Online Land Auction Near Omaha: 202.63 Acres of Iowa Loess Hills Timber, Pasture & Homesites – Harrison County, Sept. 17, 2025

Upcoming Auction
Harrison County, IA
202.63 Acres M/L

Locust Ave
Missouri Valley, IA 51555

Price Click to Bid Online
Listing #18458
Bryan Bergdale

LAND AGENT

Bryan Bergdale

Office: 515.222.1347
Mobile: 712.251.8588
Bryan@PeoplesCompany.com

Jaxon Goedken

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Jaxon Goedken

Office: 515.222.1347
Mobile: 319.283.0084
Jaxon@PeoplesCompany.com

Property Info

Description

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 17th, 2025! Peoples Company is pleased to represent the sale of 202.63 acres m/l in the heart of Iowa’s scenic Loess Hills. Located in Harrison County, just northeast of the Interstate 880 and Interstate 29 interchange, these three distinct tracts offer a unique blend of mature timber, open pasture, and rural homesteads—all within 30 minutes of the Omaha Metro. 

Whether you're seeking a secluded hunting retreat, a recreational getaway, income-producing pastureland, or a scenic spot to build your dream home, this offering has something for everyone. Tract sizes range from 14 acres m/l to 113.05 acres m/l and will be offered individually via online-only auction. 

The property is located in the Missouri Valley School District and offers the perfect balance of small-town feel and the convenience of Omaha’s amenities. 

Tract 1: 113.05 acres m/l
Tract 2: 75.58 acres m/l
Tract 3: 14 acres m/l 

The three tracts will be sold individually on a price-per-acre basis.  A bid placed within 3 minutes of the scheduled close of the auction will extend bidding by 3 minutes for all tracts until all bidding is completed. There will be no combination of tracts. Bidding is open now and will close at 3:00 PM CST on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025. All bidding will take place via Peoples Company’s online auction platform: http://peoplescompany.bidwrangler.com. Scroll below to see more information on each tract. 

Legal Description

Long legal on file. Contact agent for details. 

Directions

From Omaha: From the intersection of Douglas and S 13th Street, head east on Doulas for 0.2 miles. Use the left land to take the ramp onto I-480 East for 0.6 miles. Merge onto I-29 N for 18.5 miles. Take exit 72 toward Loveland/Wilson Island State Park. Turn left (east) onto Desoto Avenue for 0.3 miles. Turn left (north) onto Old Lincoln Highway for 0.6 miles. Continue onto Loess Hills Trail for another 2.0 miles. Turn right onto Lima Trail for 1.1 miles. Take a slight right onto Locust Avenue for 0.4 miles. The property lies on both sides of Locust Avenue. Look for the Peoples Company Signs. 

From Missouri Valley: From the intersection of Highway 30 and S 6th Street, head south on S 6th Street for 0.4 miles. Continue onto Loess Hills Trail for 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Lima Trail for 1.1 miles. Take a slight right onto Locust Avenue for 0.4 miles. The property lies on both sides of Locust Avenue. Look for the Peoples Company Signs. 
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • MLS Number: 723452
  • Parcel Number: 400001980800000; 400001981201000; 400001981200000; 400001980700000; 400001980900000; 400001981100000; 400001981000000; 400001945600000; 400001949400000; 400001946200000; 400001948100000
  • School District: Missouri Valley
  • Net Taxes: $6,426.00
  • CSR2: 31.1
  • Zoning: Agriculture


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Tracts

Tract 1 - Locust Ave, Missouri Valley, IA 51555

Tract 1

Description

Tract 1 consists of 113.05 acres m/l and offers a diverse, scenic landscape highlighted by approximately 60 acres of mature timber, a 6-acre pond, and the remainder in open grass pasture. The property offers excellent opportunities for hunting, recreation, and livestock grazing, as well as potential building sites with expansive views of the Loess Hills. Whether you're looking to develop a private getaway or simply enjoy the land as-is, Tract 1 delivers a rare combination of natural beauty and utility. 

Legal Description

Approximately 113.05 acres m/l location in Section 35, Township 78 North, Range 44 West of the 5th P.M. in Harrison County, Iowa. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract. 

Details

  • Acres: 113.05 Acres M/L
  • Parcel Number: 400001980700000; 400001980800000; 400001981201000; 400001981200000; 400001980900000
  • Net Taxes: $1,352.00
  • CSR2: 31.6


Tract 2 - 3392 Locust Ave, Missouri Valley, IA 51555

Tract 2

Description

Tract 2 includes 75.58 acres m/l with a well-balanced mix of open pasture and approximately 40 acres of mature timber. Improvements include a 1,357-square-foot home built in 1925 with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, along with a 48-by-62-foot utility building constructed in 1960. A private well and electricity are already on site. The setting features rolling terrain, established trees, and scenic views that provide both functional and aesthetic value. This tract could serve as a hunting base, rental, or place to live while building something new—all within a peaceful and attractive rural landscape. 

