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Carol Miller Estate & The Carson Miller Estate

By February 27, 2024June 12th, 2024No Comments

Virtual Online Auction
Sale Date:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Sale Time: 10:00 AM CDT
Seller: Carol Miller Estate & The Carson Miller Estate

576 Surveyed Acres • 12 Tracts

SOLD!
Tract 1 – $7,950.00 / acre
Tract 2 – $4,700.00  / acre
Tract 3 – $8,500.00 / acre
Tract 4 – $5,850.00 / acre
Tract 5 – $5,150.00 / acre
Tract 6 – $6,100.00 / acre
Tract 7  – $4,500.00 / acre
Tract 8 – $120,000.00 lump sum
Tract 9 – $122,000.00 lump sum
Tract 10 – $6,400.00 / acre
Tract 11 – $4,550.00 / acre
Tract 12 – $16,250.00 / acre

TOTAL – $3,342,960.00

LOCATION

Land is located in Sections 27 & 28, Union Township & Sections 27 & 34, Udell Township, Appanoose County, IA north and west of the small town of Unionville, IA (Unionville, IA is located approximately 15 miles northeast of Centerville, IA or 8 miles southeast of Moravia, IA).

Make plans now to participate in this Appanoose County, IA Land Auction. This diverse farm offers it all including productive tillable farmland, highly improved pasture land and desirable recreational acreage. This farm is improved with 2 country homes and several machinery storage buildings, livestock buildings and livestock holding areas. This is a must-see farm to fully grasp the magnitude of the improvements and the desirability of the property. 

We look forward to your participation in this upcoming southern Iowa land auction that offers one of the top farms that will be sold in the area in 2024!

Also selling John Deere tractors, hay & tillage equipment, livestock equipment and much, much more!

Representing Attorney:
Edward E. Cox

Cox Law Firm, LLP
105 W. Van Buren
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 216-8350

Auction Manager:
John Probasco (641) 856-7355

BIDDING IS NOW LIVE!

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TRACT INFORMATION

TRACT 1 • 25.2 SURVEYED ACRES 

  • FSA information indicates approximately 24.56 acres of tillable cropland, currently in row crop production.
  • Productive Nodaway & Chequest soils.
  • CSR2 is 72.3.
  • Access is on the east by 310th Ave.
  • Buyer will be receiving a $2,771.10  credit for 2nd half of cash rent at closing.

TRACT 2 • 104.5 SURVEYED ACRES 

  • FSA information indicates approximately 27.86 acres of tillable cropland, currently in improved pastureland. The balance of the tract is in improved pastureland and wooded draws that offer awesome recreational acreage.
  • Olmitz-Vesser- Colo, Keswick & Lindley soils.
  • CSR2 is 35.6.
  • This tract is improved with several very usable livestock and storage buildings, several 100ft. of continues pipe fencing, concrete livestock pens, livestock waterers and much more. There are (4) ponds located on this parcel and the exterior/ interior fences are well above average.
  • Access is on the east by 310th Ave.

TRACT 3 • 8.4 SURVEYED ACRES 

  • This attractive small tract in nearly 100% wooded that offers desirable recreational acreage as well as a neat home or cabin building site.
  • Access is on the east by 310th Ave.

TRACT 4 • 100.8 SURVEYED ACRES 

  • FSA information indicates approximately 89.37 acres of tillable cropland, currently in row crop production and improved pastureland.
  • Nodaway, Chequest & Olmitz-Vesser-Colo soils.
  • CSR2 is 54.9.
  • This tract is improved with a small livestock gathering pen and (2) ponds that include livestock waterers.
  • Access is on the west by 310th Ave.
  • Buyer will be receiving a $5,363.93 credit for 2nd half of cash rent at closing.

TRACT 5 • 123.6 SURVEYED ACRES 

  • FSA information indicates approximately 35.27 acres of tillable cropland, currently in row crop and hay production. The balance of the tract features wooded draws offering attractive hunting and recreational acreage.
  • Nodaway, Olmitz-Vesser-Colo & Lindley soils.
  • CSR2 is 49.3.
  • This tract is improved with a 40ft. x 60ft. steel machinery/ livestock building, a livestock gathering pen and (2) ponds that include livestock waterers. The exterior/ interior fence are in good condition.
  • Access is on the west by 310th Ave.
  • Buyer will be receiving a $2,864.75 credit for 2nd half of cash rent at closing.

