$860,400
$5,975 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 144 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
Tbd Vale RoadHumeston, IA 50123
Farm · MLS 12024269 · Listed 22 days ago (Oct 12, 2026)
Crops and cropland · Livestock and grazing · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
Located just northwest of Humeston, Iowa, in Richman Township, Sections 7 & 8, this Wayne County property offers a productive combination of quality pasture, dependable water, and potential tillable acres. The farm is primarily utilized for pasture and is well set up for a livestock operation, featuring good perimeter and interior fencing that allows for rotational grazing. Water is a strong feature of the property, with multiple water sources available, including an approximately half-acre pond and the Chariton River running through the farm. Together, these features provide dependable water access while complementing the farm's existing grazing setup. Along the east side of the property, approximately 50 acres offer potential for conversion to row crop production. These acres carry an estimated CSR2 of 54, providing a future owner with an opportunity to add tillable income or additional forage production to the operation. While agriculture is the primary focus of the property, the farm also offers some recreational upside. The Chariton River corridor, along with the surrounding pasture and cover, provides wildlife habitat in an area known for good Southern Iowa whitetail hunting. With established rotational grazing, good fencing, abundant water, potential tillable acres, and added recreational value, this is a well-rounded Southern Iowa property that could make a strong addition to an existing cattle operation or serve as a diversified land investment. Features 144± deeded acres Located in Richman Township in Wayne County, Iowa Just NW of Humeston, Iowa Primarily utilized as productive pasture Good perimeter and interior fencing Set up well for rotational grazing Excellent water availability throughout the farm Chariton River runs through the property Approximately 1/2-acre pond Approximately 50 acres on the east side offer potential for conversion to tillable production Potential tillable acres carry an estimated CSR2 of 54 Opportunity to add additional row crop income or forage production Chariton River corridor and surrounding cover provide additional wildlife habitat Located in an area known for quality Southern Iowa whitetail hunting Well-rounded property offering agricultural production, dependable water, and additional recreational value Property taxes : $3,394 Shown to pre-qualified buyers by appointment only
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Colin Ortmeier of Farm & Rec Real Estate LLC and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | FarmFarms and ranches: Listed by the MLS as a farm or ranch, or land with reported agricultural improvements such as barns, stables or fencing. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | Agricultural use reported in the listing · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Crops and cropland, Livestock and grazing |
| Total acreage | 144 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown | Not stated. Total acreage is not tillable or usable acreage; ask the agent and check the soil survey. |
| Home included | No home reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Agricultural zoning reported (listing zoning field)The listing reports agricultural zoning. Confirm permitted uses and any restrictions with the local planning office.
- Tillable or cropland (listing description)Tillable or cropland acres as written by the listing agent. They are not a survey or a soil assessment.
- Pasture (listing description)
- Pond (listing description)A pond is reported in the description. It does not establish a water right, and ponds can be seasonal.
- Fencing (listing description)Fencing is reported. The listing does not describe its type, extent or condition unless the description says so.
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- List price
- $860,400
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 144 acres
- County
- Wayne County
- MLS number
- 12024269
- Annual property tax
- $3,394
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Land details reported by the listing
- Water source
- Other (WaterSource)
Features
Water
- Other (Water Source)
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary, and no soil, flood, wetland or access conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Humeston.
Price and status history
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Wayne County, IA. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Wayne County
- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (county offices and local specialists)
- Soil testing options for Iowa
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Iowa
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Farm & Rec Real Estate LLC. Listing agent: Colin Ortmeier. Co-listing agent: Glen Salow. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 12, 2026, 9:09 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.