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Auction Date: 12/15/26           

Auction Time: 11:00 AM CT

Auction Held At: Earlham Community Center, 150 East First Street, Earlham, IA 50072

Property Preview: 12/05 from 1 PM to 4 PM at 18859 Jewell Dr, Earlham, IA 50072

Entire Property Description – 60.58± Acres – Jewell Dr., Earlham, Iowa | Dallas County | Buyer’s Choice Auction

Less than 3/4 mile east of the Earlham exit on I-80, this 60.58± acre property on Jewell Drive gives developers and custom home builders a well-located site in Iowa’s fastest-growing county. It will be offered in two tracts through a Buyer’s Choice auction with Seller Confirmation. Tract 1 is 40.38± acres and Tract 2 is 20.2± acres.

The property is currently part of the Timberpine Nursery and is zoned A-1 and A-2 by Dallas County. There is potential to rezone the road frontage to C-2 Highway Service/Ag Related Commercial and the balance to R-3 Multiple Residential. With interstate access, Jewell Drive frontage, and room for both commercial and residential uses, the site gives a developer several directions to choose from. Possible uses include highway service or ag-related commercial along the front, higher-density residential behind it, a subdivision of 10-acre executive home lots for custom builds, or a mix of all three.

Much of the expensive groundwork is already done. Xenia Rural Water, electricity, and fiber optic are all available along Jewell Dr., which cuts the time and cost of getting lots or buildings ready. Fiber is a strong selling point for today’s buyers, many of whom work from home and expect metro-level connectivity on acreage. The land is mostly level, with enough natural topography for good watershed and drainage. That makes road layout and site prep simpler and gives builders good locations for houses.

Years as a working nursery also left the property with landscaping that most developments take decades to grow. Multiple mature tree plantings, a 1.75± acre pond, and stands of mature timber give the ground a finished look and help homesites set themselves apart. A mix of open field and timbered ground lets a builder offer buyers pond-front, wooded, and open-view lots in the same project, which supports premium pricing.

Tract 1 is 40.38± acres and includes the 1.75± acre pond and 11± acres of mature timber, with the rest in open ground and nursery plantings. It has frontage on Jewell Dr. and room for four 10± acre lots or a denser residential layout, subject to rezoning. Tract 2 is 20.2± acres and includes 10.4± acres of mature timber. It works as two 10± acre wooded homesites or one private estate parcel with privacy and wildlife that are hard to recreate on open ground.

Location drives demand here. The I-80 interchange is minutes away, West Des Moines is about 20 minutes away, and downtown Des Moines is roughly half an hour. Buyers can reach the metro’s jobs, shopping, dining, and healthcare and still come home to room to spread out. The I-80 corridor also gives easy access to Des Moines International Airport and to the rest of the state. As growth in the metro keeps pushing west along I-80, sites with this mix of interstate access, utilities, and natural features are getting harder to find.

The surrounding market backs this up. Dallas County has been Iowa’s fastest-growing county for more than a decade. Its population grew more than 50% between 2010 and 2020 and now tops 115,000 residents. The county also has the highest median household income in the state, more than $100,000, and a younger-than-average population. That combination creates steady demand for custom homes, acreage lots, and new housing of every kind.

Earlham is a small town of about 1,400 residents with a historic downtown and a strong sense of community. It offers the quieter pace of small-town Iowa without a long commute. The area is served by the Earlham Community School District, which keeps its elementary, middle, and high school on one campus in town. Earlham schools rank among the stronger districts in Iowa, with test scores above state averages, small class sizes, and a high school that has been climbing steadily in the statewide rankings. Families choosing where to build put a lot of weight on schools like these.

In the Buyer’s Choice format, the high bidder may take either tract or both. The bidding then repeats until all the land is sold. A developer can secure the full 60.58± acres for one master-planned project, while builders and individual buyers can be the high bidder and select the tract that fits their plans. All final bids are subject to Seller Confirmation.

Tract 1: 40.38± acres with the +1.75-acre pond, 11± acres of mature timber, and open ground

Tract 2: 20.2± acres, including 10.4± acres of mature timber

Buyer’s Choice auction with Seller Confirmation

Current Dallas County zoning: A-1 and A-2

Rezoning potential: road frontage to C-2 Highway Service/Ag Related Commercial; balance to R-3 Multiple Residential

Less than ¾ mile east of the Earlham I-80 exit, with frontage on Jewell Dr.

