Secluded 103-Acre Hunting Property | Marion County, IA
Now is your chance to secure a premier southern Iowa hunting farm just north of Columbia in Marion County. This 103.87-acre property sits in the coveted drift plains region an area known for top-end whitetail genetics, diverse habitat, and minimal pressure from surrounding landowners.
A Trophy-Class Hunting Property with Diverse Habitat
The property offers a powerful mix of timber, CRP, and row crop acres, providing ideal bedding, browse, and seasonal food sources for whitetail deer, turkey, and upland game. With 36 acres enrolled in CRP (CP25), native grasses and pollinators provide cover and income $5,546 annually while 12.6 acres of tillable ground (leased for the 2025 season) can generate additional revenue or serve as strategically placed food plots. The tenant is currently leaving around 3 acres of standing grain to ambush big bucks late into season.
Mature hardwoods, including w...
Mature hardwoods, including walnut and oak, are scattered across the 44.78 acres in Forest Reserve, with an estimated $20,000 in standing timber value. The timber transitions from dense buck brush to open canopies, creating bedding sanctuaries and bowhunting pinch points. Two seasonal creeks wind through the property, fed by Hickory Creek, enhancing wildlife movement. There is an isolated pond in the SW corner of the property that screams mature deer core area. A mowed trail system provides quiet access across the property, ideal for stand entry and game recovery.
This property has not been hunted in over 5 years, and sits within a proven big buck corridor. Neighboring farms have produced trophy whitetails, including bucks grossing over 220" last season.
A Recreational Farm with Long-Term Investment Value
Whether you're looking to chase mature whitetails this fall, invest in productive southern Iowa ground, or hold land with long-term value, this property offers multiple layers of return. It checks the boxes: habitat diversity, strong income, easy access, low hunting pressure, and a location in the heart of Iowa's best big buck region.
Key Property Highlights:
-103.87 total acres
-36.21 acres in CRP (CP25) paying $5,546/year
-12.6 tillable acres (leased for 2025 with standing grain left for wildlife)
-Estimated $20,000 in mature timber (Walnut, Oak)
-44.78 acres in Forest Reserve (tax-exempt)
-2 seasonal creeks from Hickory Creek
-Rolling terrain and established trails for access
-Outstanding turkey, pheasant, and bobwhite quail habitat
-Zoned Ag-A1
Prime Location:
Just off Hwy 14, north of Columbia, IA
7.5 miles to Knoxville
45 minutes to Des Moines
Property Details:
-Address: 000 Hwy 14, Columbia, IA 50057
-County: Marion
-STR: 27-74-20, Washington Township
Parcels:
-2394601000 NW NE (Parcel C PT)
-2394700000 NE NE (PT Parcel C)
-2394801000 SW NE (Parcel C PT)
-2394900000 SE NE (PT Parcel C)
-Annual Taxes: $1,284
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For more details or to walk the farm, contact Land Specialists Chris Janis 319-343-1468 or Colin Ortmeier at 515-298-5029
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Directions:
For directions and to confirm access, please contact the listing agents.
From Knoxville, travel south on Hwy 14. Look for the easement entrance approximately 1 mile north of Columbia, IA. The property is accessed via a deeded ag easement roadsigns posted at the access point.