Johnson County, Iowa Land for Sale | 293.29 ± Acres | Prime Farmland Near Iowa City

$5,865,800
Available
Aerial view of 293.29 acres of Johnson County, Iowa farmland for sale near Iowa City with clearly outlined property boundaries.
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Property Details

ID: 95955
Status: Available
Price: $5,865,800
Acres: 293.29
Price Per Acre: $20,000
Type: Farms, Business Opportunity, Undeveloped Land, Residential Property, Single Family
Address: 4963 Lower West Branch Rd SE
City, State: Iowa City, Iowa
County: Johnson
Zip Code: 52240

Description

Discover the Value of This Johnson County Iowa Land for Sale

Whitaker Marketing Group is proud to present this 293.29 ± acre tract of Iowa land for sale in Johnson County, located just a half mile from Iowa City and Interstate 80. This property offers a rare combination of high-quality tillable acres, strategic proximity to major infrastructure, and existing grain bin storage-creating a strong investment opportunity in a premier east-central Iowa market. Composed of one tract in Sections 8 and 17, Township 79 North, Range 5 West, the farm includes approximately 244.74 tillable acres per Surety Maps, with a CSR2 of 83.8 on those tillable acres. The farmland is rented for the 2026 crop season, and the buyer will receive the full 2026 cash rent payment. Unique improvements, including onsite grain bins, add operational value for storage and handling. The home is currently rented, and that lease will terminate at closing. 

Key Features & Property Highlights:

  • 293.29 ± total acres in Johnson County, Iowa

  • 244.74 tillable acres (Surety Maps) with CSR2 of 83.8 on tillable ground

  • Located 1/2 mile from Iowa City and 1/2 mile from Interstate 80-outstanding access

  • Onsite grain bin storage included (four bins of varying sizes/years)

  • One chance sealed bid process; written bids due by Feb 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM

  • House currently rented; lease terminates at closing

  • Zoned A1 Ag; located in West Branch Community School District

  • Presented by Whitaker Marketing Group | Iowa Land Experts

 

Income Producting:  
Land Cash rent - $80,000 Annually
CRP Payment - $2,201 Annually
House Rent - $10,200 Annually

Total Income - $92,401 Annually

Additional Details

Home Details

Sq Ft: 1039
Beds: 2
Full Baths: 1
Year Built: 1900
Stories: 1.5
Exterior Materials: Aluminum Siding
Roof: Metal
Heating: Forced Air

Additional Info

School District: West Branch Community School District
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