Jones County
Wild and Gorgeous Farm With A Cabin and Shop Near The Maquoketa River
TBD County Road E17 Onslow, IA 52321
Description
Nestled in the hills of the Maquoketa River valley, on the edge of Iowa’s driftless region, lies this breathtaking property, which has been in the same ownership since 1993. The care and pride the owners have taken in maintaining this farm are evident, making it a rare find in today’s market.
Situated on the north side of paved Highway E17, northeast of Wyoming and east of Scotch Grove in eastern Jones County, this property offers exceptional features. Adjacent to the Maquoketa River, it’s a certified tree farm recognized by the American Tree Farm System, a testament to its commitment to forest management, wildlife habitat, and responsible stewardship.
The farm’s rugged terrain is both scenic and practical. Its variety of elevations and maintained trails allow for easy navigation across the property. This trail network not only enhances hunting opportunities but also ensures efficient access for land management, making it possible to transport equipment to every corner of the farm.
Strategically planted groves of cedars and pines create essential thermal cover for deer during harsh weather, establishing ideal bedding areas for wildlife. These mature tree plantings also support active rut activity, as bucks work through the property scent-checking for does. The combination of cover and adjacent food plots makes this farm a prime destination for late-season hunting.
The cabin, tucked just off the road, serves as a welcoming retreat. Its 20 x 34 layout includes a large bedroom with a half bath and a separate room featuring a kitchen, built-in bunk beds, and a shower. Heated with an electric furnace and cooled by a mini-split, the cabin is comfortable year-round. The screened-in section of the back deck offers a great space to relax and enjoy summer evenings. Built on posts to minimize pest issues, the cabin is practical and thoughtfully designed. Nearby, a machine shed with three overhead doors provides ample storage for tractors, a mower, UTV, and all the tools needed to care for the property.
Recreational properties of this caliber in Eastern Iowa are rare. Located in a region known for mature whitetails and thriving turkey populations, this farm is a proven hunting property with excellent archery and late-season action potential.
If you’re ready to become the next steward of this incredible property and add your chapter to its history, contact the listing agent with Whitetail Properties Real Estate—your land specialists in Eastern Iowa.
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Timber
Tillable
Grass
Open
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Creek/Spring, Food Plot, Tree Stands/Blinds, Trail Network, Internal Road System, Gated Entrance
Details
- Premier recreational property on hard surface road near the Maquoketa River
- 228 taxable acres m/l: 46 acres m/l in open ground, expired CRP field with 32 CSR2 average
- Excellent hunting property with great trail system, cabin, and machine shed
- Certified tree farm recognized by the American Tree Farm System
- Walnut, Spruce, Cedar, and other high quality trees planted across the property
- Prime hunting property in a region known for mature whitetails and thriving turkey populations
- Same ownership since 1992
- Rugged terrain and a well-maintained trail system for easy access
- Beautiful rock bluffs and a stream make for a very scenic property
- A level C road (Sand Ditch Road) is gated and only accessible by the adjacent landowners
- Strategically planted cedars and pines providing thermal cover and bedding
- Excellent rut activity and late-season hunting opportunities with adjacent food plots
- Cabin features a 20 x 34 layout with two separate rooms, kitchen, bunk beds, bedroom, shower, half bath
- Screened-in back deck perfect for relaxing and enjoying the scenery
- 16 x 34 cement pad with hookups for parking an RV
- 14 x 34 machine shed with three overhead doors for storing equipment and tools
- Low taxes because some land is in Forest Reserve - $1,506 in 2024
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