Bargain hunters Dream
For those of you who are following this blog because someday you would like to take the plunge and become a farmer too, here is an affordable farm that would make a great little farm for a beginning farmer.
Looks like the perimeter is already fenced in.
This farm is in Lucas county Iowa and is almost 8 acres with a house and farm buildings already in place and priced at only $54,900. Iowa farm ground is a great investment and you can’t go wrong with this farm. As I heard someone once say, “The good Lord isn’t making any more of this stuff.” The house needs work inside and out but with some sweat equity you can make this investment grow.
Barn and farm buildings
The barn and the other farm buildings need some work, but can be restored for a great little homestead.
Back of House
Front driveway leading to the house
This 4 bedroom and 2 bath farm is just a few miles north of our farm and is just a quarter mile off of highway 65, a paved road, and would be about a 45 min. commute to Des Moines.
Brick Fireplace with lots of natural light in living room.
If the septic system is in good shape that is worth 10,000 by itself.
The listing says it had a new foundation not long ago.
It has the original wood trim and floors that could be refinished.
If interested in this property, click here for the listing. These affordable places don’t come up often and this one won’t last long. Below are some more photos of this farm.
I have always wanted to be a farmer, but never had the money or the knowledge to live my dream until now. I have now bought the farm ground and am in the process of turning my bare land into a farm and myself into a farmer. I am finding out that it isn't always easy, but still love the journey. This is my journal of that journey.
It definitely needs some work inside, but you’re right that the woodwork has possibilities. And you certainly can’t beat the price!
Thanks Susan, it is a good bargain. I think you could buy this for 40,000 something.
I’d be out there looking at it if we weren’t about to finally (hopefully) close on our place. I’ll keep it in mind if Mr Farmer’s mother tries to screw us over again. 🙂
It sold for just under $40k. Do you know the new owners? I hope they make an awesome small farm/homestead!
Thanks for letting me know. I knew it had sold but didn’t know how much it went for. Sorry I don’t know who bought it but they got a great deal.