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Land For Sale
160 Acres m/l  SEALED BID OFFERING

160 Acres m/l SEALED BID OFFERING

Buffalo Township
Kossuth County
SALE PENDING
SEALED BID OFFERING

SALE PENDING

LEGAL DESCRIPTION – NW1/4 OF Section 30, Township 97 North, 27 West, Kossuth County, Iowa
Tillable Acres: 148 m/l 
Township: Buffalo
Annual Real Estate Taxes: $4,280
CSR2: 78.8

Contact:  Mike Koenecke/Agent - 712.363.6333
FOR BID SHEET OR
Email:  mike@cottongrave.com

SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 4PM CST
MAIL TO: 9. E State St. Algona, IA 50511
Email To: mike@cottongrave.com


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Featured Property
128.32 Acres M/L FOR SALE

128.32 Acres M/L FOR SALE

Riverdale & Cresco Township
Kossuth County
FOR SALE

Cotton Grave Farm Management & Realty is pleased to represent the Richard & Randall Crail property here in Kossuth County. Located south of Algona 4.5 miles off HWY 169 West, this non-crop, recreational property sits adjacent to the East Fork Des Moines River, with active wildlife & vegetation programs currently in place. Native timber, ponds, wetlands, mixed vegetation, hunting blinds and trails to benefit the views and experiences on this property! The property includes an onsite cabin, loader tractor, food plot planter, PTO mower and discing equipment. A simply unique offering ! Call today to learn more about this property for your next investment opportunity.

42°59'03"N 94°14'39"W

https://earth.google.com/web/data=MkEKPwo9CiExeERpUHZPdUNmVHlhTmw1YVJWdGdwMUlFcGFoa2RkRHESFgoUMDE4Qjc5M0U1MjMyNjk1RDM5MkYgAQ


Call us today to learn more
712-363-6333
Mike Koenecke/Agent
mike@cottongrave.com
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Featured Property
78.8 Acres FOR SALE

78.8 Acres FOR SALE

West Bend Township - Section 10
Palo Alto County
JUST LISTED

Legal:

The W ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 10-94-31 in Palo Alto County, IA

 

Description: 

The Richard Van Horn Farm is a flat, highly productive, tract that is nearly all tillable.  The farm contains 78.8 surveyed acres with predominately loam soil types.  The farm has an 82.1 CSR2 with a very productive cropping record and a long history of conservation practices lending to high organic matter and soil structure.  The farm is bordered on the north by 460th St. 

 

FSA Information:

FSA Cropland Acres:  77.7 acres

Corn:  48.97 Base Acres with a PLC yield of 158

Soybean:  28.73 Base Acres with a PLC yield of 51

Farm is enrolled in ARC - County

 

Directions to Farm:

From West Bend:  1-mile North on HWY 15, 3-miles West on 460th St

 

For More Information Contact:  Brent Swart  (712) 262-6425  office         (574) 780-2184  cell

                                                                www.cottongrave.com                FACEBOOK @CottonGraveFarm

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Featured Property
237.18 Surveyed Acres FOR SALE

237.18 Surveyed Acres FOR SALE

Waterford Township - Section 9
Clay County
SALE PENDING!

Description: 

The Morgan Farm Co. LLC Farm is a flat, highly productive, tract that is mostly all tillable.  The farm contains 237.18 surveyed acres with predominately loam soil types.  The Morgan Farm has been surveyed into three 80-acre parcels.  The farm has an 87.9 CSR2 with a very productive cropping record and a long history of conservation practices lending to high organic matter and soil structure.  The north 80 also has a Morton Building 75’ x 48’ pole shed built in 1991.  The farm is bordered on the west by 120th Avenue and on the north by 280th St. 

 

FSA Information:

FSA Cropland Acres:  233.18 acres

Corn:  114.7 Base Acres with a PLC yield of 149

Soybean:  114.7 Base Acres with a PLC yield of 45

Farm is enrolled in ARC - County

 

Directions to Farm:

From Everly:  5-miles North on M27, ½ -mile West on 280th St

For More Information Contact:  Brent Swart  (712) 262-6425  office         (574) 780-2184  cell

                                                                www.cottongrave.com                FACEBOOK @CottonGraveFarm

 

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Featured Property
88.01 acres m/l FOR SALE

88.01 acres m/l FOR SALE

Section 6, Grove Township
Humboldt County IA
SOLD

Certified Surveyed Acres: 85.40
Section/Township: 6, Grove
Annual Real Estate Taxes: $2,700
Primary Soils:Clarion, Harps, Canisteo
CSR2: 81.3
CRP Contract: 9/30/2017 - 9/30/2027
Contract Payment/Acre:  $300.00


For More Information Contact:

Mike Koenecke/Agent
Cell: (712)-363-6333

Cotton Grave Farm Management & Realty is pleased to be selling this attractive CRP farm in Humboldt County Iowa. The Marjorie Hauck Mawdsley (Time Hope L.L.C) farm is located in Section Six of Grove township, East of Hwy 169, south four miles from Livermore, Iowa. The farm maintains an attractive CRP contract paying a $300/acre guarantee through 9/30/2027. The farm is supported by adequate tile and private main. Make a secure investment with guaranteed returns.

