Property Description
Located just southwest of the Rathbun Lake Dam, this 46.56
+/- acre Appanoose County property offers an outstanding combination of
recreation, income, and future development potential. Enjoy quality whitetail
deer and turkey hunting while being just minutes from Rathbun Lake’s boating,
fishing, camping, and hiking opportunities. With hard-surfaced road frontage,
the property also presents excellent possibilities for a future home,
campground, cabin rentals, or boat storage facility.
Conveniently located between Albia and Centerville and only
1.5 hours from Des Moines, this tract offers both accessibility and
versatility. The property currently generates income through a row crop lease,
providing immediate return while allowing for future development or
recreational use.
This property is being offered through an online auction
with bidding open now and beginning to close on August 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Opportunities to purchase recreational and investment properties this close to Rathbun
Lake are becoming increasingly rare. For more information, auction terms, or to
schedule a private showing, contact Luke Nissen, ALC – Iowa Land Specialist, at
712-304-4827 or email luke@uciowa.com.
· Premier
Southern Iowa Recreation: Located just southwest of the Rathbun Lake Dam,
this 46.56 +/- acre property offers an outstanding recreational setting with
quality whitetail deer and turkey hunting. Its close proximity to Rathbun Lake
provides quick access to boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and countless
outdoor activities throughout the year.
· Income & Development Potential: With
hard-surfaced road frontage and an existing row crop lease, this property
offers both immediate income and excellent long-term potential. Whether you
envision building a home, developing cabin rentals, creating a campground, or
constructing a boat storage facility, this tract offers the flexibility to fit
a variety of investment goals.
· Online
Auction Opportunity: Properties of this size and location near Rathbun Lake
are becoming increasingly difficult to find as development continues throughout
the area. This property is being offered through an online auction with bidding
ending on August 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Noon), providing buyers the
opportunity to invest in one of Southern Iowa’s most desirable recreational
markets.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Land For Sale | Land Near Rathbun Lake | Southern Iowa Land | Land for Sale | |
| Hunting Land for Sale | Iowa Land for Sale | Southern Iowa Rec Land | Recreational Property | |
| Recreational Land For Sale | Iowa Hunting Land For Sale | Farms for Sale |




























