Hard-to-Find Southern Iowa Recreational Acreage

This 38 acre rural acreage in Lucas County sits in an attractive pocket near the Lucas/Marion/Monroe County borders a region known for its rolling hardwood timber, strong wildlife populations, and high demand for small recreational tracts with usable improvements. Properties in this size range with a home, buildings, and quality habitat are limited, and this setup offers practical use for full-time living or a rural escape within 45 miles of the Des Moines Metro. The location provides easy access to Chariton, Knoxville, and Lovilia. The land offers a balanced mix of hardwood timber, rolling terrain, and open ground that supports steady wildlife movement and everyday deer and turkey sightings. The home sits privately off the road with views into the surrounding timbered hills, giving owners immediate access to hunting, hiking, ATV riding, horseback riding, and general outdoor recreation right out the back door. The home is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style layout on the main floor, offering a functional floorplan with good natural light and scenic views of the Southern Iowa landscape. It provides a solid foundation with plenty of upside for a buyer who wants to put their own touches on it, modernize the space, and add value through updates. The attached garage adds convenience, and the homes setting off the road gives it a quiet, private feel that maximizes the acreages rural atmosphere. Outbuildings provide functional storage, parking, and workspace for equipment, projects, or recreational gear. Acreages with this mix of privacy, improvements, and recreational value are increasingly hard to find in this part of Southern Iowa. This is a strong option for buyers seeking a manageable rural lifestyle property with proven outdoor appeal and the convenience of an established home and buildings already in place. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS 38 acres in Lucas County Near the Lucas/Marion/Monroe county borders Quiet rural setting with privacy off the road Rolling hardwood timber and scenic Southern Iowa views Steady deer and turkey activity; proven recreational area Hunting, hiking, ATV and horseback riding opportunities 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home Functional layout with strong natural light Attached garage Home offers excellent potential for updates Outbuildings for storage, parking, and workspace Within 45 miles of the Des Moines Metro Centrally located between Chariton, Knoxville, and Lovilia Rare small-acre tract with home, buildings & usable habitat