Average Farmland Prices in Iowa July 2022

Aug 4, 2022

Iowa Farmland Prices July 23rd – 31st

Before we discuss monthly results for farmland prices, we need to cover the last week of July’s data and top-selling farms. From the table below, you will see that there are 13 auction results and a total of 1,904 acres of farmland sold in Iowa during July 23rd – 31st. The average price per acre of farmland from these 13 auction results is $13,146/acre and $165/CSR2 point.

Top Selling Farmland in Iowa

During the last week of July, O’Brien County, IA was the highest selling farm with 160 acres selling at $23,500/acre. Runner-up went to 116 acres in Story County, IA that sold for $20,000/acre by the auction method and had an 83.3 CSR2 which totals $240/CSR2. Third place goes to Dickinson County, IA 160 acres sold for $18,700/acre or $213.47/CSR2.

Jason J Smith

Jason J Smith

Auctioneer & Land Broker

Jason is an experienced farmland broker and auctioneer with extensive experience in farmland sales across this Midwest.  Jason has worked with hundreds of clients to create advantageous outcomes.  If you are selling land schedule a consultation with Jason by calling or using the calendar.

Phone: 515-537-6633

Number of Acres Sold in Iowa During July 2022

If you take a look at the graph to the right you will see a decrease in farmland acres sold at auction from June to July. June was a crazy month for farmland sales in Iowa with more than 15,000 acres sold. In June we saw 8,467 acres sold which is still an increase from July of 2021 when only 5,229 were sold. We expect this Fall/Winter to be a busy time for farmland auctions and listings. If you are thinking of selling, now is the time to reach out to learn more about the process! Fill out this form to get started today and one of our auctioneers or land brokers will contact you shortly! 

Average Price Per Acre Farmland in Iowa

For the month of July, the price per acre average is $12,593.38 which is down slightly compared to $13,623/acre in June. This is still an increase from the $11,645/acre average in July 2021. 
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Price Per CSR2 Point Iowa Farmland

The price per CSR2 point is also lower compared to June. We still saw an increase from July 2021 to July 2022 from $151/CSR2 to $164.13.
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County Acres $/Acre CSR2 $/CSR2
Mitchell 165 $7,800.00 70.8 $110.17
Mitchell 25 $7,300.00 53.4 $136.70
Mitchell 60 $14,000.00 91.5 $153.01
Shelby 156 $15,000.00 68 $220.59
Mills 167.51 $12,000.00 84.5 $142.01
Dickinson 159.7 $18,700.00 87.6 $213.47
Story 116 $20,000.00 83.3 $240.10
Fayette 152.39 $12,500.00 84.6 $147.75
Sac 319.39 $13,300.00 82.5 $161.21
O’Brien 160 $23,500.00 95.7 $245.56
Ida 118.25 $9,100.00 76.9 $118.34
Marshall 267.79 $14,250.00 86.3 $165.12
Decatur 37.5 $3,450.00 34.8 $99.14
Totals 1904.53 $13,146.15 $165.63
Jason Smith, Broker | Auctioneer

Jason Smith, Broker | Auctioneer

Founder, Farmland Auctioneer & Land Broker

Jason is an experienced farmland broker and auctioneer with extensive experience in farmland sales across this Midwest.  Jason has worked with hundreds of clients to create advantageous outcomes.  If you are selling land schedule a consultation with Jason by calling or using the calendar.

Email: [email protected]Phone: 515-537-6633

Iowa Land Prices at A Glance

Our Iowa Farmland Price Heat Maps have been a huge help for people that want to visualize and research farmland prices in Iowa.  Here you can research your farm’s proximity or the statewide market and see individual sale results, average prices per acre, the average price per CSR2 point as well as volumes of sales, and the number of acres sold.  Use this market price research tool right here at DreamDirt.  Click the Iowa map to get started.

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