Owens Trust – +/-111 Acres of Unimproved LeRoy Twp., Lake Co., SD Land
February 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am
LAND AUCTION
Multi-faceted +/-111 Acres of Leroy Township Lake County, SD Land – Inclusive of a Mixture of Productive Cropland along with Acres of Hunting, Recreational & Wildlife Habitat
We will offer the following real property at auction at the land located from Madison, SD (Subway Corner/4 Way Stop at the Jct. of Washington Ave. & NE 2nd St.) – 4 miles east on 233rd St. and 1¼ miles north on 459th Ave. to the SW corner of the land; or from Rutland, SD – ½ mile south, 2 miles west on Co. Hwy. (228th St.), 3 miles south on Co. Hwy. (460th Ave.), 1 mile west on 231st St. and ¼ mile south on 459th St. to the NW corner of the land.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2021 SALE TIME: 10:00 AM
This auction presents a great opportunity to purchase a well located parcel of land consisting of +/-111 acres that is situated in an excellent agricultural & hunting area of Lake County, SD, with productive cropland that provides crop and income potential sufficient enough to subsidize the hunting and recreational opportunities provided from the non-cropland acres on this property. Note the acreage site at 23148 459th Ave. has been sold years ago and is NOT included in the portion being sold. It is noteworthy that the farmability of this land has been enhanced by the installation of approx. 3,788 feet of drain tile in the N½ SW¼ that was installed in 2006 by Loosbrock Drainage. According to FSA information this +/-111 acre farm has approx. 102.59 acres of cropland, which may be slightly overstated, as in 2020 approx. 89.52 acres were certified as intended planted to soybeans although actually 64.7 acres were certified as planted with the remaining non-tillable acres in tree grove, grass & wildlife habitat, with a total of 82.4 FSA base acres comprised of a 41.2 acre corn base with a 163 bu. PLC yield and a 41.2 acre soybean base with a 44 bu. yield and was enrolled under the ARC County Election of the USDA farm program. The current non-tillable acres on this farm are comprised of approx. a +/-21.5 acres of grassland, lowland and pasture with a dugout, that are confined primarily to the SW¼ NW¼ and an area in the northeast corner of the N½ SW¼, with these areas providing some excellent hunting an recreational opportunities for pheasants, waterfowl, deer and other wildlife. This property is near several US Fish and Wildlife Production Areas, and those being nearby enhances the hunting potential on this land, although it should be noted that there are NO Fish & Wildlife Easements in place on this property. The soils on the cropland/tillable acres are very respectable, as according to the Lake Co. Assessors records the N½ SW¼ has an overall soil rating of .788, similarly Surety Agri-Data information indicates the same area has a weighted productivity index of 76; the SW¼ NW¼ which is more recreational in nature, has a County Soil rating of .543, while Surety info. indicates a soil rating on this area of 66.7 and on the combined +/-111 acre unit Surety Agri-Data shows an overall soil rating of a 73.3. The total 2020 RE taxes payable in 2021 on this property are $1,775.38 on the 80 acre parcel & $474.00 on the 31 acre parcel. If you are in the market for a parcel of land with both income and recreational amenities, then make plans to inspect this property and be in attendance at this auction.
LEGAL DESC.: The N½ SW¼ and the W½ S½ NW¼, except the W. 829’ of the S. 473’, Sec. 36, T. 107N. R. 52W., (Leroy Twp.), Lake Co., SD.
TERMS: Cash – A 10% nonrefundable downpayment on the day of the sale and the balance on or before March 26, 2021 with full possession at closing for the 2021 crop year and hunting seasons. Marketable Title will be conveyed and an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy will be provided with the cost of the Owner’s Policy divided 50-50 between the buyer & seller. All of the 2020 RE Taxes payable in 2021 will be paid by the sellers. The acres in this property are based on the acres as stated on the county tax records with the acres understood to be “more or less”. The sellers do not warranty or guarantee that existing fences lie on the true & correct boundary, any new fencing or future maintenance of the fences will be the responsibility of the purchaser in accordance with SD law. FSA yields, bases, payments & other information is estimated and not guaranteed and is subject to County Committee approval. This property is sold in “AS IS” Condition and the info. contained herein is deemed to be correct, but is not guaranteed. This property is sold subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record, if any, as well as any or all Lake Co. Zoning Ordinances. The RE licensees in this transaction are acting as agents for the seller. Sold subject to confirmation of the Co-Trustees. For additional information or to make arrangements for absentee bidding, contact the auctioneers.
JOANNE E. OWENS TRUST
Joel Owens and William Owens, Trustees
Jay Leibel – Leibel Law Firm, Prof. LLC – Attorney for the Sellers & Closing Agent – Madison, SD – ph. 605-427-1805
CHUCK SUTTON – Auctioneer & Land Broker – Sioux Falls, SD – ph. 605-336-6315, Flandreau, SD 605-997-3777
WAYNE BESSMAN – RE & Pers. Property Auctioneer – Madison, SD ph. 605-256-4980
JARED SUTTON – RE Auctioneer & Broker Assoc. – Flandreau, SD – ph. 605-864-8527