Land for Sale in Melrose, Iowa

Monroe County, Iowa Farmland Auction - Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST! Representing the Merna J Rusk Estate in the sale of 303.74 acres m/l in Monroe County, Iowa. This property will be offered in two tracts, providing a unique opportunity to acquire a premier recreational hunting farm alongside a large, contiguous, highly productive tillable farm - all in one auction setting. Tract 1: 112.43 acres m/l (to be surveyed) with an estimated 49.64 FSA cropland acres m/l carrying an average CSR2 soil rating of 45.6 Tract 2: 191.31 acres m/l (to be surveyed) with an estimated 181.80 FSA cropland acres m/l carrying an average CSR2 soil rating of 55.7 As a whole, the farm consists of 231.44 FSA cropland acres with 213.30 acres currently in row crop production. Tract 1 offers an exceptional recreational opportunity, located in Iowa's renowned Zone 5, widely recognized as one of the premier whitetail hunting regions in the country. With a strong mix of habitat, thick cover, food plot opportunities, and natural travel corridors, this tract presents outstanding potential for both seasoned hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Tract 2 provides a rare chance to acquire a large, contiguous block of high-quality tillable farmland in an area where such opportunities are increasingly limited. Whether expanding an existing operation or securing a long-term investment, this tract offers both productivity and scale.