Hunting Paradise with CRP in Guthrie County, IA

Welcome to your next hunting paradise! This beautiful CRP farm, located just a short 45-minute drive from West Des Moines, boasts almost 86 acres enrolled in the conservation reserve program, providing an impressive $15,600+ in annual income. With ample deer, turkey, and pheasant hunting opportunities, this 110-acre property is any hunter’s dream come true. The farm features a small pond and established mowed paths around the edges of the property, providing ease of access for hunting or improvement projects. The 10-acre timbered draw running North to South provides a perfect sanctuary for deer and other wildlife, making it an excellent location for a deer blind/stand. There is an additional 7 acres of Timber along the East edge of the property. In addition to the hunting opportunities, this farm offers a few ideal locations for building a house or cabin. You’ll never tire of watching the sun rise or set over the picturesque Iowa landscape from your own front porch. There are large wooded tracts surrounding the property to the South and East, ensuring your privacy and adding to the abundance of wildlife on the farm.  Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this incredible hunting farm. Contact us today to schedule your private showing and experience the beauty and serenity of this Iowa gem for yourself! Additional acreage available. 

Showing Agent must be present when showing the property. 14 Acres part of Parcel 0000155800l is being surveyed off and sold separately. Rural Water is available on the East side of the road from Xenia and power is also on the same side of the road from Guthrie County REC.

• 2978 Ranch Trail, Menlo, IA 50164 (Closest Address)
• Guthrie County – SEC09/TWN 78/RNG 31 
• Parcel #’s 0000155900; 0000155800; 0000155700; & 0000156000
• 110 Gross Acres +/-
• 86.82 Tillable/FSA Acres @ 35.4 CSR2
• 85.71 Acres +/- Enrolled in CRP in (3) Contracts Expiring (2023, 2025, & 2030)
• $15,600 +/- in CRP Income (Exact income to be determined following reconstitution of CRP acres by Guthrie County FSA)
• Annual Estimated Taxes – $1,553
• Habitat Features: Clover and Brassica CRP & Timbered Draws with a mix of White Oak, Black Cherry, Chestnut Oak, Black Oak, and Northern Pin Oak trees
• Hunting: Deer, Turkeys, and Pheasants. Access from the West side and South side for getting in and out of the property for multiple hunting setups. 
• Entrance: Gate @ South end of the farm off of Ranch Trail. 
• Recorded Easement along road for Xenia Rural Water
• Gravel road frontage
• 3 Small Ponds on the farm (Not Stocked)
• Hilltop Building Site
• West Central Valley School District
• Utilities on East side of Ranch Trail – Xenia Rural Water, Guthrie County Rural Electric, Coon Valley Telecom (Buried Fiber Optic Internet/Landline – up to 500mbps. Please go to https://www.coonvalleytel.com/internet for more information), Sewer will need to be septic. 
• No Current Farm Lease – $175/acre Average for this area.
• No Current Hunting Lease – Hunting Lease could get up to $20-$30/acre. 
• Fencing only on the East border of the property in OK/Poor condition, any additional fencing will need to be installed by Buyer following the purchase. 
• Legal Description: 110.42 M/L AC IN SEC 09/ TWN 78/ RNG 31 NE NW; LOT 1 SE NW; NW NE; SW NE PARCEL 0000155800 EXCEPT THAT PART SOUTH OF RANCH TRL 14 M/L AC

Directions: From I-80 at the Menlo, IA Exit (Exit 88) Head North on County Road P20/Ranch Trail for 6.2 Miles, the property will be on the East side of the road North of the House.