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Johnson County, IA
111.89 Acres M/L

5440 Lower West Branch Rd SE
Iowa City, IA 52358

Price	$1,425,000
Listing	#18356

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Matt Hoenig

Office: 515.961.0247
Mobile: 319.330.9735
Matt.Hoenig@PeoplesCompany.com

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Riley Sieren

Office: 515.222.1347
Mobile: 319.591.0111
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Description

Peoples Company is pleased to welcome you to this quiet retreat just outside of Iowa City, Iowa. Located minutes from the busy streets of Iowa City lies the 111.89-acre combination farm that has been in the same family for over 50 years. It offers a variety of opportunities, including trail systems, wildlife, and a premier building site opportunity with income-producing row crop acres. Please reach out to the listing agents to schedule a showing. Don't miss this opportunity to own a premier property with country living & city amenities.

The farm consists of 111.89 acres m/l with an estimated 91.05 tillable acres carrying an average CSR2 of 74.6. The farm is leased for the 2025 cropping season for $21,600 or $237/tillable acre. The remainder of the property consists of blocks of timber, timber draws, creeks, and trail systems. After a year of ownership, the new buyer may elect to enroll the tillable acres into Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to create a beautiful grass prairie setting, attracting more wildlife & income if they so choose.

Take advantage of the nearly 3/4 mile of trails directly behind the house in the large block of hardwood timber. The trail system offers the opportunity to ride horses, dirt bikes, side by sides or simply enjoying a peaceful walk.

The landscape is rich with signs from whitetail deer and turkeys. Nearly every time you step beyond the front of the property you will see whitetail deer or turkey in the fields or along the creek system. Be sure to check out the trail camera photos if you are an avid outdoorsman. Over a couple of short weeks, we were able to capture a few great Iowa bucks on camera.

The farm is situated with a pristine 1900's two story home. For the dwelling’s age, it is in excellent shape. The 3-bedroom 1 bath with 1,522 square feet dwelling can serve as a rental to generate more income or serve as a place to stay as you build your dream home overlooking what this property has to offer.

Legal Description

111.89 Acres m/l located in Section 11 Township 79N Range 5 West of the 5th P.M. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract.

Directions

From Iowa City: At the intersection of North Scott Blvd and Lower West Branch Road in the northeast part of Iowa City, IA, head east on Lower West Branch Road. After 4 miles, the listing will be on the left-hand side.

From West Branch: Head south out of West Branch on Country Rd X30, then after a half mile south of Interstate 80, head west onto 300th Street. In 2 miles, turn right onto Oasis Rd SE heading north. Turn left in a 1/4 of a mile onto Lower West Branch Road. The listing will be on the right-hand side in .6 miles.

Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel Number: 0911326002, 0911251002, 0911276002, 091101002, 0911376002
School District: West Branch School District
General Area: East of Iowa City inbetween West Branch, IA
Net Taxes: $5,262.00
Lot Size: 111.89
Water: Well
Zoning: Ag

Additional Info

Statement from the current owner - "Spending summers on this property, a part of our family for generations, stirs up memories that have shaped my life.

I think back to the 1960s, walking through endless rows of corn, finding arrowheads from a time long past, and watching the fields as they grow each day in the spring. Baling hay with my grandfather, uncles, and cousins was hard work, leaving our arms cut up, but there was no better feeling than pushing through the day, side by side with men I’ve looked up to all my life. That work, those moments, they stay with you, just like this land.

The timber was 20 acres, but to me, it felt like a massive forest. I remember my elders pointing out big whitetail bucks and other animals meandering through the farm. Down by the creek at the back of the property, I spent time with my mom, wading through the water. Every time I come back, I make my way there, renewing memories from more than half a century ago.

"This farm hasn’t changed a bit in 60 years. It’s as rugged and beautiful as it ever was, a piece of land that holds its own in the countryside of West Branch, Iowa, with Iowa City just a short drive away, it’s a quiet retreat close to everything. It’s a place that’s become a part of me, and it always will be."

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