Specialized in Complex Agricultural and Rural Property Valuations
Rural properties aren’t one-size-fits-all—and neither are their appraisals. At Batterson Appraisal Service, we specialize in valuing properties that don’t fit neatly into a box. Whether it’s productive farmland, a rural homestead with outbuildings, or a mixed-use tract in transition, we deliver reliable appraisals tailored to your land’s unique attributes.
We provide valuation services for a range of complex rural properties, including:
Confinement Buildings
large structures for housing poultry and swine
Agricultural Land
row crop farms, pastureland, and ag-improved parcels
Rural Residential
homes with acreage, barns, and unconventional improvements
Grain Facilities
grain elevators, on-farm storage sites, and bin systems
Rural Commercial Buildings
ag supply stores, small-town retail, machine sheds, etc.
Recreational Tracts
hunting land, timber, and multi-use getaways
Transitional Land
parcels moving from ag to commercial/residential use
Mixed-Use Rural Properties
combinations of ag, residential, and commercial features
Each appraisal is customized based on the land’s intended use, market potential, and physical characteristics. Our process is thorough, objective, and built to support financial, legal, and long-term planning decisions.
Meet the Appraiser
Carter Batterson is a Certified General Real Property Appraiser serving clients throughout Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri. With years of boots-on-the-ground experience, Carter brings deep market knowledge and a clear-eyed understanding of how land value factors into long-term planning, estate settlements, and business decisions.
Credentials & Experience:
- Certified General Appraiser — Iowa & Missouri
- Over 10 years of experience in agriculture and real estate
- Focused expertise in ag land, recreational tracts, and mixed-use properties
- Trusted by banks, attorneys, accountants, and landowners
Carter’s work is defined by accuracy, integrity, and a commitment to helping people protect and maximize the value of their land—especially when the stakes are high.
Appraisals That Support Confident Property Decisions
Whether you're preserving the legacy of a family farm, planning a sale, or navigating legal complexities, a credible appraisal can make all the difference. Batterson Appraisal Service delivers valuations you can rely on—thorough, objective, and built to stand up under scrutiny.
Common appraisal needs include:
- Mortgage and lending purposes – independent assessments for lenders and borrowers seeking loans or refinancing
- Estate and succession planning – defensible valuations for inheritance, gifting, or probate
- Litigation support – unbiased reports for partition, divorce, and dispute resolutions
- Tax planning – accurate valuations for IRS compliance, capital gains, and donations
- Land purchases or sales – ensure fair pricing and transparent negotiations
- Investment decisions – Understand a property's current and future market potential
Every assignment is approached with clarity, precision, and attention to the details that matter in rural property.
Serving Iowa & Missouri’s Rural Heartland
Batterson Appraisal Service is rooted in the land and communities we serve. With deep knowledge of the soils, land use trends, and market dynamics across the Midwest, we specialize in appraising rural property throughout Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri.
Our coverage area includes a broad territory spanning multiple counties and cross-border regions including:
- Bloomfield Iowa
- Ottumwa Iowa
- Centerville Iowa
- Albia Iowa
- Oskaloosa Iowa
- Van Buren Iowa
- Fairfield Iowa
- Eldon Iowa
- Kirksville Missouri
- Unionville Missouri
With offices in Ray County, Missouri and Davis County, Iowa, we routinely appraise farmland, rural homes, and transitional properties in this region and are always happy to discuss your specific location.
Get In Touch
Have questions or are you ready to schedule an appraisal? We’re happy to talk through your goals and property details. Reach out using the form below—or contact us directly by phone or email.