Land for Sale in Van Wert, Iowa

Peoples Company is pleased to present this 40-acre m/l recreational property for sale near Van Wert, Iowa, in Decatur County. This Southern Iowa hunting property offers excellent opportunities for whitetail deer hunting, wildlife recreation, and land investment, featuring a strong combination of wooded draws, established wildlife habitat, and income-producing CRP acres.

The farm is designed to appeal to serious hunters, with wooded draws creating natural travel corridors, bedding cover, and staging areas for mature whitetails. The property's mix of habitat and cover supports abundant wildlife, while an established food plot area provides an existing attraction source to help hold deer throughout the season. For buyers searching for affordable Iowa hunting land for sale, this tract offers a rare combination of recreation, income, and future improvement potential.

In addition to its recreational appeal, the property offers attractive building site potential in Decatur County, Iowa. Located along 215th Avenue (County Highway R40), the farm benefits from excellent road frontage and accessibility. Several open areas could accommodate a country home, hunting cabin, barndominium, or rural getaway, allowing buyers to enjoy the privacy and lifestyle of country living in Southern Iowa while maintaining direct access to quality hunting ground.

The property includes 30.09 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) under CP25 through 2036, generating approximately $4,498.46 annually at a rental rate of $149.50 per acre. The CRP acres carry a CSR2 rating of 40.2, providing dependable annual income while enhancing wildlife habitat, soil conservation, and long-term land stewardship. For investors and outdoor enthusiasts alike, this represents an attractive opportunity to own income-producing recreational land in Iowa.

An additional 41 acres m/l is available directly east of the property, allowing buyers to expand their hunting acreage and recreational footprint. The tracts can be purchased separately or together, creating flexibility for buyers seeking Decatur County land for sale, Southern Iowa hunting land, CRP investment property, building site acreage, or recreational land with annual income potential.