Sell Your Hunting Ranch in Story County, IA
Looking to sell your hunting ranch in Story County, Iowa? EasyOffer buys hunting properties of all sizes and conditions. Get a fair cash offer within 24 hours with no broker commissions and no multi-year listing process.
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Market Snapshot: Story County, IA
Latest available data from public sources. Updated .
Median Home Value
$258,700
Census ACS 2024
Median Sale Price
$396,250
Redfin
Days on Market
54 days
Redfin
Population
102,498
+3.9% since 2020
U.S. Census
Home Price Index
+4.6% YoY
+4.6%
FHFA
Median Household Income
$69,685
Census ACS 2024
Land Area
573 sq mi
U.S. Census
Net Migration
-2,873 households
IRS SOI 2022
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.2%
Redfin
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
BLS
Property Tax
$3,632/yr
Census ACS 2024
Median Age
26.9 years
Census ACS 2024
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Census ACS 2024
| Metric | Value | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $258,700 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Sale Price | $396,250 | — | Redfin |
| Days on Market | 54 days | — | Redfin |
| Population | 102,498 | +3.9% since 2020 | U.S. Census |
| Home Price Index | +4.6% YoY | +4.6% | FHFA |
| Median Household Income | $69,685 | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Land Area | 573 sq mi | — | U.S. Census |
| Net Migration | -2,873 households | — | IRS SOI 2022 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% | — | Redfin |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | — | BLS |
| Property Tax | $3,632/yr | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Median Age | 26.9 years | — | Census ACS 2024 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | — | Census ACS 2024 |
Why Land Owners in Story County Choose EasyOffer
Story County spans 573 sq mi across Iowa with a population of 102,498, growing 3.9% since 2020. The median home value is $258,700 (Census ACS 2024). properties sell in a median of 54 days on the open market. 2,873 more households left Story County than moved in in 2022 (IRS data). the local unemployment rate is 4.8% (BLS). property taxes average $3,632/year. the median resident age is 26.9 years.
Hunting ranches in Story County are valued based on total acreage, wildlife population and habitat quality, water features, improvements (lodges, blinds, feeders), road access, and game management history. These properties appeal to a narrow buyer demographic and traditional listings often take one to three years. EasyOffer evaluates the land value, recreational potential, and improvements to deliver a cash offer without the extended wait.
We also serve property owners in nearby Boone County, Marshall County, Polk County, and throughout Iowa.
About Story County
County Seat
Ames
Major Industries
The Story County economy is driven by Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail Trade, Hospitality & Food Service, Construction.
School Districts
Ames Community School District, Nevada Community School District
How It Works
Selling your hunting ranch in Story County is straightforward with EasyOffer. Here is how it works:
Tell Us About Your Property
Enter your address and contact info. Takes 30 seconds.
Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Story County property and send a fair, no-obligation offer.
Close and Get Paid
Pick your closing date. We handle paperwork and pay all closing costs.
Tell Us About Your Property
Enter your address and contact info. Takes 30 seconds.
Get Your Cash Offer
We analyze your Story County property and send a fair, no-obligation offer.
Close and Get Paid
Pick your closing date. We handle paperwork and pay all closing costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you value a hunting ranch in Story County, IA?
We evaluate total acreage, terrain diversity, wildlife populations, water sources, lodge or cabin improvements, fencing (high-fence vs. low-fence), food plot acreage, and comparable recreational sales in Iowa.
Does a high-fence operation affect the property value?
High-fence ranches with managed herds often command premium prices due to the controlled hunting experience. We account for fencing condition, acreage enclosed, and herd quality in our valuation.
What happens to wildlife on the property?
Native wildlife stays with the land. For high-fence operations with stocked exotic or managed whitetail herds, the livestock value can be negotiated separately from the real estate.
Can I sell if hunting leases are in place?
Yes. Existing hunting leases typically transfer to the buyer. If you prefer to terminate them before closing, we accommodate that timeline.
What about mineral rights on a hunting ranch?
Mineral rights are negotiated separately. You can convey mineral rights with the surface estate or retain them. We make our offer clear about which rights are included.
How long does it take to close on a hunting ranch?
Most hunting ranch sales in Story County close in 30 to 60 days depending on acreage, mineral rights negotiation, survey requirements, and title complexity.
What Our Sellers Say
“My mom passed and I inherited her place in Antioch. It needed a ton of work and I live out of state so I couldn't deal with contractors or showings. They came out, looked at it, and had a number for me the next day. We closed in 9 days. The whole thing was so much easier than I expected.”
Inherited Property
“Honestly I was skeptical at first because I'd heard horror stories about cash buyers lowballing people. But they explained exactly how they came up with the number and it was fair. We were behind on payments and they got everything done in a week. No last-minute changes, no surprises at closing.”
Avoided Foreclosure
“My husband got transferred to Dallas and we had about three weeks to figure out the house. A friend told us about EasyOffer. They gave us a cash offer that same afternoon and worked around our move date. We closed 11 days later without having to do a single showing or open house.”
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