Income-Producing Recreational Property in Wayne County, Iowa
If privacy and seclusion are your top priorities, this 180-acre m/l property in Wayne County is exactly what you're looking for. Situated northeast of Promise City, this unique parcel is accessible through private easement off 235th Street. It's also conveniently located just southwest of Rathbun Lake, Iowas second-largest lake, spanning 11,000 acres and offering year-round recreation including fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and camping.
The owner has enrolled 143.42 acres into income-generating conservation programs:
76.10 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CP38E-25) through 2035, generating $11,415 annually ($150/acre)
67.32 acres enrolled in the Marginal Pastureland Riparian Buffer (CP22) through 2031, providing $5,332 annually ($79.20/acre)
Together, these contracts yield a total annual income of $16,747.
The remaining 24 acres m/l are currently used for hay production and strategically placed food plots, enhancing the property's appeal to wildlife. Carls Creek flows through the property, and established crossings provide easy access across the entire farm. The combination of food, cover, and water creates an ideal habitat for deer, turkey, and upland game birds, making it a hunters paradise. Hunting rights will be available for the 2025 season.
Don't miss your chance to own a secluded, income-producing getaway with scenic views, rolling hills, and unmatched tranquility in the heart of southern Iowa.
Improvements: Tile, ponds, food plots, creek crossings, good fencing
Reserved Items: All hunting blinds, stands, trail cameras, and other associated hunting equipment are reserved by the current hunting tenant and will not be included with the property.