Create your own country retreat on this versatile 11.88-acre property located just off a paved highway and only 10 miles west of Ottumwa, Iowa. With a small pond, mature timber, planted pines, open ground, and utilities already in place, this property offers an excellent combination of a rural building site and affordable recreational land. A built-in driveway leads into the property, where several potential building areas overlook the open ground and small pond. Rural water, electric, and an existing septic system are already on site, with utility lines installed underground. The septic system was installed around 2001 as a sand filtration system and remains functional; buyers should verify that it meets current requirements. The existing trailer is not included and will be removed prior to closing. The property features a nice mix of mowed open ground, established pines, and mixed timber across gently rolling terrain. The pond provides an attractive focal point for a future homesite, while the timber and pines create privacy and additional opportunities to enjoy wildlife, hunting, and the outdoors right outside your door. With approximately 282 feet of frontage along Ridge Road, residential use allowed, and mobile or manufactured homes permitted, this property offers plenty of flexibility. Build a home, create a weekend getaway, establish your own recreational retreat, or simply invest in a manageable piece of southern Iowa land. Visit our website for more info!
Wapello County, Iowa Land Auction! - Presenting the sale of 349.09 acres m/l of tillable farmland located west of Ottumwa, Iowa. The farm will be offered as 3 individual tracts with both live and online bidding options available on October 30th, 2026, at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa at 10:00 A.M. (CST). Of the total 349.09 acres m/l in this portfolio, the farmland includes 280.17 FSA cropland acres carrying CSR2 ratings in the low-50s to mid-20s. All three tracts have previously been enrolled in CRP; however, all CRP contracts have been cancelled, allowing the new owners to put the farms back into production for the 2027 crop year. These farms are located in a strong farming community near several competing grain markets, which include both grain elevators and ethanol plants. These highly tillable tracts of farmland would make for a great add-on unit to an existing farm operation or an investment-grade land purchase. Tract 1: 195.61 Acres M/L with 155.21 FSA cropland acres, carrying a CSR2 value of 51.8. Located just north of Blakesburg, Iowa. Tract 2: 105.50 Acres M/L with 78.72 FSA cropland acres, carrying a CSR2 value of 38.2. The remainder of the farm is utilized as pasture. Located northwest of Ottumwa, Iowa. Tract 3: 47.98 Acres M/L with 46.24 FSA cropland acres, carrying a CSR2 value of 26.6. Located northwest of Ottumwa, Iowa. Visit our website for more information regarding this 3 Tract Auction!
Albert Wright Page, License B62241000, Xome Inc., License FO5635000, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 4471 North Billman Estates, Shelbyville, IN 46176
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Blakesburg is located in Iowa. Blakesburg, Iowa has a population of 220. Blakesburg is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 28.85% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.47%.
The median household income in Blakesburg, Iowa is $35,313. The median household income for the surrounding county is $51,222 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Blakesburg is 44.6 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 13.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 38.2 inches per year, with 24.8 inches of snow per year.
