Turnkey Trophy Hunting Farm With Cabin Near Cedar Rapids
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Farms, Ranches, Recreational Land, Residential Land, Timberland, Hunting Land, Riverfront
- Road Frontage
- County Road
- Road Surface
- Blacktop/Asphalt, Gravel
- Fencing
- Partial, Low
- Outbuildings
- Metal, Shop, Garage
Land Details
- Timber
- Tillable
- Pond
Approximate Distances
| 3 mi | to Center Point |
| 17 mi | to Cedar Rapids |
| 17 mi | to Marion |
| 45 mi | to Iowa City |
| 80 mi | to Dubuque |
| 100 mi | to Davenport |
Utilities
| Electric: | Onsite |
| Water: | Onsite |
Housing
Cabin
2BD / 2BA 1200± sqft Built in 2021
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
- Upland Game
- Predators
- Waterfowl
- Fish
- Creek/Spring
- Wetlands
- Slough
- Food Plot
- Tree Stands/Blinds
- Trail Network
- Internal Road System
Description
Whitetail Properties Real Estate is proud to present a fully developed trophy hunting farm less than 20 minutes from Cedar Rapids - an opportunity that rarely exists at this level. The property is genuinely turn-key, with over 40 hunt-ready blinds and stands, a fully furnished cabin, and all the equipment to manage and enjoy the farm from day one.
One of the most important details is the location within Iowa’s Zone 7. For non-resident buyers, most archery applicants have drawn with two preference points and most gun applicants with zero. The ability to hunt your land more often is possible here than in southern or northeast Iowa, where non-resident landowners face a longer wait to draw a deer tag.
The farm lies along the Cedar River just west of Center Point in northwest Linn County. It’s a rare blend of expansive river-bottom timber, true wetland sloughs, productive tillable acres converted into high-quality wildlife food and upland hardwood ridges. That diversity is the engine. River bottoms are the ultimate ecosystem and even without wildlife management, creatures thrive here. But with intentional management layered on top, it becomes something entirely different.
The bones of this property were always special: size, shape, river access, habitat diversity and location. What separates it from other recreational properties is what the current owner did with it. Working alongside two professional deer managers, a good hunting farm was elevated into something exceptional through disciplined, experience-driven management.
Hunt strategy is fully dialed in and all-inclusive. There are over 30 Millennium ladder stands, four Ranch King gun blinds, and three Redneck bow blinds positioned for entry, exit and interception. A well-designed trail system allows movement throughout the farm. Hinge cutting was used to create specific bedding cover and define movement where it matters most. Clover plots were properly established and maintained, and over 40 acres of food plots support the herd year-round. The deer were supplemented with approximately 30 tons of feed annually in the offseason, and all feeders are included as well. Doe numbers were addressed aggressively, with 20 to 30 harvested each year over the last five seasons. The result is a herd believed to be near a 1:1 ratio, with strong age classes from yearlings to old warriors that live here year-round. The management team believes there are likely more than a dozen fully mature bucks on the farm at any given time, and the herd structure supports that claim. Harvests were selective, targeting not only top-end trophies but also dominant, inferior-genetic deer.
Turkey populations are borderline amazing here, so you will have no problem chasing the gobblers along the Iowa River bottoms. One of the most rare features is the huge internal slough thats a destination for migratory birds. One could build an amazing duck hunting setup with options for impoundments, flooded food plots and blind locations. A timber appraisal has been completed in January 2026 for a total of $305,000
The cabin strikes a balance between modesty and high-end comfort. It’s clean, efficient, and purpose-built, with tall ceilings, an open layout and a minimalist approach to luxury. The primary suite includes a spacious bathroom and walk-in closet, complemented by a guest bedroom and second full bath. A dedicated scent-free ozone room, hot tub and a heated garage complete a setup that gives a serious hunter everything they need - and the furniture, appliances and household items are included.
The machine shed is a Morton Building, the gold-standard in post frame construction, and stores all of the equipment that is needed to take care of the farm. Included in this turn-key offering are a newer Kubota tractor, Great Plains drill, John Deere planter, CanAM UTV and dual Rambo electric bikes come with the package, in addition to other implements - full details in the bullets below.
This is an executive recreational property - ideal for someone who values top quality assets. You can leave the office and, in short order, be on stand - driving from the Corridor or landing at the Eastern Iowa Airport - on a farm capable of producing Boone & Crockett - class deer. Beyond the hunting, this is a massive sanctuary to enjoy privacy, trails and grow high-quality timber on a tract of land that rarely comes available at this magnitude, in this location.
Showings are by appointment only, to buyers that are financially prequalified. To schedule a showing, contact the Land Specialist and listing agent at 319-853-1162.
Details
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Turn-key trophy whitetail farm less than 20 minutes from Cedar Rapids
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Located in Iowa Zone 7 with excellent non-resident tag drawing odds
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Cedar River frontage near Center Point in NW Linn County
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17 miles from Cedar Rapids, 25 miles from Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), 44 miles from Iowa City
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Diverse habitat: river bottom, wetlands, tillable ground and hardwood ridges
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Management alongside professional deer consultants
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Consistent presence of over a dozen 5.5+ year-old bucks
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Intentional harvests focused on age and genetics, 20-30 does taken annually
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$305,000 timber appraisal in January 2026
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Near 1:1 buck-to-doe ratio with balanced age classes
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Over 40 acres of established food plots
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Supplemental feeding program in place
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30+ ladder stands and 7 enclosed tower blinds
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Trail system with excellent access
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Selective hinge cutting for premium bedding areas
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Comfortable cabin built for hunting camp or long-term stay
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Morton machine building
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Kubota 70hp tractor + loader and forks
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Great Plains 606NT drill + native grass box
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CanAM Defender UTV
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Kubota zero-turn mower
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Land Pride 8 ft. brush hog
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John Deere 7000 6 row corn planter
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100 gallon sprayer with 30 ft boom and markers
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Golf cart, dry material spreader, (2) Rambo electric bikes
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Showings by appointment only to pre-qualified buyers
Area Info
Other
Coordinates
42.17191, -91.80591
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