Auction: Tract 3 - Hoy Trust - 160 +/- Acres - Butler County, KS

“If you want to have your breath taken away, go to the Rocky Mountains or the Grand Canyon; if you want a chance to catch your breath, come to the Flint Hills”- Jim Hoy, 2016 Kansan of the Year These are enlightening words spoken by our dear friend and a master of his craft.  Jim Hoy has been described by his peers as “the best friend the Flint Hills ever had” and the “scion of generations of Flint Hills ranching stock”. Jim Hoy was truly the best friend the Flint Hills ever had. He was also a beloved author by the readers of his literary masterpieces describing the Flint Hills and the cowboy culture, an adored husband, father and grandfather, a lifetime student and teacher and a friend to thousands of loved ones, pupils and complete strangers. He was so gifted at lending an attentive ear and providing wise counsel to those who sought it. There aren’t nearly enough people like Jim Hoy. As a big fan of his writings and of his family, the opportunity to represent their interests with the offering of this spectacular Flint Hills land is an extra-special endeavor. I have memories that will last my lifetime of riding in a truck with Jim through the Flint Hills, being able to absorb his wisdom and stories that made an indelible impression. We tip our hats to a man of the finest caliber and one who’s work, stewardship and gracious willingness to share, will continue to echo through the Flint Hills for generations. The time has come to turn the page and this breath-catching land will move to the next chapter. Located just west of Cassoday, Kansas in the heart of the Flint Hills, this offering includes land that has been in the caring hands of the Hoy family for over 100 years and is inclusive of the home where Jim spent his formative years. We are presenting these parcels to the public via live auction with an online option to bid as well. The live auction will be held June 11th, 2026 at the El Dorado Civic Center located at 220 E. 1st Avenue in El Dorado, Kansas. The live auction will begin at 6:00 P.M. Online bids can be placed both in advance and during the live auction. The land is being offered in three tracts ranging in size from 160 +/- acres to 326+/- acres and all tracts sell subject to a perpetual Conservation Easement of which a copy can be found in the “Related Documents” section of this listing on our website. Please be advised that there are “carve outs” on each of the three tracts that are not subject to the terms of the Conservation Easement. These are the areas on Tracts 2 and 3 where the residences are located and there is one on Tract 1 as well. You can locate these “carve outs” within the maps contained in “Exhibit B” of the Conservation Easement. These properties will appeal to a diverse audience, whether you’re in the cattle business, a hunter, looking for a home in the country or just want to own a unique part of the Flint Hills as an escape and an investment in your mental health. For the cattle operator, the productive appeal of these tracts is obvious and self-evident, featuring inherent attributes that have made the Flint Hills the legendary location that draws hundreds of thousands of summer grazing cattle from points all across the United States. The robust and resilient native grass varieties inhabiting Tracts 2 and 3 are the envy of beef producers nationwide and this is your opportunity to own a very special piece of it. Tract 1 will be appreciated by both the cow/calf operator and the hunter with traits suited for whichever you desire to pursue.     Tract 3 totals 160 acres more or less, containing a small residence and outbuildings at the southwest corner and a tremendous example of Flint Hills grass, fences and water extending north and eastward. This is an absolutely excellent quarter section of native pasture that should have a bullseye on it for you beef producers! The one story residence was constructed in 1970 totaling 600 square feet of living area on the main floor and a full unfinished basement. The home is rustic but attractive and currently occupied by caring hands. The water to the home is provided by a well. Adjacent to the home is a small grass trap used to keep the resident’s horses and could also be used for gathering cattle in the future. Grasses on this tract are dominated by the robust “Big 4”, being Big and Little Bluestem, Indiangrass and Switchgrass along with a compliment of high-protein legumes including native Illinois Bundleflower. There appears to be a very healthy  grass community here that should display the resiliency that keeps stacking the weight on cattle during the summer months. The majority of perimeter fences on this parcel are enviable and impressive with the west fence being 5 strand rated good to excellent. The north fence is 5 strand rated excellent. The south fence is 5 strand rated good and has a wooden line post every 6th post. The east fence is of two different vintages with the south half being 5 strand rated excellent with a steel line post every 10th post while the north half of the east fence being 5 strand rated adequate. Livestock water is abundant on this tract as well with a large pond that has been cleaned out in recent years located in the southern half. Totally separate from the pond is a productive natural spring that runs the entire length of the property from north to south. There are multiple sizable pools along this spring drainage that is a spectacular attribute as the livestock producer will attest! For your livestock marketing needs, you’ll have a convenient commute to I-35 where you can head north to Emporia Livestock Sales or south to El Dorado Livestock Auction, both being well-run and reputable markets. For further information or to setup a tour, please contact the Broker, Cameron Roth at 785-917-0867. Please find useful information such as aerial maps, County info, Terms and Conditions of Sale, a copy of the conservation easement, a copy of the sales contract, etc…, please review the documents contained in the “Related Documents” section of this listing on our website. Disclosure 1: This property sells subject to a perpetual Conservation Easement and the terms contained therein are binding upon the Buyer of the subject real estate. A copy of this Conservation Easement can be located within the "Related Documents” section of this listing on our website. Each prospective buyer acknowledges before submitting any bid for any tracts of the real estate in question that they are advised of the existence of a certain Deed of Conservation Easement (“Conservation Easement”) by and between James F. Hoy and Catherine J. Hoy, husband and wife, and by James F. Hoy and Catherine J. Hoy as Trustees of the Hoy Family Revocable Trust dated October 17, 2007, in favor of the Kansas Livestock Association Ranchland Trust, Inc. (Grantee) which was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Butler County, Kansas on the 21st day of December, 2007 at Book 2008, Page 6828. All prospective buyers will have, prior to the auction, adequate opportunity to both review said Conservation Easement and consult legal counsel as to all matters relevant to the terms and provisions of the Conservation Easement as applicable to the subject real estate. By virtue thereof, all buyers agree as a condition to acceptance of their bid that they will not assert, claim or maintain as an objection to title referenced in paragraph 4 of the Contract the subject Conservation Easement and all terms, restrictions and provisions associated set forth therein. For translation purposes, the Tract numbers that coordinate to the Parcel letters within the Conservation Easement are as follows… Tract 1---- Parcel B of the Conservation Easement. Tract 2---- Parcel C of the Conservation Easement Tract 3---- Parcel A of the Conservation Easement   Property Location: 17510 NE Satchell Creek Rd., Cassoday, Kansas Brief Legal Description: The Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 23, Range 7 East of the 6th P.M., Butler County, Kansas. 160 acres more or less including right-of-way. Driving Directions: From Cassoday, take Highway 177 north for one mile to 160th St. and turn west. Proceed one mile to NE Satchell Creek Rd. and turn north. Continue for 1.5 miles where the property begins on the east side of the road. Closing and Possession: Closing shall be on or before July 14th 2026. Possession of the pasture portion shall be on October 1st, 2026. Possession of the residence shall occur 60 days after the auction date unless there’s a written agreement signed by the Buyer and Seller allowing the Buyer to have possession at an earlier date. Tenancy: This real estate sells subject to a 2026 grazing lease that expires on September 30th, 2026. The Buyer of each tract shall receive the proceeds of the 2026 grazing lease for that specific tract. Earnest Money: $40,000.00 due on auction day. Property Taxes: $1,139.68 Disclaimer: Yellow boundary property lines in the pictures are approximated for reference only. Please refer to the aerial map provided by the Butler County Appraiser's office in reference to property lines.