Panasonic Energys $4 billion EV battery manufacturing plant, located on the Sunflower site in De Soto. Once operational, the facility is expected to employ more than 4,000 workers and become one of the largest EV battery producers in North America. Its supply chain is already attracting regional development in transportation, logistics, housing, and public infrastructure.

A planned 2,600-acre utility-scale solar facility, set to occupy part of the Sunflower Redevelopment footprint. This solar project, currently undergoing state-level coordination, will dramatically increase Kansass renewable energy output and could create ripple effects in power accessibility, infrastructure investment, and land valuation in the surrounding area.

Merck Animal Healths $895 million expansion of its manufacturing operations in De Soto, less than 15 minutes from the property. The facility will be dedicated to the production of vaccines and other biopharmaceuticals for livestock and companion animals. Merck expects the buildout to result in hundreds of permanent jobs in the bioscience sector, adding to the regions global leadership in animal health and biotechnological innovation.

NorthPoint Developments newly announced 2.6 million square foot industrial campus at Evening Star Road and 103rd Street, approximately 15 minutes from the property. This Class A logistics and distribution center will feature multiple buildings designed for warehousing, advanced manufacturing, and fulfillment. The location was selected for its strategic access to K-10, U.S. 56, and connectivity to the growing regional labor market. This project adds further momentum to the already dynamic industrial corridor running from De Soto to Edgerton.

Strong Agricultural Value with Income in Place

The land consists of 67 total acres, with 55.5 acres in row crop production and 8.5 acres in hay ground, providing consistent revenue through cash rent or owner operation. The productive soils and field layout offer ease of access and operational efficiency, while the current farm lease can be continued or renegotiated depending on the buyers goals.

This is not passive landit earns today. Whether used as a hedge against inflation, a 1031 exchange asset, or a cash-flowing hold in the path of progress, this property delivers reliable annual returns with minimal management burden.

Infrastructure Access and Regional Positioning

With direct access via hard surface roads, the property is ideally suited for modern farming operations and equipment movement, and benefits from quick access to nearby state highways and logistics corridors.

From the farm gate, youre:

10 minutes from Eudora and K-10 Highway

15 minutes from De Soto, home to both Merck and Panasonic

15 minutes from the new Evening Star & 103rd industrial development

20 minutes from BNSF Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC) in Edgerton, one of the largest and most advanced inland logistics hubs in the U.S.

BNSF Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC) is a 1,700-acre master-planned development served by the BNSF intermodal facility. It offers direct rail access to the West Coast, over 14 million square feet of industrial space, and is home to major operators like Amazon, Hostess Brands, and ColdPoint Logistics. The facilitys location and rail connection have made it a magnet for warehouse and distribution centersand its proximity to this tract only amplifies the strategic value of land nearby.

Why Investors and Operators Should Consider This Property

Income-Producing Today 55.5 acres of row crops + 8.5 acres of hay generate revenue immediately

Hard Surface Road Access Ease of entry for farm equipment or future infrastructure extensions

Surrounded by Industrial Development Within 20 minutes of Panasonic, Merck, BNSF, and NorthPoints latest expansion

Stable Land Asset Own in an appreciating region with ongoing utility, regardless of development pace

Exceptional Location In the corridor where ag, energy, and logistics converge in northeast Douglas County

The Path of Progress Is Now

What was once open countryside is fast becoming a vital economic corridor for Kansas and the central U.S. With billions of dollars in announced investment and infrastructure, this northeast Douglas County location offers more than just passive appreciationits positioned at the front line of sustained, diversified regional growth.

From clean energy and electric vehicles to animal health and intermodal logistics, this region is evolving rapidly, and strategic land positions like this one are increasingly scarce.

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Property Summary

Total Acres: 67

Tillable Acres: 55.5

Hay Ground: 8.5

Current Use: Agricultural (income-producing)

Road Access: Hard surface

Nearby Growth Anchors:

o 1.5 mi to Sunflower Redevelopment site (Panasonic + solar)

o 10 min to Eudora / K-10

o 15 min to Merck Animal Health expansion (De Soto)

o 15 min to NorthPoints Evening Star & 103rd Industrial Development

o 20 min to BNSF Logistics Park Kansas City (Edgerton)

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Conclusion

This is a land investment that balances reliable income with long-term strategic positioning. Whether your focus is agricultural production, asset preservation, or proximity to infrastructure-driven appreciation, this northeast Douglas County property is ideally situated to deliver both present value and future potential.

To learn more or schedule a private tour, contact the listing agent today.