02/20/2025 - ATHERTON LAND AUCTION (Tract #2: 143.12+/-ac in Lyon Co)
SELLER: The John G Atherton Rev Trust
AUCTION DATE: Thursday, 02/20/2025 at 6:00pm |
AUCTION LOCATION: The Anderson Building (Lyon Co Fairgrounds), 2700 W US Hwy 50, Emporia, Kansas 66801
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TRACT #2: 143.12 +/- ac in Lyon Co
DIRECTIONS: From Emporia, KS go north on KS-99 for 5.9 miles to the start of the “S-curve” and continue straight north on Rd L for 3.1 mi to Rd 270, turn east and go 1.0 mi to Rd M, turn north and go 1.0 mi to the SW corner of the property on the west side of the county road.
2024 TAXES & MINERALS: $1,417.34 (There is no production and seller’s minerals rights will transfer to the buyer)
BRIEF LEGAL: The SE/4 less a tract less ROW in S14-T17S-R11E of the 6th PM, Lyon Co, KS containing approx. 143.12 acres
DESC: Here is another diverse tract that offers you tons of opportunities, from hunting/recreation, cropland, grass and improvements! This tract offers a total of 143.12 total acres, with 54.68 acres of cropland and 88.44 acres of grass. The tilled acres consist of 2 fields, approx. 45.97 acres of class 2 (40%) and class 3 (60%) soils, plus an additional 8.71 acres in CRP which pays $60.03/ac (yearly payment of $523) and is under contract through 9/30/2031. The grass acres provide a great habitat for wildlife, Dow Creek enters and exits the property on the south and west, plus a large tributary draw that runs the length of the property that is lined with heavy timber, providing great cover. The balance of the grass acres are not fenced for livestock, but have a good stand of grass and offer a great area for deer to go and bed down in, there is also an established food plot to attract the deer. There are 2 ponds, the larger one sits close to the outbuildings and provide a great landing spot for water fowl. The improvements include a 30x60 Lester building built in 1999, with a 20x30 insulated shop area with concrete and electricity. The other is a 50x36 Morton Building built in 1972 that was last used as a stable several years back, with 8 stalls, a tack room and some pipe pens outside. The improvements are located about 2/10ths of a mile off the county road and overlook the pond. These would be a great start for a building site or if you are a hunter, convert the shop into a place to stay while hunting and then store your hunting gear and side by side in. Check out everything this tract has to offer!
DIRECTIONS: From Emporia, KS go north on KS-99 for 5.9 miles to the start of the “S-curve” and continue straight north on Rd L for 3.1 mi to Rd 270, turn east and go 1.0 mi to Rd M, turn north and go 1.0 mi to the SW corner of the property on the west side of the county road.
2024 TAXES & MINERALS: $1,417.34 (There is no production and seller’s minerals rights will transfer to the buyer)
BRIEF LEGAL: The SE/4 less a tract less ROW in S14-T17S-R11E of the 6th PM, Lyon Co, KS containing approx. 143.12 acres
DESC: Here is another diverse tract that offers you tons of opportunities, from hunting/recreation, cropland, grass and improvements! This tract offers a total of 143.12 total acres, with 54.68 acres of cropland and 88.44 acres of grass. The tilled acres consist of 2 fields, approx. 45.97 acres of class 2 (40%) and class 3 (60%) soils, plus an additional 8.71 acres in CRP which pays $60.03/ac (yearly payment of $523) and is under contract through 9/30/2031. The grass acres provide a great habitat for wildlife, Dow Creek enters and exits the property on the south and west, plus a large tributary draw that runs the length of the property that is lined with heavy timber, providing great cover. The balance of the grass acres are not fenced for livestock, but have a good stand of grass and offer a great area for deer to go and bed down in, there is also an established food plot to attract the deer. There are 2 ponds, the larger one sits close to the outbuildings and provide a great landing spot for water fowl. The improvements include a 30x60 Lester building built in 1999, with a 20x30 insulated shop area with concrete and electricity. The other is a 50x36 Morton Building built in 1972 that was last used as a stable several years back, with 8 stalls, a tack room and some pipe pens outside. The improvements are located about 2/10ths of a mile off the county road and overlook the pond. These would be a great start for a building site or if you are a hunter, convert the shop into a place to stay while hunting and then store your hunting gear and side by side in. Check out everything this tract has to offer!
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02/20/2025 Atherton Auction Flyer |
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MAP - Tract #2
VIDEO - Tract #2
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WEBCAST / ONLINE BIDDING
PRE-BIDDING OPEN 02/10/2025
Webcast Bidding available with the Live Auction on Thursday, 02/20/2025 at 6:00pm
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Bids will not be accepted online if you have not completed your registration 48 hours before the start of the auction, including a letter of credit or a guarantee from a credible financial institution before being approved to bid online. Deadline to register and provide this information to our office is 5:00pm CST on Tuesday, 02/18/2025. Pre-bidding will open on Monday, 02/10/2025 at 11am. Call Chuck Maggard at 620-794-8824 if you have questions.
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AUCTION TERMS: Earnest money due day of the auction: Tract #1 - $60,000.00, Tract #2 - $50,000.00, Tract #3 - $25,000.00, Tract #4 - $20,000.00 made payable to Moon Title & Escrow. The balance will be due in full at closing which shall be on or before Thursday, March 20, 2025, at which time buyer will receive appropriate Deed. Owners Insurance Title Policy and title company closing fees will be shared 50/50 between buyer and the seller. Seller will pay for 2024 and all prior years taxes. The buyer will receive full possession at time of closing. Early possession will be discussed to qualified buyers for preparing for the 2025 season. Seller’s mineral rights will transfer to the buyer, there is no production. All inspections must be done prior to the auction. The property is sold in “as is” condition, with no warranties or guarantees. Buyers must rely on their own knowledge or have inspections completed prior to the auction. All financing arrangements need to be made prior to the auction. Bidding is NOT subject to the following contingencies, including but not limited to financing, appraisal, or inspection. Properties are being sold with seller confirmation. Each tract will be sold individually; tracts will not be offered in combinations. All information has been gathered from Lyon Co sources and is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Boundary lines on maps, photos and videos are approximate and not survey accurate. All announcements made day of the auction take precedence over any advertisements.
LIVE WEBCAST AUCTION: This will be a Live Webcast Auction with pre-bidding available via internet prior to sale time. At 6:00PM on February 20, the auction will close at live auction with Live internet bidding allowing online bidders to watch and bid in real time along with the live auction. Bidding available through HiBid, call for details and see additional terms online.
LIVE WEBCAST AUCTION: This will be a Live Webcast Auction with pre-bidding available via internet prior to sale time. At 6:00PM on February 20, the auction will close at live auction with Live internet bidding allowing online bidders to watch and bid in real time along with the live auction. Bidding available through HiBid, call for details and see additional terms online.