Land for Auction in Lyons, Kansas

Our company is honored to represent the family of Velma L. Reiss with the marketing and sale of this diverse Rice County tract located just northwest of Lyons, Kansas. This tract has been in the Reiss family for decades as witnessed by the faded name still on the barn but the time has come for its next chapter and this is a prime opportunity to expand your land holdings. This property will be sold via online auction that will open on June 10th at Noon and begin closing on June 12th at Noon. The auction will feature a dynamic closing meaning that any bids placed with less than three minutes remaining will extend the bidding to three minutes. This parcel totals 160 acres more or less and is a diverse mix of cropland, native and tame grass pasture, a walnut grove, a former farmstead with multiple older vintage outbuildings and a dry lot that has been used to winter livestock in the past. According to FSA mapping, the north tillable field totals 53.24 acres which is currently planted to wheat with possession of this portion being subject to the tenant's right to harvest the currently growing crop. There's another tillable field totaling 33.23 acres in the southeast corner that the new owner can use how they desire after closing. According to the soil map, the overwhelming soil type composing this parcel is good Class 2 Crete silt loam with 1-3% slopes coming in at 71.66 acres and another 17.89 acres of good Class 2 Crete silt loam with 0-1% slopes. The balance is made up of Class 2 Hobbs silt loam and Geary varieties. The pasture on this tract is primarily in the southwest quadrant other than the portion that extends eastward to the former farmstead. The grasses in the pasture portion are a mixture of native and tame grass varieties including Brome, Little Bluestem and Big Bluestem to name a few. In the recent past, the grazing tenant has used electric fence to contain his livestock as the perimeter fences of the pasture portion need some attention. The fences range from adequate in some sections and non-existent in others. Livestock water is supplied by a well that has a newer hydrant located near the barn on the east side of the wintering lot. This wintering lot has excellent protection from an extra-heavy shelter belt on its north side to slow down that biting and ever-present Kansas wind. For the hunter, there's plenty to like here between the shelter belt that bisects almost the entirety of the property and the mature hardwoods flanking the creek drainage that extends south from the main tree row. There's prevalent deer sign on this tract and I moved a few as I drove across it with the ATV. With the addition of some feeders, there should be substantial upside if you want to further develop the hunting potential. In addition to the hardwoods providing wildlife habitat, there's also an established walnut grove just west of the old farmstead. These trees were planted by Robert Reiss as a young boy and they have matured nicely over the years with there being signs of a few being harvested over the years. This is a rare blend of real estate that will fit for multiple buyer types. If you've been searching for a tract in Rice County, this is one you'll definitely want to come take a look at! Location: The intersection of 13th Rd and Avenue J. Brief Legal Description: The Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 19 South, Range 09 West of the 6th P.M., Rice County, Kansas Driving Directions: From Lyons, take Highway 56 west for 2 miles and turn north. Proceed 2 1/2 miles and the property begins on the west side of the road. Earnest Money: $40,000.00 due on day of sale. Closing and Possession: Closing shall be on or before July 13th, 2026. Possession of the portion currently planted to wheat shall be after harvest of the currently growing crop. Possession of the balance of the property shall be at closing. Tenancy: The crop ten