| Date | July 23, 2025, 3:00 pm (America/Chicago) |
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| Tracts | 1 of 8 |
| Type | Live with online bidding |
| Tract Status | Pending |
| Auction Location | La Porte County Fairgrounds Community Building, 2581 IN-2, La Porte, IN 46350 |
Tract 7 of 8
Description
Tract 7 Description:5.5 ± acres
Tract 7 offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of history with the original Harder Patek Farmstead, featuring a 1900s-era farmhouse and 9 additional agricultural buildings. The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers about 3400 square feet of living space, while the property includes several outbuildings, including 5 barns (two dating back to 1900 and 1930) and a silo. The land also has steel grain bins from 1950, as well as newer bins from 2004. This historic property is ideal for anyone interested in preserving a piece of Northwest Indiana’s agricultural heritage. Given its proximity to Chicago, major commuter lines, and Lake Michigan, this farm offers a rare and valuable opportunity. The property is currently rented, so please schedule an inspection with the auction listing agent prior to accessing it. The rental agreement expires on 12/31/25 and the buyer will receive rent after closing.
Tract #: Tract 7
Deeded Acres: 5.5± acres
FSA Farmland Acres: 0
Soil Types: 0
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 0
CRP Acres/payment: NO CRP
Taxes: TBD after survey
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for the 2026 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession subject to current tenants' rights for 2025
Survey needed?: No survey needed
Brief Legal: 5.5± acres pt NW ¼ S17 T35 R3W La Porte Co IN
PIDs: pt 46-14-17-100-002.000-056
Lat/Lon: 41.4858, -86.79242
Zip Code: 46382
Terms of Sale
BUYERS PREMIUM: No Buyers Premium
TAXES: Prorated to date of close
TENANCY: Rented for 2025/Open tenancy for 2026, Home on Tract 7 rented thru 12/31/25
RENTS: Seller will retain all tillable rents for 2025, buyer to receive home rent for 2026 after closing
MINERALS: Seller owned rights will convey
CLOSING COSTS: Seller to provide title search and insurance/balance of closing costs split
CLOSING DATE: On or before 30 days from seller acceptance
DOWN PAYMENT: 10%
POSSESSION DATE: At closing
SURVEY: Survey only required on Tract 7 and 8, Seller will provide
SELLERS: Gillam Family Farm LLC and Harder Patek Farm LLC
SALE ORDER: By the acre on vacant land/By the whole dollar on Tract 7
SALE METHOD: Sells Subject to seller acceptance
Licensing
IN COOPERATION WITH WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC (RC51300040)
Dan Bates Jr, Ranch & Farm Auctions (RC52000047), Indiana Broker License # RB14027345
Joe Gizdic, Director, Ranch & Farm Auctions, 217.299.0332
Rob Styka, Indiana Land Specialist, Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC, 219.267.1966
Cody Lowderman, IN Auctioneer, AU11100014