TRACT 6 • 38.6 SURVEYED ACRES

  • This nice tract features hardwood timber draws that offers awesome hunting and recreational acreage. Rathbun Rural Water is in close proximity to the tract and there are several attractive home buildings sites.
  • Conveniently located on a hard surface road and approximately 30 minutes from Ottumwa or Albia, IA.
  • Access is on the southeast by Co. Rd. T61.

TRACT 7 • 13.7 SURVEYED ACRES

  • This attractive small tract features hardwood draws offering hunting/ recreational opportunities and several nice home building sites. Rathbun Rural Water is in close proximity.
  • Hard surface access and conveniently located to Ottumwa & Albia, IA.
  • Access is on the south by Co. Rd. T61 & on the west by 310th Ave.

TRACT 8 • 1.6 SURVEYED ACRES – COUNTRY HOME & ACREAGE 
14537 310th Ave, Unionville, IA 52594

  • This tract features a single story ranch style home that was built in 1968. The home includes 1,288 sq. ft. of living area, offers 2 bedrooms and a single bath.
  • A GFA furnace provides the heat and there is air conditioning.
  • There is a (2) stall attached car port include with the dwelling.
  • Access is on the northeast by 310th Ave.

TRACT 9 • 1.9 SURVEYED ACRES – COUNTRY HOME
14490 310th Ave, Unionville, IA 52594

  • This tract features a single story home that offers 1,440 sq. ft. of living area. The home includes 3 bedrooms and a single bath.
  • A GFA furnace provides the heat source and there is air conditioning. There is a 20ft. x 22ft. detached garage and a small carport on the parcel.
  • This tract is improved with a nice 50ft. x 100ft. steel storage building that includes a concrete floor.
  • Access is on the southwest by 310th Ave.

TRACT 10 • 36.1 SURVEYED ACRES

  • FSA information indicates approximately 27.70 acres of tillable cropland currently in hay production. The balance of the tract is in waterways and a building site.
  • Pershing, Lamoni & Clarinda soils.
  • CSR2 is 39.6
  • This tract is improved with a 56ft. x 70ft. hay/ livestock barn, that includes a cattle catch chute and alley ways. Other improvements livestock sorting pens, several 100ft. of continues fence panels and (2) ponds. This parcel has good exterior & interior fences.
  • Access is on the north by Co. Rd. T4J.

TRACT 11 • 119 SURVEYED & REVISIONARY RAILROAD ACRES

  • FSA information indicates approximately 85.21 acres of tillable cropland, currently in hay production.
  • Olmitz-Vesser-Colo, Seymour & Clarinda soils.
  • CSR2 is 41.1.
  • This tract is improved with (2) ponds and a 50% ownership a large pond that has split water system (For details contact the auction manager). This tract has good exterior & interior fences.
  • Access is on the north by Co. Rd. T4J.

TRACT 12 • 2.6 SURVEYED ACRES

  • This parcel has great potential for a small business venture or for a new home site.
  • Nicely located on a hard surface road in close proximity to Sundown Lake.
  • Access is on the west by Co. Rd. J3T.

METHOD

The Miller farm will be sold in 12 individual tracts based on a survey that is currently in progress. Tracts 1-7 will be sold on a price per acre basis through the marketing method of “Buyer’s Choice”, whereas the high bidder has the privilege to take any or all 7 tracts for their high bid. Buyer’s Choice auctioning will continue until Tracts 1-7 have been sold. Tracts 8 & 9 will be sold next for a lump sum dollar amount. Tracts 10-12 will be sold next on a price per acre basis through the marketing method of “Buyer’s Choice”, whereas the high bidder has the privilege to take any or all 3 tracts for their high bid. Buyer’s Choice auctioning will continue until Tracts 10-12 have been sold. 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 30 days, on or before Friday, July 12, 2024 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 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 2024 crop lease on the tillable acres. The pasture on all Tracts  sells free & clear for the 2024 grazing year. Full possession will be given at the time of closing for Tracts 8 & 9. Subject to the Iowa Septic System Law the septic systems on Tracts 8 & 9 are exempt from any testing and upgrades. Any future septic system testing and upgrades will be at the buyer(s) expense.

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.

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