Wegner Estate 436.59 Acre Merrick County, Nebraska

Pivot Irrigated, Pastureland & Acreage LAND AUCTION

 

Monday, November 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

Archer Community Center

2121 Archer Rd

Archer, Ne 68816

 

Auction Method: This property will be offered in 3 tracts. There will be no combinations and all 3 tracts will close simultaneously at the conclusion of the auction.

Property Location: From Archer go 2 miles west on Q Road. Or from the intersection of Hwy 281 & 92 south of St. Paul go 14 miles east on Hwy 92 to 7^th Rd, then 1 ½ miles south. (From the Palmer spur go 4 miles east on Hwy 92 to 7^th Rd, then 1 ½ miles south)

 

Tract #1

Legal Description: West Half, Northeast Quarter (W ½, NE ¼) & Southeast Quarter (SE ¼) & Southeast Quarter, Southwest Quarter (SE ¼, SW ¼) all in Section Twenty-four (24), Township Fourteen North (T14N), Range Eight West (R8W) of the 6^th P.M. Merrick County, Nebraska 278.57 acres more or less.

Description: This tract has 197.98 acres of farmland mostly pivot and gravity irrigated. 30 acres of prairie hay meadow. 43.75 acres of pasture with habitat and a home built in 1940. The terrain of the farmland and meadow is level to gently rolling. This very diverse property has something for both the row crop producer and livestock operator. There are also several acres of grass and hard wood trees providing very good habitat or shelter to livestock.

Irrigated Acres: According to the Central Platte NRD there are 195.99 acres of certified irrigated acres on this property.

Equipment: Zimmatic 8 tower center pivot s/n L25479 along the south end of the farm.   There are 4 irrigation wells on the property supplying water to the pivots and gravity irrigated acres. The north center pivot, all irrigation pipe and north power unit are the property of the tenant and are not included in this transaction.

 

Tract #2

Legal Description: North Half, Northeast Quarter (N ½, NE ¼) & Southwest Quarter, Northeast Quarter (SW ¼, NE ¼) in Section Twenty-five (25), Township Fourteen North (T14N), Range Eight West (R8W) of the 6^th P.M. Merrick County, Nebraska 120.31 acres more or less.

Description: This tract contains 101.98 acres of pastureland and 17.01 acres of gravity irrigated cropland. The terrain of the pasture and cropland is nearly level to gently rolling. This property is perfect for the livestock operator featuring both grass and an area for irrigated feed or crop production.

Equipment: There is an irrigation well located on the property providing water for the gravity irrigated acres.

Irrigated Acres: According to the Central Platte NRD there are 17.03 certified irrigated acres.

 

Tract #3

Legal Description: Southwest Quarter, Southwest Quarter (SW ¼, SW ¼) in Section Nineteen (19), Township Fourteen North (T14N), Range Seven West (R7W) of the 6^th P.M. Merrick County, Nebraska 37.71 acres more or less.

Description: This tract is pastureland with a building site in the northwest corner. The terrain is nearly level and the 1,200 square foot house built in 1965 features a full basement and a 2 car attached garage along with other outbuildings. If you are looking for a acreage with pasture for livestock this property has tremendous potential.

 

Terms: A payment equal to 20% of the purchase price will be due the day of the auction. The balance will be due on or before December 13, 2017 by cash, certified funds or a direct wire transfer to the closing agent. The 2017 and all prior taxes will be paid by the sellers. Title insurance will be split equally between the buyer and the seller. All equipment and improvements sell in “as is” condition.

A PIP (Property Information Packet) will be available by contacting Ruhter Auction & Realty, Inc. The PIP includes possession, full terms, taxes, aerial mapping, soils and topography maps, FSA information, etc.

Disclaimer: All inspections required by the purchaser will need to be made prior to the auction date. This sale is not contingent upon financing.

Ruhter Auction & Realty, Inc. is acting as the agent for the sellers.

 

Sellers: Helen Wegner Estate Five Points Bank Personal Representative