High Quality Farmland Auction Of 3 Tracts Of Land In Garfield TWP, Clay County, IA Located Northeast Of Webb, IA, Northwest Of Laurens, IA

& Southeast Of Gillett Grove, IA!

This Is An Excellent Opportunity To Purchase One Or Several High Quality Tracts Of Land In A Great Area Of Clay County, IA!

Tract 1: 40.47+/- Acres – Tract 2: 80.91+/- Acres – Tract 3: 80.94+/- Acres

Auction Date & Time:  December 14, 2026 @10:30 A.M.

Auctioneers Note:  The Zomer Company has the honor to represent the Stewart family in offering at auction their outstanding legacy of high quality farmland in Clay County, Iowa! These tracts of farmland represent a testament to the hard work and dedication that the Stewart’s had in amassing these high quality farms as a part of their family’s legacy! These farms feature high quality soil ratings and topography and an outstanding location!  When the opportunity arises to purchase farms of these caliber it is something to take into serious consideration! If you are looking for a way to grow your family’s future legacy this auction may provide just that right opportunity!

Tract 1, 2 & 3 Directions: From Webb, IA go East on 480th St for 3 miles to 320th Ave. then go North on 320th Ave. for 1 ¾ miles to Tract 1. From Tract 1 go ¼ mile North on 320th Ave. to 460th ST. and then go East for ½ mile to Tract 2. Tracts 1 & 2 are adjoining. From Tract 2 go East on 460th St. for ½ mile to 330th Ave. Tract 3 is located in the Southeast corner of the intersection of 460th St and 330th Ave. Auction signs will be located at the property.

Auction Location: The Parking Lot at “The Shores At Five Island” in Emmetsburg, IA. 14 N. Lawler St., Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Website: Zomercompany.com

Abbreviated Legal Of Tract 1: The SW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 11, TWP 94N, Range 35W, Clay County, Iowa. To Be surveyed. Sold subject to all recorded easements including but not limited to any wind, drainage, water line, electric line, manure easements, and any/all other easements, if any and all public roads/road right of ways of record.

General Description of Tract 1: According to the survey, this property contains 40.47+/- gross acres. According to FSA/Survey this farm contains approx. 39.47+/- tillable acres. This farm has a soybean base and corn base combined with the adjoining farmland with a PLC yield of 169bu on corn and a PLC yield of 47bu on soybeans. This farm is currently classified as NHEL. The predominant soil types include: 107-Webster, 138B-Clarion, 55-Nicollet, 507-Canisteo, 138C2-Clarion. The average CSR2 is 87.5. The average CSR1 is 76.9. Prime & High Quality are only some of the right words to describe this tract of farmland! This tract of farmland is virtually 100% tillable with the only exception being the road and ditch! If you are a younger farmer in the area seeking to make your first land acquisition then you know how hard it can be to find smaller tracts of land! If you are an established operator or investor looking to make another land acquisition this is the type of farm that you want to look at as it is a farm that is easy to farm being square and all tillable excepting only the road and ditch! Land is one asset class that has been valued as a stable long term investment whether as a farmer or investor!

Abbreviated Legal Of Tract 2: The E1/2 of the NW1/4 of Section 11, TWP 94N, Range 35W, Clay County, Iowa. To Be Surveyed. Sold subject to all recorded easements including but not limited to any wind, drainage, water line, electric line, manure easements, and any/all other easements, if any and all public roads/road right of ways of record.

General Description of Tract 2: According to the survey, this property contains 80.91+/- gross acres. According to FSA/Survey this farm contains approx. 79.83+/- tillable acres. This farm has a soybean base and corn base combined with the adjoining farmland with a PLC yield of 169bu on corn and a PLC yield of 47bu on soybeans. This farm is currently classified as NHEL. The predominant soil types include: 107-Webster, 138B-Clarion, 55-Nicollet, 6-Okoboji, 138C2-Clarion, 835D2-Omsrud-Storden, 507-Canisteo. The average CSR2 is 84.9. The average CSR1 is 74.9. This farm also has a grain bin on the property that will be used by the previous tenant until May 1, 2027. The propane tank on the property is owned by the seller and will be included with the property. When you hear farmers talk they always look for a couple key things when they are looking to purchase a farm which include a great location, high percentage tillable acres, long farming rows for farming with large equipment and good soil ratings! This farm offers all of those things! This farm is nearly 100% tillable with the only exception being the road and ditch which is located on only one side! Making the decision to purchase land is making the decision to make an investment in your family’s future!

Abbreviated Legal Of Tract 3: The North 1/2 of the NW1/4 of Section 12, TWP 94N, Range 35W, Clay County, IA. To be surveyed. Sold subject to all recorded easements including but not limited to any wind, drainage, water line, electric line, manure easements, and any/all other easements, if any and all public roads/road right of ways of record.

