Live Public Farmland Auction Of 4 Tracts Of Farmland
Located In Leota TWP, Nobles County, MN!
These Farms Are All Adjoining And Are Located Northeast of Kenneth, MN, Northwest Of Lismore, MN & Southwest Of Leota, MN!
Property 1: 135.48+/- Acres – Property 2: 108.86+/- Acres
Property 3: 77.11+/- Acres – Property 4: 79.32+/- Acres
Auction Date & Time: October 27, 2026 @10:30 A.M.
Auctioneers Note: The Zomer Company is honored to represent the Heirs Of Ed & Francis Van’t Hul in offering at auction these outstanding tracts of Leota TWP, Nobles County, MN farmland! These farms are nestled in the Northwest corner of Nobles County, MN! If you are looking for a premier tract of Minnesota farmland then do not hesitate to consider purchasing one of these farms! Making the decision to purchase farmland is making the decision to invest in your family’s future!
Directions: From Kenneth, MN go East on Central Ave/165th St. for 2 miles to Ahlers Ave then go North on Ahlers Ave for 1 mile to Property 4 then continue North ½ mile further to Property 3 then continue North ¼ mile further to Property 2 & Property 1. Property’s 2, 3 & 4 are on the West side of Ahlers Ave and Property 1 is on the East side of Ahlers Ave. Auction signs will be located at the property.
Auction Location: Auction to be held onsite at the property.
Website: Zomercompany.com
Abbreviated Legal of Property 1: Tract 1 in the NW1/4 of Section 32, TWP 104N, Range 43W, Nobles County, MN. Sold subject to all recorded easements including but not limited to any wind, drainage, water line, electric line, manure easements, and any/all other easements, if any and all public roads/road right of ways of record. A Pre-Title commitment will be completed prior to auction to show any easements of record. A copy is available by contacting the auctioneer listed
General Description of Property 1: According to the recent survey, this property contains 135.48+/- gross acres. According to FSA/survey, this farm contains approx. 127.69+/- tillable acres. This farm has a soybean base and corn base combined with the adjoining farmland with a PLC yield of 146bu on corn and a PLC yield of 38bu on soybeans. This farm is currently classified as NHEL. The predominant soil types include: 1024A-Havelock, P12B-Everly, P20B-Judson, P3A-Biscay, P51C2-Everly-Moneta-Talmo, P38C-Thurman, P29A-Rushmore, P56B-Kanaranzi, P48B-Allendorf. According to Agri-Data this farm has a soil productivity rating of 77.9. Quality farmland in this area offers an excellent opportunity for farmers looking to expand their operation or investors seeking to add a tangible asset to their portfolio. With productive soils and a strong agricultural community, Leota Township farmland is an opportunity worth considering for the long term. Minnesota farmland has long been a cornerstone of American agriculture and offers a tangible asset with strong long-term appeal! Do not miss this opportunity!
Abbreviated Legal of Property 2: Tract 2 in the East ½ of the NE1/4 of Section 31, TWP 104N, Range 43W, Nobles County, MN AND Tract 5 in the NW1/4 of Section 32, TWP 104N, Range 43W, Nobles County, MN. Sold subject to all recorded easements including but not limited to any wind, drainage, water line, electric line, manure easements, and any/all other easements, if any and all public roads/road right of ways of record. A Pre-Title commitment will be completed prior to auction to show any easements of record. A copy is available by contacting the auctioneer listed
General Description of Property 2: According to the recent survey, this property contains 108.86+/- gross acres. According to Agri-Data/FSA/survey, this farm contains approx. 82+/- tillable acres and approx.. 13.21+/- acres currently in grass and creek of which a large majority is currently hayed. This farm has a soybean base and corn base combined with the adjoining farmland with a PLC yield of 146bu on corn and a PLC yield of 38bu on soybeans. This farm is currently classified as NHEL. The predominant soil types include: 1024A-Havelock, P48B-Allendorf, P54D2-Moneta-Everly, P48A-Allendorf, 1015A-Havelock, P20B-Judson, P9A-Gillett Grove. According to Agri-Data this farm has a soil productivity rating of 73. With productive soils, a strong tillable component, additional hay-producing acres, and a desirable mix of farmland and grassland, this property offers the type of versatility that farmers and land investors look for. Opportunities to purchase well-located Minnesota farmland do not come along every day! This is a land buying opportunity you will want to take a serious look at!
