SOLD AT AUCTION! 430 acres Barber County land

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ONLINE ONLY AUCTION | NO BUYER’S PREMIUM
Bidding ends Friday, October 4, at 10 a.m.

430+ acres Barber County cropland and pasture in 2 tracts

Sellers
Michael P. Newman Living Trust

Tract 1

277+/- acres with producing minerals

Legal description
The NW1/4 less highway right-of-way, and all that part of the S1/2 of Section 24-32-10 West of the 6th P.M., Barber County, Kansas, lying north of the railroad right-of-way.

Directions
From Sharon, Kansas, go approximately 4 miles east on US Highway 160 to Catalpa Road. Or, from Attica, Kansas, go approximately 8 miles west on US Highway 160 to Catalpa Road. The property sits on the SE corner of 160 and Catalpa. Watch for signs.

Description
Tract 1, commonly known as “The Moses,” is in an area of eastern Barber County that is known for its subirrigation, artesian wells, and springs. This tract consists of 52+/- acres of pasture that has been planted to Jose tall wheatgrass. The pasture has fences on all sides, with a majority being a recently replaced 5-wire fence. There is a good spring-fed pit pond in the south end of the pasture that has been stocked with fish in the past, as well as other areas that could be developed into additional ponds. The highway frontage and available electricity would make this property an excellent candidate for a homesite. The balance of this tract is 225+/- acres of productive farmland and a waterway. This farmland consists predominantly of Port Silt Loam and Canadian Fine Sandy Loam, two of Barber County’s better-producing soil types. There are three separate oil/gas wells on the property. Combined, the wells have produced 179 barrels of oil and 4,757 million cubic feet of gas year-to-date. Mineral rights pass with the surface to the buyer.

Rent
The entire rent for the farm ground in the amount of $8,800 shall be credited to the buyer at closing.

Possession
Possession of pasture shall occur at closing. Possession of farm ground at closing, subject to tenant’s rights.

2023 Taxes
$1,122.58

Tract 2

160+/- acres with mineral rights

Legal description
The S1/2 of the NW1/4 and the N1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section 28-32-11 West of the 6th P.M. in Barber County, Kansas.

Directions
From Medicine Lodge, go approximately 2 miles east on US Highway 160 to Northstar Road, then south 2.2 miles to the property. Watch for signs.

Description
Tract 2, commonly known as “The Lyman Quarter,” is 160+/- acres of productive farm ground. This property is fenced on the north and east sides. AEC rural electricity and Barber Country Rural Water District No. 2 water run underground to the electric meter and a freeze-proof Ritchie automatic waterer on a concrete pad just to the south of the old barn. The seller’s mineral interest, believed to be 100%, shall pass with the land to the buyer.

Additional Information
The 80-acre tract of farm ground bordering this tract on the north is currently listed for sale with Great Western Auction and Realty, providing an opportunity to put together 240 acres of dry land farm ground into one piece.

Rent
The entire rent in the amount of $6,200 shall be credited to the buyer at closing.

Possession
At closing, subject to tenant’s rights.

2023 Taxes
$312.76

Auction terms and conditions

10% down as earnest money shall be due at the conclusion of the auction. The balance is due at closing on November 5, 2024, with Slamal and Swayden.

The property is selling in “as is” condition and is accepted by the buyer without any expressed or implied warranties. It is the buyer’s responsibility to have any and all inspections completed prior to bidding. The buyer and seller shall split equally in the cost of title insurance and the closing fee. Bidding is not contingent upon financing. Financing, if necessary, needs to be arranged and approved prior to the auction. Statements made the day of the auction take precedence over all printed advertising and previously made oral statements. Great Western auction and Realty, LLC are agents of the Seller. Properties sell subject to seller confirmation.