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Keokuk County, Iowa Farmland Auction

Upcoming Auction
Keokuk County, IA
196.33 Acres M/L

170th Avenue
Keswick, IA 50136

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Listing #19807
Riley Sieren

Land Agent & Auctioneer

Riley Sieren

Office: 855.800.LAND
Mobile: 319.591.0111
Riley@PeoplesCompany.com

Property Info

Description

Peoples Company is proud to represent the Mary A. Fuller Revocable Trust in the sale of 196.33 acres m/l of high-quality farmland located in Keokuk County, Iowa. 

This Public Auction will be offered in two separate tracts using the choice auction method, providing bidders the flexibility to purchase individual parcels or assemble a larger land portfolio. The auction will take place at the Keswick Legion, 105 N. Irons St., Keswick, IA and will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 12th. Live and online bidding will be available.  The farms are located in Section 18 of Adams Township, Keokuk County, IA.

Tract 1: 76.33 Acres M/L containing approximately 73.63 FSA Cropland Acres carrying a CSR2 of 72.
Tract 2: 120 Acres M/L containing approximately 111.38 FSA Cropland Acres carrying a CSR2 of 79.

The farm will be sold using the “Buyer's Choice” auction method where the high bidder can take, in any order, any or all tracts for their high bid. "Buyer's Choice" auctioning will continue until all six tracts have been purchased. Tracts will not be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction. 

Legal Description

196.33 Acres m/l located in Section 18 of Adams Township, Keokuk County, IA. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract. 

Directions

From Keswick, IA travel west out of town for approximately 2 miles. Turn north onto 170th Avenue. Travel north for 1.5 miles. The farm will be located on the west side of the road. Look for signs.
  • Parcel Number: ADTOT-018000, ADTOT-017800, ADTOT-017700, ADTOT-017675, ADTOT-017900
  • School District: TRI COUNTY SCHOOL
  • General Area: Keswick, IA
  • Net Taxes: $6,638.00
  • Zoning: Agriculture


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Tracts

Tract 1 - 170th Avenue & 120th Street, Keswick, IA 50136

Tract 1

Description

Tract 1 includes 76.33 acres m/l, with approximately 73.63 FSA cropland acres carrying a CSR2 rating of 72.0 

The primary soil types consist of Colo-Ely Complex and Ladoga silt loams, known for their strong yield potential and consistent performance.  The farm features natural drainage to the south, with some existing tile lines in place. "See Tile Map in the photos"

Located between Keswick & Thornburg, IA, in Section 18 of Adams Township, Keokuk County, this nearly all-tillable farm represents an excellent opportunity for operators. 

Legal Description

76.33 Acres m/l located in Section 18 of Adams Township Keokuk County, IA. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract.

Details

  • Acres: 76.33 Acres M/L
  • Parcel Number: ADTOT-017675, ADTOT-017900
  • Net Taxes: $2,422.00
  • CSR2: 72.0


Tract 2 - 170th Avenue, Keswick, IA 50136

Tract 2

Description

Tract 2 includes 120 acres m/l, with approximately 111.38 FSA cropland acres carrying an impressive CSR2 rating of 79, representing a strong, nearly all-tillable row crop farm.

Primary soil types consist of Colo, Otley & Nodaway silt loams, both known for their productivity and crop performance. The farm features natural drainage to the south, with some existing tile lines in place.  "See Tile Map in the photos" 

Located between Keswick & Thornburg, IA, in Section 18 of Adams Township, Keokuk County, this nearly all-tillable farm represents an excellent opportunity for operators. 

Legal Description

120 Acres m/l located in Section 18 of Adams Township Keokuk County, IA. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract. 

Details

  • Acres: 120.00 Acres M/L
  • Parcel Number: ADTOT-018000, ADTOT-017800, ADTOT-017700
  • Net Taxes: $4,216.00
  • CSR2: 79.0


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Auction Details & Terms

Keokuk County Land Auction
196.33 Acres M/L (Offered in Two Tracts)
Thursday, November 12th, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Seller: Mary Fuller Revocable Trust

Auction Location:
Keswick Legion 
105 N. Irons St 
Keswick, Iowa

Bidder Registration: All prospective bidders must register with Peoples Company and receive a bidder number to bid at the auction.

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 two farmland tracts will be sold on a per-acre basis and offered through the "Buyer's Choice Auction Method", whereas the winning bidder may elect to take one, two, or any combination of tracts for their high bid. The "Buyer's Choice Auction Method" auctioning will continue until all farmland tracts have been purchased and removed from the auction. Tracts will not be offered in their entirety after the auction. This auction can also be viewed through a Virtual Online Auction option with online bidding available. 

Farm Program Information: Farm Program Information is provided by the Keokuk County Farm Service Agencies. 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 Keokuk 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 or check or wire transfer. All funds will be held in the Peoples Company Trust Account.

Closing: Closing will occur on or before Thursday, January 7th, 2027. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in the form of a guaranteed check or wire transfer.

Possession: Possession of the farm will be given At Closing, Subject to Tenant's Rights.

Farm Lease:  The farm lease has been terminated and will be open for the 2027 cropping season.
 
Contract & Title: Immediately upon the conclusion of the auction, the high bidder will enter into a real estate sales contract. The Seller will provide a current abstract at their expense. The sale is not contingent upon Buyer financing.

Other: This sale is subject to all easements, covenants, leases, and restrictions of record. All property is 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 per-acre basis. 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. The 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. 

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