Agricultural Land for Auction in Stanhope, Iowa

Hamilton County, Iowa Land Auction - Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at 10:00 AM! Peoples Company is pleased to be representing the Clifford L. Johnson Farm in the sale of 120.00 acres m/l located approximately 3 miles northeast of Stanhope, Iowa. This high-quality Hamilton County, Iowa farm consists of 117.14 Non-Highly Erodible FSA cropland acres, of which 99.70 are currently in row crop production carrying a CSR2 average of 71.1. The balance of the 17.44 FSA cropland acres are currently enrolled in CRP programs CP27 & CP28, producing an annual payment of $5,232.

Farm Lease:

The farm is leased for the 2026 crop season, and the Buyer will assume the 2026 farm lease. The total cash rent for the 2026 year is $26,919 and is paid in three equal payments. The first payment of $8,973 is paid on March 1st, 2026, and will appear as a credit to the Buyer at closing. The final two payments will be made directly to the Buyer with the second payment of $8,973 being made on September 1st, 2026, and the third payment of $8,973 being made on November 15th, 2026. Please reach out to the listing agent for more details.

CRP Contracts:

2.02 acres enrolled in CP27 | Contract expires 9/30/32 | $300.00 Rental Rate per Acre | Annual Payment $606

3.03 acres enrolled in CP27 | Contract expires 9/30/32 | $300.00 Rental Rate per Acre | Annual Payment $909

12.39 acres enrolled in CP28 | Contract expires 9/30/32 | $300.00 Rental Rate per Acre | Annual Payment $3,717

Tile Information:The farm falls within Drainage Districts 78, 48, and 71. County tile lines ranging from 14"-18" run from east to west through the north 40 acres of the farm eventually out letting into an open ditch in Section 26 of Hamilton Township. Private tile exists on the farm through the southern 80 acres and consists of two inlets and 6" tile lines draining west to east into the County tile lines located in Section 27 of Hamilton Township. Drainage District 48 County tile lines exists on the far southern end of Section 28, allowing the possibility to drain the farm to the south if more tile were added. Please reference the two Tile Map attachments for more details.

Located in the northeast quarter of Section 28 of Hamilton Township, Hamilton County, Iowa, this farm would make a great add-on to an existing farming operation or an investment for the Buyer looking to diversify their portfolio. The farm is located in close proximity to State Highway 17, State Highway 175, US Highway 69, and Interstate 35, providing fantastic accessibility to grain markets.

The single tract will be offered on a price-per-acre basis via Public Auction and will take place on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Stanhope Community Center in Stanhope, Iowa. This auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option, and online bidding will be available.