| Date | October 15, 2026, 11:00 am (America/Chicago) |
|---|---|
| Tracts | 1 of 2 |
| Type | Live with online bidding |
| Tract Status | Active |
| Auction Location | Champions Landing, 1801 Rural St, Emporia, KS 66801 |
Tract 2 of 2
Description
Tract 2 Description:
Tract 2 of the William (Bill) E. Smith Jr. Farm spans 154.6± acres in Lyon County, Kansas, and leans heavily into the recreational strength that has made this Century Farm so highly regarded among those who know it. The tract includes its own original homestead site, part of the farm’s long family history, though no livable structure currently stands there today.
A mixture of mature hardwoods lines Allen Creek as it moves through the tract, while a brush and tree-filled pasture on the western edge provides thick, secure bedding cover that mature whitetail bucks seek out. The pasture has two small ponds, adding an additional water source that further concentrates wildlife activity on this tract. Beyond deer, the habitat mix supports wild turkey and
a variety of other wildlife.
Tract 2 includes 101± acres of tillable ground, made up of a mix of Class 1, 2, and 3 soils that continue to deliver excellent crop yields. Several smaller fields on the tract are well suited to conversion into food plots, giving a hunter the ability to further tailor the property to deer movement and hunting strategy.
Like the rest of the farm, Tract 2 has seen limited hunting pressure over the years, allowing bucks on this ground to reach full maturity, a trend confirmed by trail camera photos captured this summer. The combination of travel corridors along the creek, hidden pockets of cropland, and security from the surrounding county roads lets deer and other wildlife move confidently, including during daylight hours. A certified forester has also evaluated this tract and found harvestable walnut timber present; a detailed report is available upon request.
Between the cropland income potential and the recreational value of the bedding cover, water, and mature timber, Tract 2 stands on its own as a highly capable hunting and farming property, and pairs seamlessly with Tract 1 for a buyer looking to acquire the whole farm.
Tract #: Tract 2
Deeded Acres: 154.6± acres
FSA Farmland Acres: 97.86±
Soil Types: Reading silt loam, Chase silty clay loam
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: NCCPI 2.5
CRP Acres/Payment: No CRP
Taxes: TBD
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2027 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession subject to the current tenant's rights for 2026
Survey Needed?: No survey needed
Brief Legal: 154.6± acres E ½ SE ¼ S17 and W ½ SW ¼ S16 T18S R11E Lyon Co KS
PIDs: 144-17-0-00-00-016.00-0(76.3± ), pt of 145-16-0-00-00-003.00-0(78.3±)
Lat/Lon: 38.48215, -96.2099
Zip Code: 66835
Terms of Sale
BUYERS PREMIUM: No buyer’s premium or internet fees
TAXES: Prorated to date of closing
TENANCY: Open tenancy for 2027
RENTS: Seller will retain 2026 rents
MINERALS: Seller-owned rights will convey
CLOSING COSTS: Split 50/50
CLOSING DATE: On or before 30 days from seller acceptance
DOWN PAYMENT: 10%
POSSESSION DATE: At closing
SURVEY: If required by title, seller will pay for
SELLER: William (Bill) E. Smith Jr. Farm
SALE ORDER: By the acre
SALE METHOD: Sells Subject to seller acceptance
Licensing
IN COOPERATION WITH WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC
Jefferson Kirk Gilbert, Ranch & Farm Auctions (CO00002929), Kansas Broker License # 00237080
Joe Gizdic, Director, Ranch & Farm Auctions, 217.299.0332
Matt Palmquist, Kansas Land Specialist for Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC, 785.826.0995
Andrew Sylvester, Auctioneer