Xenia Rural Water, electricity, and fiber optic are available along Jewell Dr.

Mostly level with good water shed and drainage

Mature tree plantings, pond, and timber already in place

Suited for commercial, multi-family, or 10-acre executive home lot development

Earlham Community School District

About 20 minutes to West Des Moines and 30 minutes to downtown Des Moines

Located in Iowa’s fastest-growing and highest-income county

Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2027 crop year

Possession: Immediate possession at closing

Survey Needed?: No survey needed

Brief Legal: pt NW SE, NE SE, SE SE, SW SE S30 T78N R26W Dallas Co IA

PIDs: 14-30-400-013 Pt of  14-30-400-010

Lat/Lon: 41.5186, -94.1129

Zip Code: 50263

Tract 1 – 40.38± Acres – Jewell Dr., Earlham, Iowa | Dallas County | Buyer’s Choice Auction

Less than 3/4 mile east of the Earlham exit on I-80, Tract 1 is 40.38± acres with frontage on Jewell Drive, giving developers and custom home builders a well-located site in Iowa’s fastest-growing county. It is being offered as part of a 60.58± acre, two-tract Buyer’s Choice auction with Seller Confirmation, so it can be bought on its own or together with the adjoining 20.2± acre Tract 2.

Tract 1 is currently part of the Timberpine Nursery and is zoned A-1 and A-2 by Dallas County. There is potential to rezone the road frontage to C-2 Highway Service/Ag Related Commercial and the balance to R-3 Multiple Residential. With interstate access, Jewell Drive frontage, and room for both commercial and residential uses, this tract gives a developer several directions to choose from. Possible uses include highway service or ag-related commercial along the front, higher-density residential behind it, four 10± acre executive home lots for custom builds, or a mix of all three.

Much of the expensive groundwork is already done. Xenia Rural Water, electricity, and fiber optic are all available along Jewell Dr., which cuts the time and cost of getting lots or buildings ready. Fiber is a strong selling point for today’s buyers, many of whom work from home and expect metro-level connectivity on acreage. The land is mostly level, with enough natural topography for good watershed and drainage. That makes road layout and site prep simpler and gives builders good locations for houses.

Years as a working nursery also left Tract 1 with landscaping that most developments take decades to grow. It includes a 1.75± acre pond, 9± acres of mature hardwood timber, and multiple mature tree plantings, with the rest in open ground. That mix lets a builder offer pond-front, wooded, and open-view lots in the same project, which supports premium pricing.

Location drives demand here. The I-80 interchange is minutes away, West Des Moines is about 20 minutes away, and downtown Des Moines is roughly half an hour. Buyers can reach the metro’s jobs, shopping, dining, and healthcare and still come home to room to spread out. The I-80 corridor also gives easy access to Des Moines International Airport and to the rest of the state. As growth in the metro keeps pushing west along I-80, sites with this mix of interstate access, utilities, and natural features are getting harder to find.

The surrounding market backs this up. Dallas County has been Iowa’s fastest-growing county for more than a decade. Its population grew more than 50% between 2010 and 2020 and now tops 115,000 residents. The county also has the highest median household income in the state, more than $100,000, and a younger-than-average population. That combination creates steady demand for custom homes, acreage lots, and new housing of every kind.

Earlham is a small town of about 1,400 residents with a historic downtown and a strong sense of community. It offers the quieter pace of small-town Iowa without a long commute. The area is served by the Earlham Community School District, which keeps its elementary, middle, and high school on one campus in town. Earlham schools rank among the stronger districts in Iowa, with test scores above state averages, small class sizes, and a high school that has been climbing steadily in the statewide rankings. Families choosing where to build put a lot of weight on schools like these.

In the Buyer’s Choice format, the high bidder may take Tract 1, Tract 2, or both. The bidding then repeats until all the land is sold. A developer can combine Tract 1 with Tract 2 for one 60.58± acre master-planned project, or a builder can bid on Tract 1 alone. All final bids are subject to Seller Confirmation.

