Valley Of Wildlife With A Spring Fed Creek
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Recreational Land, Hunting Land
- Fencing
- Partial, Low
Land Details
- Timber
- Open
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
Description
This beautiful wildlife oasis in southern Louisa County offers hardwood timber, winding creek bottom, tree plantings, open acres for food plots, and much more. Under the same ownership since 1943, this property has been gently cared for and managed with wildlife and wild landscapes in mind.
Located just east of Morning Sun, directly south of Wapello, and just a mile off Highway 61, the dead-end access allows for a secluded feel while still being easily accessible.
Two active springs arise from the hillsides on the farm; the current owner mentioned how they haven't stopped running the entire time he's owned the property. Having cold, clear water year-round is crucial to a wildlife paradise. This valley offers amazing cover for the neighboring wildlife along with the water. It is a sanctuary for deer, especially in the fall and winter, as they transition from the nearby crop fields.
Whitetail deer, Eastern wild turkeys, coyotes, bobcats, upland birds, pheasants, and rabbits all call this 81 acres home, as it serves as a paradise for the local wildlife. The majority of the property is in the forest reserve, which is property tax-free, and is maintained by ensuring 200 trees per acre are growing across the farm.
The forest resource is impressive, with White Oak, Red Oak, Hickory, Hedge, and Cedar spread across the farm. A small tree planting on the northeast corner also features Oak and Pine trees. Multiple ridges on the west side are excellent deer bedding areas, and the terrain diversity allows for treestand locations for multiple wind directions.
This 81-acre is one of the more unique properties I’ve been on recently; with the winding spring-fed creek bottom, open acres, thick timber, and seclusion, this would make for an incredible property to include in your journey. If you're interested in a private showing, contact Southeast Iowa Land Specialist Ben Harshyne.
Details
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A true valley of wildlife habitat, with year-round spring water and diverse habitat
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6 miles northeast of Morning Sun, Iowa - next to Bethel Church on a dead-end road
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Multiple live springs provide cold, clear water through a rock bottom creek all year long
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Oak, Hickory, Walnut, Hedge, Cedars provide diverse forest across the property
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A solid planting of Spruce and Oak timber on the north east side
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Great trail system to access with a tractor, truck, and ATV
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Although no FSA certified tillable land, there is a 4 acre meadow in the bottom that could make an amazing food plot area
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Approximately 2 acre field of native vegetation
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Abundant wildlife, including mature whitetails, turkeys, upland birds, predators, and small game
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Owned by the same family since 1943
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Entrance directly off 35th street on a permanent 100ft grass easement, through a locked gate
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Fence surrounds almost all of the perimeter
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This area of Morning Sun is notorious for growing very big whitetails
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The property is pristine, with manicured trails and gorgeous views
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The owner has found many artifacts over the years, and nearby Bethel Church was built from the stone that have come from this property
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One hour from Iowa City area
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One hour and twenty minutes from Cedar Rapids area
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6 miles from Wapello, IA
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6 miles from Morning Sun, IA
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Taxes in 2022 were $48
Other
Coordinates
41.1099, -91.1899
Annual Taxes
$58
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