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Clinton County, IA

Upcoming Auction
Clinton County, IA
156.47 Acres M/L

197th Street
DeWitt, IA 52742

Listing #19924
Alan McNeil

Land Agent

Alan McNeil

Office: 855.800.LAND
Mobile: 563.321.1125
[email protected]

Doug Yegge

Land Agent

Doug Yegge

Office: 855.800.LAND
Mobile: 563.320.9900
[email protected]

Property Info

Description

Upcoming Clinton County, Iowa Farmland Auction - Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 1st, 2026, at 10 AM! Peoples Company is honored to be representing Ladehoff Farm Partnership in the sale of the farmland portfolio consisting of 156.24 acres m/l. Offered as two individual tracts.

  • Tract 1: 104.39 Acres to be surveyed | 98.53 estimatedFSA Cropland Acres | CSR2 Soil Rating of 60.1
  • Tract 2: 51.85 Acres to be surveyed | 46.34 estimatedFSA Cropland Acres | CSR2 Soil Rating of 45.7
 
The two tracts will be offered on a price-per-acre basis using the "Buyer's Choice" auction method, where the high bidder can take, in any order, any or all tracts for their high bid. The Public Auction will be held on Tuesday, December 1st, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST at Murphy's Court in DeWitt, Iowa. This auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option, and online bidding will be available. 

Legal Description

South half of Northwest 1/4, North half of the Southwest 1/4, Section 24, Township 82 North, Range 4 East, Clinton Co., Iowa. Exact listing description to be taken from Abstract.

Directions

 From DeWitt, Iowa, head east on E 11th St/Old Highway 30 and continue for 4.5 miles. Turn left onto 330th Avenue and continue for 4.5 miles. Turn onto 197th Street. The property is on the left in half a mile. 
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 5804370000,5804380000,5804390000,5804361000,5804360000
  • General Area: DeWitt
  • Net Taxes: $5,084.00
  • Zoning: Ag


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Tracts

Tract 1 DeWitt, IA 52742

Tract 1

Description

Tract 1 consists of 104.39 acres to be surveyed, with 99.11 estimated FSA cropland acres and a CSR2 soil rating of 60.1. Primary soil types include highly productive Downs silt loam, Colo silt loam, and Fayette silt loam, known for their productivity and consistency across a wide range of growing conditions.  Access to the tract is from the west off of 335th Avenue. 
 
Featuring a large, contiguous field layout with excellent access, this tract is well suited for efficient row-crop farming operations. Located in an area recognized for strong agricultural performance, the farm provides an attractive combination of high-quality soils, strong tillable acreage, and long-term investment appeal. Opportunities to purchase a tract of this size and caliber are increasingly rare, making Tract 2 a valuable addition to any farming operation or land investment portfolio. 

Located on 197th Street and 335th Avenue and a half mile East of paved Co. Road 190th Street, this tract has convenient access to a variety of competitive grain marketing options, including ethanol plants and grain elevators. This farm lies in the West 1/2 of Section 24 in Washington Township. 

Legal Description

Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract.

Details

  • Acres: 104.39 Acres M/L
  • Parcel Number: 5804370000,5804380000,5804390000,5804361000,5804360000
  • Net Taxes: $3,611.00
  • CSR2: 60.1

Directions

From DeWitt, Iowa, head east on E 11th St/Old Highway 30 and continue for 4.5 miles. Turn left onto 330th Avenue and continue for 4.5 miles. Turn onto 197th Street. The property is on the left in half a mile. 

Tract 2 - 197th Street, DeWitt, IA 52742

Tract 2

Description

51.85 m/l acres to be surveyed of quality Clinton County farmland, including an estimated 46.34 FSA cropland acres with a CSR2 rating of 45.7. The farm features predominantly Colo Silt Loam and Fayette Silt Loam soils, providing the productivity, fertility, and consistency that make Eastern Iowa farmland highly sought after.

With a high percentage of tillable acres and convenient road frontage along 197th Street, this tract provides excellent accessibility and efficient farming potential. The combination of quality soils, strong CSR2, and manageable size makes Tract 2 an attractive opportunity for neighboring operators looking to expand their land base or investors seeking dependable income-producing farmland.

Whether purchased as a standalone investment or in combination with the neighboring tract, Tract 2 represents a desirable parcel of productive Iowa farmland with long-term agricultural and investment appeal. 

Legal Description

Exact to come from survey 

Details

  • Acres: 51.85 Acres M/L
  • Parcel Number: 5804370000,5804380000
  • Net Taxes: $1,473.00
  • CSR2: 73.4

Directions

From DeWitt, Iowa, head east on E 11th St/Old Highway 30 and continue for 4.5 miles. Turn left onto 330th Avenue and continue for 4.5 miles. Turn onto 197th Street. The property is on the left in half a mile. 

