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Listing #19443
$289,000
Boone County, IA
Overview
- $260Net taxes
The concept of owning your own chunk of land to homestead, hobby farm, build, or do as you please is not a new one. It's a lifestyle that is trending online right now, but it's something that people of every generation have wanted. If that is what you want, it's time to discover the perfect blend of country living, income potential, and exceptional hunting on this highly versatile 16.49 acre m/l farm in sought-after Boone County, Iowa. Whether you’re looking to build your dream home or getaway cabin, invest in land, or enjoy outstanding recreation right out your back door, this property delivers.
The property includes 4.69 acres enrolled in CRP under a CP38E-4D practice, generating $293.81 per acre annually with a contract extending through 2035 and 2037, providing dependable, long-term income. The balance of 11.8 acres m/l consists of mature hardwood timber, offering excellent wildlife habitat, natural beauty, and privacy.
For hunters and outdoor lovers, the location is hard to beat. The close proximity to the expansive Saylorville Wildlife Management Area provides convenient access to over 10,000 acres of public land and the Des Moines River. This greatly expands recreational opportunities, including deer hunting, turkey hunting, fishing, hiking, and more. Enjoy evenings around the campfire as the sun sets over the rolling countryside, with the sounds of gobbling turkeys echoing in the distance and whitetail deer moving quietly through the timber. This property offers a rare blend of relaxation and everyday excitement for outdoor enthusiasts.
Despite its private and peaceful feel, the property is ideally located just 3.5 miles northeast of Woodward, 12 miles south of Boone, 20 miles southwest of Ames, and 20 miles northwest of Grimes/Polk City, offering convenient access to nearby communities.
Properties of this size and quality combining buildable appeal, strong wildlife habitat, recreational access, and reliable income are increasingly rare in southern Boone County. If you’ve been searching for a manageable acreage that truly checks the boxes, this is one you won’t want to miss. Space, freedom, and a place to call your own are never just trends.
Land
- Zoning
- Agricultural Conservation
- Gross Taxes
- 285
- Net Taxes
- 260
- Parcel(s)
- 088226211300001
- School district
- Woodward Granger
Location
- Address:
- Owl Avenue, Woodward, IA 50276 Get Directions
- Directions:
- From Woodward, Iowa: Travel north out of town for approximately 2.7 miles on State Highway 210 until reaching County Highway E62/325th Street. Turn left (north) onto County Highway E62/325th Street for 1.8 miles until reaching County Highway R26/Magnolia Road. Turn right (north) onto County Highway R26/Magnolia Road for 1 mile until reaching 315th Street. Turn right (east) onto 315th Street and continue for 1 mile to Owl Avenue. Turn left (north) onto Owl Avenue and continue for .1 mile. The property will be on the east side of Owl Avenue.
From Luther, Iowa: Travel west out of town for approximately 5 miles on County Highway E57/270th Street until reaching County Highway R26/Magnolia Road. Turn left (south) onto County Highway R26/Magnolia Road and continue for 4.9 miles until reaching 315th Street. Turn left (east) onto 315th Street and continue for 1 mile. Turn left (north) onto Owl Avenue for .1 mile. The property will be on the east side of Owl Avenue. Please note the Highway 210 bridge over the Des Moines River between Madrid and Woodward is closed until November 2026.
Terms
- Possession
- At Closing
- Zoning
- Agricultural Conservation
- Legal description
- A portion of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Northeast Quarter (NE¼) lying north of the public highway and excluding the Plat Survey identified in Book 10 page 18 filed on Sept 18 1979 with the Boone County Recorder, except coal and minerals underlying of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Eighty-two (82) North, Range Twenty-six (26), West of the 5th P.M., Boone County, Iowa. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract.
Cash or Conventional Financing
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