CENTURY FARM LAND AUCTION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2015 – 10 AM
AUCTION HELD AT THE EAGLES LODGE
708 11TH STREET, BOONVILLE, MISSOURI
FRANKLIN AREA – HOWARD COUNTY, MISSOURI
*VIEWING DATES:WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2015, 10 AM – 1 PM& SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH , 2015, 10AM – 1 PM ON – SITE
*NEITHER PARCEL IS READILY VISIBLE FROM THE ROAD. PLEASE VISIT ON THE VIEWING DATES OR BY APPOINTMENT AS DRIVING BY ONLY AFFORDS A LIMITED VIEW.
DIRECTIONS TO FARM VIEWING: TAKE HWY 87 AT THE NORTH END OF THE BOONVILLE BRIDGE TO STATE ROUTE Z. FOLLOW STATE ROUTE Z TO TRACT 1 LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ROAD. LOOK FOR SIGNS.
TRACT 1 – 307 (M/L) BOTTOM & UPLAND ACRES WITH 215 USDA CROPLAND ACRES…The fertile valley located on the west side of this farm is comprised mainly of Nodaway soils, a nearly level lying “made dirt” which drains well to a small creek running north to south and to the river on the south. The upland portion of this farm is comprised mainly of Menfro soils, a highly productive upland soil found along the Missouri River which is also commonly used to grow grapes for the multiple vineyards in the Augusta and Hermann areas. All the tillable land on this tract was in corn for 2014 with an average well above 200 bushels per acre in both the lowland and upland areas.
IMPROVEMENTS to this tract include over 35,000 feet of drain tile installed. Fences are well maintained and cattle tight and the farm has been a part of a rotational grazing practice with Tract 2 for many years. There are two sets of cattle working pens, a set of cattle loading pens, an older 40 x 100 cattle barn and 30 x 40 machine shed. Fifty to sixty acres of good woods provide shelter for cattle and a deer population which includes Boone & Crockett Bucks taken from this farm. The timber includes many oak, walnut and pecan trees and has not been logged in 40 years.
THE DWELLING on this farm is a roomy, modern 3-4 bedroom remodeled 1.5 story with many updates measuring some 2,300 square feet. The kitchen offers custom oak cabinets that were milled off the farm. The property is serviced by rural water and Howard Electric.
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT ROW CROP TRACT WITH A PRODUCTIVE CROP HISTORY.
TRACT 2 – 162 ACRES, GENTLY ROLLING TO ROLLING UPLAND TRACT WITH APPROXIMATELY 80 OPEN CROPABLE OR IMPROVED PASTURE ACRES…
This tract fronts Missouri Highway 87 and shares a common boundary (1/2 mile) with Tract 1 on the west side, with gate-through access. This tract has been used for grazing for nearly the entire Meyer ownership. This tract is comprised mainly of soils in the Menfro series which have proven to be a highly productive row crop soil as mentioned on Tract 1. This tract has a cattle tight fence with one-half mile of new fence installed (north) in 2014. The wooded valleys on this tract are heavily forested, again giving good protection to cattle and wildlife .
THE DWELLING on this tract is a 50s frame and rock sided ranch which has had some upgrades over the years including a new bathroom in 2013. There is also an older barn, 5 ponds and a spring providing ample cattle water.
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT PASTURE LAND TRACT WITH ROW CROP CAPABILITIES.
TRACT 3 – 5 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH NICELY REMODELED STORY AND A HALF HOME…
This spacious 2,700 sq. ft. home has all the makings for a large family. Remodeled in 2002 the home offers many modern features with a classic hillside setting. The a large kitchen and living room make for a perfect setting to entertain guests. An over-sized one car garage and the large utility provide ample storage. Preparations are ready for the landscaping to be completed by your green thumb.
THIS IS A LARGE AND COZY HOME THAT IS MOVE IN READY.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THIS AUCTION: A 4% Buyers Premium will be added to the final bid amount on each tract to arrive at the Contract Sales Price. 10% of the Contract Sales Price will be due day of auction by business or personal check payable to Preferred Land Title Company of Columbia, Missouri.
Buyers and sellers will enter into a Contract for the Sale of Real Estate calling for the following: Closing on or before the 25thday of March, 2015; possession of all farm land of both tracts 1 and 2 as well as the dwellings on tracts 2 and 3 at closing and possession of the dwelling on Tract 1 within 45 days after closing; taxes for the year 2015 to be pro-rated to date of closing; property being sold on an “as-is, where-is” basis with no warranties except as to title; mineral rights for both tracts are intact; contract contains no financing or inspection contingencies so please have financing arranged and make any inspections prior to bidding at this auction; sellers to provide title insurance in the amount of the purchase price and pay sellers own closing costs, buyers to pay buyers own closing costs and mortgage policy (if applicable).
Although the sellers do intend to sell the property at this auction, they do reserve the right to accept or reject the final bid. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed matter. The sale will be controlled by the Auctioneer who reserves the right to conduct the sale in any manner deemed fit to produce the sale of any one tract. Owner and Auction Company not responsible for accidents, theft or injury.
Tract 3 is currently listed with Coldwell Banker North Central, (660) 263-4400, and is subject to sale prior to the Auction.
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