HANCOCK COUNTY: 158 ACRES M/L
- Jun 24
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Updated: Jul 20
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
CATTLEMAN‘S DINING
1608 3RD STREET NE
BELMOND, IOWA
LISTING AGENTS:
Kellen Suntken (515-571-8565)
LISTING # 26115
DESCRIPTION: 158 acres m/l to be offered at auction on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. This property consists of 158 acres m/l, of which there are 155.31 taxable acres m/l and 153.45 cropland acres m/l. This tract has an average CSR2 of 75.7, with the Hancock County average CSR2 being 74.6.
DIRECTIONS: From Goodell, Iowa, go west on County Blacktop B-63 approximately 1/2 mile. The subject property is located on the south side of the road and in the SE corner of the intersection of Rake Avenue and B-63. Please watch for real estate signs.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) in Section Thirty-Six (36), Township Ninety-four (94) North, Range Twenty-four (24), West of the 5th P.M., Hancock County, Iowa. For the precise legal description, refer to the property's abstract or survey.
FARM PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Cropland: 153.45 acres
Corn Base: 145.35 acres PLC Yield: 150 bu.
Bean Base: 8.10 acres PLC Yield: 46 bu.
This tract is Non-Highly Erodible Land. A wetlands determination has not been completed at this time.
FARM LEASE: The farm is leased for 2026. The seller will retain all of the 2026 cash rent. The lease for 2027 has been terminated.
IMPROVEMENTS: Improvements are field drainage tile and perimeter fence.
PROPERTY TAXES: $5,318/year (Est.) Property taxes will be prorated to date of closing.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SALE METHOD: This tract will be offered as an individual tract of 158 acres m/l.
MINERALS: All mineral interests owned by the Seller, if any, will be conveyed to the Buyer.
EARNEST PAYMENT: A 15% earnest money payment is required on the day of the auction. The earnest payment may be paid in the form of cash or check. All funds will be held in the named attorney’s trust account.
POSSESSION: Possession will be granted at closing, on or about October 1, 2026, subject to the current tenant’s rights.
CONTRACT AND TITLE: Immediately upon conclusion of the auction the high bidder will enter into a real estate contract and deposit with Mid Iowa Real Estate, Auctions, & Appraisals the required earnest payment. The Seller will provide a current abstract at their expense. Sale is not contingent upon buyer financing. Seller to pay all escrow closing costs on advertised tract only.
CLOSING: Closing will occur on or about October 1, 2026. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in cash, guaranteed check, or wire transfer.
SURVEY: At the Seller’s option, the Seller shall provide a new survey where there is not an existing legal or where new boundaries are created. The Seller will be responsible for any survey costs on advertised tract only.
BIDDER REGISTRATION: All prospective bidders must register with the auction company and receive a bidder’s number in order to bid at the auction.
ONLINE BIDDING: Please visit our website to register for online bidding. Mid Iowa Real Estate, Auctions, & Appraisals cannot be held liable for any technical difficulties relating to the server, software, internet, or other online auction-related technologies. Bidders shall have no claims against the auction company or Sellers if their bids are not accepted.
ATTORNEY: Eric Simonson
CLOSING AGENT: Megan Ring, Heartland Title & Closing Services
SELLERS: Foster and Evelyn Barkema Charitable Trust
This sale is subject to all easements, covenants, leases and restrictions of record. All property is sold on an “As is—Where is” basis with no warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, made by the Realtor or Seller All potential buyers are urged to perform their due diligence on the subject property prior to the auction. All map boundaries are approximate, and photographs used may or may not depict the actual property. Total tract acres, tillable acres, FSA acres, etc. are approximate and may be subject to change. All bids will be on a per acre basis. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.
Mid Iowa Real Estate, Auctions, & Appraisals and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning bidder acknowledges that they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction. Any announcements made auction day by the Auctioneer will take precedence over any previous 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.
