Iowa Farmland April 2023 Average Per Acre Price
Current Average Price Per Acre Land in Iowa
Check out the table below of all the auction results from April Iowa land sales. For the month of April, the price per acre average of land in Iowa is $12,563.64 per acre, compared to March’s per acre average price of $11,790.08. A year ago, the average price per acre was higher at $13,812.62 per acre in April of 2022. Reach out to us for an opinion on what we think your farm is worth if you are considering selling.

Number of Acres Sold in Iowa During April 2023
If you take a look at the graph to the right you will see an decrease in farmland acres sold at auction from March to April. In March we saw 12,253.73 acres sold at auction and a decrease in April selling 2,633.97 acres of farmland but as mentioned above, farmland per acre price increased. 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!

Price Per CSR2 Point Iowa Farmland
The price per CSR2 point increased $16.30 from March and is currently at $173.02/CSR2 point. Which is only $0.66 lower than it was a year ago at $173.66/CSR2. This value is used to help calculate what your farm is worth. If you don’t know your farm’s CSR2 soil rating reach out to us for a soil map and evaluation if you are thinking of selling land in Iowa.


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 Email: [email protected]
Iowa Farmland Sales Auction Results April 2023
County | Total Acres | Tillable Acres | Price Per Tillable Acre | CSR2 | $ per Tillable CSR2 | Price | % Tillable | Date |
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Carroll | 115 | 107.56 | $17,500.00 | 83.4 | $209.83 | $1,882,300.00 | 93.53 | 4/3/23 |
Plymouth | 126 | 124.63 | $18,150.00 | 76 | $238.82 | $2,262,034.50 | 98.91 | 4/3/23 |
Woodbury | 80 | 77.55 | $8,300.00 | 72.1 | $115.12 | $643,665.00 | 96.94 | 4/3/23 |
Buena Vista | 80 | 77 | $14,300.00 | 82 | $174.39 | $1,101,100.00 | 96.25 | 4/4/23 |
Lyon | 70.02 | 67.54 | $17,800.00 | 68.6 | $259.48 | $1,202,212.00 | 96.46 | 4/5/23 |
Clinton | 119.30 | 67 | $5,381.00 | 76.8 | $70.07 | $360,527.00 | 56.16 | 4/5/23 |
Dickinson | 70.15 | 70.17 | $14,400.00 | 81.6 | $176.47 | $1,010,448.00 | 100.03 | 4/5/23 |
Dickinson | 80.11 | 76.22 | $13,800.00 | 84.6 | $163.12 | $1,051,836.00 | 95.14 | 4/6/23 |
Dubuque | 36.81 | 32.22 | $22,391.00 | 70.2 | $318.96 | $721,438.02 | 87.53 | 4/11/23 |
Washington | 47 | 47 | $13,300.00 | 76 | $175.00 | $625,100.00 | 100.00 | 4/11/23 |
Johnson | 117 | 112.23 | $16,600.00 | 85.4 | $194.38 | $1,863,018.00 | 95.92 | 4/11/23 |
Plymouth | 156.40 | 112.31 | $7,800.00 | 43.7 | $178.49 | $876,018.00 | 71.81 | 4/12/23 |
Carroll | 50 | 48.60 | $20,000.00 | 87.5 | $228.57 | $972,000.00 | 97.20 | 4/13/23 |
Marshall | 165.06 | 156.11 | $12,800.00 | 87.5 | $146.29 | $1,998,208.00 | 94.58 | 4/13/23 |
Mahaska | 77 | 62.04 | $5,300.00 | 54.8 | $96.72 | $328,812.00 | 80.57 | 4/13/23 |
Greene | 120 | 106 | $12,400.00 | 79.9 | $155.19 | $1,314,400.00 | 88.33 | 4/13/23 |
Howard | 80 | 77.7 | $15,750.00 | 86.3 | $182.50 | $1,223,775.00 | 97.13 | 4/13/23 |
Howard | 120 | 115.70 | $12,000.00 | 85.3 | $140.68 | $1,388,400.00 | 96.42 | 4/13/23 |
Howard | 114 | 107.90 | $12,000.00 | 84 | $142.86 | $1,294,800.00 | 94.65 | 4/13/23 |
Guthrie | 80 | 68.46 | $13,250.00 | 57.7 | $229.64 | $907,095.00 | 85.58 | 4/14/23 |
Boone | 39.5 | 35.08 | $14,100.00 | 84.8 | $166.27 | $494,628.00 | 88.81 | 4/14/23 |
Marshall | 142 | 136.56 | $8,800.00 | 67.7 | $129.99 | $1,201,728.00 | 96.17 | 4/17/23 |
Howard | 80 | 78.30 | $12,200.00 | 70.4 | $173.30 | $955,260.00 | 97.88 | 4/20/23 |
Plymouth | 77 | 77 | $11,700.00 | 64.8 | $180.56 | $900,900.00 | 100.00 | 4/21/23 |
Plymouth | 151.26 | 135.3 | $10,000.00 | 45.7 | $218.82 | $1,353,000.00 | 89.45 | 4/21/23 |
Wayne | 49 | 33 | $4,000.00 | 53.3 | $75.05 | $132,000.00 | 67.35 | 4/26/23 |
Guthrie | 160 | 108 | $8,000.00 | 67.6 | $118.34 | $864,000.00 | 67.50 | 4/26/23 |
Henry | 31.36 | 8.64 | $9,760.00 | 52.6 | $185.55 | $84,326.40 | 27.55 | 4/27/23 |
State Averages and Totals | 2633.97 | 2325.82 | $12,563.64 | 72.51 | $173.02 | $29,013,028.92 | 88.30 |

Iowa Land Prices at A Glance
For people who wish to visualize and research Iowa farmland prices, our heat maps have been a huge help. Here you can research your farm’s proximity or the statewide market and see individual sale results. This includes 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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