The buyer of Tract 2 will be required to sign a binding agreement with Harrison County at Closing as part of the "Time of Transfer" requirement with the Ground Water Hazard Statement. This is an acknowledgment by the Buyer to either vacate/demolish or improve/update the current septic system per Iowa Law. Contact Agent for further details. 

Legal Description

Approximately 75.58 acres m/l location in Section 35, Township 78 North, Range 44 West of the 5th P.M. in Harrison County, Iowa. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract. 

Details

  • Acres: 75.58 Acres M/L
  • Parcel Number: 400001981100000; 400001981000000; 400001980900000; 400001980700000
  • Net Taxes: $2,606.00
  • CSR2: 28.0


Tract 3 - 3412 Locust Ave, Missouri Valley, IA 51555

Tract 3

Description

Tract 3 includes 14 acres m/l of mostly timber, offering privacy and potential as a building site. The property features a 1,404-square-foot manufactured home built in 1999 with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a 30-by-40-foot detached garage. A well and electricity are already on site. The existing home could be used as a temporary residence or guest space while developing a new home. The timbered setting provides seclusion with access and utilities already in place. 

The buyer of Tract 3 will be required to sign a binding agreement with Harrison County at Closing as part of the "Time of Transfer" requirement with the Ground Water Hazard Statement. This is an acknowledgment by the Buyer to either vacate/demolish or improve/update the current septic system per Iowa Law. Contact Agent for further details. 

Legal Description

Approximately 14 acres m/l location in Section 35, Township 78 North, Range 44 West of the 5th P.M. in Harrison County, Iowa. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract. 

Details

  • Acres: 14.00 Acres M/L
  • Parcel Number: 400001945600000; 400001949400000; 400001948100000; 400001946200000
  • Net Taxes: $2,468.00
  • CSR2: 42.7


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Auction Details & Terms

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Harrison County, Iowa Land Auction
202.63 Acres M/L
Bidding Ends: Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, at 3:00 P.M.

ALL BIDS WILL BE ON A PRICE-PER-ACRE BASIS

How to Bid: Open the Peoples Company auction you are interested in at PeoplesCompany.com. Click on any of the BID NOW icons within that auction. This will take you to our Online Bidding platform. Find the auction you wish to participate in and select it. To participate in that auction click REGISTER TO BID. From there, you will need to create a bidder account. Once that is created you can bid on any of our Online Auctions

Online Bidding: Register to bid at http://peoplescompany.bidwrangler.com/. Potential bidders will be accessing this auction online 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.

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

Auction Method: This property will be offered as three individual tracts. All bids will be on a price-per-acre basis. A bid placed within 3 minutes of the scheduled close of the auction will extend bidding by 3 minutes for all tracts until all bidding is completed. If you plan to bid, please register 24 hours before the auction date. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Peoples Company or its affiliates if the Internet service fails to work correctly before or during the auction.

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 Harrison 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 Harrison 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 check or wire transfer. All funds will be held in the Peoples Company Trust Account.

Improvements/Buildings/Personal Property:  All dwellings and improvements will be conveyed in their current "As is - Where is" condition. The new owner will be responsible for removing any personal property left on the premises at closing.
 
Septic: The buyer will be required to sign a binding agreement with Harrison County at Closing as part of the "Time of Transfer" requirement with the Ground Water Hazard Statement. This is an acknowledgment by the Buyer to either vacate/demolish or improve/update the current septic system per Iowa Law. Contact Agent for further details. 

Closing: Closing will occur on or about Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. The balance of the purchase price will be payable at closing in the form of a guaranteed check or wire transfer.

Possession: Possession will be granted at closing, subject to tenant's rights.

Farm Lease: The pasture has been leased for the 2025 season. The farm is open for 2026 farming season. Please contact agent for details.

Hunting Lease: There is no hunting lease in place, hunting rights are available for the upcoming season.

Mineral Rights: A mineral title opinion will not be obtained or provided, and there will be no guarantee as to the ownership of the mineral interests. Seller will convey 100% of whatever mineral rights are owned by the Seller without warranty. 

Contract & Title: Immediately upon the conclusion of the auction, the high bidder will enter into a real estate sales contract and deposit with Peoples Company the required earnest money payment. The Seller will provide a current abstract at their expense. 

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 Sellers. 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.

Co-Broker: Peoples Company is offering a co-broker commission on this auction. Co-broker must register the client a minimum of 48 hours prior to the auction date by filling out our Broker Registration Form. Contact agent for details. 

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. 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. Peoples Company and its representatives are agents of the Seller, which can accept or reject any and all bids. 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 Auction Company.

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 during 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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