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Build Site And Small Hunting Property With Public Land Access
Acreage
6 ±
County
Appanoose
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Address TBD 331st Avenue Unionville, IA 52594
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This 6-acre property in northeast Appanoose County offers the perfect blend of build potential, recreational opportunity, and investment value. Located just 4 miles east of Unionville, 24 miles southeast of Albia, and roughly 90 miles from Des Moines, it’s easily accessible and just over 1 mile to 2 different hard-surfaced roads.
If you're looking to build, there's a prime one-acre spot near the eastern edge of the property that would make an ideal homesite or cabin location, complete with shade trees and a peaceful rural setting. Utilities are already in place nearby, with electricity, rural water, and fiber optic internet all accessible—a rare find for a smaller, rural property like this.
For the avid hunter or outdoor enthusiast, this property is an absolute gem. It directly adjoins 170+ acres of state forest land to the north, with an additional 500 acres within a mile and nearly 4,000 acres of public hunting within five miles. This is a great opportunity to buy just a few acres in a proven neighborhood and still hunt thousands close by.
This area is well-known for producing mature whitetails, and with so many large tracts of public land nearby and relatively few people living in the area, smaller properties like this often fly under the radar, making it an exceptional opportunity.
The rolling timber is predominantly white oak, with other oak varieties, hickory, and walnut scattered throughout. A well-maintained trail loops through the property, winding from the ridgetops on the east down to the creek bottom on the west, providing excellent access whether you’re retrieving game, quietly walking to a stand, reaching neighboring public land, or simply enjoying an ATV ride.
There are also a few open ridge tops that, with a little canopy thinning, could be transformed into ideal micro food plots. In a heavily timbered area like this, even small, well-placed plots can serve as powerful attractants, helping to funnel deer right past your stand during hunting season.
This property is subject to a survey to be completed following the execution of a purchase agreement. The seller is willing to consider reasonable adjustments to the property boundaries to accommodate the needs of both parties.
Whether you're dreaming of a quiet weekend retreat, a dedicated hunting basecamp, or a scenic spot to build your home, this property checks all the boxes.
If this property sounds like something that might interest you, please give me a call. I'd be happy to show it to you.
Hersh Smith | Southeast Iowa Land Team | Whitetail Properties Real Estate
Details
- 6-acre recreational and buildable tract in northeast Appanoose County
- Great setup for a weekend retreat, hunting camp, or future homesite
- Ideal one-acre build site on the east side with mature shade trees and peaceful surroundings
- Utilities nearby including electricity, rural water, and fiber optic internet
- Borders 170+ acres of state forest with nearly 4,000 additional acres of public hunting nearby
- Open ridge tops with food plot potential to draw deer during hunting season
- Rolling timber with white oak, hickory, walnut, and other native hardwoods
- Maintained trail system
- Property to be surveyed after purchase agreement; boundary adjustments possible
- Just over a mile to 2 different hard surface roads
- 4 miles to Unionville
- 24 miles to Albia
- 90 miles to Des Moines
Summary
Roads
Road Frontage
Fencing
Partial
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational, Timberland
Wild Game
Big Game
Land Details
Timber, Grass, Open
Road Surface
Gravel
Property Type
Farms, Recreational Land, Timberland, Hunting Land
Road Frontage
Township Road
Nearby Features
Public Hunting, Public Fishing, Marina, Camping/Campground, Airport, Boat Ramp, Public Access Area, RV Park, Golf Course
Improvements/Features
Big Game, Predators, Tree Stands/Blinds, Trail Network, Internal Road System
Activities on Property
Hunting, Hiking, ATV Riding, Camping, Biking, Horseback Riding, Family Activities, Snowmobiling
Tillable/Production Areas
Softwood Trees, Hardwood Trees
Land and Farm Property Types
Agriculture - Farm, Land - Hunting, Land - Recreational
Recent Property Improvements
Trail network, Internal Road Network
Other Property Details
Utilities
- electric: onsite
- water: onsite
- internet: onsite
Coordinates
40.8221, -92.6535
Annual Taxes
$0
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