
Improved Recreational Land & Farm for Auction in Onawa, Iowa
Monona County, Onawa, IA 51040
521.71 Acres m/l, in Sec.'s 25, 26, 27, Kennebec Twp., and 77 Acres m/l, in Sec. 33, Franklin Twp., all in Monona County, Iowa (Offered in 2 Individual Parcels) "Never in a Lifetime in Loess Hills of Iowa will you have the Opportunity to Purchase a Large Tract as this offers!"
"LIVE" LAND AUCTION
Farm Locations
Parcel #1 Kennebec Land - From Castana, IA at Hwy 175 go west on County Hwy L-20 for 0.6 miles, turn left onto Oak Ave. and drive south 1.6 miles. Here to the right, you are located near the Acreage Site and all the Hill Land Crop, pasture, and timber ground to the west, and to your left you can view the prime bottom ground lying to the east. Watch for Signs.
Parcel #2 Franklin Land - From Blencoe, IA driving north on County Hwy K-45 for 1.4 miles, turn left onto 280th Street going west 0.2, the Land will be north of this point. Watch for Signs.
Farms Descriptions: Parcel #1 in Kennebec Twp. It is a large continuous tract of Land. Includes prime high CSR2 rated Maple Bottom Land of Highly Productive Western Iowa cropland, plus heavy timber for Hunting Whitetail Deer; Big Buck area in the Loess Hills, there are Walnut Trees, adjacent to the Timber is great cropland and pasture fenced for cows. Parcel #2 lies north of Blencoe along just west of K-45. This Land has a high CSR2 rating. These farms have each experienced long-term ownership in the Johnston Family for 80 Years. Interested People can personally inspect the Properties. Parcel 1 has Livestock Cows so if walking please make sure not to open gates.
Real Estate Taxes
Parcel #1 Kennebec -
- Net Taxable Acres: 521.71
Parcel #2 Sec 9 -
- Net Taxable Acres: 77
The following FSA Data has both Parcel One and Two together currently under Farm 5332
Parcel #1 - FSA Data Tract 472 N-6 Sec.'s 25, 26, 27 Kennebec 84-44
- Farmland Acres: 535.40
- Cropland Acres: 207.04
- Corn Base Acres: 83.80
- Soybean Base Acres: 75.50
- Corn PLC Yield: 152 Bu.
- Soybean PLC Yield: 47 Bu.
Parcel #2 - FSA Data Tract 1306 J-9 Sec. 33 Franklin 83-45
- Farmland Acres: 77.18
- Cropland Acres: 71.14
- Corn Base Acres: 35.90
- Soybean Base Acres: 33.70
- Corn PLC Yield: 152 Bu.
- Soybean PLC Yield: 47 Bu.
Soil Types/Productivity Castana Kennebec Twp. Land - See soil map for details, 2023 AgriData, Inc.
Parcel #1 Prime 80.3 cropland acres Maple Bottom Sec.'s 25 and 26 - Primary soils Smithland silty clay loam, Rawles silt loam, Napier silt loam
- CSR2 Average: 87.1
Parcel #1 Hill Land 126.27 cropland acres Sec.'s 26 and 27 Primary soils Napier silt loam, Monona silt loam
- CSR2 Average: 70
Parcel #1 Whole combined continuous Average of Hill Land 455.1 acres Sec.'s 26 and 27 - Primary soils Ida silt loam, Napier silt loam, Castana silt loam
- CSR2 Average: 43.3
Parcel #1 Timber Hill Land Approx. 317.57 acres Sec.'s 26 and 27 - Primary soils Ida silt loam, Castana silt loam, Napier silt loam
- CSR2 Average: 33
Soil Types/Productivity Blencoe Franklin Twp. Land - See soil map for details, 2023 AgriData, Inc.
Parcel #2 Blencoe Bottom Land 77 acres Sec., 33 - Primary soils Blake silty clay loam, Onawa silt loam
- CSR2 Average for Cropland of 71.14 Acres: 86.4
Land Descriptions
- Parcel #1 Sec.'s 25, 26, 27 Kennebec - Level Prime Bottom Land and Loess Hills mixed cropland and timber/pasture
- Parcel #2 Sec 33 Frankin - Level Bottom Land
Buildings/Improvements
Included with Kennebec Land - Acreage Ranch 1 Story Home 1344 sq ft with full basement built in 1967, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, well and outside hydrants, Barn, Quonset Steel Building, Grain Bin, Loafing Shed and other Amenities.
