Land Auction

83 Acres Cropland, Timber & Recreation Ground in Clay County, Iowa

Sale Date: August 20, 2026 10:00 am
Sale Location: On Site – 1900 500th Street, Sioux Rapids, Iowa
County: Clay
State: Iowa
Township: Douglas

Description

The Somers Farm presents a truly exceptional opportunity to own one of Northwest Iowa’s premier recreational properties. Located in a renowned hunting area, this farm offers an outstanding blend of tillable land, rolling terrain, heavy mature timber, and picturesque oak savanna, creating ideal habitat for trophy whitetail deer and wild turkey.

The property’s diverse landscape features mature hardwoods, towering oak trees, thick bedding cover, natural travel corridors, and abundant food sources that consistently attract and hold wildlife. It is the type of farm that serious hunters dream of owning.

This region has earned a reputation for producing some of the finest whitetail genetics in Northwest Iowa. A remarkable 200”+ Boone & Crockett-class buck was harvested in 2025, further demonstrating the exceptional trophy potential this area is known for. Combined with outstanding turkey populations, the Somers Farm offers world-class recreational opportunities year after year.

Whether you’re looking for a premier hunting retreat, a long-term investment, or a legacy property to pass down through generations, the Somers Farm is a rare offering that combines natural beauty, exceptional wildlife habitat, and proven trophy-producing history. Don’t miss your chance to own this extraordinary property—contact Ben Hollesen today for more information.

Property Location

2 miles north of Sioux Rapids, Iowa on Highway 71 and 2.25 miles west on Highway 10.

Legal Description

The West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W½ NW¼) of Section Thirty-four (34) and Parcel I located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE¼ NE¼) of Section Thirty-three (33), both in Township Ninety-four (94) North, Range Thirty-seven (37) West of the 5th P.M., Clay County, Iowa. Exact legal to be taken from abstract.

FSA Information

Cropland Acres: 14.60
Corn Base: 6.10 acres / PLC Yield: 147
Soybean Base: 6.20 acres / PLC Yield: 49

Surety/Agridata Avg

Avg. CSR2: 91.7
Avg. CSR1: 68.2

Soils

Cropland Soils: Sac & Moneta

Real Estate Taxes

$1,102

Terms

10% down day of sale. Balance due at closing on or before September 25, 2026. Seller to retain 100% of the 2026 crop income. Real estate taxes prorated to December 31, 2026. All final bids are subject to seller approval.

Listing Agent

For more information, contact:

Picture of Ben Hollesen

Ben Hollesen

Cell: (712) 253-5779
This field is hidden when viewing the form
This field is hidden when viewing the form

83 Acres Cropland, Timber & Recreation Ground in Clay County, Iowa