Johnson County
Land With Potential Building And Pond Sites Minutes From Downtown Iowa City
TBD Maier Ave SW Iowa City, IA 52240
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Just eight miles from the thriving energy of downtown Iowa City, this majestic land offers the rare chance to own land in a tightly held, scenic area that is within minutes of town. With wide-open views, a clean canvas to shape as your own, and a fantastic location, this could be the land investment you’ve been waiting for.
This farm lies on Maier Ave SW, three miles south of Hwy 1 (near Menards), in a very scenic and historic setting that is just a quick drive to Kinnick Stadium and the University of Iowa. The property is a combination of certified organic farmland and a shaded woodland; an abundant but manageable acreage in a region that reflects the very best of eastern Iowa. For six years, the land has been officially certified organic, one of only two farms in the Iowa City area to my knowledge, which is a rare-to-find designation. Organic crops typically sell for significantly higher prices than conventional ones, and the process for having certified organic takes significant time and requirements.
The landscape rolls gently, with hilltops that rise above the Old Man's Creek valley and deliver views that stretch for miles to the northwest. Standing on these hills, you can easily picture a home set against the backdrop of rolling fields, woodlands, and sunsets that mark the changing seasons. One site in particular looks across the valley in a way that feels truly timeless, capturing the heritage of owning a farm in this part of the state.
In addition to its natural beauty, the property is very practical. A perfect site exists for a large pond, while the rich soils give it immediate value as farmland. Two access trails lead through the property—one guiding you up to the building sites, the other tracing the north boundar,y where you can take in the terrain and the pond site. I can see the next owner maximizing the acres into a mixed-use farm, where one can live a sustainable lifestyle off the land with crops, gardens, livestock pasture, hunting opportunity, and a pond fishery. It's really a perfect site to have that kind of dream, while enjoying the convenience of being close to the Iowa City amenities.
Notably, across the road is Maier Farm and Stables, a respected horse training and boarding facility that has long been a part of the area’s agricultural fabric. One mile away is the Country Camp and School, a place that serves elementary children with interactive outdoor learning and experiences.
When the crops are harvested here, the land will reveal itself as a clean, beautiful canvas for the next owner. Whether your vision is to plant groves of hardwoods, raise livestock, establish orchards and organic vegetable gardens, host authentic agricultural experiences that connect people to the land, or simply enjoy the pride of owning real estate in one of Iowa’s most valuable areas, this farm is ready to carry on that tradition.
Contact listing agent Ben Harshyne with Whitetail Properties Real Estate if you’re interested.
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- Scenic land in tightly held area of countryside close to Iowa City
- 8 miles SW of Iowa City, 3 miles S of Highway 1 (near Menards)
- Rolling hills with great setting near Old Man's Creek valley
- Several ideal building sites with long-range views
- Opportunity for a home in peaceful countryside but close to town
- Excellent terrain for building a pond
- Certified organic for six years - 32 acres with 60.3 CSR2
- Next owner is free to choose the land use next year after crops are harvested
- Access from NW corner, W edge, SE corner
- Future use could be hardwood groves, livestock, orchards, or agrbusiness
- Good hunting with timber, creek bottoms, and brushy fence lines
- Rare mix of peaceful setting very close to Iowa City
- A landscape that captures the spirit of Iowa’s farming tradition
- Webster Elementary and West High School
- Consult Johnson County Zoning for building requirements
- 2025 taxes are $1,350
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