Virtual Live Auction!
Sale Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Sale Time: 10:00 AM Central
Seller: Vaughn B. Faber Revocable Trust, Catherine Elizabeth McCarty, Carolyn Louise Hunter, Lisa Marie Boley
SOLD!!
TRACT 1 – $4,800.00/AC.
TRACT 2 – $4,300.00/AC.
TRACT 3 – $4,900.00/AC.
TRACT 4 – $5,500.00/AC.
TRACT 5 – $12,600.00/AC.
TRACT 6 – $13,400.00/AC.
TRACT 7 – $5,750.00/AC.
TRACT 8 – $13,600.00/AC.
TRACT 9 – $12,500.00/AC.
TRACT 10 – $5,600.00/AC.
TRACT 11 – $6,050.00/AC.
TRACT 12 – $6,300.00/AC.
TRACT 13 – $4,550.00/AC.
TRACT 14 – $74,000.00 LUMP SUM
TOTAL – $4,845,052.50
699.32 Surveyed Acres • 14 Tracts
Merit Auctions is proud to represent this outstanding upcoming Monroe County, Iowa land auction! Just 4 miles southwest of Blakesburg, Iowa. This farm has it all from productive tillable farmland, pastureland, recreational land and endless beautiful scenic views. This is a well managed farm and sells with full farming rights for the 2027 season. Some tracts are enrolled in the CRP program and have an attractive income. The farm also includes a homestead with a house that would make a good home or lodge. You won’t want to miss this auction! Check back soon for tract information.
Representing Attorney:
Kelly Lynch
Lynch Law Office
207 S. Washington Street
Bloomfield, IA 52537
(641) 664-3188
Auction Representative:
John Probasco (641) 856-7355
TRACT INFORMATION
Tract 1 – 91.19 Surveyed Acres
- Colo silty clay loam, Lawson silt loam, Galland loam soils
- CSR2 is 51.3
- Currently in CRP and Row Crop production
- FSA figures should indicate 33.16 Acres enrolled in CRP CP38E-2 at $214.44 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2032
- FSA figures should indicate 12.81 Acres enrolled in CRP CP33 at $282.63 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2026
- FSA figures should indicate 2.61 Acres enrolled in CRP CP38E-2 at $214.44 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2032
- 19 acres currently in row crop
- The balance of the tract is in wooded draws offering attractive hunting opportunities.
- Access is on the East by 710th Avenue
Tract 2 – 51.17 Surveyed Acres
- Lindley loam, Lawson silt loam, Zook silty clay loam soils
- CSR2 is 39.6
- Currently in CRP
- FSA figures should indicate 20.45 Acres enrolled in CRP CP38E-2 at $214.44 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2032
- The balance of the tract is in wooded draws offering attractive hunting opportunities.
- Access is on the South by 264th Street
Tract 3 – 10 Surveyed Acres
- Lindley loam, Lawson silt loam, Zook silty clay loam soils
- CSR2 is 39.6
- Currently in CRP
- FSA figures should indicate 3 Acres enrolled in CRP CP38E-2 at $214.44 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2032
- The balance of the tract is in wooded draws offering attractive hunting opportunities.
- Access is on the South by 264th Street
Tract 4 – 76.43 Surveyed Acres
- Gara loam, Pershing silty clay loam, Olmitz-Colo-Vesser soils
- CSR2 is 39.5
- Currently in CRP
- 10.64 Acres UHEL Row Crop
- FSA figures should indicate 49 Acres enrolled in CRP CP38E-2 at $214.44 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2032
- The balance of the tract is in wooded draws offering attractive hunting opportunities.
- Access is on the West by 710th Avenue
Tract 5 – 19.59 Surveyed Acres
- Grundy silty clay loam, Haig silty clay loam, Arispe silty clay loam soils
- CSR2 is 70
- Currently in CRP
- FSA figures should indicate 17.53 Acres enrolled in CRP CP25 at $190.11 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2027
- Access is on the East by 722nd Place
Tract 6 – 14 Surveyed Acres
- Haig silty clay loam, Edina silt loam, Grundy silty clay loam soils
- CSR2 is 72.7
- Currently in Row Crop and CRP
- FSA figures should indicate 4.21 Acres enrolled in CRP CP25 at $190.11 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2027
- 9.52 NHEL in Row Crop Production
- Access is on the West by 722nd Place
Tract 7 – 48.36 Surveyed Acres
- Gara loam, Rinda silty clay loam, Clarinda silty clay soils
- CSR2 is 37.7
- Currently in CRP
- FSA figures should indicate 31.2 Acres enrolled in CRP CP25 at $190.11 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2027
- The balance of the tract is in wooded draws offering attractive hunting opportunities.
