Recent Farmland Sales in Iowa | May 12th – 18th, 2023

May 25, 2023

Iowa Farmland Prices May 12th – 19th, 2023 Report

A total of 541.15 acres were sold in Iowa this week. The average price per acre for the 7 land auctions was $9,950/acre and $150.96/CSR2 point. Learn more about CSR2.

How much is farmland in Iowa worth?

This week’s top-selling farm was in Cherokee County, IA which sold on May 19th. The farm was split into three tracts. The 77.12 acre tract sold for $14,100/acre or $161.51/CSR2. 146.27 acre tract sold for $13,600/acre and had a 80.2 CSR2 rating. The third tract of 78 acres sold for $11,700/acre or $140/CSR2.

The second farm that sold this week was in Clay County, Iowa which sold on May 17th by our team here at DreamDirt. 80 acres sold for $8,750/acre or $119.70/CSR2 and the other 80 acre farm with 68.7 CSR2 rating sold for $7,800/acre.

Third selling farm of the week was in Clinton County, Iowa. This farm was split into two tracts. 22.59 acres sold for $8,000/acre at $207.25/CSR2 on a 38.6 CSR2 farm and the 57.17 acre tract sold for $5,700/acre at $144.67/CSR2.

Check out the table below to see results from all farmland auctions in Iowa this week.

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Farmland For Sale in Iowa

We have farmland auctions coming up in Iowa! Check them out at bid.dreamdirt.com 

118 Acres Farmland in Union County, IA
198.6 Acres Farmland in Sac, Buena Vista and Ida County, IA 
When is the best time to sell farmland?

When is the Best Time to Sell Farmland?

The answer can vary slightly depending on each scenario, but in general there is not a bad time of year to sell! Certain considerations such as type of land may sell better at certain times (hunting land sells better in-season) and the time of year may affect your terms and conditions of the sale, but your DreamDirt representative works with you to create demand and drive your sale forward regardless of the season.

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.

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

Recently Sold Farmland In Iowa 2023 – Average Price and Auction Results

County Total Acres Tillable Acres Price Per Tillable Acre CSR2 $ per Tillable CSR2 Price % Tillable Date
Clinton 57.17 46.9 $5,700.00 39.4 $144.67 $325,869.00 82.04 5/16/23
Clinton 22.59 18.5 $8,000.00 38.6 $207.25 $180,720.00 81.89 5/16/23
Clay 80 78 $7,800.00 68.7 $113.54 $624,000.00 97.50 5/17/23
Clay 80 79 $8,750.00 73.1 $119.70 $700,000.00 98.75 5/17/23
Cherokee 77.12 73.58 $14,100.00 87.3 $161.51 $1,087,392.00 95.41 5/19/23
Cherokee 78 70.17 $11,700.00 83.3 $140.46 $912,600.00 89.96 5/19/23
Cherokee 146.27 126 $13,600.00 80.2 $169.58 $1,989,272.00 86.14 5/19/23
STATEWIDE TOTALS 541.15 492.15 $9,950.00 67.23 $150.96 $5,819,853.00 90.95
Jason Smith, Broker | Auctioneer

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

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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