Poweshiek County Land Auction – SOLD

SOLD for $2,280,000 or $15,000/ acre

Description: 150 acres m/l of prime Poweshiek county farmland for sale located in Section 6, Jackson township.  The farm carries a CSR2 of 87, lies within the city limits of Montezuma and neighbors the local Heartland Cooperative elevator. Owners are retaining approximately 12 acres m/l which encompass the building site, the parcel immediately to the west of the building site and an additional 2 acres to be donated to the local American Legion for construction of a new lodge facility. Surveys and property markers  are in the process of being completed. Buyer will be credited $19,835 at closing for second half rent.

After recent surveys, we upped the true acres sold to 152 acres

Utilities: The location of the farm provides for city utilities.  Montezuma Municipal Light and Power has a 3 phase 2400 volt line that runs underground from property  owned by the city of Montezuma (east of the farm), west along Highway 85 to the east side of buildings on the property, then north to the north side of buildings, then west on the north side of buildings to tenth street, then south on the east side of tenth street to Washington street. In addition, a water main is on the north side of Jefferson street with access to city sewer near the property as well.

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Seller: Carl Family

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Taxes, FSA Data & Property Info

Estimated Net Taxes

$7,374/year

FSA Data

Total acres - 162.65

Total cropland - 158.43

Corn base acres - 95.81

PLC corn yield - 180

Bean base acres - 59.15

PLC bean yield - 55

*These numbers will be reconstituted as the owners are retaining approximately 12 acres m/l which encompass the building site, the parcel immediately to the west of the building site and an additional 2 acres to be donated to the local American Legion for construction of a new lodge facility. Surveys and property markers  are in the process of being completed.

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Sales Terms & Announcements

Method: Property will be offered for sale in one tract. Iowa Land Sales and its representatives are acting as agents of the seller. Bidding increments solely at 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 cash or 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 before July 20, 2021. Balance of purchase price payable in cash or guaranteed check at closing. Possession will be granted to the new buyer at closing, subject to tenant rights.

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.

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