Land Talk Weekly
In response to the need for up-to-date land price information - in real-time - Jim Rothermich created “The Land Talker" in the spring of 2016. Surveys published by various organizations have a time lag and can quickly become outdated. "The Land Talker" provides a means to keep current on land price information with this blog and his monthly newsletter. To get auction results as they happen, follow Jim on Twitter (@theLandTalker).
Iowa Land Auction Prices, February 24-March 1, 2024
Sioux County rings the bell this week with sales at $29,600/acre and $19,500/acre. O’Brien County takes honorable mention with a sale at $16,400/acre.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, February 17-23, 2024
Dallas County tops the Iowa land market this week at $17,400/acre, while honorable mention goes to Henry County at $16,063/acre. Land market conditions are adjusting to current economic conditions.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, February 10-16, 2024
The Iowa land market was topped by O’Brien County with a sale at $19,500/acre and Boone County at $15,450/acre. Some sellers think the market is still at its peak.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, February 3-9, 2024
Lyon County wins the trophy for Iowa land auction prices this week with sales at $19,500/acre, $19,000/acre, and $17,200/acre. “No Sale” at auction is a developing story.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, January 27-February 2, 2024
Top honors go to Boone County this week ($16,800/acre) and Winnebago County ($15,800/acre). Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day, which means we’ll have an early spring!
Iowa Land Auction Prices, January 20-26, 2024
Jasper County tops the market this week with a sale at $18,060/acre. Honorable mention goes to O’Brien County with a sale at $17,500/acre.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, January 13-19, 2024
There were several “no sales” this week as market conditions are adjusting to higher interest rates. Higher interest rates have affected the buyer pool. Warmer temps are projected for this week - I am ready!
Iowa Land Auction Prices, January 6-12, 2024
Story County topped the Iowa land market this week at $18,700/acre, while Boone County took honorable mention at $17,800/acre. Auction activity is gradually picking up. Extreme cold is in the forecast - stay safe!
Iowa Land Auction Prices, December 30-January 5, 2024
It was another short week due to the holidays, but there were big results. Sioux County topped the market at $22,600/acre, with honorable mention going to Cherokee County. Starting this week, auction activity will increase. There is a snowstorm headed to Iowa. Precipitation of any kind is welcome.
Iowa Land Auction Prices, December 23-29
Happy New Year! It was a slow auction week due to the holidays. This week Franklin County tops the market at $12,100/acre, with honorable mention going to Clayton County with a sale at $11,500/acre. This wraps up the 2023 auction year!