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Auction Date: 5/9/2025 Auction Time: 10:00 AM CT
Auction Held At:Dekalb Community Center, 102 Locust St, Dekalb, MO 64440
Entire Farm Description:
This highly productive 252.69 acre tillable and grass farm is situated less than a mile north of Highway 116 near the town of Dekalb, MO. It is mostly tillable, complemented by productive pastureland, making it a prime opportunity for row crop farming, livestock operations, or a future homesite. The tillable grounds produced impressive yields in 2024 averaging 66.8 bushel/acre beans, and 238 bushel/acre corn. You will have immediate possession after closing, plus soil amendments have already been applied in preparation for 2025 planting including dry fertilizer for corn and soybeans, plus anhydrous ammonia for corn. Several well-kept waterways throughout the row crop acreage provide a source of hay. The pastureland includes four ponds, a creek, and a livestock waterer as water sources, with the largest pond already stocked with fish. Improvements to the farm include a machine shed with water, electricity, and internet that currently services security cameras. There is also a pole-built lean-to shed and 4 grain storage bins. The views from the potential homesites are exceptional. Whether youre looking to expand your row crop operation, raise livestock, or build your dream home in the countryside, this property offers a diverse range of possibilities.
Tract 1 Description: 76.51 acres
This 76.51 acre tract near the town of DeKalb, Missouri, offers a balanced mix of tillable ground, pasture, and water features for farming, livestock, and recreation. The farm includes 17 tillable acres of sought-after Marshall & Sibley silt loam soils. Last year, the corn here contributed to the farms impressive overall average of 238 bushels/acre. The balance of the tract is 48 acres of quality pastureland, with approximately half of the fencing recently replaced, plus a timbered creek area that offers water & shade for livestock. There are four ponds including one stocked with fish, and a livestock waterer. The potential build site has a sunset view that does not disappoint.
Tract #: 1
Deeded Acres: 76.51
Soil Types: Marshall Silt Loam, Sibley Silt Loam
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: NCCPI weighted average 66.5, much in the high 80s
CRP Acres/payment: N/A
Taxes: 172.93
Lease Status: Open at Closing
Possession: Immediately at Closing
Survey needed?: No survey needed
Brief Legal: E SE S13 T55N R36W Buchanan Co, MO
PIDs: 16-6.0-13-000-000-009.000
Lat/Lon: 39.57205, -94.88376
Zip Code: 64440
Tract 2 Description: 176.18 acres
This 176.18 acre highly tillable tract near DeKalb, Missouri, features productive Marshall, Sibley, and Contrary silt loam soils. 2024 yields were impressive, averaging 66.8 bushel/acre for beans and 238 bushel/acre for corn. Drain tiling was repaired in the fall of 2024, with terraces in great shape throughout the farm. The well maintained waterways not only help prevent erosion, they also provide an additional source of income from hay production. Infrastructure includes a machine shed with water, electricity, and internet. There is also a pole-built lean-to shed, and 4 grain-storage bins. The area near the machine shed offers an excellent potential homesite, with outstanding views of the farm.
Tract #: 2
Deeded Acres: 176.18
Soil Types: Contrary Silt Loam, Sibley Silt Loam, Colo Silt Loam, Marshall Silt Loam
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 81.1
CRP Acres/payment: N/A
Taxes: 953.33
Lease Status: Open at Closing
Possession: Open at Closing
Survey needed?: No survey needed
Brief Legal: SE S18 and pt NW NW S19 T55N R35W Buchanan Co, MO
PIDs: 17-4.0-18-000-000-004.000, 17-4.0-19-000-000-002.000
Lat/Lon: 39.57393, -94.87677
Zip Code: 64440