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Mildred E. Walljasper Trust

By March 12, 2024September 10th, 2024No Comments

Virtual Online Auction
Sale Date:
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Sale Time: 10:00 AM CDT
Seller: Mildred E. Walljasper Trust Etal
Dean Walljasper & Jolene Edmonds – Co-Executors 

SOLD!!
TRACT 1 – $214,000.00 LUMP SUM 
TRACT 2 – $9,000.00/ACRE 
TRACT 3 – $5,650.00/ACRE
TRACT 4 – $6,700.00/ACRE
TRACT 5 – $7,300.00/ACRE
TRACT 6 – $5,600.00/ACRE 
TOTAL – $3,328,110.00

PLEASE NOTE: There are several head of cattle running on some of these tracts. If you are a potential bidder and are touring this farm, please be respectful and shut all gates as you found them prior to entering. Thank you.

442.25 Surveyed Acres • 6 Tracts

LOCATION

The Walljasper Farm is located in Sections 26, 34 & 35, Jackson Township, Henry County, IA approximately 13 miles south of Mt. Pleasant, IA or 10 miles northwest of West Point, IA. From Mt. Pleasant, IA go south 8 miles on U.S. Hwy. 218 to 335th St., turn left or east and proceed 2 miles to the farm.

Mark your calendars now for this upcoming Southeast Iowa Estate Auction. The Walljasper family has been on this farm for many years and are well known in the area. We look forward to seeing you at the real estate and equipment inspection on Friday, August 30, from 9 AM-2 PM, we urge you to come and take a look. Loader & operator will be available the day after the sale to assist in loading. Not responsible for accidents, errors or omissions. All items are sold as-is, with no guarantees or warranties.

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

We look forward to your participation in this outstanding land auction that features a farm that has been in the Walljasper family for over 120 years!

Representing Attorney:
Sara L. Haas
Aspelmeier, Fisch, Power, Engberg & Helling, P.L.C.
321 North Third Street

Third Floor, P.O. Box 1046
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-6587

Auction Manager:
Jim Huff (319) 931-9292

BIDDING IS NOW LIVE!

VIEW AUCTION BROCHURECLICK HERE FOR ONLINE BIDDING & EARLY REGISTRATION

AERIAL VIDEO

TRACT INFORMATION

Tract 1 – Country Home & 16.94 Surveyed Acres
Physical Address: 2035 335th St. Salem, IA 52649

  • This tract features a single story 3 bedroom ranch style home that offers 1,440 sq. ft. of living area, includes 2 baths and a large 2 car garage. Other improvements on this tract include a Morton 45’ x 72’ machinery storage building, a 42’ x 52’ hay/livestock barn, several grain bins as well as other usable outbuildings. This tract also features livestock holding areas, several with concrete, automatic livestock waterers and a 2+ acre stocked pond.
  • Rathbun Rural Water is located on the tract.
  • Access is on the south by 335th St.

Tract 2 – 143.06 Surveyed Acres

  • FSA information should indicate approximately 139.32 acres of tillable cropland, currently in row crop production.
  • Productive Pershing, Weller & Edina soils.
  • CSR2 is 55.2.
  • Rathbun Rural Water runs along the southern border of this tract.
  • Access is on the south by 335th St. and on the west by Jewel Ave.

Tract 3 – 42.02 Surveyed Acres

  • FSA information should indicate approximately 28.84  acres of tillable cropland, currently in hay production and improved pastureland. The balance of this tract is in  timber draws offering desirable recreational acreage.
  • Keswick & Lindley soils.
  • CSR2 is 32.4.
  • This tract offers above average fences and Rathbun Rural Water is in close proximity.
  • Access is on the south by Lexington Ave.

Tract 4 – 159.17 Surveyed Acres

  • FSA information should indicate approximately 126.60 acres of tillable cropland, currently in row crop/hay production and improved pastureland. The balance of this tract is in wooded draws offering attractive recreational acreage.
  • Keswick, Weller & Lindley soils.
  • CSR2 is 40.
  • This tract is improved with 5 ponds, several offering automatic livestock waterers and this parcel features above average fences.
  • Access is on the northwest by 325th St., which is a Level B dirt road.
    Please read Henry County, IA road classification information.

Tract 5 – 40.46 Surveyed Acres

  • FSA information should indicate approximately 35.74 acres of tillable cropland, currently in row crop production. The balance of the tract is in a wooded area in the northern portion and there is a small pond on the tract.
  • Pershing, Weller & Clinton soils.
  • CSR2 is 40.2.
  • Rathbun Rural Water runs along the southern border of this tract.
  • Access is on the south by 335th St.

Tract 6 – 40.60 Surveyed Acres

  • FSA information should indicate approximately 33.05 acres of tillable cropland currently in row crop/hay production. The balance of the tract is in wooded draws offering attractive recreational acreage. There is a stocked pond and an older hay/livestock barn on the parcel.
  • Clinton, Pershing & Galland soils.
  • CSR2 is 38.4
  • Rathbun Rural Water is in close proximity of this tract.
  • Access is on the north by 335th St.

METHOD

The Walljasper farm will be sold in 6 individual tracts based on a completed survey. Tract 1 will be sold first for a LUMP SUM total dollar amount. Tracts 2-6 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 5 tracts for their high bid. Buyer’s Choice auctioning will continue until Tracts 2-6 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 Thursday, October 10, 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. Full Possession will be given at the time of closing for the home on Tract 1. Possession on Tracts 2-6 will be given at the time of closing, subject to a lease with a tenant. Subject to the Iowa Septic System Law the septic systems on Tract 1 is exempt from any testing and upgrades. Any future septic system testing and upgrades will be at the buyer(s) expense. For questions, contact the auction company.

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.

INTERACTIVE AREA MAP

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