Land for Sale in Melrose, Iowa

Monroe County, Iowa Farmland Auction - Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST! Pleased to represent the Merna J Rusk Estate in the sale of 303.74 acres m/l in Monroe County, Iowa. This property will be offered in two tracts, providing a unique opportunity to acquire a premier recreational hunting farm alongside a large, contiguous, highly productive tillable farm - all in one auction setting. Tract 1 is located in Iowa's highly sought-after "Zone 5", along the Monroe County / Lucas County line, an area widely recognized as one of the premier trophy whitetail regions in the entire country. This 112.43-acre m/l tract is built to hunt. A series of rolling tillable ridges cascade into deep, timbered draws, naturally creating the kind of pinch points, funnels, and secluded bedding areas that consistently hold and move mature bucks during daylight hours. The layout offers the exact ingredients serious hunters look for with cover, food, and topography all working together. The farm offers multiple access points from the west and south, and options to create access from the north, allowing entry and exit routes for multiple wind directions or hunting setups. The 49.64 estimated FSA cropland acres provide both income and opportunity. The new owner can continue leasing for an annual return or take control and convert key areas into destination food plots. Farm is leased for 2026, and Buyer will receive second half of cash rent payment.