Ethan Stubbs
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Address: 2933 Middle Hesper Rd, Decorah IA. County: Winneshiek County, IA Legal Description: Section 28, Township 99N, Range 8W (Canoe Twp) Possession: Open to farm for the 2027 crop year Bidding Opens: September 15th, 2026| Bidding Ends: October 15, 2026 at 10 AM
Heritage Land & Auction Group is honored to present Vine Farm, a once-in-a-generation 212.62± acre offering in the heart of Winneshiek County's Driftless Region. Located along Middle Hesper Road just 5 minutes (about 3 miles) north of downtown Decorah, this online only auction combines elite row-crop soils with a classic Iowa homestead. Sold in five individual tracts so you can buy one, combine several, or take the entire farm.
Whether you're an established operator looking to add high-yielding ground, a land investor seeking a resilient Iowa asset, or a family dreaming of a hobby farm minutes from town, Vine Farm delivers rare flexibility on a single sale day.
Predominantly Downs silt loam soils carrying a weighted CSR2 of 77.0, including 22.06 acres rated at a 90 CSR2 (162B) and 30.84 acres at an 80 CSR2 (162C2). Gently rolling and well maintained, on the west side of Middle Hesper Road with excellent access. Quality tillable ground of this size and soil profile rarely comes to market in Winneshiek County.
A versatile parcel with outstanding frontage and long country views along Middle Hesper Road. Farm it, invest in it, or build on it; this is one of the finest potential building sites in the neighborhood, minutes from Decorah's schools, shopping, and healthcare. Continue collecting farm income while you plan, then build the home you've always pictured. Buyer to verify building eligibility and utility availability.
A manageable 36.21 acres fronting Middle Hesper Road, carrying a CSR2 of 63.6, including 8 acres of 90 CSR2 Downs silt loam. Excellent drainage and gentle rolling topography, the right size for an operator adding acres without overextending, or an investor's entry point into Winneshiek County farmland.
79 acres of opportunity carrying a CSR2 of 68.2, led by Fayette and Downs silt loam soils. A large, contiguous block with good field structure and access from Meadowlark Road, optimized for modern farming equipment - an excellent add-on for a neighboring operator or a standalone investment with dependable income potential.
Country living, minutes from Decorah. This acreage features a well-kept 1,675 sq. ft., one-and-a-half story farmhouse built in 1909, offering 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, and a full basement. Outside: a spacious wood deck, open and enclosed porches, an attached 616 sq. ft. garage built in 2016, plus a detached garage and outbuildings ready for storage, animals, or projects. Bring the chickens, plant the orchard, and enjoy a drive to town measured in minutes. Located within the Decorah Community School District.
Distance to downtown Decorah: ~5 minutes / 3 miles
School district: Decorah Community School District
Road frontage: Hard-surfaced paved access on Middle Hesper Rd; gravel frontage on Meadowlark Rd
Regional hubs: 1 hr to La Crosse, WI | 1.5 hrs to Rochester, MN | 2 hrs to Waterloo/Cedar Rapids, IA
The property will be open for public inspection on Saturday, September 19th and Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Prospective buyers are encouraged to attend one of the scheduled open houses to tour the home and property prior to the auction. The property will be sold as-is, where-is, and buyers are encouraged to complete any desired inspections and due diligence prior to bidding. For additional information regarding the property or auction, please contact the listing agents.
Online only auction, bidding ends October 15, 2026 at 10 AM. Bid on any individual tract or any combination. 10% non-refundable earnest money due day of auction; balance due at closing. Bid now at heritagelandauction.com.
Contact: Ethan Stubbs - 608-306-1788 Matt Tobin - 563-451-7390
Directions:
From Decorah, Head North on US Hwy 56 for 3 Miles
Head East (Right) on Meadowlark Rd for 1 Mile
Head North on Middle Hesper Rd for .5 Miles. The property is on both sides of the road.
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