- Access is on the East by 722nd Place
Tract 8 – 26.12 Surveyed Acres
- Haig silty clay loam, Edina silt loam, Pershing silt loam soils
- CSR2 is 73.4
- Currently Row Crop Production
- 25.12 NHEL in Row Crop
- Access is on the West by 722nd
Tract 9 – 67.04 Surveyed Acres
- Haig silty clay loam, Grundy silty, Pershing silty soils
- CSR2 is 74.6
- Currently Row Crop Production
- 57.15 Acres NHEL in Row Crop
- FSA figures should indicate 9.15 enrolled in CRP CP38E-2 at $207.01 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2032
- Access is on the West by 722nd Place
Tract 10 – 1.07 Surveyed Acres
- Rinda, Pershing and Haig soils
- CSR2 is 44.8
- Potential building site or small pasture
- Access is on the West by 722nd Place
Tract 11 – 157.64 Surveyed Acres
- Gara loam, Lawson-Quiver, Colo silty clay soils
- CSR2 is 45.7
- Approximately 27 acres in row crop currently planted in corn
- Pond
- Currently in CRP and Row Crop Production
- FSA figures should indicate 96.48 acres enrolled in CRP CP38E-2 at $207.01 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2032
- FSA figures should indicate 6.63 acres enrolled in CRP CP33 at $284.00 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2026
- The balance of the tract is in wooded draws offering attractive hunting opportunities
- Access is on the North by 720th Lane
Tract 12 – 105.19 Surveyed Acres
- Rinda, Gara, Armstrong soils
- CSR2 is 40.4
- Pond
- Fenced for livestock
- Currently in CRP
- FSA figures should indicate 67 acres enrolled in CRP CP38E-2 at $207.01 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2032
- The balance of the tract is in wooded draws offering attractive hunting opportunities
- Access is on the East by 722nd Place
Tract 13 – 25.45 Surveyed Acres
- Gara, Pershing, Rinda soils
- CSR2 is 31.9
- Fenced for livestock
- Currently in pasture and CRP
- FSA figures should indicate Approx. 7 acres enrolled in CRP CP38E-2 at $207.01 an acre enrolled until 9-30-2032
- Access is on the East by 722nd Place
Tract 14 – 6.07 Surveyed Acres and Country Cabin/Home
Physical address: 2567 722 Pl, Blakesburg, IA 52536
- This tract is a blank canvas for your dream home/ recreational cabin and has endless opportunities.
- Home site
- 1.8 Acres NHEL
- Access is on the East by 722nd Place
METHOD
The farm will be sold in 14 individual tracts based on completed surveyed acres. Tracts 1-3 will be sold on a price per acre basis in numerical order. Tracts 4-13 will be sold through the marketing method of “Buyer’s Choice”, whereas the high bidder has the privilege to take any or all Tracts 4-13 for their high bid. Buyer’s Choice auctioning will continue until Tracts 4-13 have been sold. Tract 14 will then be sold for total lump sum dollar amount. The tracts will NOT be offered in its entirety or in any combinations. Bidding is NOT contingent upon financing, an appraisal or inspection.
TERMS
Ten (10%) percent of the bid price to be due on the day of the sale with the balance due in approximately 60 days, upon delivery of a merchantable abstract and deed.
At the conclusion of the auction, the successful bidder(s) shall enter into a written agreement with the seller. Signing of said agreement will be executed via email, in person or DocuSign. The real estate taxes will be prorated to the date of closing. Possession will be given at the time of closing subject to a row crop and pasture lease. The tracts sells free & clear for the 2027 farming season.
The information in this brochure is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. The Buyer acknowledges that they have carefully and thoroughly inspected the real estate and are familiar with the premises. The Buyer is buying this real estate in its “as is” condition and there are no expressed or implied warranties pertaining to the real estate. All announcements sale day shall take precedence over any prior advertising either written or oral.



