Muscatine County, IA

Muscatine County, Iowa - Sealed Bid Auction - Heritage Farm "150 years"

For the first time in more than 150 years, the Wilson Heritage Farm is being offered for sale. Peoples Company is extremely proud to represent Wilson Heritage Farms, LLC in the sale of 189.54 acres m/l of premium Muscatine County, Iowa, farmland, ideally located off U.S. Hwy 6 just 2.75 miles from West Liberty, Iowa. With excellent access and a strong agricultural presence in the surrounding area, this tract presents a rare opportunity in a highly regarded farming community.

This farm has been proudly held in the same family since 1875, over 151 years, making this a truly rare opportunity to acquire a heritage farm with a long-standing history of ownership and stewardship. The farm will be offered via Sealed Bid Sale, with all bids due prior to 12:00 PM "Noon" (CST) on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026.

The entire farm contains 183.93 FSA tillable acres carrying an impressive CSR2 rating of 82. Main soil types include Downs Silt Loam, Colo-Ely, New Vienna, & Atterberry Silt Loam. With approximately 97% of the farm in tillable production, the property offers an exceptional combination of productive soils, farmability, scale, and location that should appeal to both local farming operations and farmland investors. Buyers will have the option to submit bids on the entire farm or on Tracts 1 and 2, respectively. The Wilson Heritage Farm, LLC is rented for the 2026 farming season, with open tenancy for 2027.  Situated 2.75 miles west of West Liberty, IA, this meticulously maintained farm offers high-quality soils, tile improvements, and the opportunity to add premium tillable acres to your farming operation or land holdings portfolio.

YIELD HISTORY:
2025 White Corn 221bu
2024 Soybeans 71bu

Tract 1: 45.91 Acres - 42.84 estimated tillable acres - CSR2 rating of 80.5
Tract 2: 143.63 Acres - 141.09 estimated tillable acres - CSR2 rating of 82.4
Whole Farm: 189.54 Acres - 183.93 estimated tillable acres - CSR2 rating of 82

The stewards of Wilson Heritage Farms, LLC have remained committed to improving and preserving the land for future generations. Most recently, in 2024, approximately 13,359 feet of drainage tile was professionally installed and connected to roughly 1,500 feet of existing tile, significantly improving drainage, farmability, crop production, and erosion control. These improvements reflect the same philosophy that has guided the farm for generations: care for the land, continually improve it, and leave it better for the next steward.

Wilson Heritage Farm represents nearly 150 years of Iowa agricultural heritage. The farm’s roots trace back to approximately 1875, when the property was acquired by the father of John Brown Wilson (1895–1973). John carried that legacy forward through an era that transformed farming from horse-drawn equipment to modern mechanization. His son, Don Wilson (1928–2018), continued the family tradition, dedicating much of his life to caring for the land and preserving it for the generations that followed. In 1975, that commitment was formally recognized when the property earned designation as an Iowa Century Farm, celebrating 100 years of continuous Wilson family ownership and stewardship.

Following Don’s passing, the farm transitioned to his daughters, Elizabeth (Wilson) Oldani and Deborah J. Wilson, carrying the family’s connection to this land into yet another generation. Elizabeth and her husband, Dann Oldani, later established Wilson Heritage Farms, LLC, intentionally choosing the name to honor the generations whose hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance built this legacy. As this chapter of over 150 years of Wilson family ownership comes to a close, the hope is that the next owner will recognize what this land represents, continue its tradition of responsible stewardship, and have the opportunity to write the next chapter and build a legacy of their own.