02/20/2025 - ATHERTON LAND AUCTION (Tract #3: 78.79+/-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 #3: 78.79 +/- ac in Lyon Co
DIRECTIONS: This tract is located directly to the east of Tract #2, on the east side of Road M.
2024 TAXES & MINERALS: $556.58 (There is no production and seller’s minerals rights will transfer to the buyer)
BRIEF LEGAL: The W/2 of the SW/4 less ROW in S13-T17S-R11E of the 6th PM, Lyon Co, KS containing approx. 78.79 acres
DESC: Here is a nice mixed 80-acre tract that offers lots of diversity. The county shows a total of 78.79 acres (40.11 dryland acres, 38.68 grass acres). The tillable acres make up one field and consist primarily of class 3 soils with a few class 2. Good conservation practices are in place with a waterway and terraces. The grass acres are made up of an approx. 15-acre pasture on the north with a small pond and average fence. On the south, there are approx. 13.5 acres that have been hayed with the balance in waterways and a small timber lined draw. As a bonus, the timbered draw provides enough cover to hold some wildlife and Whitetail bucks. Take advantage of this opportunity to invest in cropland! Come and see how this could fit into your ag operation.
DIRECTIONS: This tract is located directly to the east of Tract #2, on the east side of Road M.
2024 TAXES & MINERALS: $556.58 (There is no production and seller’s minerals rights will transfer to the buyer)
BRIEF LEGAL: The W/2 of the SW/4 less ROW in S13-T17S-R11E of the 6th PM, Lyon Co, KS containing approx. 78.79 acres
DESC: Here is a nice mixed 80-acre tract that offers lots of diversity. The county shows a total of 78.79 acres (40.11 dryland acres, 38.68 grass acres). The tillable acres make up one field and consist primarily of class 3 soils with a few class 2. Good conservation practices are in place with a waterway and terraces. The grass acres are made up of an approx. 15-acre pasture on the north with a small pond and average fence. On the south, there are approx. 13.5 acres that have been hayed with the balance in waterways and a small timber lined draw. As a bonus, the timbered draw provides enough cover to hold some wildlife and Whitetail bucks. Take advantage of this opportunity to invest in cropland! Come and see how this could fit into your ag operation.
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02/20/2025 Atherton Auction Flyer |
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MAP - Tract #3
VIDEO - Tract #3
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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.