Land Sales

Farm ground, acreages, and rural real estate sold across Western Iowa, with the price each brought. Browse Chris Ludwig's record of completed land sales and the results they delivered for sellers.

Sold — West Central Iowa

Recent farmland sale prices

4 land auctions closed, topping out at $18,500/acre. Real prices from Carroll County and West Central Iowa, not estimates.

SalePrice / acre
Helen Leiting Estate Farmland AuctionCarroll County · Jun 2026$18,500
Lorraine Schultes Trust Land AuctionCarroll County · Mar 2026$17,500
George C. Schultes Testamentary Trust Land AuctionAudubon County · Sep 2025$15,800
Pete Lauters Estate & Rosie Lauters Estate Woodbury County Farmland AuctionWoodbury County · Mar 2025$9,750
Leiting Estate Farmland InfoJun 19, 2026
Sold!$18,500/acre2 parcels sold separately

Arcadia Township, Carroll County, IA

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Helen Leiting Estate Farmland Info. Two Carroll County, Iowa farmland parcels in Arcadia Township are shown for sale. Parcel #1 contains 76.69 acres with a weighted average CSR2 of 68. Parcel #2 contains 113.8 acres with a weighted average CSR2 of 66.6. Maps show the tracts located in Section 10 near Delta Ave, 170th St, E25, and Eagle Ave.

Items: 2
Helen Leiting Estate Farmland AuctionJun 19, 2026
Sold!$18,500/acre2 parcels sold separately

Arcadia Park Shelter House, Front Street, Arcadia, IA 51430

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Carroll County farmland auction featuring choice of 2 parcels in Section 10 of Arcadia Township near Arcadia, Iowa. Parcel #1 offers 75.11 acres M/L and Parcel #2 offers 119.75 acres M/L, both with an average CSR II of 83.7. These farms have gentle slopes, good drainage, a high percentage of cropland, and productive soils, making them a solid investment or add-on farm opportunity.

Items: 5
Lorraine Schultes Trust Land AuctionMar 5, 2026
Sold!$17,500/acre

Dedham Legion Centennial Center, 302 Main St., Dedham, IA 51440

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Public land auction for the Lorraine Schultes Revocable Trust featuring 160 acres (more or less) of productive Carroll County farmland, divided in two main parcels, along with a 4.2-acre acreage site that includes a classic 1939 brick home, several large steel sheds, grain bins, a cattle barn, corn crib, and utility building. All parcels are selling on March 5th at 11:00 A.M. at the Dedham Legion Centennial Center. Acreage has rural water and outbuildings. Terms and details available. A great opportunity for area farmers and land buyers.

Items: 10
Laurie Langel Carroll County Farmland Soils MapsNov 21, 2025

Carroll County, Iowa

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Offering two prime Carroll County, Iowa farms with detailed soils maps: 79.51 acres in Section 12, Eden Township and 75.97 acres in Section 19, Newton Township. Both feature top-end productive soils including Marshall silty clay loam, Clarion loam, and Nicollet loam. Strong CSR2 ratings of 83.1 and 82.3 make these tracts solid additions for row crop production or local farm expansion.

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Laurie Langel Carroll County Land AuctionNov 21, 2025

Dedham Legion Centennial Center, Dedham, IA 51440

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Public auction offering 161 acres more or less of Carroll County farmland across two parcels. Parcel 1 features 85.26 acres in Eden Township with a high CSR II rating of 77.54, and Parcel 2 has 76 acres in Newton Township with a CSR II of 62.7. Both parcels will be sold separately to the highest bidder. Full terms, legal details, and auction info available online. The sale offers a great opportunity to purchase productive cropland in the Dedham/Templeton area.

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Pete Lauters & Rose Lauters Estate Farmland AuctionSep 19, 2025
Sold!$2,940,1253 parcels sold separately: #1 @ $12,500/ac; #2 @ $17,000/ac; #3 @ $17,000/ac

Marcus Golf Course, 700 S. Hwy. 143, Marcus, Iowa 51035

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Offering the choice of 3 productive tracts of farmland in Tilden Township, Cherokee County near the intersection of 550th St & B Ave. Parcels range from 39 to 79 acres, each with gentle slopes, productive soils, and high cropland percentages. All three parcels feature a combination of corn and soybean bases, strong PLC yields, and favorable CSR2 ratings. Perfect for investors or local farmers looking to add quality ground. 10% down on sale day, closing before October 20, 2025. Online bidding available and sale will be held at Marcus Golf Course.

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Pete Lauters & Rose Lauters Estate Farmland InfoSep 19, 2025
Sold!$2,940,1253 parcels sold separately: #1 @ $12,500/ac; #2 @ $17,000/ac; #3 @ $17,000/ac

550th St & B Ave, Tilden Township, Cherokee County, IA 51005, USA

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Offering 196.72 more or less acres of quality Cherokee County farmland in three tracts, located in Sections 5, 6, and 8 of Tilden Township. Nice mix of productive soils, gently rolling to HEL, all with FSA and soil information available. Land comes from the Pete Lauters and Rose Lauters Estates. Parcels are suited for row crop production, grain, and have handy access from nearby county roads. Details and maps can be found at cludwigauction.com.

Items: 3
George C. Schultes Testamentary Trust Land AuctionSep 13, 2025
Sold!$15,800/acre140 acres for $15,800. CSR 75 | 30 acres for $17,200. CSR 68

1013 Oriole Ave., Audubon, IA 50025

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Public auction offering 174 acres, more or less, of Audubon County farmland in two parcels: 143.1 acres in Section 4 (includes CRP ground) and 30.9 acres in Section 5 (includes steel machine shed and bin), both in Viola Township. Land will be sold separately to the highest bidders. Good opportunity for local farmers and investors. Auction managed by the George C. Schultes Testamentary Trust.