Auction Details & Terms

Ladehoff Farm Partnership
156.24 Acres to be surveyed
Offered as two tracts
Tuesday, December 1st, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST


Seller: Ladehoff Farm Partnership

Auction Location:
Murphy's Court
2430 12th St Ct 
DeWitt, IA 52742 
 
  • Tract 1: 104.39 Acres to be surveyed | 98.53 est FSA Cropland Acres | CSR2 Soil Rating of 60.1
  • Tract 2: 51.85 Acres to be surveyed | 46.34 est FSA Cropland Acres | CSR2 Soil Rating of 45.7

Online Bidding: Register to bid at http://peoplescompany.bidwrangler.com/. Potential bidders may have access to the live auction by utilizing Peoples Company's online auction platform via the Internet. By using Peoples Company's online auction platform, bidders acknowledge that the Internet is known to be unpredictable in performance and may, from time to time, impede access, become inoperative, or provide a slow connection to the online auction platform. Bidders agree that Peoples Company nor its affiliates, members, officers, shareholders, agents, or contractors are, in any way, responsible for any interference or connectivity issues the bidder may experience when utilizing the online auction platform.

Auction Method: The tracts will be sold via Public Auction on Friday, December 1st, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Murphy's Court in DeWitt, Iowa. All tracts will be offered on a price-per-acre basis using the "Buyer's Choice" auction method, where the high bidder can take, in any order, any or all tracts for their high bid. The "Buyer's Choice" auction will continue until all Tracts have been purchased and removed from the auction. The tracts will not be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction. This auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option, and online bidding will be available.

Bidder Registration: All prospective bidders must register with Peoples Company and receive a bidder number to bid at the auction. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning Bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.

Agency: Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. Winning Bidder(s) acknowledge they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction.

Farm Program Information: Farm Program Information is provided by the Clinton County Farm Service Agency. The figures stated in the marketing material are the best estimates of the Seller and Peoples Company; however, Farm Program Information, base acres, total crop acres, conservation plan, etc., are subject to change when the farm is reconstituted by the Clinton County FSA and NRCS offices.

Earnest Money Payment: A 10% earnest money payment is required on the day of the auction. The earnest money payment may be paid in the form of cash or check. All funds will be held in the Pillers & Richmond Trust Account. 

Closing: Closing will occur on or before Thursday, January 15th, 2027. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in the form of cash, guaranteed checks, or wire transfers.

Possession: Possession of the land will be given At Closing.

Farm Lease: The farm lease has been terminated and farming rights are available for the 2027 growing season.

Contract & Title: Immediately upon the conclusion of the auction, the high bidder will enter into a real estate sales contract and deposit the required earnest money payment into the Peoples Company Trust Account. The Seller will provide a current abstract at their expense. The sale is not contingent upon Buyer financing.

Financing: The purchaser’s obligation to purchase the Property is unconditional and is not contingent upon the Purchaser obtaining financing. Any financial arrangements are to have been made before bidding at the auction. By the mere act of bidding, the bidder makes a representation and warrants that the bidder has the present ability to pay the bid price and fulfill the terms and conditions provided in the Contract.

Fences: Existing fences, if any, are in as-is condition and will not be updated or replaced by the Seller. Not all tract and boundary lines are fenced, and if needed, will be the responsibility of the Buyer at closing. Existing fence lines may not fall directly on the legal boundary. 

Other: This sale is subject to all easements, covenants, leases, and restrictions of record. All property will be sold on an “As is – Where is” basis with no warranties, expressed or implied, made by the Auctioneer, Peoples Company, or Seller. All bids will be on a "Price Per Acre" amount. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller. The winning bidder acknowledges that they are representing themselves in completing the auction sales transaction. Any announcements made on auction day by the Auctioneer or Listing Agents will take precedence over all previous marketing material or oral statements. Bidding increments are at the sole discretion of the Auctioneer. No absentee or phone bids will be accepted at the auction without prior approval of the Auctioneer. All decisions of the Auctioneer are final.

Disclaimer: All field boundaries are presumed to be accurate according to the best available information and knowledge of the Seller and Peoples Company. Overall tract acres, tillable acres, etc., may vary from figures stated within the marketing material. Buyer should perform his/her investigation of the property before bidding at the auction. The brief legal descriptions in the marketing material should not be used in legal documents. Full legal descriptions will be taken from the Abstract.

Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

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