United Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate is proud to represent the auction of 151 +/- acres of productive Wapello County farmland. This property will be offered in three separate tracts through the process of a timed online auction. With quality cropland and strong rental history, the farm presents an excellent opportunity for investors or local operators.
The tillable acres are currently cash rented for the 2025 growing season, and the buyer will have possession of crop acres upon harvest. Current tenant is interested in renting back at $250 per acre. Located in a strong agricultural area, each tract offers utility and potential for continued income production.
The online auction will conclude at 12:00 PM on August 28, 2025, with bidding opening one week prior to the deadline.
Tract 1
86 +/- Acres
45 +/- Tillable Acres
54.5 CSR2
Estimated Annual Taxes $1,122
2026 Potential Cash Rent Income $11,250
Tract 2
65 +/- Acres
30 +/- Tillable Acres
48.5 CSR2
Estimated Annual Taxes $606
2025 Potential Cash Rent Income $7,500
Tract 3
151 +/- Acres
75 +/- Tillable Acres
52.1 CSR2
Annual Taxes $1,728
2026 Potential Cash Rent Income $18,750
Terms & Conditions
Seller: Brent & Kari Edel
Representing Attorney: Paul Goldsmith Goldsmith Law Office
Sale Date: Online Only Auction. Bidding will open for active participation on August 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with the auction closing one week later on Thursday August 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM through United Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estates Bidwrangler auction platform.
Approval of Bids: Seller is serious about selling this property at auction but does reserve the right to accept or reject the final bid. Each bid shall constitute an offer to purchase, and the final bid, if accepted by the Seller, shall constitute a binding contract between the Buyer and Seller. Conduction of the auction and increments of bidding are at the direction and discretion of United Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate and/or the auctioneers.
Tracts: Farm will be sold as 3 tracts including 151 tax acres. The property is being sold based on the records of Wapello County, Iowa, and is not being sold subject to a survey. Any boundary lines shown in marketing materials are approximate and for illustrative purposes only. It is the buyer's responsibility to make their own inquiries and verify the property boundaries prior to bidding at the auction. By participating in the auction, the buyer acknowledges and accepts the property as described, per Wapello County records.
Auction Method: The property will be sold on a price per acre basis based on acres obtained from the Wapello County Treasurer. The auction will be conducted as an Online Only Auction. All tracts will be offered through the marketing method of " Buyer's Choice " whereas the high bidder can purchase ( in any order ) any or all tracts for their high bid. The tracts will not be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction.
Online Bidding Process: To participate in the bidding process, please register on our website. Interested bidders can access the live auction through our brokerages auction platform via the Internet. By using this online auction platform, bidders recognize that internet performance can be unpredictable and may occasionally affect access, result in downtime, or lead to slow connections to the platform. Bidders agree that Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate, along with its affiliates, members, officers, shareholders, agents, or contractors, cannot be held responsible for any connectivity issues or disruptions that bidders may encounter while using the online auction platform. Auction Closing & Auto Extend The Auto-Extend feature will be used during this auction, if applicable. If a bid is placed within one minute of the auctions scheduled end, the auction will extend for 2 minutes. This gives bidders an additional opportunity to place a bid. If no further bids are received, the auction will close, and However, if a new bid is placed during the extension, the auction will remain open, and all bidders will have another chance to bid. This will apply to the tract with the highest bid. This process will continue until no bids are placed during the final extension. United Country Hawkeye Farm Management will contact the winning bidder. Seller reserves the right to reject the winning bid.
Bidder Registration: Prospective bidders must register with Hawkeye Farm Management & Real Estate and receive a bidder number to bid at the auction. All online bidders must be approved prior to the auction starting. Be sure to allow ample time for registration approval. Hawkeye Farm Management & Real Estate and its representatives act as agents for the Seller. Winning bidder(s) acknowledge that they are representing themselves in completing the auction sale transaction.
FSA: All FSA information, maps, field boundaries and acres are presumed accurate based on the best available information and knowledge of the seller and United Country Hawkeye Farm Management & Real Estate.
Mineral Rights: All mineral rights, if any, owned by the Seller will be conveyed to the Buyer.
As is-where is: Property is sold AS IS-WHERE IS and the Buyer should take time to examine this property thoroughly and rely on their own judgement. The only guarantee from the Seller is a valid, good, and marketable title to the property. Neither the Seller, United County Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate, or the Auctioneers are giving any warranties other than a clear title. Buyer must conduct their own inspections at their own expense prior to bidding at the auction. The winning bidder may obtain financing or use 1031 exchange funds to complete the purchase; however, the final purchase is NOT contingent upon the buyers ability to secure financing, obtain an appraisal, or complete a 1031 exchange. Auctioneers, United Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate, or its agents are not responsible for any representation made by Seller or their employees and are not responsible for accidents on the sale property should any occur.
Taxes: Taxes will be pro-rated to the date of closing and based on tax acre estimates as sold per Wapello County Treasurer.
Possession: Buyer will receive full possession after removal of crops.
Subject to: The sale of this property is subject to any and all easements of record, covenants, restrictions of record and leases.
Contract and Earnest Payment: Buyer and Seller will enter a standard format Contract for the Sale of Real Estate on the day of auction. Contract will call for 10% earnest money on the day of sale to be held in Hawkeye Farm Mgmt Trust in the form of a personal, corporate or cashiers check with the balance of the purchase price due, in certified funds, at closing on or before September 30, 2025. Contracts will contain no financing or inspection contingencies and Buyer must have their own financing and make their own inspections prior to bidding at this auction. Seller will provide abstract continued through date of sale to Buyers attorney for title opinion and deliver title by General Warranty Deed. Buyer will be responsible for their own mortgage policies of title insurance (if applicable). The 2024-2025 Property taxes will be prorated. Exact legal to come from deed and abstract. Buyer is responsible for their own investigation of property and/or zoning for their intended use.
Day of Auction: Announcements made by the United Country farm Mgmt & Real Estate and Auctioneers ahead of or during the time of sale take precedence over any previously printed materials or any oral statements made. The sale will be controlled by the auctioneer. United Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate and Auctioneers represent the Seller only. If a tie or dispute occurs between two or more bidders, the Auctioneer may re-open the bidding at the Auctioneers sole discretion and shall serve as the sole arbiter as to who is or is not allowed to bid. Auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that is only a fraction advance over the preceding bid, to regulate bidding and to accept or reject any or all bids. Auctioneer reserves the right to enter bids on behalf of absentee/phone bidders as well as the Seller. Any and all decisions of Auctioneer regarding the conduct of the auction shall be final without liability to any party.
Agency: Auction Company, United Country Hawkeye Farm Mgmt & Real Estate, Auctioneer and their representatives are exclusive agents of the Seller.
THE BIDDING WILL ONLY LAST A FEW MINUTES, AND THE AUCITONEER HAS FINAL SAY.