Iowa Farmland Price Report September 16th – 22nd, 2023

Iowa Farmland Prices September 16th-22nd, 2023 Report
A total of 2,478.29 acres were sold in Iowa this week. The average price per acre for the 23 tracts of land auctions is $12,498.61/acre and $157.36/CSR2 point. Learn more about CSR2.
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This week’s top-selling farm went to two tracts of farmland in Palo Alto County, IA North of Emmetsburg, IA. A total of 230.81 acres sold on September 21st by auction for $17,500/acre. Tract 1 was 150.81 acres and has a 87.5 CSR2 rating. Tract 2 consisted of 80 acres and has a 83.6 CSR2 rating.
The second highest selling farm that sold this week went to Kossuth County Northwest of St. Josepgh, IA. This 71 acre farm sold for $17,200/acre. CSR2 rating on this farm totaled 85.2 which puts sale price $201.88/CSR2 for this 100% tillable farm.
Third highest selling farm of the week was a neighboring farm to the top selling farm in Palo Alto County. This 79 acre farm sold for $16,500/acre on September 21st as well and hase a 88.1 CSR2 rating totaling $187.29/CSR2.
Check out the table below to see results from all farmland auctions in Iowa this week and Rachel’s video with aerials of the farms.
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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]
Recently Sold Farmland In Iowa 2023 – Average Price and Auction Results
Date | County | Total Acres | Tillable Acres | Price Per Tillable Acre | CSR2 | $ per Tillable CSR2 | Price | % Tillable |
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9/19/23 | Wright | 156.11 | 153.06 | $11,200.00 | 77.2 | $145.08 | $1,748,432.00 | 98.05 |
9/19/23 | Black Hawk | 118.1 | 106.82 | $15,900.00 | 87.5 | $181.71 | $1,877,790.00 | 90.45 |
9/19/23 | Sac | 120 | 119.06 | $14,200.00 | 90.8 | $156.39 | $1,704,000.00 | 99.22 |
9/19/23 | Sac | 80 | 77.35 | $13,900.00 | 89.9 | $154.62 | $1,112,000.00 | 96.69 |
9/19/23 | Sac | 60 | 56.63 | $11,500.00 | 88.3 | $130.24 | $690,000.00 | 94.38 |
9/19/23 | Kossuth | 78.79 | 78.79 | $15,100.00 | 85.7 | $176.20 | $1,189,729.00 | 100.00 |
9/19/23 | Kossuth | 71 | 71 | $17,200.00 | 85.2 | $201.88 | $1,221,200.00 | 100.00 |
9/20/23 | Winnebago | 77 | 75.06 | $15,800.00 | 85.2 | $185.45 | $1,216,600.00 | 97.48 |
9/20/23 | Guthrie | 147.16 | 55 | $8,700.00 | 60.5 | $143.80 | $1,280,292.00 | 37.37 |
9/21/23 | Jefferson | 200 | 160.78 | $6,850.00 | 68 | $100.74 | $1,370,000.00 | 80.39 |
9/21/23 | Jefferson | 40 | 30.99 | $11,700.00 | 83.2 | $140.63 | $468,000.00 | 77.48 |
9/21/23 | Adams | 40 | 36.97 | $15,500.00 | 82.8 | $187.20 | $620,000.00 | 92.43 |
9/21/23 | Adams | 40 | 30.90 | $11,500.00 | 70.5 | $163.12 | $460,000.00 | 77.25 |
9/21/23 | Taylor | 120 | 114.14 | $9,100.00 | 55.8 | $163.08 | $1,092,000.00 | 95.12 |
9/21/23 | Jasper | 164.06 | 107.15 | $8,800.00 | 58.8 | $149.66 | $1,443,728.00 | 65.31 |
9/21/23 | Palo Alto | 230.81 | 226.30 | $17,500.00 | 85.5 | $204.68 | $4,039,175.00 | 98.05 |
9/21/23 | Palo Alto | 79 | 76.04 | $16,500.00 | 88.1 | $187.29 | $1,303,500.00 | 96.25 |
9/21/23 | Jasper | 114.05 | 111.87 | $13,200.00 | 81.7 | $161.57 | $1,505,460.00 | 98.09 |
9/21/23 | Jasper | 26.54 | 25.89 | $11,502.00 | 80.4 | $143.06 | $305,263.08 | 97.55 |
9/21/23 | Jasper | 172.71 | 125.59 | $10,566.00 | 81.5 | $129.64 | $1,824,853.86 | 72.72 |
9/21/23 | Jasper | 137.06 | 123.88 | $8,000.00 | 68.8 | $116.28 | $1,096,480.00 | 90.38 |
9/22/23 | Pocahontas | 145.9 | 120.95 | $7,350.00 | 64.9 | $113.25 | $1,072,365.00 | 82.90 |
9/22/23 | Greene | 60 | 55.57 | $15,900.00 | 86.5 | $183.82 | $954,000.00 | 92.62 |
STATEWIDE TOTALS | 2478.29 | 2,139.79 | $12,498.61 | 78.56 | $157.36 | $29,594,867.94 | 86.34 |

Jason Smith, Broker | Auctioneer
Founder, Farmland Auctioneer & Land Broker
Jason is a veteran farm real estate auctioneer with many awards and accolades. He is among the top Farmland Auctioneers in the Midwest. Licensed in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 515-537-6633

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