Marshall County, Iowa Farmland Values and Land Auction Information

The following information is from Iowa State University’s Land Survey that’s released each December. It is only a guide and won’t apply exactly to your farmland.  Last update 12/2024. Data on this page can be up to 12 months old. To see current Iowa land prices and most recent farmland sales results click here

Marshall County Iowa Farmland Value Profile

Marshall County Farmland Current Prices 2024

Current Land Prices and Sales Information:

  • The average value of farmland in Marshall County is $11,919 per acre which is down $485 from 2023 to 2024.
  • The average price of tillable farmland per CSR2 point in Marshall County is $145 for 2024 land auctions.
  • Marshall County is ranked 47 in the state of Iowa in average dollars per acre for tillable farmland.
  • The highest sale of farmland in Marshall County in 2024 was $14,000 per acre.
Location Central, Iowa
County Size 572 sq. miles
Total Acres 319,392
Cropland Acres 289,823
Average Price Per Acre Farmland $11,919
Average Price Per Acre for Central, IA $12,404
CSR2 Weighted Average 75.7
CSR2 Cropland Average 82
State Average CSR2 68.6
Average Price per CSR2 $145
Average County Rent $304
Rent Range $251-$352
Average rent for Central, Iowa $294
Rent per CSR2 Point $3.71
Improved Permanent Pasture $119
Unimproved Permanent Pasture $74
Stalk Grazing per Acre $16
Hunting Rights per Acre $10

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Towns: Albion, Haverhill, Liscomb, Rhodes, Clemons, Ferguson, Gilman, State Center, St. Anthony, Marshalltown, Laurel, LeGrand, Melboue

Unincorporated Areas: Green Mountain, Quarry, LaMoille, Dunbar, Bangor

Townships: Liberty, Bangor, Liscomb, Vienna, Marietta, Marshall, Minerva, Taylor, Marion, State Center, Washington, Timber Creek, LeGrand, Eden, Logan, Jefferson, Greencastle

History: Marshall County was formed on January 13, 1846. It was named after John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Marshall County Iowa Farmland Sales Resources

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Recent Farmland Sales in this County

12/17/24 70 Acres; $13,500/acre; 81.5 CSR2; 100% tillable

12/17/24 110 Acres; $13,400/acre; 85.1 CSR2; 99.09% tillable

9/10/24 30.9 Acres; $14,000/acre; 91.2 CSR2; 98.9% tillable

9/10/24 68.51 Acres; $12,800/acre; 75.2 CSR2; 99.9% tillable

9/10/24 32.78 Acres; $11,700/acre; 69.2 CSR2; 100% tillable

12/12/23 104 acres; $16,700/acre; 88.9 CSR2; $187.85/CSR2; 95% tillable

10/31/23 76.7 Acres; $21,300/acre; 94.4 CSR2; 95% tillable

10/6/23 154.69 Acres; $9,608/acre; 67.8 CSR2; 97% tillable

9/8/23 80 Acres; $14,400/acre; 77.2 CSR2; 97% tillable

9/8/23 80 Acres; $15,800/acre; 85.3 CSR2; 98% tillable

9/6/23 153.24 Acres; $16,700/acre; 91.5 CSR2; 99.6% tillable

8/15/23 124.5 Acres; $10,500/acre; 84.8 CSR2; 89.7% tillable

8/15/23 139.6 Acres; $13,300/acre; 88.5 CSR2; 92.64% tillable

6/7/23 97.27 Acres; $10,300/acre; 82.7 CSR2; 95% tillable

6/6/23 223.55 Acres; $19,600/acre; 91.8 CSR2; 97% tillable

4/17/23 142 Acres; $8,800/acre; 67.7 CSR2; 96% tillable

4/13/23 165.06 Acres; $12,800/acre; 87.5 CSR2; 95% tillable

3/31/23 163.30 Acres; $14,800/acre; 82.8 CSR2; 98% tillable

1/5/23 120.48 Acres; $13,200/acre; 89.5 CSR2; 99% tillable

12/8/22 40 acres 37.80 tillable acres $13,500/acre 87.7 CSR2 $153.93/csr2 $540,000.00 94.50% tillable

12/8/22 80 acres 76.32 tillable acres $16,600/acre 92.3 CSR2 $179.85/CSR2 $1,328,000 95.40% tillable

11/2/22 75.16 Acres; $8,600/acre; 65.4 CSR2; 96% tillable

11/2/22 43.31 Acres; $12,250/acre; 85.1 CSR2; 100% tillable

10/27/22 311 Acres; $16,500/acre; 92.5 CSR2; 95% tillable

7/28/22 267.79 Acres; $14,250/acre; 86.3 CSR2; 99.85% tillable

7/19/22 120 Acres; $9,100/acre; 69.8 CSR2; 95% tillable

6/7/22 49.89 acres; $11,200/acre; 72.5 CSR2; $154.48/CSR2; 90.16% tillable

6/7/22 75.14 acres; $11,600/acre; 80.5 CSR2; $144.10/CSR2; 91.83% tillable

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Marshall County Farmland Values and Averages

All farmland values for Marshall County are stated as averages and are not a guarantee of value in any given situation.  If you need a written farmland appraisal you should call us at 855-376-3478 to discuss how we can help you. Farmland prices can change quickly and some information on this website can be up to 12 months old depending on when you view it.  All sale results are dated so you can see the date of the sale however averages are calculated in December of each year and are based on a September to September study.

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