Buchanan County Recreational Land Along Buffalo Creek

Located in Southeast Buchanan County, Iowa, this recreational property consists of three parcels, identified as parcel numbers 1602100012, 1602100013, and 1602100019, and includes Buffalo Creek. The property offers a combination of wooded creek-bottom terrain, income-producing agricultural ground, and established CRP acreage. Approximately 1.5 acres are enrolled in CRP, currently generating $331 annually through 2033. In addition, approximately 2.5 acres of tillable ground are rented for the current season at $238 per acre, providing an additional source of agricultural income. Based on the provided figures, these income-producing acres total approximately 4 acres, with the balance of the property consisting primarily of wooded creek-bottom ground. The wooded portion along Buffalo Creek provides a natural setting with water and timber incorporated into the property. Creek-bottom terrain can provide varied habitat and cover, while the agricultural acres offer an open component within the predominantly wooded acreage. The combination of timber, water, conservation ground, and tillable acreage creates a property with several potential recreational uses. Buffalo Creek is an established waterway running through Buchanan County. The county's Buffalo Creek Area near Winthrop includes woodland, ponds, creek shoreline, and public recreational opportunities, illustrating the broader recreational character of the Buffalo Creek corridor. For buyers interested in recreational land, the property offers a relatively diverse mix of land cover. The wooded creek-bottom acreage provides the majority of the natural landscape, while the CRP and tillable acres add open ground and an agricultural component. The existing CRP contract also provides a defined annual payment through 2033, subject to the terms and requirements of the applicable program. The tillable acreage is currently rented at $238 per acre for the current season. The property's location within Buchanan County provides access to the rural landscape and communities throughout the area. Nearby communities in the Buffalo Creek corridor include Winthrop, while Quasqueton, Independence, and other Buchanan County communities provide additional services and amenities. This property may be suited to a variety of recreational purposes, including hunting, wildlife observation, hiking, exploring the creek corridor, and other outdoor activities . The three parcels are being offered together and provide a combination of creek-bottom timber, CRP, and tillable ground. With its location along Buffalo Creek, wooded terrain, existing CRP income, and additional tillable acreage, this Buchanan County property presents a land ownership opportunity with both recreational and agricultural components.