General Description of Tract 3: According to the recent survey, this property contains 80.94+/- gross acres. According to FSA/Survey this farm contains approx. 77.94 +/- tillable acres which includes approx.. 15 acres of tillable land currently enrolled in CRP with a contract ending 9-30-2030 with an annual payment of $2,880.00. Sellers shall retain the full 10-1-26 CRP payment and buyer shall receive all future CRP payments. This farm has a corn base of 63.80 acres with a PLC yield of 169bu. The predominant soil types include: 107-Webster, 138B-Clarion, 138C2-Clarion, 6-Okoboji, 55-Nicollet, 638C2-Clarion-Storden. The average CSR2 is 84.1. The average CSR1 is 71.7. This farm offers a great opportunity to purchase a farm with mixed use opportunities with tillable land and CRP land this property offers multiple sources of potential revenue and uses! If you are farmer looking to add acres this farm offers a great opportunity to purchase a farm with good soil ratings and a nice location and potential for more tillable acres in the future if desired! If you are an investor this farm offers a great opportunity for rental income from the tillable acres and a steady source of income from the CRP acres with the added bonus for recreational/hunting opportunities with the CRP for those with outdoor interests!  Do not hesitate to take a look at this farm!

Taxes: The current Real Estate Taxes according to the Clay County Treasurer are approx. $1,420.00 per year on Tract 1, approx.. $2,844.00 per year on Tract 2 and approx.. $2,694.00 per year on Tract 3. Taxes will be pro-rated through December 31, 2026.       

Method of Sale: Auction of the property will be held in the choice method. The top bidder in the round of choice will have the option to select the tract of their choice or any combination of the tracts. If the top bidders selects only one of the tracts then whichever tracts are then remaining will then be sold in the same method and the auction will continue in this method until all of the tracts have been sold. If the top bidder in the first round of choice selects all of the tracts or a top bidder in a subsequent round selects all of the remaining tracts, then the auction will be concluded. Once a tract is sold in the round of choice it will remain sold and will not be available for bidding again. If any tract or any combination of tracts sells and is announced as sold that will become a binding agreement between the seller and buyer for that tract regardless of the sales price of the subsequent tracts. Each tract will be sold with the final bid price times the gross surveyed acres.

Possession:   March 1, 2027. These farms are available to farm for the 2027 crop year.  

Closing Day: Closing day shall on or before February 5, 2027

Terms: Purchaser (s) will be required to pay a non-refundable 15 % of the purchase price as earnest money deposit, and also agree to enter into a purchase agreement with the remaining balance due and payable on closing day which will be on or before February 5, 2027. Buyer shall receive a clear and merchantable title to the property on closing day. These farms are being sold as is as a cash sale with no finance contingencies and as is with any/all defects and encroachments if any. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information herein, all prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the property and verify all data provided. No warranties are expressed or implied. Any lines on maps and pictures are for informational purposes only and are not guaranteed to be actual boundary lines of the property. All buyers are encouraged to do buyer’s due diligence. Sellers do not warranty or guarantee that existing fences lie on the true boundary and any new fencing if any will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to IA statutes. Any announcements made day of the auction will supersede any advertisements. Aerial maps, soil maps and auction booklets are available upon request. Buyer shall be required to assume the current CRP contract and shall be solely responsible for any midterm maintenance if needed. If buyer delays closing, penalties may apply. This Property is being sold subject to the confirmation of the sellers. Auctioneers and Real Estate brokers are representing the sellers. If any additional information is requested, please contact auctioneer listed below. Attorney For Sellers: Robert Stewart & Jeremy Saint, Crary Huff Law Firm

Special Terms/Notes:

              Tract 2 Grain Bin/Propane Tank: The lease for the tenant on the property has been terminated however the tenant shall have the right to use the grain bin on the property until May 1, 2027. The propane tank on the property is owned by the seller and will be included with the property.

              Tract 3 CRP: Seller shall retain the full 10-1-2026 CRP payment and buyer shall receive all future CRP payments starting with the 10-1-2027 CRP payment. Buyer shall be required to assume the current CRP contract and shall be solely responsible for any midterm maintenance of the CRP contract if needed.

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Owner Name: Robert D. Stewart Estate & James & Helen Stewart Family Trust

Attorney For Sellers: Robert Stewart & Jeremy Saint, Crary Huff Law Firm

State:  Iowa                  County: Clay               Township: Garfield

Auction Company:

Zomer Company

712-476-9443 –www.zomercompany.com

Auctioneer: Mark Zomer-712-470-2526

Auction Ring Men: Blake Zomer – 712-460-2552 – Bryce Zomer – 712-451-9444

Gary Van Den Berg-712-470-2068 – Don Krommendyk-712-470-3203 – Ivan Huenink-712-470-3203 –Gerad Gradert-712-539-8794 –Ryan Zomer-712-441-3970