534 Acres in Churdan, IA

Tract 3: 77 acres m/l (subject to survey) with an estimated 62.76 FSA NHEL cropland acres and a CSR2 soil rating of 86.2

Tract 4: 63.20 acres m/l (subject to survey) with 59.80 FSA HEL cropland acres and a CSR2 soil rating of 82.2

Tract 5: 139.70 acres m/l (subject to survey) with 92 acres currently enrolled in CRP and a CSR2 soil rating of 79

Tract 6: 27.80 acres m/l (subject to survey) with 13.60 acres currently enrolled in CRP and a CSR2 soil rating of 68.2

Tract 7: 23.30 acres m/l (subject to survey) with 3 acres currently enrolled in CRP and a CSR2 soil rating of 77.9

Tract 8: 3 acres m/l (subject to survey) featuring a single-family home and out buildings

County Drainage tile is located on Tracts 1, 2, and 3. These tracts lie at the very top of Drainage District 121 with water flowing south off the farm and outletting into an open ditch 2.5 miles south in Section 34. See the individual tracts for more information.

The farmland is currently leased for the 2025 growing season under a crop-share lease. A rent credit per current tillable acre will be given by the Seller to the Buyer(s) at Closing. In addition, all CRP income will be prorated to the date of Closing. Please see the individual tract descriptions for the estimated rent credit amounts.

These tracts offer various opportunities with the portfolio boasting highly productive cropland acres, established recreational ground, excellent building site opportunities, and an existing acreage site. The land has been held within the family for decades - don't miss this opportunity to own a unique piece of Greene County, Iowa land that hasn't been available to the public for over 50 years!

Tracts 1-7 will be offered on a price-per-acre basis using the "Buyer's Choice" Auction Method, where the high bidder can take, in any order, any or all tracts for their high bid. Tract 8 will be offered on a 'Whole Dollar Basis' after tracts 1-7 have sold. The Public Auction will be held on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST at the Churdan Community Room, 410 Sand Street, Churdan, Iowa 50050. The sale can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option and online bidding will be available.

Auction Details & Terms

Coleen M. Janssen Estate Farmland Auction

534 Acres M/L

Offered in Eight Tracts

Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST

Seller: Coleen M. Janssen Estate

Representing Attorney: Michael F. Mumma | Mumma & Pedersen Law Firm

Auction Location:

Churdan Community Room

410 Sand Street

Churdan, IA 50050

Tract 1: 80 Acres M/L

Tract 2: 120 Acres M/L

Tract 3: 77 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey)

Tract 4: 63.20 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey

Tract 5: 139.70 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey)

Tract 6: 27.80 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey)

Tract 7: 23.30 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey)

Tract 8: 3 Acres M/L (Subject to Survey)

Online Bidding: Register to bid on our website. Potential bidders may have access to the live auction by utilizing Peoples Company's online auction platform via the Internet. By using Peoples Company's online auction platform, bidders acknowledge that the Internet is known to be unpredictable in performance and may, from time to time, impede access, become inoperative, or provide a slow connection to the online auction platform. Bidders agree that Peoples Company nor its affiliates, members, officers, shareholders, agents, or contractors are, in any way, responsible for any interference or connectivity issues the bidder may experience when utilizing the online auction platform.

Auction Method: Tracts 1-7 will be offered individually on a price-per-acre basis using the "Buyer's Choice Auction" method. Tract 8 will be offered on a "Whole Dollar Basis" after Tracts 1-7 are sold. Tracts will not be offered in their entirety after the auction. This auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option and online bidding will be available.

Bidder Registration: All prospective bidders must register with Peoples Company and receive a bidder number to bid at the auction. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.

Agency: Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning Bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.

Farm Program Information: Farm Program Information is provided by the Greene County Farm Service Agency. The figures stated in the marketing material are the best estimates of the Seller and Peoples Company; however, Farm Program Information, base acres, total crop acres, conservation plan, etc. are subject to change when the farm is reconstituted by the Greene County FSA and NRCS offices.

Earnest Money Payment: Tracts 1-7 will require a 10% earnest money payment on the day of the auction. Tract 8 will require a $10,000 earnest money payment. The earnest money payments may be paid in the form of check or wire transfer. All funds will be held in the Peoples Company Trust Account.

Closing: Closing will occur on or before Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in the form of guaranteed check or wire transfer.

Possession: Possession of the land will be given at closing, subject to tenant's rights.

Farm Lease: The farm is leased for the 2025 growing season and a rent credit will be given at closing from the Seller to Buyer. Please see individual tracts for specific rent credit amounts and details.

CRP Contracts & Payments: Tracts 3,5,6 and 7 are subject to Conservation Reserve Program contracts. Seller and any other participants listed in the contracts will assign the CRP contracts to the Buyer(s) as of the Closing Date and Buyer(s) shall assume all obligations of the CRP contracts.

Contract & Title: Immediately upon the conclusion of the auction, the high bidder(s) will enter into a real estate sales contract and deposit the required earnest money payment into the Peoples Company Trust Account. The Seller will provide a current abstract at their expense. The sale is not contingent upon Buyer financing.

Financing: The purchasers obligation to purchase the Property is unconditional and is not contingent upon the Purchaser obtaining financing. Any financial arrangements are to have been made before bidding at the auction. By the mere act of bidding, the bidder makes a representation and warrants that the bidder has the present ability to pay the bid price and fulfill the terms and conditions provided in the Contract.

Septic System: Per Iowa Code 445B, the Seller is exempt from the Septic System Inspection Requirement and the septic system servicing the dwelling on Tract 8 is in as-is condition and no inspections, updates, or improvements will be made by the Seller.

Fences: Existing fences, if any, are in as-is condition and will not be updated or replaced by the Seller. Not all tract and boundary lines are fenced and if needed, will be the responsibility of the Buyer at closing. Existing fence lines may not fall directly on the legal boundary.

Surveys: A survey will be provided for Tracts 3-8. No additional surveying or staking will be provided by the Seller.

Other: This sale is subject to all easements, covenants, leases, and restrictions of record. All property will be sold on an As is Where is basis with no warranties, expressed or implied, made by the Auctioneer, Peoples Company, or Seller. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. The winning bidder acknowledges that they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction. Any announcements made on auction day by the Auctioneer or Listing Agents will take precedence over all previous marketing material or oral statements. Bidding increments are at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer. No absentee or phone bids will be accepted at the auction without prior approval of the Auctioneer. All decisions of the Auctioneer are final.

Disclaimer: All field boundaries are presumed to be accurate according to the best available information and knowledge of the Seller and Peoples Company. Overall tract acres, tillable acres, etc. may vary from figures stated within the marketing material. Buyer should perform his/her investigation of the property before bidding at the auction. The brief legal descriptions in the marketing material should not be used in legal documents. Full legal descriptions will be taken from the Abstract.