This 17-acre M/L former railroad property located in Union County just 13 miles East of Creston presents a unique opportunity for nature lovers or those seeking peaceful country lifestyle, featuring an impressive array of attractive features, including thriving wildlife and mature tree coverage, offering countless options. Properties of this size are hard to find in this area, don't wait to take a look.
This one of a kind Southern Iowa property is a sportsman's paradise with endless opportunity. Sitting on 174+/- acres in Union County, this turn-key hunting farm is set up and ready to go for the die hard hunting fanatic, savvy business person, or entrepreneur. Beautiful rolling hills, mature hardwoods, cedar draws, tillable and crp acres, and 5 ponds all come together to create one of the most spectacular and diverse properties Iowa has to offer. Along with the beauty of the land, the property comes complete with two furnished lodges and a 90x65 machine shed. The main lodge was built in 2009 and has over 5000 sf of finished living space. It has 6 bedrooms each with their own en suite 3/4 baths as well as 4 additional 1/2 baths. The main level has a large living room, dining room, and gourmet kitchen. The second level features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, sitting areas and access to 4th level loft. The finished walkout has additional living and dining areas with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The 2nd lodge built in 2001 features 4 bedrooms each with en suite 3/4 baths, 2 large living rooms with gas fireplaces, additional bathroom, kitchen, and dining room. The decks off the north and south ends of the lodge offer fantastic views of the property and a great place to unwind after a days hunt. The 90x65 machine shed has concrete floors throughout and would make a fantastic venue hall to host parties and celebrations. This is a must see property that you deserve to see in person.
Pleased to present this versatile mixed-use farm, offering both productive soils and the potential to expand cultivation. Currently, 74.54 acres are under production, boasting a CSR2 of 57. The farm's primary soil types include the highly productive Sharpsburg and Colo soils. Notably, 16.30 acres of Sharpsburg soil, with a CSR2 of 91, are strategically located on the high ridges of the farm, providing excellent farmability and consistently strong yields. While the current tenant has expressed interest in continuing to farm the property in 2025, the farm lease has been terminated, leaving the land open for the 2025 planting season. The farm is conveniently situated near multiple local elevators, with the Poet ethanol plant in Corning just a 45-minute drive away. In addition to the land already in production, there are approximately 18 acres of unplanted ground that could be utilized as pasture. For those looking to maximize the farm's potential, the current owner is open to renting out these 18 acres, further enhancing the return on investment. A survey will be completed and recorded prior to closing. Final acres and boundaries will be taken from the survey. For more information regarding the survey, please contact the listing agent. A new driveway will need to be installed, and it will be the responsibility of the new buyer to get the driveway installed. *Net Taxes are estimated and will need to be reconfigured* Visit our website for more information.
Afton is located in Iowa. Afton, Iowa has a population of 914. Afton is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 34.27% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.77%.
The median household income in Afton, Iowa is $53,618. The median household income for the surrounding county is $52,321 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Afton is 39 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 36.1 inches per year, with 27.7 inches of snow per year.