Items: 4
Pete Lauters Estate & Rosie Lauters Estate Woodbury County Farmland AuctionMar 7, 2025
Sold!$9,750/acre

Moville Fire Dept. (across from Casey's), Moville, IA

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119.50 acres more or less of good quality farmland in Section 7, Wolf Creek Township, Woodbury County, Iowa will be sold at public auction. Sale will be held at the Moville Fire Dept. (across from Casey's) on Friday, March 7th at 11:00 am. This gently rolling farm has 108.46 tillable acres, a CSR II of 67.4, and is located two miles east of Moville and two miles south. Features easy access, strong yield potential, Wolf Creek drainage, and good road frontage. For more details and online bidding visit the websites listed below.

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Pete Lauters Estate & Rose Lauters Estate Woodbury County Farmland AuctionMar 7, 2025
Sold!$9,750/acre

Moville Fire Department, 5 S 1st St, Moville, IA 51039 (across the street from Casey's)

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Offered at public auction is 119.50 acres m/l of productive Wolf Creek township farmland in Woodbury County, Iowa, with a 10,000 bushel grain bin on site. This is a great chance to add to your operation or invest in solid acreage. Auction will take place at the Moville Fire Department, with both live and online bidding available through HiBid. Farm features good soil ratings, terraces, proven yields, and is ready for the next owner. Possession at closing. See terms for details.

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Ronald A. & Shirley M. Leiting Trust Farmland AuctionNov 10, 2023
Sold!$6,820,200#1 $12,400/ac; #2 $15,700/ac; #3 $16,100/ac; #4 $50,000 flat. BV Co.: $11,250/ac.

St. Augustine Church Hall, 260 W. 2nd St., Halbur, Iowa; St. Mary Church/St. Joseph Hall, 300 E. 3rd St., Storm Lake, Iowa

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Offering 474 acres across four parcels of Carroll County farmland, to be auctioned Friday, Nov. 10 at Halbur, and 110 acres of Buena Vista County farmland to be sold Monday, Nov. 13 in Storm Lake. Parcels include productive cropland, multiple grain bins, out-buildings, and an acreage, with options to buy individual or multiple parcels. Buena Vista County parcel sells as one piece. Farms have good base acres, high CSR, and some parcels include grain storage. Please review parcel options and terms; possession upon closing. Windmill lease agreement applies to Carroll County tracts.

Items: 5
Florence H. Daniel Estate & Lowell B. Daniel Trust Land AuctionNov 7, 2022

Lidderdale Community Center, Lidderdale, IA

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Up for auction are 420 acres more or less of prime Carroll County, Iowa farmland offered in 5 parcels. Parcels include productive cropland and pasture, with Parcel 5 also featuring an acreage site with machine shed, grain bins, and outbuildings. Parcels 1 & 2 are just north of Lidderdale, while Parcels 3, 4, and 5 are south of Lanesboro in Jasper Township. FSA numbers, yields, and CSR2 ratings provided. Fencing and survey details are noted; buyers are urged to review all terms and attend in person or bid by phone. Florence H. Daniel Estate & Lowell B. Daniel Testamentary Trust, Executors: Dave Daniel & Laura Danner.

Items: 5
Elmer Daiker Estate Land AuctionSep 30, 2022

13918 Mt. Carmel, Carroll, Iowa 51401

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Offering two quality parcels of mostly tillable farmland in Carroll County, Iowa, Section 7 & 8 of Sheridan Township. Parcel #1 features 60.39 acres and Parcel #2 offers 36.26 acres, both with strong CSR II ratings. Great opportunity for operators or investors to add productive ground to their holdings. Auction is live, selling by the acre, with immediate possession after closing. Terms and details as listed. Don't miss out on this prime land.

Items: 2
4000 Head Hog Confinement Real Estate AuctionSep 15, 2022
Sold!$220,0004000 head hog confinement site sold for $220,000 flat

3257 Voss Ave., Lake View, IA 51450

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Online-only timed auction (on HiBid.com) of a 4000-head total slat hog finishing confinement, a turnkey operation with updated buildings on an approximately 5-acre site in Sac County, Iowa. Bidding opened August 25 and closed September 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM.

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Joleen Gerdes Estate Farmland AuctionAug 6, 2022

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lidderdale, 103 4th St., Lidderdale, IA 51452

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Auction for 131 acres of high-quality Carroll County, Iowa farmland located in Section 20, Jasper Township. This well-cared-for parcel offers excellent farming opportunities with strong CSR2 of 82.9, 65.5 corn base acres, and 65.5 soybean base acres. Sale will be conducted at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lidderdale. Terms include 10% down payment with balance due in approximately 30 days. Possession March 1, 2023. Offered from the Joleen Gerdes Estate.

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Wilma Boes Trust Land AuctionOct 30, 2021

Breda Shelter House, 2nd St., Breda, IA 51436

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Public live land auction of 91.31 acres m/l of prime Carroll County farmland in Section 4, Kniest Township, held at the Breda Shelter House on October 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Highly productive, level, highly tillable farm with county drainage tile; CSR2 of 85.2.

Items: 1
Virginia Battles EstateAug 21, 2014

Bayard, IA

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Onsite live real estate auction near Bayard, Iowa on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 6:00 PM: a 5.3-acre acreage with house and outbuildings.

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