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00 260th Street, Leon, IA 50144

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$727,500

97 acres

Estimated Payment

$ 3,918 /mo. †

6.67% APR for 30 yrs.
$2,092 in taxes
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  • Other Residential
    Property type

  • 97 acres
    Lot size

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Pleased to present a highly tillable 97-acre m/l farm, located south of Leon, Iowa, and northeast of Davis City, Iowa. This property not only boasts high-quality soils but also offers the excellent hunting opportunities Decatur County is known for. Situated on 260th Street, the farm features 73.77 FSA cropland acres with an impressive average CSR2 soil rating of 71.3, well above the Decatur County average of 40.1. Primary soil types on the tillable acres include the highly productive Zook silt loam, Nodaway silt loam, and Humeston silt loam. Of the FSA cropland acres, 5.8 acres are currently enrolled in an active CRP contract (CP42), paying $1,370 annually or $238.24 per acre. This contract expires in 2026; please see the attachment "CRP Map" for more information. The remaining balance of the farm includes a timber-lined creek on the eastern edge and mature hardwoods on the southern portion of the property. Surrounded by expansive blocks of mature timber, this property is sure to provide excellent hunting opportunities for whitetail deer and wild turkeys. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an affordable farm in Decatur County, Iowa, with excellent soils and outstanding hunting potential. For more information, please reach out to the Listing Agent.
MLS# 704979

Courtesy Of Peoples Company

(515) 222-1347

Property Features

  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Lot Size
    97 Acres

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  • Principle and Interest
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  • Property Taxes
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Schools

South Elementary School

Grades PK-2 Public School

Leon, IA 50144 5.4 miles
201 se 6th st

194 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

School Details

North Elementary School

Grades 3-6 Public School

Leon, IA 50144 6.3 miles
1203 ne poplar st

164 total students
12:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B

School Details

Central Decatur Middle School/high School High School

Grades 7-12 Public School

Leon, IA 50144 6.2 miles
1201 ne poplar st

346 total students
17:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C

School Details

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Leon, IA 50144

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Leon, IA 50144

This community’s employment is highest in the healthcare practitioners and sales industries. The area’s overall household expenses are below the national average.

87° July
Hottest Average Month
13° January
Coldest Average Month
1,120 Total Households in Area
0.9% Increase in population since the year 2010
30.1%
of households
have children
29 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for Leon, IA 50144

Leon, IA 50144 has a population of 2,934 people in 1,120 households with a median age of 41.4 years old.

0.9%
Increase in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending up
1,172
Total households as of 2010
-1.7%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 41.4 years old. The smallest percentage group is 18-24 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 95%
Hispanic 1%
Other <1%
Black <1%
Asian <1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 95%, followed by Hispanic at 1%, Other at <1%, and Black at <1%.

Economics
for Leon, IA 50144

21 /sq mi
Population Density
$54,422 /yr
Median Household Income
$104,500
Median Sales Price
29 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 26.97% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 94%
  • Work from Home 5%
  • Walk or Bike 1%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 661 49%
Rented 459 34%
Vacant 217 16%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 60%
Blue Collar 40%

Family & Education Facts
for Leon, IA 50144

41.4 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.6
persons per
household

47.4%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 47%
Some College 19%
Bachelors Degree 12%
Some High School 10%
Associates Degree 7%
Graduate Degree 6%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 46.82% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
30.1% of households have children

Weather
for Leon, IA 50144

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 87° F in July to a low of 13° F in January

87° July
Hottest Average Month
13° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
13°
32°
Feb
17°
37°
Mar
28°
49°
Apr
40°
63°
May
50°
73°
Jun
60°
82°
Jul
64°
87°
Aug
62°
85°
Sep
53°
77°
Oct
42°
66°
Nov
29°
50°
Dec
18°
37°

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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