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American cowboy humorist Will Rogers said it best, “Buy land. They ain’t making any more of the stuff.”

Whether you’re looking to buy a couple of acres in a secluded rural area, or you want hundreds of acres of farmland, there’s something magical about living in a peaceful countryside setting. 

Now when deciding on how much land you want to buy it's good to be able to visualize the area we're talking about. So, how big is an acre? 1 acre of land equals 4,840 square yards, which is roughly the size of a football field. Thus, if you're wanting 5 acres, picture 5 football fields laid out.

As one of the least-densely-populated states in the U.S. at just 58 people per square mile, the 35 million acres that make up the state of Iowa are largely farmland (31 million acres) and timber (3 million acres) leaving plenty of opportunities for those searching for their perfect property.

So, how does financing an acreage work? Financing an acreage or a farm that has an existing home on the land can usually be done through a conventional mortgage method similar to buying any home. However, if you're looking to buy a piece of land with no home present, the process can be a bit different, so be sure to check out my Step-by-Step Guide for Purchasing Land in Iowa. 

If you do ultimately decide to buy an acreage, some of the benefits are:

• One of the biggest appeals is the space that comes with living on an acreage. Whereas you may be lucky to have even half an acre in the suburbs, you can purchase dozens or more acres for a relatively small investment in a rural area. This gives you plenty of space to raise your kids, enjoy your hobbies, and live your life to the fullest in blissful solitude.
• The majority of the time, acreages come with fewer rules and restrictions. If you’re outside of the city limits, you’ll find less thorough permitting procedures, fewer zoning requirements, and the ability to do just about anything you want on your property (so long as you aren’t breaking any laws).

• More for your money. The price of real estate is most heavily dependent on location. In most cases, land in rural areas just doesn’t have as high of a demand as plots of land in the city. Often in the country versus the city, for the same price, you’re able to enjoy an acreage on top of having a very nice home. 
• Living in the country allows you to live side by side with nature. In most areas, you also have the option of hunting, fishing, raising your own animals; including horses, chickens, cows, or whatever sort of livestock peaks your homesteading interest.

Long known as the best state for whitetail hunting in the country, buying land to use as a hunting outfitter or for your own personal hunting use is often a big draw in Iowa. Iowa bucks grow enormous not only because of their incredible genetics, but also because they have access to food sources everywhere. Regardless of how brutal a winter is, deer need not look too far to find adequate nutrition. If there is a rare instance where there is an issue with nutrition, it is always possible to add fruit or nut bearing trees, food plots or even adding a pond to your property.

Want to start your own farm and raise your own animals? To make the most of your new acreage, here is a handy guide to follow when planning:

Horses: 1-2 acres per horse

Cows: 1-2 acres per cow

Goats: 0.2-0.3 acres per animal

Pigs: 12-14 sows per acre per rotational pasture

Chickens: Minimal space

With benefits like these and many more, it’s no surprise so many people are drawn to the idea of living on a rural acreage. One of my absolute favorite things to do as a local Central Iowa Realtor® is to tour acreages with clients, the uniqueness of each property (whether it be open space or acres of timber) is always a pleasure and a thrill.

Thinking you may be ready to buy an acreage? Start by searching below for the most up to date listings available on the internet of acreages for sale near Des Moines and throughout all of Central Iowa. Listings are updated every 15 minutes so bookmark this page and check back often. Don't see any of interest? Give me a call. Often times I know of, or can find, acreages that aren't even listed on the market yet. Your perfect dream property is out there and rest assured, whether it's day one or one day, we will find it.