Notable Land Sales Midwest
- American Farmland Owner
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Platte County, Missouri
$4,300-$13,059 per acre
225.47 acres
April 14, 2026
A premier recreational property in Platte County, Missouri, went to auction on April 14, totaling 225.47 acres offered in two distinct tracts. Tract 1 consisted of 134+/- acres featuring a diverse mix of mature timber, wetlands, and ponds, complemented by an impressive headquarters site. Improvements included an approximate 3,000 sq. ft. lodge, guest cabins, and multiple outbuildings, making this tract highly attractive for both recreational use and retreat-style ownership.
Tract 2 included 91.47+/- acres of mature timber situated along a river bottom, highlighted by over a mile of river frontage. This tract offered strong appeal for hunting and outdoor recreation, with its habitat diversity and water access. Tract 1 sold as a lump sum for $1,750,000 (~ $13,059 per acre), while Tract 2 brought $4,300 per acre, illustrating the premium placed on improved recreational properties with quality amenities and water features in Platte County.
Sioux County, Iowa
$26,600 per acre
84.5 acres
April 23, 2026
Northwest Iowa continues to bring high premiums for quality cropland. Two tracts of land sold for $26,600 per acre on April 2. Both farms were nearly all tillable and featured strong layouts with long, efficient rows, making them highly desirable for local operators. Located in a well-regarded farming area northeast of Carmel and southeast of Rock Valley, these tracts drew attention for their productivity and contiguous potential.
Tract 1 included 44.5+/- acres with approximately 43.5+/- tillable acres and an average CSR2 of 91. Tract 2 consisted of 40+/- acres with roughly 38+/- tillable acres and a CSR2 of 91.8. Both farms offered favorable topography and proven soil types including Galva, Primghar, and Ely.
Dane County, WI
$18,750 – $24,000 per acre
207.55 acres
April 17, 2026
High-quality farmland in southern Wisconsin brought strong prices at auction in Dane County on April 17, totaling 207.55+/- acres offered in five tracts. Located just east of Stoughton and within close proximity to Madison, the farm featured nearly all tillable acres with excellent access and highly regarded soil types, making it attractive to both operators and investors in a tightly held market.
The farm included approximately 199.72 FSA tillable acres with productive soils such as Plano, Ringwood, and Traxel silt loams. Tract sizes ranged from 37.28 to 55+/- acres with NCCPI ratings from 76.0 to 82.8, offering a mix of productivity and flexibility. Individual tract prices ranged from $18,750 to $24,000 per acre, with Tract 2 and Tract 4 leading at $24,000 per acre, Tract 1 bringing $22,000 per acre, Tract 5 at $20,100 per acre, and Tract 3 at $18,750 per acre. This sale highlights continued demand for high-quality, nearly all-tillable farms in southern Wisconsin, particularly in areas with strong access and proximity to urban centers.
