Recreational Land & Farm for Sale in Madrid, Iowa

Boone County, Iowa Farmland Available! Peoples Company is pleased to be offering 106.84 acres m/l of Boone County, Iowa farm and recreational land located northeast of Madrid, Iowa in Section 28 of Garden Township. The farm includes 87.11 FSA cropland acres with the balance of the tract consisting of timber/recreational ground with Big Creek running through the east side of the farm. Access is from the south off 290th Street.

Of the 87.11 cropland acres, there are an estimated 71.23 acres that are currently being farmed. The average CSR2 soil rating for the farmed acres is 73.3, and over 70% have a CSR2 soil rating of 83 or higher. Prominent soil types include Clarion loam, Nicollet loam, and Canisteo clay loam. Per the conservation plan, 9.88 acres of the certified cropland is not currently farmed and have been left to grass and trees, providing upland wildlife food and cover, with the remaining acres utilized as grass terraces for contour farming.

A wetland determination was completed in 2005 and determined the farm to be Prior Converted / Non-Wetland (PC/NW). There are multiple tile intakes located throughout the tract, indicating there is drainage tile available. See the attached 'Tile Intake Map' for approximate locations.

The Seller will retain ownership of the existing acreage and will be surveyed from the farmland. Please note that the total acres and boundaries are subject to change after the survey has been completed. Buyer would have the ability to purchase the east part of the farm separately from the entire property, which consists of 75.60 acres m/l. The Seller would prefer not to sell the west part of the farm separately or prior to having the east parcel sold. Contact the listing agent for more information.

There are multiple grain marketing options located near the property, and the farm is open for the 2026 growing season. This land would be a great add-on to an existing farm operation and a smart investment for a Buyer looking to diversify their portfolio. This is a rare farm offering various uses for an incoming buyer and would make a great weekend or lifestyle property with quick access to city amenities in Ankeny and Ames. Land in this area doesn't come to market very often - don't miss this opportunity to own a unique piece of ground located in a highly desirable area of Boone County, Iowa!