Major Greene County, Iowa Farmland Auction - April 3, 2025 at 10 AM!
Tract 8 consists of 3 acres m/l (to be surveyed) and contains an older farm site with a home and several outbuildings. The dwelling was built in 1901 with approximately 1,159 square feet and contains 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The dwelling will be sold in as-in condition and all viewings of the dwelling will be by appointment only. Please contact the listing agent for more details.
The farm site also includes several outbuildings in varying conditions.
Buildings Included:
Government Grain Bins (3) - built in 1994, 3,600 BU capacity each
Quonset - built in 1963, 2,400 SF (40' x 60')
Barn - built in 1934, 600 SF (30' x 20')
Barn - built in 1930, 576 SF (24' x 24')
Barn - built in 1947, 1,728 SF (36' x 48')
Machine Shed - built in 1945, 1,152 SF (24' x 48')
Water on the tract is provided by an established well, and Alli...
Water on the tract is provided by an established well, and Alliant Energy is the energy provider for the area. Liquid Propane tanks are located on the property to provide gas.
Reserved Items: The grain wagons located in the Quonset shed and the barn are the property of the tenant's. The wagons will be removed prior to closing.
Auction Details:
Coleen M. Janssen Estate Farmland Auction
534 Acres M/L
Offered in Eight Tracts
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST
Seller: Coleen M. Janssen Estate
Representing Attorney: Michael F. Mumma | Mumma & Pedersen Law Firm
Auction Location:
Churdan Community Room
410 Sand Street
Churdan, IA 50050
Tract 1: 80 Acres M/L
Tract 2: 120 Acres M/L
Tract 3: 77 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey)
Tract 4: 63.20 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey
Tract 5: 139.70 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey)
Tract 6: 27.80 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey)
Tract 7: 23.30 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey)
Tract 8: 3 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey)
Online Bidding: Potential bidders may have access to the live auction by utilizing Peoples Company's online auction platform via the Internet. By using Peoples Company's online auction platform, bidders acknowledge that the Internet is known to be unpredictable in performance and may, from time to time, impede access, become inoperative, or provide a slow connection to the online auction platform. Bidders agree that Peoples Company nor its affiliates, members, officers, shareholders, agents, or contractors are, in any way, responsible for any interference or connectivity issues the bidder may experience when utilizing the online auction platform.
Auction Method: Tracts 1-7 will be offered individually on a price-per-acre basis using the "Buyer's Choice Auction" method. Tract 8 will be offered on a "Whole Dollar Basis" after Tracts 1-7 are sold. Tracts will not be offered in their entirety after the auction. This auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option and online bidding will be available.
Bidder Registration: All prospective bidders must register with Peoples Company and receive a bidder number to bid at the auction. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.
Agency: Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning Bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.
Farm Program Information: Farm Program Information is provided by the Greene County Farm Service Agency. The figures stated in the marketing material are the best estimates of the Seller and Peoples Company; however, Farm Program Information, base acres, total crop acres, conservation plan, etc. are subject to change when the farm is reconstituted by the Greene County FSA and NRCS offices.
Earnest Money Payment: Tracts 1-7 will require a 10% earnest money payment on the day of the auction. Tract 8 will require a $10,000 earnest money payment. The earnest money payments may be paid in the form of check or wire transfer. All funds will be held in the Peoples Company Trust Account.
Closing: Closing will occur on or before Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in the form of guaranteed check or wire transfer.
Possession: Possession of the land will be given at closing, subject to tenant's rights.
Farm Lease: The farm is leased for the 2025 growing season and a rent credit will be given at closing from the Seller to Buyer. Please see individual tracts for specific rent credit amounts and details.
CRP Contracts & Payments: Tracts 3,5,6 and 7 are subject to Conservation Reserve Program contracts. Seller and any other participants listed in the contracts will assign the CRP contracts to the Buyer(s) as of the Closing Date and Buyer(s) shall assume all obligations of the CRP contracts.
Contract & Title: Immediately upon the conclusion of the auction, the high bidder(s) will enter into a real estate sales contract and deposit the required earnest money payment into the Peoples Company Trust Account. The Seller will provide a current abstract at their expense. The sale is not contingent upon Buyer financing.
Financing: The purchasers obligation to purchase the Property is unconditional and is not contingent upon the Purchaser obtaining financing. Any financial arrangements are to have been made before bidding at the auction. By the mere act of bidding, the bidder makes a representation and warrants that the bidder has the present ability to pay the bid price and fulfill the terms and conditions provided in the Contract.
Septic System: Per Iowa Code 445B, the Seller is exempt from the Septic System Inspection Requirement and the septic system servicing the dwelling on Tract 8 is in as-is condition and no inspections, updates, or improvements will be made by the Seller.
Fences: Existing fences, if any, are in as-is condition and will not be updated or replaced by the Seller. Not all tract and boundary lines are fenced and if needed, will be the responsibility of the Buyer at closing. Existing fence lines may not fall directly on the legal boundary.
Surveys: A survey will be provided for Tracts 3-8. No additional surveying or staking will be provided by the Seller.
Other: This sale is subject to all easements, covenants, leases, and restrictions of record. All property will be sold on an As is Where is basis with no warranties, expressed or implied, made by the Auctioneer, Peoples Company, or Seller. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. The winning bidder acknowledges that they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction. Any announcements made on auction day by the Auctioneer or Listing Agents will take precedence over all previous marketing material or oral statements. Bidding increments are at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer. No absentee or phone bids will be accepted at the auction without prior approval of the Auctioneer. All decisions of the Auctioneer are final.
Disclaimer: All field boundaries are presumed to be accurate according to the best available information and knowledge of the Seller and Peoples Company. Overall tract acres, tillable acres, etc. may vary from figures stated within the marketing material. Buyer should perform his/her investigation of the property before bidding at the auction. The brief legal descriptions in the marketing material should not be used in legal documents. Full legal descriptions will be taken from the Abstract.
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Research Parcel InformationFrom Churdan, Iowa: Head west on County Highway E19 / 140th Street for 3 miles. Turn right (north) onto E Avenue for 1/2 a mile. The tract will be on the right hand (east) side of the road. Look for Peoples Company signage.