The online auction will begin on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Bidding will close on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM.

Tucked in the West-Central Jasper County landscape, this 43.6-acre property offers a chance to own a portion of Iowa’s wild heart just a short drive from the Des Moines metro. 

Composing a blend of mature timber and restored native grassland, the land is a sanctuary for wildlife. Whitetail deer, waterfowl, and a wide variety of songbirds, reptiles, and small mammals thrive here, drawn by the diverse habitat and proximity to some of the region’s most treasured natural areas.

Positioned near the historic South Skunk River and Oswalt Bridge, the property provides easy access to fishing and river recreation. Though straightened by steam-powered dredge boats in the early 1900s, the floodplain ecosystem remains vibrant. Native hardwoods line the banks, creating a picturesque corridor teeming with life.

Just upstream lies the Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt — a nearly ten-mile stretch of preserved oxbows, wetlands, and native prairie. This renowned conservation area supports migrating waterfowl, rare species, and ground-nesting birds, making it a cornerstone of Iowa’s ecological heritage and preservation.

Beyond its natural beauty, the land offers a compelling financial upside. Currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program and under a hunting lease through July 1, 2026, the property generates over $10,000 in annual income — a grand combination of recreational retreat and a strategic asset.

Visit our website to explore detailed property information, including a flyover video, FSA documents, and comprehensive maps covering aerial views, soils, topography, tax parcels, and township plat.

Property Location

From Interstate 80, take Exit 155 and head north on IA-117 for just under a quarter mile. Turn west onto Federal Avenue and continue for approximately three miles. When you reach the intersection with Forest Street South, you will have arrived at the property.