#1 • Tract 1 - 114.91 Acres M/L
Part of Monroe County, IA Land Auction - 308.41 Acres M/L (#19297) (live auction by Peoples Company)
Location: Melrose, IA
High bid $4,875.00
Status: Sold
Tract 1 is located in Iowa’s highly sought-after “Zone 5”, along the Monroe County / Lucas County line, an area widely recognized as one of the premier trophy whitetail regions in the entire country. This 114.91 surveyed acre tract is built to hunt. A series of rolling tillable ridges cascade into deep, timbered draws, naturally creating the kind of pinch points, funnels, and secluded bedding areas that consistently hold and move mature bucks during daylight hours. The layout offers the exact ingredients serious hunters look for with cover, food, and topography all working together. The farm offers multiple access points from the west and south, and options to create access from the north, allowing entry and exit routes for multiple wind directions or hunting setups. The 49.36 estimated FSA cropland acres provide both income and opportunity. The new owner can continue leasing for an annual return or take control and convert key areas into destination food plots. The farm lays out perfectly for staging plots, kill plots, and late-season food sources, positioned to pull deer into predictable patterns. With strategic stand and blind placement, this is a farm that can be hunted effectively from early October through late season. Abundant deer and turkey sign already exists on the property, and with a focused approach to habitat and food plot improvements, this property has the potential to quickly evolve into a true top-tier hunting farm. A 6-acre clearing in the northwest corner offers established access and an ideal setup for a cabin or camper site, giving you a private basecamp right on the farm. Spend your mornings in the stand and your evenings around a fire without ever leaving the property. Located just 2 miles northeast of Lake Rathbun, this tract also benefits from proximity to one of Iowa’s top outdoor destinations, adding fishing, boating, and year-round recreational appeal. Tract 1 Farm Lease: The farm is leased for the 2026 farming season, and an early lease termination has been agreed upon with the current farm lease terminating on Thursday, December 31st, 2026, or upon removal of all crops from the property, whichever occurs first. The second half rental payment for Tract 1 is due to the new Buyer(s) on or before September 1st, 2026. Please reach out to the Listing Agents for more details. Whether you’re seeking a premier hunting farm with income-producing acres or a peaceful retreat to enjoy the outdoors, this Monroe County farm has much to offer. Legal Description To be taken from the Abstract. Details Acres: 114.91 Acres M/L Parcel Number: 180618011000000, Portion of 180618012000000, Portion of 180618013000000 Net Taxes: $1,846.00 CSR2: 44.0 Directions From Chariton, Iowa: Travel east on US Highway 34 for 10 miles until reaching 500th Avenue/County Line Road. Turn right (south) onto 500th Avenue/County Line Road and travel south for 1.5 miles until reaching Bluegrass Road. Turn right (west) onto Bluegrass Road and travel west/southwest for 1.25 miles until reaching 332nd Avenue. Turn left (south) onto 332nd Avenue and travel south for 1 mile until reaching 440th Street. Turn left (east) onto 440th Street and travel east for 0.75 miles until reaching County Road S63. Turn right (south) onto County Road S63 and travel south for 1 mile. The farm will be located on the east side of County Road S63. Look for the Peoples Company signage. From Albia, Iowa: Travel west on US Highway 34 for 15.3 miles until reaching 500th Avenue/County Line Road. Turn left (south) onto 500th Avenue/County Line Road and travel south for 1.5 miles until reaching Bluegrass Road. Turn right (west) onto Bluegrass Road and travel west/southwest for 1.25 miles until reaching 332nd Avenue. Turn left (south) onto 332nd Avenue and travel south for 1 mile until reaching 440th Street. Turn left (east) onto 440th Street and travel east for 0.75 miles until reaching County Road S63. Turn right (south) onto County Road S63 and travel south for 1 mile. The farm will be located on the east side of County Road S63. Look for the Peoples Company signage.
