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Signature Lakosky Offering - Gorgeous Dead-End Road Farm With A Secluded Cabin
Acreage
208 ±
County
Van Buren
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Address TBD King Avenue Keosauqua, IA 52565
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In my time selling land across southeast Iowa, I genuinely haven’t come across a place that’s captivated me quite like this one. Simply put, when it comes to having a private home-based setup, it really doesn’t get much better. For anyone who’s dreamed of owning a farm with a cabin in the middle of nowhere, away from everyone else—this is as close to perfect as it gets.
This 208-acre property towers over the south bank of southern Iowa’s famed Des Moines River, set more than a half mile back from the nearest gravel road—at the dead-end throne of the appropriately named King Avenue. To top it off, it’s been set up by the nation’s renowned whitetail couple, Lee and Tiffany Lakosky.
Let’s start with the headquarters. Here, you’ll find a 1,860-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch home on a concrete slab. The layout is modest and cozy, with an inviting living room and three bedrooms. Two full bathrooms mean you don’t have to share with guests. There’s a full kitchen, laundry room, and a dedicated gear room for hunting clothes and equipment. But the best part is the west-facing patio that overlooks the farm. The view alone could sell this place—it really is one that makes you never want to leave.
Just steps away are three metal-wrapped outbuildings with room to store all the equipment you’ll need, plus a dedicated skinning shed complete with power hoists, lighting, and a chest freezer. It’s a clean and efficient setup—bring your game back, process it in comfort, and then step inside to relax after a great hunt on a great farm. The yard is dotted with apple trees hanging with fresh fruit, and there’s a stocked pond just below the house.
The farm features a near-perfect 50/50 ratio of open ground to timber—providing not only strong income potential, but also the kind of layout that draws and holds deer when the weather turns cold. This year, Lee’s plan includes 45 acres of soybeans and another 5 acres planted in clover and fall blends. The north end is all cover, with great edge and approach for northerly winds. On the south side, the timber is flanked by corn and massive alfalfa fields—an unbeatable setup for keeping deer close in the thick southern block.
Plenty of hunting farms come up for sale across southern Iowa—but it’s been a long time since we’ve seen one with a setup like this. From the end-of-the-road seclusion, to the hilltop setting above the Des Moines River, and the location within a trophy neighborhood of Van Buren County… this offering is truly one of a kind.
This is one of three farms that we’re offering for sale within a 5-mile drive of each other - 453, 133, and this 208. All together these make a turnkey offering of signature hunting farms that are managed by the Lakoskys, right here in the heart of Van Buren County.
Details
- 208 acres overlooking the Des Moines River in Van Buren County
- Private end-of-the-road location on King Avenue
- Built and managed by Lee and Tiffany Lakosky
- 1,860 squre foot 3BR/2BA ranch home with west-facing patio views
- Three metal-wrapped outbuildings plus skinning shed with hoist and freezer
- Stocked pond and fruit-bearing apple trees near the home
- 50/50 mix of timber and open ground for optimal habitat and income
- 45 acres of soybeans, 5 acres of clover and fall blends planted for 2025
- Excellent stand access for north and south winds
- Trophy neighborhood with proven whitetail history
Summary
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational, Waterfowl, Waterfront, Home on Acreage, Ranch and Farm, Timberland
Property Type
Farms, Recreational Land, Residential Land, Timberland, Hunting Land, Riverfront
Land and Farm Property Types
Agriculture - Farm, Land - Hunting, Land - Residential
Road Frontage
County Road
Road Surface
Gravel
Fencing
Partial, Low
Outbuildings
Metal, Shop, Barn, Garage
Land Details
Timber, Tillable, Grass, Hay, Open, Pond
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Predators, Waterfowl, Fish, Food Plot, Tree Stands/Blinds, Trail Network, Internal Road System, Gated Entrance, Grain Storage
Feeds
Trulia, Zillow
Activities on Property
Hunting, Hiking, ATV Riding, Camping, Biking, Fishing, Boating, Horseback Riding, Family Activities, Snowmobiling
Roads
Road Access
Type of Home
Residential, Country Home, Cabin
Nearby Features
Public Hunting, Public Fishing, Marina, Camping/Campground, Boat Ramp, Golf Course
Tillable/Production Areas
Tillable, Alfalfa, Hardwood Trees, Corn, Soybeans
Waterfowl
Duck, Geese
Waterfront
Pond (0-3 acres), River
Wild Game
Upland Game, Small Game, Big Game
Recent Property Improvements
Food plot, Trail network, Tree stand/Blinds, Internal Road Network, Gated entrance, Grain Storage
Other Property Details
Utilities
- electric: onsite
- water: onsite
Coordinates
40.793588, -91.982776
Annual Taxes
$0
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