Buffalo Trace Road, Pekin, IN 47165 - Washington County

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Auction Date: 05/22/2025Auction Time: 11:00 AM ET

Auction Held At: American Legion Post # 41, 105 W Hugh Veteran Dr, Salem, IN 47167

Entire Farm Description:

Turn-Key Rotational Grazing Cattle Farm with Bear Creek Frontage

Nestled in the rolling countryside of Washington County, this 100 acre farm is a premier turn-key operation for rotational grazing and cattle production. Thoughtfully designed to support a healthy and productive herd, the property includes 68 acres enrolled in a Permanent USDA Grassland Reserve Program (GRP)ensuring these acres remain dedicated to grassland conservation for generations to come. With few restrictions for cattle farmers, this farm balances efficiency, sustainability, and long-term land stewardship.

A purpose-built water system features an 8,000-gallon well-fed cistern supplying nine established pastures through an extensive network of waterers, hydrants, and holding tanks. Additionally, 1,800 feet of spring-fed Bear Creek frontage offers a reliable natural water sourcea valuable backup should the well ever struggle to meet demand.

The farm is well-equipped with a cattle barn and handling facilities, including a head chute with a digital scale, allowing for seamless livestock management. Dedicated hay storage accommodates 200 4x6 round bales, ensuring ample capacity for forage harvested from the nearly 13 acres of productive hay ground enrolled in the GRP.

Beyond grazing, the property features 18 acres of bottomland tillable ground with productive Class 2 Haymond silt loam soils. These acres, not included in the GRP easement, provide excellent versatilitywhether continuing in row crop production, converting to hay, or developing into a prime homestead overlooking Bear Creek bottom.

For those seeking a build site closer to the front of the property, the sellers are open to selling an additional 7 wooded acres separately, offering an ideal setting for a future residence.

With a desirable location, exceptional water resources and well-maintained infrastructure, this property presents a rare opportunity for cattle producers, hay operations or those looking to establish a picturesque rural homestead.

There will be shared water rights for the sellers continued use that must be agreed upon.

The buyer cannot remove the property from its GRP designation.

Open tenancy on GRP lands.

2026 tenancy on the 18 acres of tillable ground.

Sellers to provide Buyer access to the Spring located off the western boundary of the Meadow Pasture

Seller to provide Buyer access to water lines located on seller's property.

Buyer to allow seller access to 2 hydrants connected to above lines.

Approximately 3.3 Ac will be removed from Classified forest designation at the seller's cost.

Tract #: 1

Deeded Acres: 100

FSA Farmland Acres: 18

Soil Types: Class 2 Haymond silt loam, Crider silt loam

Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 85.57 NCCPI

CRP Acres/payment: N/A

Taxes: TBD

Lease Status: Open Tenancy on Rangeland. 2026 tenancy on 18 Ac tillable

Possession: Immediate possession subject to current tenants' rights for 2025

Survey needed?: No survey needed

Brief Legal: PT SE & PT SW 4-1-4 93.23ac (6.8acCF) (68.51ac Grassland Reserve)

PIDs: 88-04-04-000-015.009-008

Lat/Lon: 38.4532 / -86.0749

Zip Code: 47165