120 Acres of High-Quality, Productive Land
AUCTION DATE: Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM AUCTION LOCATION: Farm Bureau Building, 421 1st Avenue North, Estherville, IA
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
This is a premier opportunity to acquire a top-caliber, improved farm in Emmet County, Iowa. The Eide farm offers 120 total acres, featuring a highly productive, contiguous field with 111.33 FSA crop acres. With exceptional access directly on Highway 9 and just west of the Estherville Municipal Airport, this is a prime asset for expanding your farming operation or enhancing your land investment portfolio.
KEY FARM DETAILS:
Soils & Productivity: The farm boasts superior soils, including Canisteo, Okoboji, Nicollet, Harps, and Crippin, resulting in an outstanding CSR2 rating of 81. This is a top-tier rating for Iowa farmland, indicating excellent yield potential.
Drainage: The property is located in Drainage District 60, with an effective district tile system providing reliable drainage.
FSA Information:
Cropland Acres: 111.33
Corn Base Acres: 111.1
Corn PLC Yield: 158 bu/acre
On-Site Acreage: Includes a 5.7-acre parcel in the southwest corner with a house and various outbuildings. (Note: The larger grain bin on the property will not be included in the sale.)
FINANCIAL & LEGAL INFORMATION:
Legal Description: W1/2 SW1/4 & SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 9-99-33, Emmet County, Iowa
Annual RE Taxes: $4,798 (Taxes will be prorated to January 1, 2026)
AUCTION TERMS:
Down Payment: 10% of the purchase price is due on sale day.
Closing Date: The balance is due at closing on November 19, 2025.
Possession: Possession will be granted at closing, subject to the balance of the current lease. The farm is available for the 2026 crop season.
BROKER'S NOTE:
The ACRE Co. is honored to present the Eide farm at public auction. Farms of this quality, with excellent soils, a high CSR2 rating, and prime location, are rarely available. This is a must-see for serious land buyers.
We look forward to seeing you in Estherville on auction day!
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Jon Hjelm (pronounced 'yelm') grew up on a farm South of Royal in Clay County. At Iowa State University he received a BS in Agricultural Business. A member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. A Realtor since 1981. He founded The Acre Co. in 1988. A graduate of Mason City College of Auctioneering. Active in Farm Real Estate Sales, Exchanges, Multiple Ownership Sales, Development and Land Auctions.