Online Land Auction: 116.46 Acres of Tillable Farmland, Recreational Land, and Building Sites in Warren County, Iowa

Upcoming Auction
Warren County, IA
116.46 Acres M/L

113th Avenue
Norwalk, IA 50211

Price Click to Bid Online
Listing #18305
Bryan Bergdale

LAND AGENT

Bryan Bergdale

Office: 515.222.1347
Mobile: 712.251.8588
Bryan@PeoplesCompany.com

Property Info

Description

Peoples Company is proud to present 116.46 surveyed acres m/l in Warren County, Iowa, available in two individual tracts. Located just south of Highway 5 and within easy reach of the Des Moines Metro, this offering includes a mix of high-quality cropland, mature timber, river frontage, and a large pond, providing opportunities for farming, recreation, and/or potential rural building sites. Whether you're looking for a highly tillable property or something more recreational, both tracts offer excellent build site potential and something for everyone. 

Tract 1: 50.14 acres m/l with 42.51 FSA cropland acres and a CSR2 of 85.2.
Tract 2: 66.32 acres m/l with pasture, timber, and a 3.5-acre pond.

The two tracts will be offered individually on a price-per-acre basis using the online auction method where each tract will be bid on individually and will not be combined. The property will be sold using an online-only auction format, with bidding open now and closing at 3:00 PM CST on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Bidders must register and submit bids through Peoples Company’s online auction platform at http://peoplescompany.bidwrangler.com

The cropland is currently leased for the 2025 crop season, with the 2026 farming season open to the new owner. There is no hunting lease in place, so hunting rights are available for the upcoming season. 

*Principals of the selling LLC's hold active real estate licenses in the State of Iowa.

Legal Description

Part of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4) of Section 10 AND part of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW1/4) of Section 11 AND the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section 15, Towns.hip 78 West, Range 27 North of the 5th P.M. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract

Directions

From Highway 5 South/Exit 96: Take Exit 96 and turn right (south) on SW 9th Street. Then, turn left (east) onto Beardsley Street/Border Street. Continue for two miles, and the farm will be on the right (west). Look for the Peoples Company signs. 
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 05500011000, 05000100827, 05000150220, 05000100887
  • School District: Indianola
  • General Area: East of Norwalk
  • Net Taxes: $2,262.00
  • CSR2: 85.9
  • Water: Yes
  • Zoning: Agricultural


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Tracts

Tract 1 - 113th Avenue, Norwalk, IA 50211

Tract 1

Description

Tract 1 consists of 50.14 surveyed acres and includes approximately 42.51 FSA cropland acres with a CSR2 of 85.2. Primary soil types include Kennebec silt loam, Zook silty clay loam, and Nevin silty clay loam. The remaining acres feature timber and frontage along the North River, adding recreational potential alongside the productive farmland. The cropland is currently leased for the 2025 crop season, with possession of the tillable acres available to the new owner for the 2026 farming year. With convenient access to Highway 5 and utilities available at the road, Tract 1 is well suited for continued crop production, a potential building site, or a mix of both near the Des Moines metro. 

The cropland is currently leased for the 2025 crop season, with the 2026 farming season open to the new owner. 

Legal Description

A part of outlot 'X', Holland Estates Plat 1, an official plat in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 10, all being a part of Township 77 North, Range 24 West of the 5th P.M. in Warren County, IA. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract.

Details

  • Acres: 50.14 Acres M/L
  • Net Taxes: $1,281.84
  • CSR2: 85.2

Directions

From Highway 5 South/Exit 96: Take Exit 96 and turn right (south) on SW 9th Street. Then, turn left (east) onto Beardsley Street/Border Street. Continue for two miles and the farm will be on the right (west). Look for the Peoples Company signs. 

Tract 2 - 113th Avenue, Norwalk, IA 50211

Tract 2

Description

Tract 2 includes 66.32 surveyed acres with approximately 4.06 FSA cropland acres, as well as a mix of open ground, timber, and a 3.5-acre pond. The combination of cover and water supports strong wildlife activity, making this tract a good fit for hunting, fishing, or other recreational use. There are also two cleared areas on the property that are well-suited for food plots, providing added value for wildlife enthusiasts. With access to utilities and location within the Indianola School District, Tract 2 presents an opportunity for a rural home site, hobby farm, or weekend retreat within easy reach of the metro. 

There is no hunting lease in place, so hunting rights are available for the upcoming season and beyond.

Legal Description

A part of Outlot 'X', Holland Estates Plat 1, being an official plat in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 10, and the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 15, all being a part of Township 77 North, Range 24 West of the 5th P.M. in Warren County, Iowa. Exact legal description to be taken from Abstract.

Details

  • Acres: 66.32 Acres M/L
  • Net Taxes: $980.16
  • CSR2: 91

Directions

From Highway 5 South/Exit 96: Take Exit 96 and turn right (south) on SW 9th Street. Then, turn left (east) onto Beardsley Street/Border Street. Continue for two miles, and the farm will be on the right (west). Look for the Peoples Company signs. 

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Auction Details & Terms

Auction Location Map

Warren County, Iowa Land Auction
116.46 Acres M/L
Bidding Ends: Thursday, July 31th, 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.

Co-Brokers: Participating brokers must register the client 24 hours before the Auction date by filling out our Broker Registration Form. 

Auction Method: This property will be offered as two 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 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 Warren 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 Warren 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.

Closing: Closing will occur on or about Tuesday, September 2th, 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 farm has been leased for the 2025 cropping 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.

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. 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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