Peoples Company is pleased to present 160 acres m/l in Hamilton County, Iowa, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a highly versatile investment property that combines strong annual farm income with exceptional recreational value. Located within convenient driving distance of Ames, Boone, Fort Dodge, and Webster City, this property provides the ideal blend of income-producing farmland, quality wildlife habitat, and long-term investment potential. The farm includes 104.21 FSA cropland acres with a CSR2 rating of 82.7. Productive Luther Loam and Webster Clay Loam soils support reliable crop production and provide an attractive income stream for investors seeking consistent agricultural returns. The tillable acres are open for the 2027 crop season, allowing a new owner flexibility to lease the farm for cash rent, operate it personally, or implement a customized management strategy. What truly separates this property is its outstanding recreational component. The balance of the acreage consists of mature timber, natural travel corridors, and secluded cover that create ideal conditions for whitetail deer and wild turkey. The diverse habitat provides excellent bedding areas, travel routes, and hunting locations throughout the property. Several secluded openings offer excellent opportunities for food plot development, allowing hunters to further enhance the farm's ability to attract and hold wildlife.
Peoples Company is pleased to present 160 acres m/l in Hamilton County, Iowa, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a highly versatile investment property that combines strong annual farm income with exceptional recreational value. Located within convenient driving distance of Ames, Boone, Fort Dodge, and Webster City, this property provides the ideal blend of income-producing farmland, quality wildlife habitat, and long-term investment potential. The farm includes 104.21 FSA cropland acres with a CSR2 rating of 82.7. Productive Luther Loam and Webster Clay Loam soils support reliable crop production and provide an attractive income stream for investors seeking consistent agricultural returns. The tillable acres are open for the 2027 crop season, allowing a new owner flexibility to lease the farm for cash rent, operate it personally, or implement a customized management strategy. What truly separates this property is its outstanding recreational component. The balance of the acreage consists of mature timber, natural travel corridors, and secluded cover that create ideal conditions for whitetail deer and wild turkey. The diverse habitat provides excellent bedding areas, travel routes, and hunting locations throughout the property. Several secluded openings offer excellent opportunities for food plot development, allowing hunters to further enhance the farm's ability to attract and hold wildlife.
DMMLS #704316
Mar 1, 2025
Listing Removed
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Sep 19, 2024
Listed
$1,440,000
IAR #6321378
Sep 19, 2024
Listed
$1,440,000
DMMLS #679646
Jun 15, 2024
Listing Removed
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Oct 24, 2023
Price Changed
$1,440,000
Aug 3, 2023
Listed
$1,520,000
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Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
Climate risks
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for Big Bear Rd
$1,318,195
$1,805 under list price of $1.32M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $255K to $565K.