The farm is located 7.5 miles southeast of Sutton, NE or 11 miles northwest of Shickley, NE, at the intersection of Highway 41 and Road 2.

Directions to Farm:  From Sutton, Nebraska, travel approximately 5 miles south on Road X. Then, head east on Highway 41 for 2.5 miles until you reach Road 2. This will bring you to the southeast corner of the farm.

From Shickley, Nebraska, travel approximately 4 miles west on Highway 74. Then, turn north onto Road 2 and continue for 7 miles until you cross Highway 41. This will bring you to the southeast corner of the farm.

Legal Description: The Southeast One-Quarter (SE ¼) of Section Thirty-One (31), Township Seven (7) North, Range Four (4) West of the 6^th P.M., in Fillmore County, NE, except Highway Right-of-Way.

Farm Description: The farm consists of 152.56 dry farmland acres according to the Farm Service Agency. The 2024 crop year consisted of 152.23 tillable cropland acres and .33 non crop acres, with the remaining in roads and waterways.

Farm Service Agency

FSA Farmland Acres: 152.56

FSA Cropland Acres: 152.23

Corn Base Acres: 76.05 – 135 PLC Yield

Soybean Base Acres: 75.95 – 43 PLC Yield

Total Base Acres: 152.00

2023 Real Estate Taxes: $ 4,888.94

General Information

Online Bidding: Live Simulcast Internet Bidding will also be available in addition to the live auction. Register to bid at least 48 hours prior to the live auction. Competitive online bidding starts Thursday, September 5th, 2024, at 8:00 AM and ends Friday, September 6th at the conclusion of the live auction.  Visit eltingauction.com to register to bid.

Taxes: The 2024 real estate taxes and all prior year’s taxes shall be the responsibility of the seller. All future year’s taxes shall be the responsibility of the Buyer.

Possession & Closing: Possession given upon closing subject to the current tenants’ rights through February 28, 2025. Full possession shall be available for the 2025 crop year.

Terms: A 20% nonrefundable earnest deposit will be required from the successful bidder the day of the auction. The balance shall be due on or before October 7^th, 2024. Title insurance shall be used, and the cost shall be shared equally between the buyer and the seller, as well as closing of the transaction. The property will not be sold subject to financing. Bidders must have all financial arrangements made prior to the auction.

Additional Information: A property information packet showing FSA information, aerial photos, tax data, soil types and other pertinent information are available upon request by contacting the seller’s agents Brad Elting or Nathan Elting at (402) 768 – 7270 or by visiting www.eltingauction.com.

Agency: Brad Elting & Company, Inc. are the agents representing the seller. Acreage calculations and data in this brochure have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable although its accuracy cannot be guaranteed by the seller or the seller’s agents. We urge prospective buyers to inspect the land and rely on their own conclusions. Announcements made at the auction shall take precedence over advertising.

Auctioneer`s Note: This farm is selling absolute to the highest bidder at live auction. If you are looking for a high-quality dryland farm, you will not want to miss this auction. Make plans to attend this Fillmore County, Nebraska Absolute Land Auction.

Sellers’ Agents:
Brad Elting
Auctioneer
Nebraska & Kansas Real Estate Broker
General Certified Appraiser

Nathan Elting
Auctioneer
Nebraska Real Estate Broker
Accredited Farm Manager

Seller: The Estate of Marjorie M. Hesse