Decatur County, IA
97.00 Acres M/L

260th Street
Leon, IA 50144

Price	$727,500
Listing	#17881

LAND AGENT

Daran Becker

Office: 515.222.1347
Mobile: 515.979.3498
Daran@PeoplesCompany.com

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Description

Peoples Company is pleased to present a highly tillable 97-acre m/l farm, located south of Leon, Iowa, and northeast of Davis City, Iowa. This property not only boasts high-quality soils but also offers the excellent hunting opportunities Decatur County is known for.

Situated on 260th Street, the farm features 73.77 FSA cropland acres with an impressive average CSR2 soil rating of 71.3, well above the Decatur County average of 40.1. Primary soil types on the tillable acres include the highly productive Zook silt loam, Nodaway silt loam, and Humeston silt loam. Of the FSA cropland acres, 5.8 acres are currently enrolled in an active CRP contract (CP42), paying $1,370 annually or $238.24 per acre. This contract expires in 2026; please see the attachment "CRP Map" for more information.

The remaining balance of the farm includes a timber-lined creek on the eastern edge and mature hardwoods on the southern portion of the property. Surrounded by expansive blocks of mature timber, this property is sure to provide excellent hunting opportunities for whitetail deer and wild turkeys.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire an affordable farm in Decatur County, Iowa, with excellent soils and outstanding hunting potential. For more information, please reach out to the Listing Agent.

Legal Description

97 Acres M/L located in Section 29 of Eden Township, Decatur County, IA. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract.

Directions

From Leon, Iowa: Head south out of town on County Highway R46 for approximately 5 miles until reaching Pleasanton Road. Turn right (west) on Pleasanton Road and travel for 1.25 miles until reaching 260th Street. Turn left (south) on 260th Street and travel for 0.25 miles and the property will be located on your left. Look for the Peoples Company signs.

From the Lamoni Exit off Interstate-35: Head east on Highway 69 for approximately 4.5 miles until reaching County Highway J52. Turn right (northeast) on J52 and travel for 0.5 miles until J52 turns into Old Highway 69 and continue for 1.35 miles until reaching 260th Street. Turn right (east) on 260th Street and travel for 1.8 miles and the property will be located on your right. Look for the Peoples Company signs.

Sign On Property: Yes
MLS Number: 704979
Parcel Number: 1129400002, 1129400004, 1129400001, 1129400003
School District: Central Decatur Community School District
General Area: South of Leon, Iowa
Zoning: Agricultural

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