Hard-to-Find Southern Iowa Recreational Acreage

This 38± acre rural acreage in Lucas County sits in an
attractive pocket near the Lucas/Marion/Monroe County borders — a region known
for its rolling hardwood timber, strong wildlife populations, and high demand
for small recreational tracts with usable improvements. Properties in this size
range with a home, buildings, and quality habitat are limited, and this setup
offers practical use for full-time living or a rural escape within 45 miles of
the Des Moines Metro. The location provides easy access to Chariton, Knoxville,
and Lovilia.

The land offers a balanced mix of hardwood timber,
rolling terrain, and open ground that supports steady wildlife movement and
everyday deer and turkey sightings. The home sits privately off the road with
views into the surrounding timbered hills, giving owners immediate access to
hunting, hiking, ATV riding, horseback riding, and general outdoor recreation
right out the back door.

The home is a 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style layout on
the main floor, offering a functional floorplan with good natural light and
scenic views of the Southern Iowa landscape. It provides a solid
foundation with plenty of upside for a buyer who wants to put their own touches
on it, modernize the space, and add value through updates. The attached garage
adds convenience, and the home’s setting off the road gives it a quiet, private
feel that maximizes the acreage’s rural atmosphere. Outbuildings provide
functional storage, parking, and workspace for equipment, projects, or
recreational gear.

Acreages with this mix of privacy, improvements, and
recreational value are increasingly hard to find in this part of Southern Iowa.
This is a strong option for buyers seeking a manageable rural lifestyle
property with proven outdoor appeal and the convenience of an established home
and buildings already in place.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

• 38± acres in Lucas
  County
• Near the
  Lucas/Marion/Monroe county borders
• Quiet rural setting
  with privacy off the road
• Rolling hardwood
  timber and scenic Southern Iowa views
• Steady deer and turkey
  activity; proven recreational area
• Hunting, hiking, ATV
  and horseback riding opportunities
• 3-bedroom, 1-bath
  ranch home
• Functional layout with
  strong natural light
• Attached garage
• Home offers excellent
  potential for updates
• Outbuildings for
  storage, parking, and workspace
• Within 45 miles of the
  Des Moines Metro
• Centrally located
  between Chariton, Knoxville, and Lovilia
• Rare small-acre tract
  with home, buildings & usable habitat