Tract 2 of 2
| Date | August 13, 2025, 5:00 pm (America/Chicago) |
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| Tracts | 1 of 2 |
| Type | Live with online bidding |
| Tract Status | Active |
| Auction Location | Lake Darling Lodge, 111 Lake Darling Rd, Brighton, IA 52540 |
Tract 2 of 2
Description
Tract 2 Description:
Across the road, the east side is a completely different world—rugged, scenic, and deeply rooted in natural history. Rolling hills, winding valleys, and ancient oaks create a timeless feel. These massive hardwoods are remnants of the pre-agriculture oak savanna, giving this tract a rare, old-school character. It’s been a working cattle farm for generations, sustained by natural springs and protected hollows.
One of the most striking features is the presence of live water. Several drainages carry fresh spring water through the valleys, including one high-pressure tube that has purged crystal-clear spring water for as long as anyone can remember. It’s a rare and valuable resource.
The east tract has approximately 51 crop acres and a beautiful 22-acre hay meadow. Several CRP fields generate modest income and reflect the stewardship this land has received over the years.
Washington County is known for its flat farmland, but there’s nothing else like this place nearby. The terrain here is full of subtle folds and ridges, creating a sense of seclusion that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into another era. With its proximity to the Skunk River and bordering large tracts, this side holds massive potential as a premier hunting and recreational property.
This farm celebrates everything southern Iowa has to offer—rolling pastures, spring-fed valleys, scattered timber, productive fields, and a history written in the landscape itself.
There is a private cemetery on tract 2. The Smith family has permanent access easement to visit the cemetery.
For more information, contact Washington County Land Specialist Ben Harshyne with the Southeast Iowa Land Team at Whitetail Properties Real Estate and Ranch & Farm Auctions.
Tract #: Tract 2
Deeded Acres: 273± acres
FSA Farmland Acres: 75± acres
Soil Types: Clinton silt loam, Ainsworth silt loam
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: CSR2 68.5
CRP Acres/payment: 1.1 acres CRP thru 2028
Taxes: $7762
Lease Status: Tillable leased thru 2/2027
Possession: Immediate possession
Survey needed?: No survey needed
Brief Legal: 273± ACRES SE ¼ SW ¼ AND SW ¼ SE ¼ S12 AND PT NE ¼ AND PT NW ¼ NE ¼ S13 T74N R9W WASHINGTON CO IA
PIDs: 13-12-300-004, 13-12-400-005, 13-13-100-001, 13-13-100-003, 13-13-100-002, 13-13-100-006
Lat/Lon: 41.21788, -91.84229
Zip Code: 52540
Terms of Sale
BUYERS PREMIUM: No Buyers Premium
TAXES: Prorated thru closing
TENANCY: Crop fields are cash rented through 2027
RENTS: Seller to retain 2025 rents/ Buyer to receive 2026 rents ($250/acre)
MINERALS: Seller's 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: Not needed
SELLER: Harbison Cattle Company, Erin Harbison
SALE ORDER: By the acre
SALE METHOD: Subject to Seller Confirmation
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
Ben Harshyne, Iowa Land Specialist for Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC, 319.853.1162
Cody Lowderman, IA Auctioneer, B64012000
