
Agricultural Land with Home for Auction in Iowa City, Iowa
4963 Lower West Branch Rd SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
Whitaker Marketing Group is proud to present this 293.29 +/- acre tract of Iowa land for sale in Johnson County, located just a half mile from Iowa City and Interstate 80. This property offers a rare combination of high-quality tillable acres, strategic proximity to major infrastructure, and existing grain bin storage-creating a strong investment opportunity in a premier east-central Iowa market. Composed of one tract in Sections 8 and 17, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, the farm includes approximately 244.74 tillable acres per Surety Maps, with a CSR2 of 83.8 on those tillable acres. The farmland is rented for the 2026 crop season, and the buyer will receive the full 2026 cash rent payment. Unique improvements, including onsite grain bins, add operational value for storage and handling. The home is currently rented, and that lease will terminate at closing. Key Features & Property Highlights: 293.29 +/- total acres in Johnson County, Iowa 244.74 tillable acres (Surety Maps) with CSR2 of 83.8 on tillable ground Located 1/2 mile from Iowa City and 1/2 mile from Interstate 80-outstanding access Onsite grain bin storage included (four bins of varying sizes/years) One chance sealed bid process; written bids due by Feb 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM House currently rented; lease terminates at closing Zoned A1 Ag; located in West Branch Community School District
Auction details
- Price
- $5,865,800 minimum
Location
- Street address
- 4963 Lower West Branch Rd SE
- County
- Johnson County
- Community
- Scott
- Elevation
- 781 feet
Directions
From 1-80, take Exit 249. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit. Then continue onto Herbert Hoover Hwy SE for 0.7 miles. Turn left onto Taft Ave SE for 0.5 miles. Then turn left at the 1st cross street onto Lower West Branch Rd SE for 0.8 miles. The property will be on the North & South.
Property details
- Acreage
- 293.29 acres
- Zoning
- Agriculture
- MLS #
- NCMLS 6334528
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $12,960
Parcels
- 0908177002
Legal description
STR 8-79-5 NW SE
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Farm
Structure
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Interior
- Rooms
- Bathroom, Bedroom x 2
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | New listing | $— | — | NCMLS |



























