Tract 2 – 20.2± Acres – Jewell Dr., Earlham, Iowa | Dallas County | Buyer’s Choice Auction

Tucked back from the road less than 3/4 mile east of the Earlham exit on I-80, Tract 2 is 20.2± acres of timber and open ground that gives custom home builders and acreage buyers a private setting in Iowa’s fastest-growing county. It is being offered as part of a 60.58± acre, two-tract Buyer’s Choice auction with Seller Confirmation, so it can be bought on its own or together with the adjoining 40.38± acre Tract 1.

Tract 2 includes 12± acres of mature hardwood timber, with the rest in open ground and mature tree plantings left from years as part of the Timberpine Nursery. The open ground gives builders clear homesite locations, and the hardwoods around it provide the privacy, wildlife, and natural setting that buyers of high-end custom homes look for. Settings like this are hard to recreate on open ground. The tract is accessed by a road along the east line of Tract 1 that runs back from Jewell Dr.

The land is currently zoned A-1 and A-2 by Dallas County, with potential to rezone to R-3 Multiple Residential. That leaves several options. Tract 2 can be split into two 10± acre wooded homesites, kept as one private estate parcel, or developed as residential under rezoning. Xenia Rural Water, electricity, and fiber optic are all available along Jewell Dr., which cuts the time and cost of getting homesites ready. Fiber is a strong selling point for today’s buyers, many of whom work from home and expect metro-level connectivity on acreage. The ground has enough natural topography for good water shed and drainage.

Location drives demand here. The I-80 interchange is minutes away, West Des Moines is about 20 minutes away, and downtown Des Moines is roughly half an hour. Buyers can reach the metro’s jobs, shopping, dining, and healthcare and still come home to timber and quiet. The I-80 corridor also gives easy access to Des Moines International Airport and to the rest of the state. As growth in the metro keeps pushing west along I-80, wooded acreage this close to an interstate exit with utilities nearby is getting harder to find.

The surrounding market backs this up. Dallas County has been Iowa’s fastest-growing county for more than a decade. Its population grew more than 50% between 2010 and 2020 and now tops 115,000 residents. The county also has the highest median household income in the state, more than $100,000, and a younger-than-average population. That combination creates steady demand for custom homes and acreage lots.

Earlham is a small town of about 1,400 residents with a historic downtown and a strong sense of community. It offers the quieter pace of small-town Iowa without a long commute. The area is served by the Earlham Community School District, which keeps its elementary, middle, and high school on one campus in town. Earlham schools rank among the stronger districts in Iowa, with test scores above state averages, small class sizes, and a high school that has been climbing steadily in the statewide rankings. Families choosing where to build put a lot of weight on schools like these.

In the Buyer’s Choice format, the high bidder may take Tract 1, Tract 2, or both. The bidding then repeats until all the land is sold. A buyer can bid on Tract 2 alone for a private homesite or a two-lot project, or combine it with Tract 1 for one 60.58± acre development. All final bids are subject to Seller Confirmation.

Seller’s Attorney:

Wilson, Egge & Loya, P.C.

222 NW Sunrise Dr. Waukee, IA 50263

(515) 369-2502

[email protected]

Terms of Sale

Bidders may participate in the auction on-site or online at Ranchandfarmauctions.com
Onsite bidders should bring a government-issued ID
10% down payment immediately after auction - cash, personal, or business checks accepted
If the winning bid is online, you will be immediately contacted to make arrangements for the 10% down payment and a purchase contract will be sent via DocuSign
High bidder has 45 days to close unless otherwise noted
Announcements on auction day will take precedence over any prior announcements
This is a no contingency sale and is not subject to financing or additional inspections
Possession at closing, subject to tenant’s rights, if any
If a survey is needed it will be done following the auction and the total purchase price will be adjusted to the surveyed acres
All information provided is derived from sources believed correct but is not guaranteed or warranted - Bidders shall rely entirely on their own information and judgments

SALE DAY NOTES INFO:

BUYERS PREMIUM: No buyer’s premiums or internet fees
TAXES: Prorated to date of close
TENANCY: Open tenancy for 2027
RENTS: N/A
MINERALS: Seller-owned rights will convey
CLOSING COSTS: Seller is responsible for abstract, deed package preparation, revenue stamp tax, real estate commission, and half of the closing fee. Buyer is responsible for the title opinion, transfer document recording, and half of the closing fee.

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