Palo Alto County, Iowa Farmland Available! Offering 113.78 gross acres m/l of high-quality Palo Alto County farmland located approximately five miles west of Graettinger, Iowa, in Section 9 of Lost Island Township. This productive tract offers a strong combination of proven soils, drainage improvements, and a desirable location in one of Palo Alto County's most well-regarded farming areas. The farm includes 110.84 FSA cropland acres classified as NHEL (Non-Highly Erodible Land). The tillable acres carry an impressive CSR2 soil rating of 87.6, exceeding the Palo Alto County, Iowa average CSR2 soil rating of 77. Primary soil types include high-quality Nicollet clay loam, Clarion loam, and Webster clay loam. The farm's favorable topography promotes strong natural drainage, carrying water off the property without taking on runoff from neighboring fields. The farm falls just within Drainage District 89 and lies at the very top of the district. Please see the 'Drainage Map' attachment for more information. No county tile is found on the farm, but private tile lines have been installed. Contact the Listing Agents for more details. Access to the farm is provided from the east off paved 370th Avenue / County Highway N26, allowing for convenient transportation of grain, equipment, and farm inputs. Local grain markets are located nearby with Pro Cooperatives in Wallingford and Terril, and a POET Bioprocessing Plant in Emmetsburg. Visit our website for more information!
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Approximately 113.78 acres of agricultural land
Located on the west side of 370th Avenue/County Highway N26
Directions: From Graettinger, travel west on 280th Street/County Highway B14 for 5 miles, turn left (south) onto 370th Avenue/County Highway N26 and go 1 mile
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Annual tax amount: $3,880
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Palo Alto County, Iowa Farmland Auction – Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST! We are pleased to represent the Pauline Neilson Family in the sale of 239.90 gross surveyed acres m/l in Palo Alto County, Iowa. The farm consists of two productive, tillable farmland tracts located southwest and southeast of Graettinger, Iowa in Section 21 of Lost Island Township and Section 13 of Walnut Township in Palo Alto County, Iowa. Tract 1: 79.98 gross surveyed acres m/l with an estimated 78.31 FSA cropland acres m/l carrying an average CSR2 soil rating of 80.3 Tract 2: 159.92 gross surveyed acres m/l with 149.38 FSA cropland acres m/l carrying an average CSR2 soil rating of 87.7 As a whole, the farm portfolio consists of an estimated 227.69 FSA cropland acres. These quality tracts would make great add-ons to an existing farming operation or a smart investment for the Buyer looking to diversify their portfolio. This is a rare opportunity to own extremely productive tracts in a strong farming area. The two tracts will be offered on a price-per-acre basis using the “Buyer’s Choice” Auction Method, where the high bidder can take, in any order, any or all tracts for their high bid. The Public Auction will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST at the Graettinger American Legion, 212 West Robins Avenue, Graettinger, Iowa 51342. The sale can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option with online bidding available.
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Last updated by owner on Sep 30, 2026.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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