Poweshiek County Land Auction – SOLD

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SOLD for $5,800/acre or $928,000 total


Auction Details: Thursday, August 29 @ 10 a.m. | Grinnell Elks Lodge, 720 3rd Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112

Description: 160 acres m/l of quality Poweshiek County land in Chester Township is being offered for sale as an individual tract. The farm is located 3 miles northeast of Grinnell, with 117 acres m/l of cropland carrying a 58.7 CSR2. A unique opportunity to purchase a well-cared for farm in a competitive area of Poweshiek County. The cropland will be available for the 2025 crop year.

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Matt Mann

Matt Mann

Vince Johnson

Vince Johnson

Tessa Geiger

Tessa Watts

Taxes, FSA Data & Property Info

Estimated Net Taxes

$3,730/year

FSA Data

Farm Number: 4414
Tract Number: 1583
Cropland Acres: 116.99
Corn Base Acres: 48.59
Corn PLC Yield: 147 bu./acre
Soybean Base Acres: 47.64
Soybean PLC Yield: 52 bu./acre
2024 Farm Program Election: Corn and Soybeans are enrolled under the ARC County farm program.
*Information is estimated pending a reconstitution of farm by the Poweshiek County FSA Office

Legal Description

Poweshiek County – 160 acres m/l located in the SW ¼ of Section 36, Township 81 North, Range 16 West of the 5th P.M., Poweshiek County, Iowa. (Final Legal Description will be determined from the abstract).

Property Location

From Grinnell, travel east on Highway 6 to Penrose Street. Continue north on Penrose Street to 360th Avenue and turn right. Travel 1 mile on 360th Avenue (gravel road), which will become a Level B Road. Continue on the Level B Road for 1 mile and the subject property will be located where this road ends. Look for Iowa Land Sales & Farm Management for sale signs.

Property Location

Grinnell, IA 50112

Sales Terms & Announcements

Method: This property will be offered for sale as an individual tract. Iowa Land Sales and its representatives are acting as agents of the seller. Bidding increments solely at discretion of the auctioneer. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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 into 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 September 26, 2024. Balance of purchase price payable in guaranteed check at closing. Possession will be granted to the buyer 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 are available upon request from the Broker. The Purchase Agreement cannot be assigned by Buyer without Seller’s written consent.

Announcements: All property is 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.

To register and bid online:
https://bid.iowalandsales.com/auctions
Online bidding will begin Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 10 a.m. The live auction will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, and online bidding will be simultaneous, concluding at the end of the live auction.

Online Bidding: When using Iowa Land Sales & Farm Management’s online auction platform, all bidders recognize that the Internet may be unpredictable in performance and may, become inoperative, hinder access, or have slow connection to the online auction platform. All bidders agree that Iowa Land Sales & Farm Management nor its affiliates, members, officers, agents, or contractors are, in any way, responsible for any interference, missed bids, failure of software, or connectivity issues the bidder may experience when utilizing the online auction platform. Iowa Land Sales & Farm Management reserves the right to extend, continue, or close bidding if deemed necessary.

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.