A recent Louisa County auction underscored the continued strength of Iowa’s farmland market, with a 79‑acre tract selling for $21,050 per acre—well above the county’s average value of $11,632 per acre. The multi‑tract sale drew 46 registered bidders from at least 12 states, reflecting broad demand for high‑quality row‑crop ground paired with recreational timber.
The top‑selling tract featured a strong CSR2 of 88.4, appealing to both local and out‑of‑state buyers. Additional timber tracts, including parcels adjacent to the Cairo Woods Wildlife Area, also attracted competitive bidding.
As one of Land Sales Bulletin’s 10 Midwest reporting states, Iowa continues to demonstrate resilient buyer interest, with premium soils and recreational attributes driving strong results across the region. Read more from Successful Farming: Southeast Iowa Farmland Sells for $21,050 Per Acre, Draws Multi-State Bidding
