44253 160th Ave. , Derby, IA 50068(Lucas County)

Located in central Lucas County, Iowa sets this exceptional 280 +/- acre waterfowl and deer hunting mecca! One look at the property and you will appreciate the decades of planning, hard work, and dedication that have gone into creating one of central Iowa’s best private waterfowl hunting properties I have ever seen. As you travel down the rocked, dead-end road towards the property, you find yourself gazing into a beautiful 30 +/- acre private lake sitting on the southeast corner of the farm. You can see the teal buzzing the waterline and a few mallards are feeding just off the shore. The west side of the lake has a beautiful camp and beach spot, perfect for casting out lines or dropping in the boat or jet skis. As you drive up the 1/2 mile private drive, the property explodes into an expansive waterfowl dream with an additional 100 +/- acres of water and marsh. Hundreds of geese are strung throughout the property, many tending to their spring nests. A group of pelicans lazily glide overhead and gently descend into the water. Manicured trails allow for easy, unobstructed travel throughout the entire property, making getting to your stand or blinds a breeze. The setting sun glistens over the water as more geese and ducks drop in from above for the night.

During the fall migration, 20 to 30 thousand snows and blues will call this property home on their way south. The property sits in the Lake Red Rock and Lake Rathbun corridor, just west of Pin Oak Marsh. The Chariton River cuts through the south end of the property and is a massive whitetail travel corridor littered with rubs and trails. Numerous great bucks have been taken off the property over the years, including multiple B/C quality studs. Through the binoculars, you can see two fully fanned long beards on display as they make their way across the dike on their way back to roost.

Perched on the high ground sits the beautiful, secluded 3,300 square foot 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom brick home with stunning views of the entire property. A massive concrete patio out back is the prefect spot to unwind and enjoy the beautiful Iowa sunsets. There is also a massive 100'x50' steel building with three bays, concrete floors with drains, heat, water, and electric with living quarters, including a bedroom and a full bathroom. An additional 45'x30' steel building with concrete floors, electric, and water is set up for horses or livestock. Approximately 60 acres are currently set up for livestock grazing with nice fencing that could be hayed or converted into row crop. This is truly a one of a kind property that combines all of the dynamics to have one of the best recreational properties to call home, host corporate retreats, or a top shelf hunting lodge!

Property Features

-280 +/- acres

-195.6 acres enrolled in EWRP and WRP

-Approx. 80 +/- acres in hay ground

-3,300 sq. ft. custom brick ranch

-3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on the main level

-2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in the basement

-Large office

-Huge master with a private bath and patio access

-Large kitchen with a center island and 8 burner gas range

-In-wall oven

-100'x50' steel building with concrete and utilities

-45'x30' horse barn

-130 +/- acres of water

-30 +/- acre lake

-Great fishing

-3 separate marshes

-Excellent trail system

-Dynamite waterfowl hunting

-Chariton River access

-Excellent deer and turkey hunting

-Dead-end road

-Annual taxes: approx. $8,700

-12 miles from Chariton

-25 miles from Osceola

-1 hour 15 minutes from Des Moines

-Shown by appointment only