County Road S63 & 430th Road, Melrose, IA 52569

Listing agent Andrew Zellmer Show Phone

Listing office Peoples Company A***@peoplescompany.com 1108 S 44th Street, Suite 102, Cumming, IA Show Phone

Listing date May 6, 2026

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Overview

Located in Monroe County, Iowa, this farmland auction represents the Merna J Rusk Estate in the sale of 308.41 acres. The property will be offered in two tracts. Tract 1 consists of 114.91 acres with an estimated 49.64 FSA cropland acres carrying an average CSR2 soil rating of 45.6. Tract 2 includes 193.50 acres with an estimated 181.80 FSA cropland acres carrying an average CSR2 soil rating of 55.7. As a whole, the farm consists of 231.44 FSA cropland acres with 213.30 acres currently in row crop production. Tract 1 offers a recreational opportunity, located in Iowa's Zone 5. With a mix of habitat, thick cover, food plot opportunities, and natural travel corridors, this tract presents potential for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Tract 2 provides a chance to acquire a block of tillable farmland. The auction is scheduled for Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

Map

City

Melrose

County

Monroe

State

Iowa

Longitude

-93.093403

Latitude

40.937965

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Farm - 308.41 acres in Monroe County, Iowa offered in two tracts.

Where is this farm located?

The property is located at County Road S63 & 430th Road Melrose, IA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is Off market.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Premier recreational hunting farm in Iowa's Zone 5 (Tract 1: 114.91 acres m/l).; Large contiguous block of high‑quality tillable farmland (Tract 2: 193.50 acres m/l with 181.80 FSA cropland acres m/l and a CSR2 of 55.7).; Total of 231.44 FSA cropland acres with 213.30 acres currently in row crop production.