Come drive by this attractive investment for your farm portfolio today!


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Featured Property
313.7 acres m/l FOR SALE

313.7 acres m/l FOR SALE

Burt TWP SE 1/4 Section 22 & SW 1/4 Section 23
Kossuth County
SOLD


FSA Certified Acres: 303.63
Township: Burt
Annual Real Estate Taxes: $8,666
Primary Soils: Clarion, Nicollet, Canisteo & Webster
CSR2: 81.8
Acreage:  Not Included


For More Information Contact:

Mike Koenecke
Cell: (712)-363-6333

Cotton Grave Farm Management & Realty is pleased to be selling this highly productive farm in Kossuth Co. IA.The Kriethe farm is located in Burt township and minutes from multiple ag real retail grain facilities. Located directly off Hwy 169, west of Burt Iowa. The farm has an open lease for the 2024 crop season and is available for immediate use. Come drive by this excellent half section property for your next investment opportunity.
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Land For Sale
160 Acres m/l  FOR SALE

160 Acres m/l FOR SALE

Plum Creek Township, 8-96-28
Kossuth County
SOLD
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Featured Property
28 Acres M/L  FOR SALE

28 Acres M/L FOR SALE

Irvington, Iowa
Kossuth County
FOR SALE


Acreage lover’s Dream w/Pond & Creek Recreational, Acreage, Conservation or Business Use

• 28 Acres M/L
• Location: Irvington, IA
• Boarding by two hard surface roads, a moments’ drive from Algona or Spring Valley Golf Course.
• Electrical & Water Access – Ready for development, homestead or leisure

https://earth.google.com/web/search/43.006274,+-94.189409/@43.00630683,-94.18930859,347.94885049a,872.22869015d,35y,-137.08926508h,59.99726778t,0r/data=CigiJgokCZbgJzAKpEVAEb75u7iBnUVAGY3YiOfsy1fAId8urERD0FfA

Call us today to learn more
712-363-6333
Mike Koenecke/Agent
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Land Auction
160 Acres m/l  FOR SALE/

160 Acres m/l FOR SALE/

Meadow TWP, Section 33, SW 1/4
Clay County, IA
SOLD

Nearly all tillable farm selling in two (2) tracts!

East of Spencer near multiple grain facilities

Significant tile improvement in 2020

Live Auction:  August 8th, 10am
Clay County Regional Events Center
Spencer, IA

Mike Koenecke
Cell: (712)-363-6333
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Land For Sale
84.62 Acres m/l O'Brien County

84.62 Acres m/l O'Brien County

SOLD
Lincoln Township


 
For More Information Contact:

Mike Koenecke
Cell: 712.363.6333

Land For Sale
79.19 Acres m/l Kossuth County

79.19 Acres m/l Kossuth County

SOLD!
2-96-29 Union Township


For More Information Contact:

Mike Koenecke
Cell: 712.363.6333

Land For Sale
160 Acres m/l FOR SALE

160 Acres m/l FOR SALE

Swan Lake TWP Sec 3 SE 1/4
Emmet Co, IA
SOLD!!
For More Information Contact:

Brent Swart
Cell: (574) 780-2184

Land For Sale
76 Acres m/l Dickinson County

76 Acres m/l Dickinson County

SOLD!
11-98-36 Milford Twnshp


For More Information Contact:

Mike Koenecke
Cell: 712.363.6333

Land Auction
160 Acres m/l O'Brien County

160 Acres m/l O'Brien County

Hartley Community Center
August 17th, 2022 - SOLD - $18,800/Acre
NE 1/4 Sec 13-96-39 Omega Twnshp


For More Information Contact:

Mike Koenecke
Cell: 712.363.6333

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Land Auction
540 Acres m/l FOR SALE

540 Acres m/l FOR SALE

5 Tracts
SOLD
Clay County Iowa - Herdland Township

For More Information Contact:

Mike Koenecke
Cell: 712.363.6333

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Land For Sale
160 Acres m/l FOR SALE

160 Acres m/l FOR SALE

Storden Township
Cottonwood County, MN
SOLD

Land for Sale

160 m/l in Storden Township – Cottonwood County, MN

Surety/AgriData Avg. CPI:  94.7

Owners:  Debra Johnson Trust

Listing Price:

$1,840,000

Price/Ac - $11,500 

Legal:

The SW ¼ of Section 33-107-37 in Cottonwood County, MN

Directions to Farm:

From Storden, MN – 1 mile South, 1 mile East


For More Information Contact:
  Brent Swart  (712) 262-6425  office         (574) 780-2184  cell

 
www.cottongrave.com                             

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Land For Sale
133.4 Acres For Sale Palo Alto

133.4 Acres For Sale Palo Alto

Lost Island Township - Section 19
SOLD!!

