
Agricultural & Residential Land for Sale in Earlham, Iowa
170th St, Earlham, IA 50072
Who says you can't have it all? This 30+ acre gorgeous Madison County property offers incredible rec opportunities, an annual income from 19.4+ tillable acres (currently cash rented through 2026), and a building site perfect for a walk out home, high on the hill with panoramic views in every direction. There is already water & electric available at the road, and 2 established entrances for convenient access. Bring your own builder w/no covenants & no HOA to build your dream home, weekend retreat, or simply enjoy your own slice of heaven. The North river runs right through the property, drawing wildlife & connecting large timber blocks together from the East, South, and West, creating a perfect travel corridor for whitetail & cover for turkeys. This land is located in the sought after Earlham school district, NW of Winterset, and SW of Earlham, making for an easy commute to the Des Moines area. Tracts of this size and proximity to the Des Moines Metro are highly sought after, and this property must be walked to truly appreciate all it has to offer. Call your buyer agent to set up a showing today. Disclosure: Rock Quarry Adjacent to this Property Directly North.
Location
- Street address
- 170th St
- County
- Madison County
- Community
- Earlham
- School district
- Earlham
- Elevation
- 1,098 feet
Directions
From I-80 take exit 97 toward Dexter. After 1/4 mile turn left onto Adair Madison Avenue. Take Adair Madison Avenue for 6 miles and turn left onto 170th Street. Go about a mile down the road and the farm will be on the left-hand side.
Property details
- Acreage
- 30.02 acres
- Zoning
- AG
- MLS #
- DMAAR 734063
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2025
- $420
Parcels
- 280050568010000
Legal description
PAR A 30.02A IN SE SW A parcel of land in the SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 5, Jackson Township, Madison County IA Containing 30.02 Acres
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Franchise
- Realty ONE Group
Structure
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Under contract | $249,900 | — | DMAAR |
| Feb 9, 2026 | New listing | $249,900 | — | DMAAR |















