Ottawa County, Kansas Pasture
Bennington, KS 67422
Ottawa County, Kansas

Land Description
, Terry Zimmer & Brian Rose of United Country - Crossroads Auction & Realty of Salina, Kansas are offering at public auction 288 Acres of Hunting Land, Farmland & Pasture in Southern Ottawa County, Kansas. This land is located 0.75-Miles south of US Highway 81 and US Highway 18 Intersection 10-miles north of Salina, Kansas. This land features 2 parcels of land that is separated by the U.S. Highway 81 corridor. Tract 1 west of the highway features 89 acres of farmland and 67 acres of pasture, timber & waterways for a total of 156 acres. Tract 2 east of the highway features 59 acres of farmland and 73 acres of pasture for a total of 132 acres. All Seller owned Mineral Rights will be conveyed to the Buyer at closing. This land is owned by Tiffany Slothower, Christopher Hawk & the Revocable Trust of Farril G. Hawk. The tenant's Mr. Paul Burger written lease expired on March 1st, 2019, so possession of the pasture land will be upon closing and possession of the farmland will be on August 1st, 2019 or after the summer 2019 Harvest whichever comes first. This property will sell subject to seller's confirmation.
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Preliminary Title Commitments - Tract 1 and Tract 2
Surety Maps
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AUCTION Date Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at 7 00pm Cst
Auction Location Holiday Inn Hotel at 3145 S. 9th St. in Salina, KS 67401
Sellers Tiffany Slothower, Christopher Hawk & the Revocable Trust of Farril G. Hawk
Legal Addresses Tract 1 - The Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 12 South, Range 3 West of the 6th P.M., Ottawa County, Kansas Excepting Therefrom A tract of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 12 South, Range 3 West of the 6th P.M., described as follows Beginning at the Southeast comer of said Quarter Section thence South 89 degrees 50 minutes West 53.8 feet along the South line of said Quarter Section thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes West to a point on the North line, 48.8 feet West of the Northeast comer of said Quarter Section thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes East 48.8 feet to the East line of said Quarter Section, thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes East along said East line to the place of beginning.
Tract 2 - The Northeast quarter of Section 22, Township 12 South, Range 3 West of the 6th P.M., Ottawa County, Kansas Excepting Therefrom A tract of land in the Northeast quarter of Section 22, Township 12 South, Range 3 West of the 6th P.M., described as follows Beginning at the Southwest comer of said Quarter Section thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes East 396.2 feet along the South line of said Quarter Section thence North 00 degrees 28 minutes West to a point on the North line, 401.3 feet East of the Northwest comer of said Quarter Section thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes West 401.3 feet to the West line of said Quarter section thence South 00 degrees 34 minutes East along said West line to the place of beginning.
Fsa Bases / Yields Wheat 87.63 Acre Base - 37 Bu/AC PLC Yield
Grain Sorghum 57.77 Acre Base - 56 Bu/AC PLC Yield
Taxes Tract 1 2018 Taxes were 2 2018 Taxes were approximately Directions From the U.S. Highway 81 and U.S. Highway 18 intersection, drive a half-mile west to N. 150th Road. Turn South and travel 1-Mile until you see the Subject Property Tract 1. For Tract 2, return to the U.S. Highway 81 and U.S. Highway 18 intersection and drive a half-mile east to N. 160th Road. Turn South and travel 0.75-Miles until you see the Subject Property Tract 2.
Terms And Conditions Of Sale Restrictions Subject only to 1 all City, County, and State laws, ordinances and regulations and 2 any easements, encumbrances, and restrictions applicable to the Property. Seller is placing no restrictions on the property.
UTILITIES United Country - Crossroads Auction & Realty, nor the seller guarantees the availability of utilities, public or private. This consists of but is not limited to wells, septic tanks, access to public utilities or any hookup fees therewith. Confirmation of utility availability is the bidder's sole responsibility.
EARNEST Deposit Earnest Money in the amount of 10 of the Purchase Price is due on Auction Day and upon signing the Purchase Contract. The deposit can be paid in the form of Personal or Business Check, Cash, Cashier Check. Your deposit is Non-Refundable.
TAXES Seller shall pay 2018 taxes and all prior years. 2019 taxes will be pro-rated to the date of closing.
TITLE/CLOSING Costs Seller and Buyer shall share equally in the cost of owner's title insurance and escrow closing. A Preliminary Title Policy has been prepared by Scheibeler's, LLC of Minneapolis, Kansas and will be updated with Buyer information prior to closing. Buyer is responsible for cost of lender's policy.
