The City Farm

The “City Farm” located on the east edge of Chariton Iowa combines trophy hunting habitat, tillable income, and a secluded build site in Lucas County and Iowa’s well known Zone 5 hunting area. The farm boasts an ideal mix of merchantable hardwood timber, native grass edges, thick draws, established food plots, and income producing farm ground. Here’s what makes it stand out: 

Access: Two access points serve different portions of the property: an entrance at the southeast corner leads toward the potential build site, while a second entrance provides deeded easement access to the heart of the tillable ground. Further, the optional hunting lease would add access from the north along 482nd street. 

Tillable income: The farm is currently under a cash rent agreement producing nearly $5,000/year. The current tenant will also work with the landowner to leave behind standing crops for hunting. 

Location: Located less than an hour from Des Moines, the property features blacktop road frontage just outside the city limits of Chariton (No HOA or restrictions). Ample opportunity to drive or fly in, with several options for lodging within minutes of the property. This farm sits as some of the last quality habitat before moving further west into the city. Beyond the farm, Red Haw State Park is approximately half a mile south, and Lake Rathbun is roughly 20 miles away, providing additional fishing, boating, and recreation opportunities.

Optional hunting lease: The current owner is leasing roughly 70 acres to the north west of the subject property. This lease can be transferred creating nearly 140 acres of prime whitetail hunting opportunity with food, bedding, creek frontage and several extra access points. Contact Broker for details. 

Hunting potential: The farm was hunted very lightly in ‘25 and has not been hunted in ‘26. Food plots are established and 3 acres of crops will be left behind after harvest. Hunting rights can be immediately provided to qualified buyers with $10,000 non-refundable earnest money. The farm has several mature bucks living on the farm right now. This purchase represents an immediate opportunity to hunt big-time southern Iowa whitetails. Beyond this fall, there is additional opportunity for TSI, with some income producing timber available. 

For buyers seeking a southern Iowa hunting farm with income and the potential to establish a residence or weekend retreat, this property brings those uses together within minutes of Chariton. Contact the listing agent for additional information or to schedule a private showing.