We are pleased to present 80 m/l acres of farmland in Buena Vista County, Iowa located northwest of Marathon, Iowa along County Highway M54. The farm includes 73.4 FSA cropland acres with a CSR2 soil rating of 83.6. The cropland acres are designated NHEL with no conservation plan required. The balance of the tract is well-maintained grass waterways bordering the drainage ditch that runs through the farm. The tillable acres include highly productive Calco silty clay loam, Clarion loam, and Nicollet clay loam. The farm is located in Section 17 of Poland Township, in Buena Vista County, Iowa. County Drainage Tile: The farmland is situated within Drainage District 34, part of the Upper Open Ditch Segment, and Drainage District 198 on the East side of the farm. The County Drainage Tile on the farm consists of a 24" tile line running northwest across the property, which outlets water into the Open Drainage Ditch. See the attachment â??Tile Mapâ?? or contact the Listing Agent for more details. Currently, access is not available for crossing the open drainage ditch to reach the western portion of the property. It is currently being accessed through the property to the south via their crossing, and there is no formal easement in place. We have talked to the county drainage engineer and a local contractor about the process and cost of getting a crossing installed. Please contact the listing agent for more information. Visit our website for more information!
The median home value in Marathon, IA is $25,100. This is lower than the county median home value of $110,200. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Marathon, IA is $25,100. Approximately 60.16% of Marathon homes are owned, compared to 25% rented, while 14.84% are vacant. Marathon real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Marathon real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Marathon, Iowa has a population of 251. Marathon is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 19.67% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 34.47%.
The median household income in Marathon, Iowa is $36,458. The median household income for the surrounding county is $52,784 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Marathon is 42.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 7.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 31.8 inches per year, with 31.4 inches of snow per year.