Hunting and Income 40 Miles from Des Moines, IA

Property Description

This beautiful 208 +/- acre Marion County farm offers abundant hunting and recreational opportunities while providing a nice return on investment. Located just 40 miles from the Des Moines metro, farms of this caliber are hard to come by in today’s market. The diversity on this property is impressive with hardwood timber, tillable, a year-round creek, and three ponds. Deer sign on the property is abundant along with impressive documented trail camera history. Strong turkey numbers are present on the farm as well. Multiple access points to the property will allow for seamless entry and exit during the fall hunting season.

Approximately 47 acres of hardwood timber provide great habitat for deer and turkeys. The owner has spent a significant amount of time killing off invasive tree and brush species. The amount of sweat equity in this project is evident when walking through the timber. It cannot be overstated the difference this work will make towards the long-term health of the timber. Other improvements the owner has made include fixing two ponds, problem-area drain tile, removal of interior fences, access crossing built to the NW 8 acres, and cleanup/removal of old junk and dirt piles.

In addition to the hardwood timber, there are approximately 134 +/- income-producing acres on the farm. 114 +/- acres will be in tillable production for the 2024 cropping season. A tenant is renting out the north 50 acres at a rate of $200/acre. The owner is farming the 64 +/- acres on the south side of the creek. An additional 20 +/- acres will be planted to a native grass mix this spring, with the long-term goal of qualifying these acres for CRP. The owner is in talks with the FSA and these acres are in the process of qualifying for the EQIP program. The goal will be to plant these 20 acres in a CP-25 native grass planting in the spring of 2024 as part of the EQIP program. This farm is an ideal candidate to have all 134 +/- acres eventually enrolled into a CRP program. This would take the hunting and habitat on the farm to the next level while providing a very solid return on investment.

As if the habitat, access, layout, and hunting potential weren’t enough, this farm also offers build sites for a weekend getaway or forever home. If you are in the market for a premier hunting and recreational getaway within an hour of the Des Moines metro, this one is a must-see! Call Korey O’Day at (515) 519-5779 today to schedule your private showing.