Auction Date:
December 16, 2024 | 1:00 pm Auction Location / Nearest City:
701 North Martin, Clay Center, NE, USAFeatured items:
- 45.34 Acres in Wetlands Reserve Easement (Perpetual)
- Recent excavation work within the WRE to provide habitat for waterfowl
- Irrigation from both sub-surface drip and gravity irrigation
- Updated well, pressure tanks and pump
- Ultimate waterfowl location within the heart of the Rainwater Basin
- New fencing around the WRE easement acres
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Auction Description:
119.17 ACRES / CLAY COUNTY, NE
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Auction Date: 12/16/2024 Auction Time: 1:00 PM CT
Auction Held At: Clay County Fairgrounds-Activity Center, 701 N Martin, Clay Center, NE 68933
FSA Packet: https://ranchandfarmauctions.com/uploads/documents/clay-county-irrigated-farm-and-wre/FSA-PACKET.pdf
Auction Flyer: https://ranchandfarmauctions.com/uploads/documents/clay-county-irrigated-farm-and-wre/Web-Flyer.pdf
Entire Farm Description:
Just 4.5 miles from Clay Center, Nebraska, and conveniently located near both Highway 41 and 14, this unique property combines productive land with prime waterfowl habitat, offering both income potential and unparalleled recreational opportunities. Accessed by a well-maintained county road, the property includes 45.34 +/- acres in a Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE), recently enhanced to specifically support waterfowl through excavation and seeding. Strategically positioned in the heart of the Rainwater Basin, this land serves as an essential stopover for migratory birds, creating the ultimate location for waterfowl hunting enthusiasts.
The property also includes 70 +/- irrigated acres supported by both sub-surface drip and gravity irrigation systems, featuring an update that was converted to electric power, new pressure tanks and pump. This setup not only maximizes crop yields but offers consistent, efficient water delivery. A stock well further supplements the water needs, adding value and versatility to the property.
For the investor or outdoorsman, this property provides the rare blend of income production and a waterfowl hunting sanctuary, all set within one of Nebraska’s most productive natural landscapes. Call today for your private tour of this one-of-a-kind property!
Tract #: 1
Deeded Acres: 119.17±
FSA Farmland Acres: 73.48
Soil Types: Hastings silt loam, Hastings clay loam, Butler stilt loam
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: NCCPI 64.81
CRP Acres/payment: NA
Taxes: 5,813
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2025 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession subject to current tenants rights
Survey needed?: No survey needed
Brief Legal: NW ¼ NE ¼ & E ½ NW ¼ S16 T6N R6W. Clay Co, NE
PIDs: 233200
Lat/Lon: 40.4929, -98.0049
Zip Code: 68933
Bidders may participate in the auction on-site or online at Ranchandfarmauctions.com
Onsite bidders should bring a government-issued ID
10% down payment immediately after auction – cash, personal, or business checks accepted
If the winning bid is online, you will be immediately contacted to make arrangements for the 10% down payment and a purchase contract will be sent via DocuSign
High bidder has 30 days to close unless otherwise noted
Announcements on auction day will take precedence over any prior announcements
This is a no contingency sale and is not subject to financing or additional inspections
Possession at closing, subject to tenant’s rights, if any
If a survey is needed it will be done following the auction and the total purchase price will be adjusted to the surveyed acres
All information provided is derived from sources believed correct but is not guaranteed or warranted – Bidders shall rely entirely on their own information and judgments
About 5.5 miles from Clay Center, Nebraska
About 1.5 miles from Highway 41
Roughly 70 acres of irrigated farmland
45.34 Acres in Wetlands Reserve Easement (Perpetual)
Recent excavation work within the WRE to provide habitat for waterfowl
Irrigation from both sub-surface drip and gravity irrigation
Updated well, pressure tanks and pump
Well recently converted to electric
Ultimate waterfowl location within the heart of the Rainwater Basin
Income producing property with the added bonus of excellent waterfowl opportunities
Stock well providing a supplemental water source
New fencing around the WRE easement acres
701 North Martin, Clay Center, NE, USA
Clay Center, NE
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