers multiple ways to enjoy and benefit from land ownership.
The farm includes approximately 54.12 certified FSA acres with an average CSR2 rating of 54. Approximately 17.36 acres are established in alfalfa, leaving roughly 36.65 acres available for potential row-crop production or cash rent. The farm is open for the 2027 crop season, giving the next owner flexibility to establish their preferred farming arrangement. At estimated cash-rent rates of $225-$250 per acre, the 36.65 acres could generate approximately $8,246-$9,163 annually. The property has also previously been leased for cattle at $6,800 annually, bringing the combined identified income potential to approximately $15,046-$15,963 per year. The established alfalfa offers additional income or agricultural-use potential depending on future management.
For buyers looking to build or raise livestock, the property offers extensive road frontage, multiple potential homesite locations, and utilities available along the road. Established fencing, automatic waterers, pasture, and alfalfa provide a functional setup for cattle or other livestock. Whether you're considering a country home, working farm, or rural homestead, this property offers the space and flexibility to make it happen.
Hunters will appreciate the combination of timber, food sources, cover, and water that creates quality Southern Iowa whitetail habitat. The property's layout offers opportunities to hunt predominant winds and cold fronts while providing the habitat needed to hold and grow mature deer. With agricultural income potential, livestock infrastructure, building opportunities, and recreational value, this Wapello County farm deserves a closer look.
Property details
- 146.5 total acres
- Wapello County, Iowa
- Located southeast of Blakesburg, IA
- Approximately 54.12 certified FSA acres
- Average CSR2 rating of 54
- Approximately 17.36 acres of established alfalfa
- Approximately 36.65 acres available for potential row-crop production
- Farm open for the 2027 crop season
- Established pasture, fencing, and automatic livestock waterers
- Multiple potential building sites with road frontage
- Utilities available along the road
- Timber, wildlife habitat, and recreational hunting opportunities
Income and return potential
- Approximately 36.65 acres of potential cash-rent ground
- Estimated cash rent: $225-$250 per acre
- Potential annual crop rent: $8,246-$9,163
- Previous annual cattle lease: $6,800
- Combined identified annual income potential: $15,046-$15,963
- Approximately 17.36 acres of established alfalfa offering additional agricultural income or use potential
- Open for the 2027 crop season
- Income estimates are not guaranteed and should be verified by buyers
Key features
- 146.5 acres of diverse Southern Iowa farmland
- Approximately 54.12 certified FSA acres with 54 CSR2 average
- Approximately 17.36 acres of established alfalfa
- Potential annual income from tillable acreage and cattle leasing
- Open farming tenancy for the 2027 crop season
- Established pasture and fencing for cattle or livestock
- Automatic livestock waterers already in place
- Multiple potential homesites with extensive road frontage
- Utilities available along the road for future building plans
- Excellent opportunity for a country home or working homestead
- Quality Southern Iowa whitetail deer hunting potential
- Diverse habitat with timber, food sources, cover, and water
- Property layout offers hunting opportunities on predominant winds and cold fronts
- Combination of agricultural income, livestock use, and recreation
- Convenient location just southeast of Blakesburg, Iowa
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Directions:
From Blakesburg, head south on T61. Turn east onto 40th Street. Continue as 40th Street turns into Adams Road, then travel approximately 0.72 miles on Adams Road to the property. Look for the LandGuys real estate signs.
