Listing #19496 - 201.18 Acres In Muscatine County, IA

Marine Farms, Inc. - 201.18 Acres - An Income-Producing Recreational Property

Peoples Company is honored to represent Marine Farms, Inc. in offering 201.18 acres m/l of highly sought-after recreational and income-producing land in Muscatine County, Iowa. Held by the same family for more than 40 years, this remarkable property is a true legacy farm that has been cared for and enjoyed across generations. Opportunities of this caliber are rare, and properties offering this combination of income, recreational appeal, and long-term investment potential seldom reach the open market. Conveniently located just outside of Muscatine and approximately 10 miles from the Quad Cities metropolitan area, the property offers a unique balance of accessibility, privacy, and natural beauty.

Featuring sweeping views, diverse topography, exceptional wildlife habitat, and a proven history of trophy whitetail deer, this farm offers something for every landowner. Whether your goals include expanding a farming operation, establishing a premier hunting retreat, diversifying an investment portfolio, or securing a legacy asset for future generations, this property stands among the finest multi-use farms to become available in eastern Iowa. Several elevated locations throughout the farm provide outstanding potential building sites, offering commanding views of Pine Creek Valley and the surrounding countryside ideal for a private residence, hunting lodge, or weekend getaway.

The farm includes approximately 99.07 income-producing acres currently in soybean and alfalfa/hay production, generating annual cash rent income of $24,800 and leased through the 2026 crop year. These 99.07 open acres carry a CSR2 rating of 70.9, with nearly 45% of those acres being Tama Silt Loam. An additional 68.2 acres are enrolled in multiple Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts, generating $13,621 annually while providing exceptional wildlife habitat. Together, these income sources offer attractive annual returns while enhancing the farm's long-term recreational value.

Pine Creek meanders through the property, providing a year-round water source and creating natural travel corridors and pinch points for wildlife. The farm is littered with black walnut trees, multiple oak species, and other hardwoods, creating diverse habitat for whitetail deer, wild turkey, and future income.

The hunting history of Marine Farms is exceptional. Over the past 20 years, a local hunting family has harvested nearly 30 mature whitetail bucks from the property that are now on their walls, including several Boone and Crockett-caliber deer. Known locally for its ability to consistently produce mature whitetails, the farm benefits from quality habitat, strong genetics, and neighboring landowners who share a commitment to sound wildlife management. Strategic stand sites, habitat improvement opportunities, and multiple access points, including a 30-foot easement from 160th Street on the south side, make this a turnkey property with significant upside for serious hunters. Surrounded by large agricultural fields that help reduce hunting pressure.

Marine Farms represents far more than a land investment it is an opportunity to own a truly special piece of Iowa countryside. With strong annual income, outstanding recreational attributes, proven trophy whitetail hunting, and exceptional future potential, this is a property that can be enjoyed, improved, and passed down for generations to come.