Virtual Live Auction!
Sale Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Sale Time: 10:00 AM CDT
Seller:The Vaughn B. Faber Revocable Trust & The Vaughn B. Faber Estate
696 Acres • 13 Tracts (Subject to Survey)
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.Â
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 – 87.81 Acres (Subject to Survey)
- Colo silty clay loam, Lawson silt loam, Galland loam soils
- CSR2 is 51.3
- Currently in CRP and Row Crop productionÂ
- 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 cropÂ
- The balance of the tract is in wooded draws offering attractive hunting opportunities.
- Access is on the East by 690th Â
Tract 2 – 62.67 Acres (Subject to Survey)
- Lindley loam, Lawson silt loam, Zook silty clay loam soils
- CSR2 is 39.6
- Currently in CRPÂ
- FSA figures should indicate 23.45 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 East by 690th Â
Tract 3 – 75.69 Acres (Subject to Survey)
- Gara loam, Pershing silty clay loam, Olmitz-Colo-Vesser soils
- CSR2 is 39.5
- Currently in CRPÂ
- 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 690th
Tract 4 – 18.93 Acres (Subject to Survey)
- Grundy silty clay loam, Haig silty clay loam, Arispe silty clay loam soils
- CSR2 is 70
- Currently in CRPÂ
- 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 North by 255th Â
Tract 5 –13.74 Acres (Subject to Survey)
- Haig silty clay loam, Edina silt loam, Grundy silty clay loam soils
- CSR2 is 72.7
- Currently in Row Crop and CRPÂ
- 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 ProductionÂ
- Access is on the North by 255th
Tract 6 – 42.34 Acres (Subject to Survey)
- Gara loam, Rinda silty clay loam, Clarinda silty clay soils
- CSR2 is 37.7
- Currently in CRPÂ
- 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 710th
Tract 7 – 27 Acres (Subject to Survey)
- Haig silty clay loam, Edina silt loam, Pershing silt loam soils
- CSR2 is 73.4
- Currently Row Crop Production
- 25.12 NHEL in Row CropÂ
- Access is on the West by 710th
Tract 8 – 65.74 Acres (Subject to Survey)
- 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 710th
Tract 10 – 157.7 Acres (Subject to Survey)
- Gara loam, Lawson-Quiver, Colo silty clay soils
- CSR2 is 45.7
- 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
Tract 11 – 95.85 Acres (Subject to Survey)
- 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 710th
Tract 12 – 32.94 Acres (Subject to Survey)
- 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 710th
Tract 13 – 9.98 Acres and Country Cabin/Home (Subject to Survey)
Physical address: 2567 722 Pl, Blakesburg, IA 52536
- This tract is a canvas for your dream home/ recreational cabin and has endless opportunities.
- Home site
- 1.8 Acres NHELÂ
- Access is on the East by 710th



