658 Acres in Melrose, IA - $2,150,000
658 +/- Acre Trophy Caliber Hunting Farm in South Central Iowa
It has been said that hunting big whitetails on private land that you carefully manage is one of the most rewarding endeavors in North American hunting. This is one of those farms and words cannot describe how truly remarkable this 658 +/- acre property is. Located on a dead-end road in Wayne and Lucas Counties, this sprawling diverse and rolling landscape has been pieced together over the years to create one of the best overall hunting farms you will find in all of southern Iowa. The property has been under intense land management for the past 10 years and QDM practices have always been top priority for the landowners. The farm has absolutely every component necessary needed to grow and hold trophy caliber whitetails, as well as many other game species, including turkey, upland, and waterfowl. The deer and deer sign seen and observed on the farm is absolutely incredible.
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The timber throughout the farm is comprised of approximately 200 acres of mast producing hardwoods, including oak and hickory, and the cedar groves provide great bedding and thermal cover. Some TSI has been implemented and trails have been created to allow for great access throughout as well. The 200+ acres of pasture ground has been allowed to overgrow and enhances the habitat for killer cover for all game species and additional soft mass food for the whitetails. There are also 143 acres of tillable that have been cash rented at a rate of $150 per acre. Beans and corn have been left standing in the past, along with additional food plot locations to hold deer on the farm, also creating excellent hunting opportunities.
A dozen ponds are scattered throughout the property, including a beautiful 9-acre lake offering your own private fishing and waterfowl hunting. Mallards, wood-ducks, teal, and geese have all been observed while touring the farm, along with woodcock and quail. Also included with the property is a 948 square foot farmhouse that is the perfect base camp location complete with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the main level with an open loft on the second floor for additional guests. A newer 30'x48' steel building with a 14'x16' electric overhead door and concrete floors is the perfect place for all of your equipment and toys.
Southern Iowa has been known for the place to be to chase and hunt monster whitetails and this farm has it all. Call me today for a personal and private tour of this farm to see for yourself how incredible it is.
Property Features
-658 +/- acres
-320.64 acre effective FSA DCP cropland
-143 acres currently in production at $150/acre
-$21,450 income in annual cash rent
-Approx. 200 acres of pasture that could be reclaimed or converted
-8 miles south of Russell, IA
-20 miles southeast of Chariton, IA
-72 miles southeast of Des Moines
-948 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath farmhouse built in 1900, with gated drive
-30'x48' steel building with concrete and electric built in 2015
-Highly managed with QDM practices in place
-A dozen ponds on the property, including a 9 +/- acre lake
-Seasonal creeks throughout the farm
-Unreal deer sign, including trails, rubs, scrapes, and bedding
-One custom-built elevated box blind
-Multiple food plot locations
-Beautiful rolling terrain and gorgeous views
-Located on a dead-end road
-Just minutes from Lake Rathbun, offering additional recreational activities
-232 +/- acres with farmhouse available separately - see listing agent
-Annual taxes: approx. $6,836
-Shown by appointment
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