Located south of Osage City and southeast of Reading, Kansas, along Melvern Lake Wildlife Area is this exceptionally maintained 185 +/- acre tract. With prime tillable acres and pristine hay meadows, this farm is an ideal addition to an existing operation or absentee investment opportunity.
The 185 +/- acres are made up of 120 +/- acres of tillable row crop, 40 +/- acres of native hay meadows, 16 +/- acres of cedar/hardwood timber/grass mix, and 9 +/- acres of waterways. The tillable acres are currently planted to alfalfa with oats planted in the spring of 2022 and brought over 4 tons per acre. The first alfalfa cutting will take place in May 2023. Soybeans were planted in 2020 and 2021, bringing an above-average yield. Following the harvest of 2021 soybeans, great stewardship went back into the land with attention to soil nutrient levels, bringing the soil levels to peak production. Th...
The 185 +/- acres are made up of 120 +/- acres of tillable row crop, 40 +/- acres of native hay meadows, 16 +/- acres of cedar/hardwood timber/grass mix, and 9 +/- acres of waterways. The tillable acres are currently planted to alfalfa with oats planted in the spring of 2022 and brought over 4 tons per acre. The first alfalfa cutting will take place in May 2023. Soybeans were planted in 2020 and 2021, bringing an above-average yield. Following the harvest of 2021 soybeans, great stewardship went back into the land with attention to soil nutrient levels, bringing the soil levels to peak production. The terraces have recently been reworked and are in outstanding condition. Class III soil types of Kenoma and Dennis. Average annual tillable income $11,400.00. Heading to the east along the base layer roadway that runs throughout the gut of the farm between the tillable acres to the back meadows, you will appreciate the gently rolling hillsides with pristinely clean native bluestem hay meadows. The average annual hay income is $1,200.00.
The 16 +/- acres of timber/grass mix sits in the middle of the meadows and is the original homestead site of the farm with the partial limestone foundation and walls still standing. Throughout this area, you will see deer signs in every direction you look. Trails running to and from the adjoining wildlife timber block to the east, rubs and scrapes on and below several of the trees and bedding areas tucked along the cedars. Great hunting opportunities with the location and seclusion and annual lease income. The average annual hunting lease income is $1,800.00. The total average annual farm income is $14,400.00. Hunting unit 14. All minerals are intact and transferred upon closing.
From prime upland tillable acres to beautiful hay meadows and endless hunting opportunities, this dynamic and exceptionally well-maintained tract is ideal to add to your portfolio and is one to tour in person to appreciate all it has to offer!
Property Features
-185 +/- acres total
-120 +/- acres tillable row crop
-40 +/- acres hay meadow
-16 +/- acres timber/grass mix
-9 +/- acres waterway
-1 pond
-Exceptionally well-maintained terraces
-Incredible stewardship with soil nutrient levels
-Class III soils
-Pristine native hay meadows
-Base layer roadway for all-season access
-Well-maintained S. Docking Rd with new entrance
-Adjoining Melvern Wildlife Area
-Currently planted to Alfalfa
-Electric available
-All mineral rights intact
-Hunting unit 14
-Approximate 2022 total tax $2,187.12
-98 miles from Kansas City
-49 miles from Topeka
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Research Parcel InformationHighway 31 to Highway 170. Continue west. Turn south at S. Docking Rd. Continue 1/2 mile. Property located on the east.
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