262nd St and Parrish Ave, Independence, IA 50644 - Buchanan County

Extremely versatile properties like this one are in high demand, and I expect this one to be prevalent. It features a great mix of timbered draws that divide the two ag fields and create a nice amount of edge habitat. The tract has some rare land formations that were very appealing to early Native Americans who lived in this area. Evidence of their presence has been found here. The property has potential to be built on and has many possible sites depending on the desired setting and views. It is easily accessed off 262nd St. and is less than a mile from the hard surfaced Quasqueton Diagonal Road. The tillable acres are currently planted in premium Alfalfa hay, and an early stage vineyard could be managed for production or removed for alternative uses. Don’t miss your rare opportunity to own a unique property in this area. 

Exciting fact one of only 116 “Paha” land formations in the state is located on this property and in the county. “Paha Ridges Landform Features of Iowa - Paha Ridges are landforms that tend to be in the southern part of the Iowan Surface, that are prominent hills that oriented from northwest to southeast, and typically have large deposits of loess on them. They were developed during the period of mass wasting that developed the Iowan surface, and are considered erosional remnants and are often at inter-stream divides. Paha generally rises above the surrounding landscape more than 20 feet. The ridges of these Paha are often wooded with mixed oak components, and soils often indicate development under forest or transitional cover type.”

Property Features:

- Located in an extremely scenic area near Quasqueton

- Many potential building sites on property subject to county approval

- Approximately 8 acres of tillable currently planted in hay and renting for $150 per acre

- Additional 5 acres of vineyard could be restored to tillable acres

- Open acres could be utilized as pasture

- Potential pond site

- Great area for deer and turkey hunting

- Excellent morel mushroom hunting

- Many Native American artifacts have been found on the property

- Annual taxes around $300 per year

- Excellent all season access from gravel 262nd St.

- Just south of Independence and Winthrop, Short distances from Waterloo and Cedar Rapids