Surety/AgriData Avg. CSR2:  64.3

Owners:  Dale E. Oppedal Estate

Asking Price/Ac:  $9645 

Gross Surveyed Acres:  133.4 acres


Farm Description:

The Oppedal farm is an interior farm to the west of 350th Avenue, 1/2 mile south of 300th ST. / Co. Road B17, North East of Lost Island.  The farm has been surveyed and is nearly all tillable.

For More Information Contact

Brent Swart 574.780.2184
Mike Koenecke  712.363.6333
Office: (712) 262-6425
Email:  brent@cottongrave.com, mike@cottongrave.com

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Land For Sale
80  Acres m/l For Sale - Palo Alto

80 Acres m/l For Sale - Palo Alto

Lost Island Township - Section 17
SOLD!!

Surety/AgriData Avg. CSR2:  73

FSA Information:

FSA Cropland Acres:  75.98 acres


Farm Description:

The Oppedal farm is bordered at corner of 300th ST ( Co. Road B17 ) to the South and 360th Avenue to the East, North East of Lost Island.   

For More Information Contact: 

Brent Swart 574.780.2184
Mike Koenecke  712.363.6333
Office: (712) 262-6425
Email:  brent@cottongrave.com, mike@cottongrave.com

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Land For Sale
200 Acres m/l FOR SALE

200 Acres m/l FOR SALE

Diamond Lake Township - Section 17
Dickinson County
SOLD!! $11,500/ac

Surety/AgriData Avg. CSR2:  77.4

Owners:  Winslow Family

Listing Price: $2,360,000

Price/Ac:  $11,800/ac

FSA Information:

FSA Cropland Acres:  193.83

Corn:  95.9 Base Acres with a PLC yield of 159

Soybean: 95.7 Base Acres with a PLC yield of 40



For More Information Contact: 
Brent Swart
Cell: (574) 780-2184
Office: (712) 262-6425
Email:  brent@cottongrave.com

Land For Sale
120 Acres m/l FOR SALE

120 Acres m/l FOR SALE

Okoboji Township - Section 27
Dickinson County
SOLD
Virtual Tour of the Farm:

https://bit.ly/3x8oRoY

Press the 3D button on bottom right


Surety/AgriData Avg. CSR2:  44

Owners:  Stella Winter

Listing Price: $780,000

Price/Ac:  $6500/ac

FSA Information:

FSA Cropland Acres:  97.14 acres

CRP Cropland:  6.3 acres ($214/ac)

Corn:  49.1 Base Acres with a PLC yield of 123

Soybean:  37.4 Base Acres with a PLC yield of 37

Farm is enrolled in ARC - County


For More Information Contact: 
Brent Swart
Cell: (574) 780-2184
Office: (712) 262-6425
Email:  brent@cottongrave.com

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Land Auction
159 Acres Kossuth County

159 Acres Kossuth County

American Legion, Lone Rock IA
July 8th, 10AM
SOLD - $11,750/AC

Please call us at 712.262.6425

OR

Email at mike@cottongrave.com for further details
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Land Auction
638 Acres Kossuth County

638 Acres Kossuth County

March 30th - Burt Activity Complex
10AM
SOLD

Tract 1  -$13300/acre

Tract 2 - $11200/acre

Tract 3 - $11200/acre

Tract 4 - $13200/acre

Tract 5 - $10650/acre

Tract 6 - $14700/acre


Please call us at 712.262.6425

OR

Email at mike@cottongrave.com for further details

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Land For Sale
179.35 Acres For Sale

179.35 Acres For Sale

Voetmann Farms Inc.
Emmet County Iowa
SOLD

List Price: $1,550,000.00

Acres: 179.35 gross acres m/l

Taxes:  Est. $6080/annually

Tile: Private & Public

CSR2: 84.6

From Dolliver:  ½ half mile north, 1-1/2 miles west off of 120th St.

Location: Lincoln Township, Emmet Co. – Section 17 - Township 100N - Range 32W

Please call us at 712.262.6425

OR

Email at mike@cottongrave.com for further details.

Land For Sale
151 Acres For Sale

151 Acres For Sale

Fairfield Township
Palo Alto County
SOLD

Total Acres: 151.87 m/l in one tract

Tillable Acres: 140.11

Percent Tillable: 92%

CSR2: 83.2

Price/Acre: $9,000

Total Price: $1,366,830          

Price/CSR2: $108.17

County: Palo Alto

State: Iowa

Legal Description: 16-96N-31W

Scheduled for MidAmerican Windmill - 2020

Current CRP Payments - $2000 Est.

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