TITLE Evidence/Deed Seller will deliver to Buyer an insurable deed for the Property at time of closing, conveying clear and marketable title of surface rights to said Property, free of all encumbrances, liens and judgment, except for those lawful conveyances and restrictions that exist on record before the date of the auction, as noted in the title insurance commitment.
MINERALS Minerals are believed to be intact all Seller-owned minerals shall be conveyed to the Buyer at closing.
PROPERTY Sold As IS, Where IS, With All Faults Without Representation OR Warranty OF ANY Kind The real property shall be sold subject to conditions, restriction, right-of-way easements, and reservations if any, of record, filed and untitled mechanic's and material men's liens if any, and all other matters of record taking priority, subject to the rights if any, of tenants-in-possession, and further subject to all conditions announced at the safe and confirmation of the seller. Announcements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed material and oral statements.
FOR The Live Auction Bidders must present photo identification in order to obtain a Bidder's Number. The high bidder will execute a Contract for Sale of Real Estate and provide a binding deposit of 10 of the Purchase Price.
CLOSING Buyer must close sale of real property on or before Monday, June 10th, 2019. Time IS OF The Essence. The entire purchase price must be paid by Cashier/Certified check or wired funds at closing. No purchase is contingent on financing. Buyer is entitled to a deed for property upon full payment. Buyers should have all tests and inspections completed prior to the date of the auction. Only the Purchase Contract shall set forth Seller's obligations to the successful Bidder.
ADDITION OR Withdrawal From Sale Condition OF Sale All bids are subject to Seller approval and the tracts are being offered for sale with that reservation. The Auctioneer reserves the right to cancel the auction up to the time prior to the commencement of bidding. If a subsequent survey by the Buyer shows a greater or lesser number of acres or square footage this will not affect the purchase or purchase price.
AGENCY The Broker/Auctioneer is acting as agent for the Seller only. During bidding, the Auctioneer has the right to reject any raise that in his opinion is not commensurate with the property value. In the event of any dispute after the sale, United Country - Crossroads Auction & Realty's record of final sale shall be conclusive. All information and materials provided by Auctioneer is subject to inspection by all appropriate parties and the Auctioneer assumes no liability for its accuracy, errors, or omissions nor its agents, the Seller or its agents. Prospective bidders should independently verify any information being materially relied upon in making a purchasing decision.
LIQUIDATED Damages Buyer will forfeit all of their deposit if they cannot close within the stated time herein - and no written extension has been granted by the Seller. If such action occurs, United Country - Crossroads Auction & Realty, hereby has the right to disperse the deposit as stated in the listing agreement and the Buyer has no claims to such money or property being sold. Liquidated damages are to cover cost of auction, cost incurred by seller, labor cost, and additional cost of auction as not defined in this agreement. These liquidated damages do not restrict the seller from suing the Buyer for performance damages and/or any additional damages the seller suffers by the default of the Buyer.
ARBITRATION For disputes that are not resolved by the parties within 10 days after either party gives notice to the other of its desire to arbitrate the dispute, the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration by the American Arbitration Association in accord with its then-prevailing rules. Judgment upon the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. The arbitrator shall have no power to change the provisions of this Agreement. The arbitrator shall consist of one arbitrator, who must be a real estate attorney actively engaged in the practice of law for at least the last five years.
BUYER'S Note Individual purchases are to be considered as singular transactions not contingent on the sale of other properties or tracts. United Country - Crossroads Auction & Realty reserves the right to offer the property in individual tracts, combination of tracts, as a whole or in any way that we see fit in order for it to bring the most money for the owner. The sale of combinations supersedes the sale of individual tracts. The decision of the Auctioneer is final. Seller and United Country - Crossroads Auction & Realty reserve the right to amend any terms and conditions prior to or during the auction.
BIDDER'S Duty TO Inspect All information published, announced, or contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct however, it is not guaranteed by the seller, the auctioneers, or any other person or entity. Personal onsite inspection of all property by potential bidders is strongly recommended. All sales are subject to the conditions and terms contained herein. The failure of any bidder to inspect, or to be fully informed as to the condition of the property, will not constitute grounds for any claim or demand for adjustment or withdrawal of bid, offer or deposit money after its opening tender. This includes but is not limited to public information such as easements, restrictions, zoning, rights-of way, or any other information that can be obtained as public record in the county courthouse or any municipal office concerning subject properties. Any and all announcements made from the auction stand take precedence over all other verbal, printed, announced, and/or distributed information. Please note that you are bidding to purchase the Property As Is, Where Is with no guarantee or warranty.
United Country - Crossroads Auction & Realty and its agents represent the Seller and their fiduciary duties of loyalty and faithfulness are owed to their client the Seller.
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