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Diverse Hunting Farm With Funnels, Food Plots And CRP Income
Acreage
66 ±
County
Monroe
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Address 672nd Ave Albia, IA 52531
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This farm just outside of Albia is a diverse, well-laid-out property that naturally sets up for strategic whitetail hunting. Located in a highly sought-after area of Southern Iowa, it sits in the heart of Monroe County, not far from Albia. This is the kind of property that already has a strong foundation, yet still offers plenty of opportunities for the next owner to enhance it over time.
There are two standout features worth noting right away. First, the CRP contract is in its final year, which is a positive for the next owner, as it provides complete flexibility to decide how these tillable acres are utilized moving forward. Second, the timber was historically pastured with cattle, but the cattle were removed last year. The timber is already responding with new growth and will continue to improve as natural regeneration takes hold.
On the west side of the farm, there are approximately 20 acres of thick, tall native warm-season grasses currently enrolled in CRP, generating $4,700 annually. From a hunting perspective, this area could be taken to the next level by pulling three to four acres out of re-enrollment to establish a larger grain food plot. The new owner will have options here, including the potential to re-enroll remaining acres into a fresh CRP contract. This side of the farm also features a solid building site and a tin-sided shed suitable for equipment storage.
Moving east, the property transitions into a creek bottom that serves as the primary drainage through the timber. This is where the farm’s diversity really begins to shine. Ridges roll out of the creek bottom and naturally pinch deer movement, creating excellent funnels. The owner selectively removed trees and small pockets last year to establish archery kill plots and improve access throughout the timber. A trail system was also installed along the south side, providing access to a proven rut stand on the far ridge. With plenty of south and east-facing slopes, the farm offers excellent late-season bedding opportunities.
On the far east side, a series of smaller ridges covered in native grasses and cedar trees provides ideal cover where mature bucks naturally want to bed. The timber composition across the property is diverse, with white and red oak on the western draws, walnuts along the creek bottom, and a mix of locust, cedar, and hedge throughout. This diversity creates a strong foundation for long-term habitat improvement.
This is already a solid hunting farm, but it offers significant upside for someone willing to carry the torch. Continued habitat work will only enhance what’s already here, and it’s easy to see this property turning into a truly dynamite hunting farm. In Monroe County, you never know what kind of monster might show up and with a few improvements, you will improve those odds tremendously.
If you’re interested in taking a closer look at this farm, give the listing agents Hersh Smith or Ben Harshyne a call for your own private showing.
Details
- Located just outside Albia in the heart of Monroe County, Iowa
- Diverse layout ideal for strategic whitetail hunting
- 20 acres in CRP featuring a nice stand of Native Warm Season Grasses paying $4,700/annually
- CRP is in the final year, offering future land-use flexibility
- Strong potential for food plot expansion and habitat improvement
- Creek bottom with natural funnels and pinched deer movement
- Established trail system and archery kill plot locations
- South and East facing slopes providing excellent late-season bedding
- Diverse timber with oak, walnut, cedar, osage and locust throughout
- Building sites near the road, along with a tin-sided shed for equipment storage
- 4 miles to Albia
- 23 miles to Oskaloosa
- 65 miles to Des Moines
Summary
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational, Timberland
Property Type
Farms, Recreational Land, Hunting Land
Land and Farm Property Types
Land - Hunting, Land - Recreational
Road Frontage
Township Road
Road Surface
Gravel
Fencing
Low Fence, Partial
Outbuildings
Metal
Land Details
Pasture, Timber, Tillable, Enrolled in Government Program, Grass, Hay, Open
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Predators, Food Plot, Gated Entrance
Activities on Property
Hunting, Hiking, ATV Riding, Camping, Snowmobiling
Roads
Road Frontage
Government Programs
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Tillable/Production Areas
Tillable, Softwood Trees, Hardwood Trees
Wild Game
Small Game, Big Game
Recent Property Improvements
Food plot, Trail network, Tree stand/Blinds, Gated entrance
Other Property Details
Utilities
- electric: nearby
- water: nearby
Coordinates
41.0674, -92.7677
Annual Taxes
$624
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