Productive Tillable With Homestead In Genesee Co, MI - 115.2 Acres

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115.2 Acres / Genesee County, MI

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01/16/2023 at 4:00 PM EDT

VFW, 8031 East Court Street, Davison, MI 48423

Open House date: 01/08/23 from 11:00-3:00

On location at: 7242 Mt. Morris Road, Otisville, MI

Beautiful 115 acre farm, Locally known as the iconic Smith's Berry and Christmas Tree Farm sits in a quiet, country location with excellent access to major roadways and several cities. There are approximately 100 productive, tillable acres available. This farmland soil is rated well above the Genesee County average of 56.2 NCCPI and will be offered in two tracts. This farm would be an excellent farm for a new farmer or one looking to pick up some extra tillable acres.

The buyers will receive any mineral rights that the Sellers currently own.

Tract 1 Description:

20 acres of all flat, tillable ground with paved road access. Soil is very productive and rated at 63.3 NCCPI, (Average in Genesee County is 56.2).

This tract would also make an excellent building site for a new homeowner looking to build.

Tract 2 Description:

Selling Absolute: This tract encompasses 85 total acres with approximately 80 flat, tillable acres with paved road access. Soil is productive and rated at 63.9 NCCPI, (average in Genesee County is 56.2). There is a small pond of approximately one acre located on the northern portion of this tract with some spruce and willow trees surrounding it.

This tract features excellent hunting as the southern boundary line borders over 2500 acres of Genesee County Parks and Genesee County Land that is managed under an Archery only Lotto Drawing.

Tract 3 Description:

Four bedroom, 3.5 bath farmhouse is well built and offers approximately 1400 sq feet. This farmstead will be offered on approximately 10 acres. Home offers a nice kitchen with a large living room area. This home features a “Michigan basement” with a newer furnace and newer foam insulated walls. There is also a newer Generac 8 Kw generator outside and a newer AC unit. A small 18’ x 14’ detached, one car garage has a dog kennel attached to the south side.

The farm has several barns and outbuildings with a large Morton Barn that is 36’ x 42’, a 50’ x 40’ Morton Pole barn, a Kennel has numerous indoor pens and is 24’ x 42’ and a large, open back barn measuring 36’ x 45’. These large barns offer a huge potential for storage and a variety of business ideas.

Farmstead is located on a paved road with excellent access to all the major thoroughfares in the area. M-15 and M-57 are just minutes away and I-69 and I-75 are approximately 10 minutes away!

Bidders may participate in the auction on-site or online at Ranchandfarmauctions.com
Onsite bidders should bring a government-issued ID
10% down payment immediately after auction - cash, personal, or business checks accepted
If the winning bid is online, you will be immediately contacted to make arrangements for the 10% down payment and a purchase contract will be sent via DocuSign
High bidder has 30 days to close unless otherwise noted
Announcements on auction day will take precedence over any prior announcements
This is a no contingency sale and is not subject to financing or additional inspections
Possession at closing, subject to tenant’s rights, if any
If a survey is needed it will be done following the auction and the total purchase price will be adjusted to the surveyed acres
All information provided is derived from sources believed correct but is not guaranteed or warranted - Bidders shall rely entirely on their own information and judgments
5% Buyers Premium
Beautiful multi-generational farm
Locally known as the iconic Smith's Berry and Christmas Tree Farm
115 acre Farmstead that offers approximately 100 acres of tillable ground
Three tracts offered with two tillalbe tracts and one including a 1400 sq ft home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
Four big barn and outbuildings that offer a great amount of storage and new business ideas.
Soil rating well above the county average NCCPI of 56.2
Farm borders Genesee County Parks land of over 2500 acres.
Excellent hunting with high deer number and mature bucks
Excellent location on paved road, close to I-75 and I-69 along with M-57 and M-15.
Birch Run, Millington, Frankenmuth, Vassar, Flint and Lapeer all are a very close driving distance.
LAT/LON 43.1185, -83.5711
Newer Asphalt shingle on home

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