Auction Information
Method of Sale
- Property will be offered as two individual tracts of land
- Bids will be $/acre x 521.71 Acres for Parcel #1
- Bids will be $/acre x 77 Acres for Parcel #2
- Seller reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.
Terms and Possession
Successful bidders must be prepared for cash settlement of their purchase on or before February 25, 2026, or after any objections to title have been cleared. Landlord Possession at Closing subject to the continuous rights of the 2025 Crop Year to Tenant. Buyers will have 2026 Farming Rights. Taxes will be prorated to date of closing. Parcel One: If weather permits For the Benefit of the Buyer, Fall Disking will be done on 60 acres on the level east side of bottom ground x $25 = $1,500 which will be paid in addition to the gross purchase price at time of Closing. Parcel Two: If weather permits For the Benefit of the Buyer, Fall Disk Chiseling on stalk ground will be done 71.14 acres x $25 = $1,785 which will be paid in addition to the gross purchase price at time of Closing.
Announcements
Properties are being sold on an "AS IS, WHERE IS" basis, and no warranty or representation, either express or implied, concerning the property is made by the Seller's or the Auction Company. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspections, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the properties. The information contained in this advertising is believed to be accurate but is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed by the Seller's or the Auction Company. All sketches and dimensions in this brochure are approximate. All acreages are approximate and have been estimated based on legal descriptions or aerial photographs. Conduct at the auction and increments of bidding are at the direction and discretion of the Auctioneer. The Seller's and Auction Company reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question as to the person's credentials, fitness, etc. All decisions of the Auctioneer and Seller's at the Auction are final. Parcels are subject to any Easements of Record.
NOTICE
On Website: Parcel One - 1 thru 57 first Photos Street Level followed by 20 Drone Still Snaps.
Parcel Two - 78 thru 84 - 7 Drone Still Snaps on the end of all photos after scrolling.
Parcel One first and Parcel Two toward the end of Combined Drone Video footage on Website, also.
Sellers
Phillip Eugene Johnston, Dale E. Johnston, and Patricia A. Johnston Tracy
Closing Attorney
Matt Minnihan, 906 9th St., Onawa, IA 51040
Auction Conducted By:
McCall Auctions and Real Estate
Russ and Brent McCall, Auctioneers
Loretta McCall, Clerk
Auction details
- Format
- Traditional
- Type
- Other
- Price
- Contact agent
- Begins
- Ends
- Location
- Onawa Community Center320 10th St
Onawa, IA 51040
Location
- County
- Monona County
- School district
- West Monona
Property details
- Acreage
- 598.71 acres
- Access
- Public road
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $15,074 - Parcel One Annual Tax
- 2026
- $3,592 - Parcel Two Annual Tax
Resources
- Parcel One FSA Map and 156 EZ
- Parcel Two FSA Map and 156 EZ
- Parcel One Color Aerial Hill Cropland and Soil Map
- Parcel Two Aerial Cropland and Soil Map
- Parcel One Aerial Timber Hill and Soil Map
- Parcel One Aerial Hill Whole and Soil Map
- Johnston Parcel One on Plat Map
- Johnston Parcel Two on Plat Map
- Parcel Two Color Aerial Ditch and Soil Map
- Parcel One Maple Bottom Aerial and Soil Map
Details and features
Lot
- View
- Farm, Woods
- Features
- Crops, Partially Wooded
Exterior
- Features
- Grain Storage, Outbuilding, Shed
Structure
- Style
- Ranch
- Materials
- Block
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Features
- Unfinished Basement
Interior
- Room Count
- 7
- Rooms
- Dining, Kitchen, Living
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Appliances
- Oven, Refrigerator












































































