UNION COUNTY, SD LAND AUCTION
228.72 +/- Acres, Sioux Valley Township
Cropland & Pasture Sold in Two Tracts
Friday, January 12, 2024 @ 10:30 AM

We will sell the following real estate at public auction, both live/online at the land site located from the Interstate 29 Akron, IA, Exit (Exit 31), 9 miles east on SD Hwy 48, 1 mile south on 479th Ave. and ½ mile west on 314th St. or from Akron, IA, 4 miles west on SD Hwy 48 to 479th Ave., 1 mile south on 479th Ave., ½ mile west on 314th St.

Auctioneer’s Note:  If you are looking to expand your farming or livestock operation or buy land as an investment, don’t miss this auction!  Located west of Akron, IA and 6 miles west of the Iowa/South Dakota border, the land is in close proximity to grain elevators.  The cropland has been in a corn/soybean rotation and both the cropland and pasture are available for the 2024 crop year.  The land is highly erodible land (HEL) and a conservation system is being actively applied.  The land will be surveyed and be paid for by the sellers.  An existing pasture alleyway between the pastures will be sold with the cropland. Incase of inclement weather check this webpage before traveling to the sale for updates.

Legal Description:  SW ¼ Less Heeren Tract 1 & N ½ SE ¼ Ex: 2A, 28-93-49, Union County, SD.

The tracts will be sold separately and not be combined.

Tract 1:  178.62 +/- acres of cropland/road/alley.  Predominate soils include Crofton-Nora complex, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded, Crofton silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes, eroded, Alcester silty clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes.  According to Surety AgriData the land has a productivity rating of 59.3.  The topography of land is rolling hills.  According to the FSA, the corn PLC yield is 146 bushels, and the soybean PLC yield is 43 bushels.  The farm will be reconstituted after the survey.  Transmission towers are located on the property.  The property has an easement on the driveway to allow access to the acreage.

Tract 2:  50.10 +/- acres of pasture/road in two non-adjoining parcels.  The east pasture is 27.76 acres and the west pasture is 22.34 acres with a stock pond.  Both pastures are bordered by a road and are accessible.  Predominate soils include: Crofton silt loam, 12-20% slopes, eroded, and Alcester silty clay loam, 2-6% slopes.  According to Surety AgriData the land has a productivity rating of 45.6.

Terms:  15% nonrefundable down payment day of sale with the balance due at closing on or before February 28, 2024.  Possession of the land at closing.  Title insurance and closing costs split 50/50 between buyer and seller.  2023 taxes due in 2024 to be paid by the seller.  2024 taxes due in 2025 to be paid for by the buyers.  The seller does not warranty or guarantee that the existing fences lie on the true and correct boundary and new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to SD statutes.  Any lines on maps are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be actual boundary lines of the property.  The property is sold in as is condition and as a cash sale with no financing contingency.  Sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations, or highway of record, if any.  Information is deemed to be correct, but it is not guaranteed.  All prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the property and verify all data provided.  Statements made the day of sale take precedence over all written advertising.  Real Estate licensees are agents for the seller.  Sold subject to confirmation of owner.

Heeren, Dreeszen, Lucken, Small, Owners
Mike McGill, Closing Attorney

Auctioneer/Broker:
Joel R. Westra, Broker, Beresford, SD 605-310-6941
Joel A. Westra, BA, Chancellor, SD 605-957-5222
Jonathan Hagena, BA, Lennox, SD 605-728-7282
John Hauck, BA, Beresford, SD 605-254-6966
Phil Eggers, BA, Renner, SD 605-351-5438
Mark Zomer, Zomer Company, Rock Valley, IA 712-470-2526
Blake Zomer, Zomer Company, Rock Valley, IA 712-460-2552

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