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Featured items:
- 62.24 surveyed acres
- CSR 1 of 61.9
- CSR 2 of 66.7
- 49.85 tillable/cropland acres
- 5.75 acres of CRP
- Waterway/grassland
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62.24 ACRES IN CARROLL TWP, O’BRIEN CO, IA
Live and Online Auction
Auction Date/Time: September 3rd, 2025 – 10:30am
Location: 3340 Oak Hill Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
Directions: From Sheldon, IA at the Hwy 60 and Hwy 18 junction, go 1 1/2 miles east on Hwy 18 then 1 mile south on Oak Hill Ave. Auction signs will be posted.
General Description: Selling will be 62.24 surveyed acres of Carroll Township, O’Brien County farmland. The farm is level to gently sloped. The primary soil types on the tillable acres consist of the Calco, Estherville, Galva, Colo, Fairhaven, Spillco, and Everly series. The farm has an estimated average CSR 1 of 61.9 and a CSR 2 of 66.7. According to the FSA Office the farm has approximately 49.85 tillable/cropland acres, 5.75 acres of CRP and the balance is made up of waterway/grassland, road and ditch.
Brief Legal Description: Parcel D in the Frac NW 1/4 of Section 2-96-42, Carroll Township, O’Brien Co, IA. Property contains 62.24 surveyed acres.
CRP: There are currently 5.75 acres enrolled in the CRP Program receiving an annual payment of $224 per acre. The contract is set to expire 9-30-2029. The 2025 crop year payment will remain with the sellers.
Corn Yield/Corn Base: The corn PLC yield is 167 bushels and the soybean PLC yield is 49 bushels. The corn base is 72.06 acres and the soybean base is 63.60 acres. These yields and bases are based on the entire NW 1/4.
Farm Real Estate Taxes: Sellers will pay all real estate taxes which would become delinquent if not paid by October 1, 2026, as well as all prior taxes. The estimated net annual real estate taxes are $1,580 per year.
Method of Sale: Bid price per acre times 62.24 surveyed acres sold simulcast via live and online bidding.
Terms: 10% down upon conclusion of the auction. A late charge will apply for buyers delaying the closing. The abstract will be continued to date. The buyers will have 10 days from receipt of abstract to have the abstract examined. The sellers guarantee a clear and marketable title on the property. The owners reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Online bidders must agree to these terms and conditions as well as online conditions prior to registering and must be verified 24 hours prior to start of auction. Exact legal descriptions will be according to the survey.
Possession/Closing: October 28, 2025 (Subject to current lease which will expire March 1, 2026)
Company Note: Check out this great O’Brien County Farmland near Sheldon, IA. We are pleased to be working with Norma Van Gorp on this great auction. This farm will be offered via live and online simultaneous bidding on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from farm site. Check out our website at www.vw72.com for additional information. We thank you for your interest. If you have any questions please give us a call. Rich, Todd, Shannon and Levi
Note: This farm is being sold “as is.” While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information herein provided, no warranty is given and no responsibility is assumed by the auction company, the auctioneers, the seller or their agents concerning condition of the property, the corn bases, corn yields or other supplied information. Property is being sold subject to any easements, including road, drainage, utility or other easements of record. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to inspect and verify information provided herein. Vander Werff & Associates Inc., represent the sellers for this transaction. Not responsible for accidents. Any announcements made the day of the auction will supersede this advertisement.
Norma Van Gorp
Vander Werff & Associates, Inc
3340 Oak Hill Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
Sheldon, IA
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