Iowa County Life Estate Auction

Auction Details: Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 10 a.m. | Victor American Legion, 601 3rd Street, Victor, IA 52347

Description: The purpose of this auction is to sell the Life Estate of Kathryn Brown. This sale will only include the Life Estate interest, providing the buyer the use and income from the Life Estate property during the life of Kathryn Brown, who is 91 years old. This sale is not an outright transfer of ownership of the real estate. The property consists of 77 acres m/l of quality Iowa County land with a 77.7 CSR2

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Matt Mann

Matt Mann

Blake Kuesel

Blake Kuesel

Taxes, FSA Data & Property Info

Estimated Net Taxes

$3,014.00/year

FSA Data

Farm Number: 5938
Tract Number: 5054
Cropland Acres: 60.1
Corn Base Acres: 60.1
Corn PLC Yield: 147 bu./acre
The 60.1 acres of cropland is classified as HEL.
2025 Farm Program Election: Corn is enrolled under the ARC County farm program.

Legal Description

Iowa County – 77 acres m/l in the West ½ Southwest ¼ in Section 25, Township 80 North, Range 12 West of the 5th P.M., Iowa County, Iowa. (Final Legal Description will be determined from Abstract).

Property Location

Sales Terms & Announcements

Method: The Life Estate of Kathryn Brown will be sold as a lump-sum amount. Bidding increments will be at the discretion of the auctioneer.

Contract & Earnest Payment: A 10% earnest money payment is required on the day of the auction. Earnest payment may be paid in the form of check. High bidder will enter a real estate contract immediately upon the conclusion of the auction and deposit with Iowa Land Sales the required earnest payment. All funds will be deposited and held in the Iowa Land Sales trust account. Bidding is not contingent on buyer financing. If the Buyer fails to fulfill the terms of the Purchase Agreement to be executed on the day of the sale, Seller may forfeit the Agreement, and all payments made by Buyer shall be forfeited, including earnest money.

Closing & Possession: Closing will occur on or about July 24, 2026. Balance of purchase price of The Life Estate of Kathryn Brown will be payable in guaranteed check at closing. The Purchase Agreement must be executed by the actual buyer or the legal representative of the Buyer on the day of the sale. In the event a potential Buyer cannot attend the auction, said Buyer can send a representative to the auction. Said representative must be registered with the Broker at least two (2) business days prior to the auction, along with a copy of a valid, signed Power of Attorney. Limited power of attorney forms is available upon request from the Broker. The Purchase Agreement cannot be assigned by Buyer without Seller’s written consent.

Announcements: The Life Estate of Kathryn Brown is being sold on an “As is, Where is” basis. No warranty or guaranty, either expressed or implied, is made by the auctioneer or seller. Sale is subject to all covenants, leases, and easements of  record. Conducting inspections and due diligence is the responsibility of each bidder and at their own risk. Announcements made on the day of the sale take precedence over previously printed information or oral statements.

Disclaimer: Iowa Land Sales obtained the information above from sources we believe to be reliable. However, we have not verified its accuracy and make no guarantee, warranty or representation about it. It is submitted subject to the possibility of errors, omissions, change of price, rental or other conditions, prior sale, lease or financing, or withdrawal without notice. We include projections, opinions, assumptions or estimates for example only and they may not represent current or future performance of the property. You and your tax and legal advisers should conduct your own investigation of the property and transaction.