Iowa land auctions remained active during the week of August 15–21, 2026, with sales reported across a wide range of counties and land types. The results included highly productive tillable farmland, pasture, recreational ground, CRP acres, and development-oriented properties.
During this reporting period, 23 Iowa land sales totaling 2,252.01 acres were recorded in the data. Sale prices varied considerably based on location, productivity, tillable acres, CSR2 ratings, and land use.
What Did Iowa Farmland Sell for August 15–21, 2026?
Among the properties with reported sale prices, values ranged from $6,100 per acre to $16,250 per acre.
For properties classified specifically as tillable farmland with a reported sale price, the acre-weighted average was approximately $11,819 per acre. These results show that quality and location continue to make a substantial difference in the Iowa farmland market.
The week’s highest reported price was a 160-acre Palo Alto County farm at $16,250 per acre. Several Sac County farms were also near the top of the market, selling for $16,200, $16,100, $15,700, and $14,200 per acre.
Strong Farmland Sales in Northern and Western Iowa
Some of the strongest results of the week came from northern and western Iowa.
In Hancock County, 82.69 acres sold for $14,200 per acre with an 87.8 tillable CSR2. A 69-acre Kossuth County farm brought $14,400 per acre, while an 80-acre Plymouth County farm with an 86.9 tillable CSR2 sold for $14,100 per acre.
Sac County produced four notable sales:
- 37.03 acres — $16,200 per acre
- 76.60 acres — $16,100 per acre
- 73.21 acres — $15,700 per acre
- 50.72 acres — $14,200 per acre
These sales demonstrate the premium buyers may place on productive farmland in areas with strong agricultural demand.
Central Iowa Farmland Results
In Story County, a 114-acre tillable farm sold for $9,900 per acre. The property had an 81.4 tillable CSR2 and approximately 95.06 tillable acres.
Farmland values cannot be determined by CSR2 alone. Tillable percentage, drainage, soil types, field configuration, location, competition from neighboring farmers, improvements, and local investor demand can all influence the final sale price.
Southwest Iowa Land Sales
Southwest Iowa saw several sales during the week, particularly in Montgomery County.
Three Montgomery County tillable farms sold for:
- 115.98 acres — $10,800 per acre
- 273.31 acres — $9,100 per acre
- 61.55 acres — $9,800 per acre
A 146.08-acre property spanning the Montgomery-Mills County area sold for $6,900 per acre.
The range between these sales illustrates why county-level and property-specific analysis is important when determining Iowa farmland value.
Crawford County Farmland Results
Two Crawford County farms sold during the reporting period.
A 232.45-acre farm sold for $11,600 per acre, while a 115.44-acre farm brought $11,500 per acre.
Despite tillable CSR2 ratings of 69.4 and 68.0, respectively, both properties achieved more than $11,000 per acre. This is another example of why buyers and sellers should consider the entire property rather than relying on a single productivity measurement.
Recreational, Pasture, and CRP Land Results
Not every transaction during the week involved traditional row-crop farmland.
A 46.56-acre Appanoose County pasture-recreational property sold for $6,100 per acre, while an 80-acre Ringgold County CRP-tillable property brought $6,300 per acre.
An 80-acre Keokuk County pasture-tillable property sold for $6,700 per acre, and an 83-acre Clay County recreation-tillable property sold for $7,000 per acre.
In Washington County, 40.83 recreational acres sold for $8,900 per acre.
These results highlight the different factors that influence recreational and mixed-use land. Hunting potential, timber, water, access, location, income-producing acres, and proximity to population centers can all affect what buyers are willing to pay.
What Are Iowa Farmland Prices Telling Us?
The August 15–21 results continue to show a highly localized Iowa farmland market.
Productive farms in areas with strong buyer competition can still command premium prices, while farms with lower tillable percentages, recreational characteristics, or different income potential may trade at significantly different price levels.
The week’s results also demonstrate that CSR2 should not be used by itself to estimate farmland value. Two farms with similar CSR2 ratings can sell for substantially different prices depending on location, drainage, improvements, tenancy, field efficiency, local competition, and other property characteristics.
For Iowa landowners considering a sale, recent comparable sales in the immediate area are often more valuable than relying solely on statewide averages.
What Is My Iowa Farmland Worth?
If you are considering selling farmland in Iowa, understanding recent auction results is an important starting point. However, every farm is different.
Whitaker Marketing Group analyzes local farmland sales, CSR2, tillable acres, soil productivity, drainage, location, buyer demand, and current auction activity to help Iowa landowners understand what their property may be worth in today’s market.
Whether you are considering a farmland auction, traditional listing, sealed-bid sale, or simply want to know the current value of your farm, our team can help you evaluate your options.
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