A Once-in-a-Lifetime 213 +/- Acre Century Farm in Guthrie County, Iowa

Property Description

This absolutely stunning 213 +/- acre century farm in Guthrie County, Iowa, is now available! This is truly one of the most complete and beautiful farms I’ve ever had the opportunity to list. Located just 5 miles north of Stuart, with an elevated, east-facing, excellent potential home building site on pavement, and approximately 35 miles from West Des Moines, this exceptional property offers the perfect combination of world-class hunting, productive agricultural ground, livestock potential, recreational opportunities, an upscale country building site without gravel, and long-term investment.

The farm checks every box imaginable for the serious outdoorsman, land investor, or buyer looking to own a legacy property. Exceptional habitat, a diverse mix of tillable ground, pasture, mature hardwoods, softwoods, cedar thickets, and secluded timber create an incredible environment for growing and holding mature whitetails. A major river system splits into two channels through the middle of the farm, creating outstanding wildlife habitat, natural travel corridors, and secluded areas that make this property truly special. The combination of water, timber, thick cover, and diverse terrain provides the ingredients for world-class trophy hunting while offering an incredible recreational experience throughout the year.

The property’s layout and natural features provide exceptional privacy, with the habitat and timber creating a sense of seclusion that is increasingly difficult to find. Multiple access points along the west side of the farm and from the preferred east side provide flexibility for entering and navigating the property, while the river system and surrounding habitat create natural boundaries and wildlife corridors. A park-like sanctuary adds another unique element to this already impressive property. This creates an additional layer of appeal for wildlife enthusiasts, as the neighboring protected area can provide a natural refuge for wildlife and potentially enhance the surrounding hunting opportunities. Combined with the farm’s extensive timber, thick cover, cedar thickets, and river corridors, this unique location adds even more value to an already exceptional hunting property.

Approximately 78 acres of tillable ground provide agricultural income and investment potential, with an average CSR2 rating of 61.8. The balance of the property offers a tremendous combination of pasture, CRP, timber, and natural habitat, creating additional opportunities for income, recreation, and wildlife management. Whether your goal is to maximize hunting opportunities, generate income, own a paved road, elevated country home building site, run livestock, or own a premier recreational farm, this property offers an outstanding combination of possibilities.

The beautiful potential building site, scenic views, and the privacy of the surrounding landscape add even more appeal. Convenient access to Interstate 80 and Highway 6 makes this farm an excellent option for buyers looking for a secluded country property within commuting distance of the Des Moines metro area.

Opportunities to purchase a farm of this caliber are becoming increasingly rare. With its century-farm history, outstanding wildlife habitat, diverse land composition, agricultural potential, paved road building potential, and convenient location, this is a truly special property that deserves serious consideration.

Additional details regarding early hunting access and possession terms are available upon request. The property is shown by appointment only, and prospective buyers must be pre-approved before scheduling a private tour.

This is more than a farm — it’s an opportunity to own a legacy property in one of Iowa’s most desirable regions for outdoor recreation and land investment.