Legacy Farm Near Des Moines With Top-End Farmland And Big Whitetails
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Farms, Recreational Land, Undeveloped Land, Hunting Land, Riverfront
- Road Frontage
- County Road
- Fencing
- Partial
Land Details
- Timber
- Tillable
- Enrolled in Government Program
- Open
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
- Upland Game
- Waterfowl
- Fish
- Creek/Spring
- Food Plot
- Tree Stands/Blinds
- Trail Network
- Internal Road System
- Gated Entrance
Description
This extraordinary, mile-wide “Hogback Farm” is just under thirty minutes from Des Moines and offers high-quality farmland, building sites, and exceptional trophy deer hunting. Hogback is located one mile west of Highway 169, which connects Adel and Winterset and is five miles from the private runway at Winterset Municipal Airport. West Des Moines is only 23 minutes away, with downtown Des Moines accessible in under 35 minutes.
The farm features mature hardwood timber, rich black tillable soils, prairie grasses, and a mile of frontage along the North River. The massive central field encompasses approximately 143 acres of high-quality, 80 CSR2 tillable land. Surrounding it are tall native grasses, part of the income-producing CRP program, which aids in soil and water conservation.
This farm is ideal for managing and hunting mature whitetails, with south-facing ridges providing perfect bedding areas. Access from three corners allows precise approaches for bowhunting. The secluded central field, adjacent to heavy timber, attracts deer for late-season afternoon feeding into the middle of the farm. The area is known for its giant bucks, evidenced by photo history, and is home to abundant turkeys and an active Bald Eagle’s nest in a large Sycamore tree by the river.
Madison County is renowned for its six covered bridges, including the historic Hogback Bridge, less than half a mile from the western driveway. This picturesque countryside was famously featured in the Clint Eastwood/Meryl Streep film The Bridges of Madison County. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a legacy-type farm perfectly suited for those with a demanding lifestyle. Contact the listing agent Ben Harshyne with Whitetail Properties Real Estate for more details.
Details
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Amazing 451 +/- acre farm near Winterset, Iowa
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On Hogback Bridge Road and N River School St
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154.66 FSA cropland acres, 23.73 in CRP, balance in timber and food plots
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Excellent building sites that offer privacy
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Prime location under 30 minutes from Des Moines
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Mature and diverse timber
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Rich tillable soils average 80 CSR2
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Central field is totally secluded
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23.73 acres in CRP pays $5,874/year through 2026
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Ideal layout for managing mature whitetails
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The south-facing ridges make great deer bedding areas
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Access from three sides
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Abundant turkeys and other wildlife
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1.5 miles of North River frontage
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Next to Hogback covered bridge
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1 mile west of Highway 169 (Adel to Winterset)
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5 miles from Winterset Municipal Airport
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23 minutes to West Des Moines
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Under 35 minutes to downtown Des Moines
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Listed by Ben Harshyne, Whitetail Properties Real Estate
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Coordinates
41.3949, -94.0387
Annual Taxes
$5,564
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