This incredible 82 +/- acre farm along Scenic Highway 13 north of Strawberry Point is an absolute must-see!! While this property screams recreation and is jam-packed full of wildlife, one can hardly go without noticing the tremendous build site potential given its premier location or the 54 +/- acres of quality income-producing tillable cropland to go with it.
Beautiful rolling hills and topography make up the landscape with views for miles giving this area its nickname - Little Switzerland. With gorgeous build sites on some of the highest peaks in the county that overlook the entire valley, this truly is a postcard picture-worthy property that could be yours.
The seller has made significant investments in improvements on the property in the last year to increase tillable acres by sodbusting, cleaning up edges and interior fencing, and doing other dirt work. There are currently 54 +/- ...
The seller has made significant investments in improvements on the property in the last year to increase tillable acres by sodbusting, cleaning up edges and interior fencing, and doing other dirt work. There are currently 54 +/- tillable acres. The seller would commit to a $330/acre cash rent on those tillable acres and sign a cash rent lease agreement at closing. Soils are comprised of Fayette Silt Loam which is known for its high fertility, and ability to drain, yet hold moisture much better on a dry year than some of the sandier soils in the area.
This farm has one of the largest and only food sources in the entire area and has thousands of contiguous timber acres in an area known for its healthy population of trophy-class whitetails. Some of the rubs we found while photographing the farm were mind-blowing. The easterly access will set any serious whitetail hunter up for success on Iowa’s prevailing west/northwest winds where you can easily access and set up on the deer highways that run along the length of the main ridges and those that filter off the main trails towards the bottoms or over the corn in a tower stand. Much of the farm is out of the line of sight of the highway and sits perfectly behind the slope giving wildlife the security they need. It’s not uncommon to see upwards of 30 turkeys at a time on this farm in the winter. Kleiniein Creek runs the length of the section just west and provides a year-round water source for wildlife. Most all the fencing is in great shape on the timbered portions of the farm. This farm has some of the biggest burr & white oaks I’ve seen in northeast Iowa. Anyone who knows Iowa deer hunting knows Clayton County’s rich history of producing monster Boone & Crockett whitetails and this farm has the potential at any time to be home to an Iowa giant. There are 4 trout streams within a 12-mile radius of this farm and Backbone State Park is just 9 miles to the southwest.
Investors, this farm packs a ton of value and is one of the most turn-key well-cared-for farms available on the open market. From a return standpoint, between a cash rent lease and a hunting lease, this farm could provide close to $20,000 in annual income; over a 2.8% return annually on your investment. There is also a considerable amount of timber value in oak, walnut, and hickory on the farm that could be harvested now and/or in the future.
A newly paved highway makes for incredible road frontage to the property. With views for several miles in different directions, this premier location is truly a rare offering. Here is your chance to own a beautiful piece of northeast Iowa! Call Land Agent Kyle Steinfeldt with Midwest Land Group today to schedule a private showing today!
Property Features
-82 +/- total acres
-Electricity available at the road
-Breathtaking views
-Newly paved Highway 13 frontage
-Timber value
-Oak/walnut/maple/hickory predominant species
-Variety of oaks - white/burr, etc.
-Natural spring
-Largest and only food source in area
-Healthy deer and turkey population
-Wintering areas with great thermal bedding cover
-Multiple access points
-54 +/- open acres
-28 +/- acres in timber
-Taxes $1,466.60
-4 trout streams within 12 miles
-$330/acre cash rent available on open acres
-Considerable amount of dirt work and improvements made
-Possible $20,000 in income annually with cash rent and hunting lease
-2.5 miles from Strawberry Point
-30 miles from the Mississippi River
-Call listing agent for your private showing