ONLINE LAND AUCTION COMING SOON
Notice: Tract 1,2,3 acreages have been adjusted due to surveyed acres. The surveyed acres came out to the following:
Tract 1 acres 132.51
Tract 2 acres 180.11
Tract 3 acres 115.90
Tract 1
Ringgold & Decatur County Iowa – Grand River, IA
Grand River Row Crop Bottom Land
Method of Sale: Online only auction with bidding open October 18 through October 24, 2024
Location: From Grand River IA, North on R15 app 5 miles to Clarke Decatur St (county road). Then West on Clarke Decatur St app 1.5 miles to farm.
Short Legal: Twn70N, Rng28W, Sec 1 in Ringgold County, and Twn70N, Rng27W, Sec 6 in Decatur County. Legal to govern.
Legal Description: Available upon request.
Total Acres: 131.51+/- Surveyed Acres
Taxes: TBD as tract is part of larger farm. Estimated at $16.50/acre based on total farm tax. Final tax amount to be determined by assessor's office of each respective county.
Possession: Buyer to receive possession at closing subject to tenants’ rights. All seven tracts are leased through the 2024 crop year. Possession is subject to the present lease so full possession is on March 1, 2025. Seller to send notice of termination of leases prior to September 1, 2024. Sellers retain all crop rents for the 2024 crop year.
Tile and Erosion Enhancements: There is tile on the Southern part of Tract 1 that drains the South half of the field, consisting of 8” main tile line and 6in laterals draining several low parts of this field. Additional laterals can easily be established as needed. Also there are”water drops” on the East border shunting water down into the ditch.
Closing Date: On or before December 5, 2024.
FSA Information: Total FSA Acres: 127+/-, FSA Tillable Acres: 119+/-
Soils: Mostly Zook silt loam, Nodaway silt loam, Chequest silty clay loam, Wabash silty clay, Lawson silt loam and others. Farm offers a weighted average CSR2 rating of 51.52 based on Surety Mapping. Soil maps and full list of soils available.
CSR Information: CSR2 Value based on Surety Mapping of 51.52 CSR2
Description: Excellent Grand River Row Crop Bottom Land. This tract of land offers highly tillable row crop bottom land in the Grand River Bottoms. Located in Ringgold and Decatur Counties in Iowa. This farm offers large, easy to farm fields and good gravel road frontage. This farm has been owned by the same family for 4 generations and this is the first time in that duration the farm has been offered for sale.
In addition to farming, this tract of land is located just North of the Sand Creek State Wildlife area and would make for excellent hunting and recreation. From Iowa DNR website: “Tucked in to the rolling hills of southern Iowa’s Decatur County is Sand Creek Wildlife Area, a 3,700-acre destination for deer hunters and bird watchers. Here, cell service disappears and nature’s sounds take over – this isn’t a white noise machine – it’s the real thing.”
Auctioneers note: For bidding purposes the multiplier of 132+/- acres will be used. Farm is currently being surveyed and acres may adjust to surveyed acres at completion. Acreages, CSR Information, and tax estimates are for informational purposes and are not guaranteed. Auction company has determined these numbers to the best of our ability through county records, surety mapping systems, mapright mapping systems, plat maps, fsa records and county records among other sources. Each prospective bidder is encouraged to research this information to arrive at their own judgment. Tract 1 will have an easement issued to access the county road through the Northwest corner of tract 2.
Key Features:
Large, Easy to farm field.
Good Road Frontage
Well Sloped for drainage
Owned by same family for 4 Generations
Quality tenant with management capabilities familiar with land if needed
Grand River Bottom Land 0-2% Slopes on most of farm
Additional adjoining acreage available
Approximately 93% Tillable Farmland
Statement from the Owners: The current farmers on the land have been excellent stewards of the land for many years. The owners and farmers have maintained an excellent working relationship. The current farmers have expressed interest in continuing to farm the land and the current owners would highly recommend them.
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