Fremont County
Rare Loess Hills Combination Farm With Scenic Views And Incredible Hunting
242nd Ave. Lot#WP001 Thurman, IA 51654
Description
Here’s the place you’ve been waiting for. This rare Loess Hills offering packs an incredible amount of diversity into 70± acres. The property features beautiful timbered ridges, tillable cropland, established food plots, open hay ground, and a picturesque red barn tucked into the hillside. Whether you’re searching for an affordable hunting property, horseback riding trails or a future homesite, this farm checks a lot of boxes.
Access is excellent from 242nd Avenue via quality gravel roads that provide dependable, year-round entry. The farm offers four separate entrances - two of them gated - creating convenient access to all areas of the property regardless of how you plan to use it. Located just minutes from I-29 and under an hour from the Council Bluffs/Omaha metro, this is an easy weekend getaway or a quick after-work escape.
The hunting opportunities here are truly impressive. Connected to vast stretches of Loess Hills timber, grasslands and prime habitat, this property hunts much larger than its acreage suggests. It sits in an ideal location and a property where new bucks could show up at any time. The surrounding area features multiple large landowners focused on deer management, which positively impacts the quality of the local deer herd.
Large oak ridges provide an excellent mast crop for wildlife and ideal roosting trees for turkeys. The 2.25±-acre crop field offers a consistent food source while also generating a small return. Two Roundup Ready alfalfa food plots on the ridge tops further diversify food sources, with additional locations available for future plot expansion. Turkey numbers in this region are strong, offering excellent spring and fall hunting opportunities. The property is also located in non-resident deer Zone 3, known for having some of the best non-resident draw odds in the state.
Beyond hunting, the recreational possibilities are extensive. A well-established and groomed trail system winds throughout the farm, providing easy access to most of the property whether by horseback, ATV/UTV, snowmobile, or on foot. It’s rare to find a Loess Hills property where significant investment has already been made in trail development, making this farm immediately usable for a wide range of activities.
The property is locally known for its iconic red barn, which sits beautifully against the hillside and marks what was once the original farmstead. This location would make an outstanding site for a dream home, cabin, or weekend retreat. A well is already on site, with electricity available at the road. The east-facing build site offers protection from prevailing winter winds on three sides. An additional potential building location is also present on the property, giving multiple options for your build.
Loess Hills farms of this size rarely come to market and opportunities like this are few. This property would make an excellent first land investment or a long-term recreational holding. There’s truly a lot to like here.
Contact Whitetail Properties Land Specialists Kyle Karcher or Garret Armstrong to schedule your private showing. Showings by appointment only.
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- 70.26 ± acres located in the scenic Loess Hills
- Diverse landscape including timbered ridges, cropland, hay ground and food plots
- Ideal for hunting, recreation, horseback riding or future homesite
- Strong whitetail and turkey populations
- Connected to extensive Loess Hills timber, grasslands and wildlife habitat
- 2.25± acres of cropland for food source and income
- Two established Roundup Ready alfalfa food plots
- Excellent internal access to all areas of the farm
- Under one hour from the Council Bluffs/Omaha metro
- Suitable for horseback riding, ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiling and hiking
- A well located on the property and electricity located at the road
- Excellent option for a first land investment
- Multiple building locations for building your dream home or cabin
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