Abbreviated Legal of Property 3: Tract 3 in the N1/2 of the SE1/4 of Section 31, TWP 104N, Range 43W, Nobles County, MN. Sold subject to all recorded easements including but not limited to any wind, drainage, water line, electric line, manure easements, and any/all other easements, if any and all public roads/road right of ways of record. A Pre-Title commitment will be completed prior to auction to show any easements of record. A copy is available by contacting the auctioneer listed
General Description of Property 3: According to the recent survey, this property contains 77.11+/- gross acres. According to Agri-Data/FSA/survey, this farm contains approx. 71.75+/- tillable acres. This farm has a soybean base and corn base combined with the adjoining farmland with a PLC yield of 146bu on corn and a PLC yield of 38bu on soybeans. This farm is currently classified as NHEL. The predominant soil types include: 1024A-Havelock, P48B-Allendorf, P48A-Allendorf, P55A-Kato, 1015A-Havelock, P56B-Kanaranzi. According to Agri-Data this farm has a soil productivity rating of 73.6. This is a great opportunity to purchase an inside tract of farmland in a great area of Nobles County, MN! If you are considering making a land acquisition then strongly consider purchasing this great farm!
Abbreviated Legal of Property 4: Tract 4 in the S1/2 of the SE1/4 of Section 31, TWP 104N, Range 43W, Nobles County, MN. Sold subject to all recorded easements including but not limited to any wind, drainage, water line, electric line, manure easements, and any/all other easements, if any and all public roads/road right of ways of record. A Pre-Title commitment will be completed prior to auction to show any easements of record. A copy is available by contacting the auctioneer listed
General Description of Property 4: According to the recent survey, this property contains 79.32+/- gross acres. According to FSA/survey, this farm contains approx. 78.31+/- tillable acres. This farm has a soybean base and corn base combined with the adjoining farmland with a PLC yield of 146bu on corn and a PLC yield of 38bu on soybeans. This farm is currently classified as NHEL. The predominant soil types include: 1024A-Havelock, P48B-Allendorf, P48A-Allendorf, P55A-Kato, 1015A-Havelock, P56B-Kanaranzi. According to Agri-Data this farm has a soil productivity rating of 68.8. Buyer of this property will be required to widen the current driveway on the property for access at buyers sole expense if the property is sold separately from Property 3. Wow this is a tremendous opportunity to purchase a tract of land which is 98.7% tillable! This farm offers long ½ mile long rows which offer an excellent opportunity for farming with larger farm equipment! If you are considering purchasing a great tract of farmland then strongly consider purchasing this nearly all tillable tract of farmland!
Taxes: The current Real Estate Taxes according to the Nobles County Treasurer are approx. $5,898.00 per year on Property 1, approx.. $4,100.00 per year on Property 2, approx.. $3,082.00 per year on Property 3 and approx.. $3,164.00 per year on Property 4. Taxes are estimated only and will be reassessed due to the recent survey split. Seller will pay the taxes that are due and payable in 2026 for the 2025 assessment due and payable in 2026.
Method of Sale: Property’s will be sold with the final bid price times the gross surveyed acres of each property. Property’s will be sold in the choice method with the top bidder in the round of choice having the option to select the property of their choice or as many of the remaining property’s that are still remaining. Auction will continue in this method until all of the properties have been sold. Once a property is sold it will remain sold and will not be available to bid on again.
Possession: Buyer will receive full possession on March 1, 2027 if closing occurs prior to March 1. If closing occurs after March 1 then possession shall be given on closing day. These farms are available to farm for the 2027 crop year.
Closing Day: Closing day shall be on or before April 30, 2027. However, the seller shall reserve the right to request that the buyer close on a 30 day notice prior to April 30, 2027 if seller desires as the seller may desire to complete a 1031 exchange with the proceeds of the property. Buyer shall be required to be ready to close on a 30 day notice if the seller desires to close earlier than April 30, 2027. Closing shall not extend past April 30, 2027.
Terms: Purchaser (s) will be required to pay a non-refundable 15 % of the purchase price as earnest money deposit, and also agree to enter into a purchase agreement with the remaining balance due and payable on closing day. Buyer shall receive a clear and merchantable title to the property on closing day. Closing agent and escrow agent shall be Winter Title & Abstract. Title insurance shall be utilized for this transaction and cost of the owners policy shall be split 50/50 between the buyer and seller. Closing fee shall be split 50/50 between the buyer and the seller. An abstract shall not be provided. Buyer shall be solely responsible for any lender’s title insurance policy if req