Tract 1 of 3
| Date | January 20, 2026, 11:00 am (America/Chicago) |
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| Tracts | 1 of 3 |
| Type | Live with online bidding |
| Tract Status | Active |
| Auction Location | La Porte City Golf Course, 9699 Bishop Rd, La Porte, IA 50651 |
Tract 1 of 3
Description
Tract 1 Description: 122.55± Acres
La Porte City, IA 50651, Black Hawk County
Quality Investment Farmland of Productive Tillable Ground With low-50s CSR2
Excellent opportunity to acquire a strong row-crop investment or expansion piece near La Porte City. This 122.55-acre tract offers dependable annual income, desirable soil ratings, and a clean, contiguous layout—ideal for operators and land investors alike.
The farm carries a low-50s CSR2 average, offering a solid balance of productivity and affordability within a highly competitive Black Hawk County farmland market. With gently rolling terrain and good access, these acres are well-suited for steady crop rotation and long-term ownership.
Whether you're adding to an existing operation or seeking a reliable land investment, this property provides a dependable return and strong appreciation potential in a region known for long-term stability.
Tract #: Tract 1
Deeded Acres: 122.55±
FSA Farmland Acres: 122.55±
Soil Types: Channeled /Saude /Flagler
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 52.89 CSR 2
CRP Acres/Payment: N/ A
Taxes: $1841
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2026 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession subject to the current tenant's rights for 2025
Survey Needed?: No survey needed
Brief Legal: 122.55± acres located in S28,33&34 T87N R11W Blackhawk County, IA
PIDs: pt 8711-28-251-003, pt 8711-28-401-022, 8711-28-426-001, pt 8711-28-451-004, pt 8711-28-476-001, pt 8711-28-476-001 , pt 8711-33-226-003, pt 8711-34-101-001
Lat/Lon: 42.317407,-92.132340
Zip Code: 50651
Tract Highlights
- 122.55 total tillable acres (subject to survey)
- Low-50s CSR2 average
- Strong cash rent and investment return potential
- Well-drained, gently rolling cropland
- Highly accessible and easy to farm
- Located in a strong agricultural area with competitive local operators
- Excellent long-term hold opportunity for investors
- 2025 rents were $188/acre for North 83 acres, $150/acre for South 39.85 acres
Location:
5 miles east of La Porte City
25 miles from Waterloo
40 miles from Cedar Rapids
Terms of Sale
BUYERS PREMIUM: No Buyers' Premium
TAXES: Prorated to date of close
TENANCY: Open tenancy for 2026
RENTS: No rents due
MINERALS: Seller-owned rights will convey
CLOSING COSTS: Seller pays for abstract continuation/creation, transfer documents, transfer tax, 1/2 closing fee/ Buyer pays for title opinion, transfer document recording fees, 1/2 closing fee
CLOSING DATE: On or before 30 days from seller acceptance
DOWN PAYMENT: 10%
POSSESSION DATE: At closing
SURVEY: Seller shall pay for any required surveys
SELLER: The Myron Sheffler estate
SALE ORDER: By the acre
SALE METHOD: Sells subject to seller acceptance
Licensing
Ranch & Farm Auctions is a licensed trade name of Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC
Richard F Baugh, Iowa Broker License # B57515100
Joe Gizdic, Director, Ranch & Farm Auctions, 217.299.0332
Brent Grosse, Iowa Land Specialist for Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC, 319.240.7707
Cody Lowderman, IA Auctioneer, B64012000
