Auction: Ross/Johnson - 80+/- Acres - Osage County, KS - 5/16/24

Our company is honored to represent the Ross/Johnson family with the sale of this multi-generational Osage County real estate that has been in the same family for over 70 years. You will look far and wide to find a property that is as beautiful and diverse. Totaling 80+/- acres, it's comprised of cropland, mixed-grass hay meadow, mature timber, a pond and a creek meandering through it. This parcel is being offered via online auction beginning on May 13th at 12:00 p.m. with closing to begin on May 16th at 12:00 p.m.----- Discover your ideal sanctuary, whether you're seeking a forever home, expanding your land holdings, or craving a weekend retreat brimming with recreational possibilities! Tucked away just 4 miles northwest of Osage City, Kansas, awaits a picturesque haven boasting a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom 1,164 sq ft residence alongside 31 +/- acres of lush mixed grass hay meadow and timber, complemented by an additional 45 +/- acres of cropland. Conveniently situated with asphalt frontage on the property's northern boundary, a brief 1/3rd mile gravel drive leads to the welcoming abode. Passed down through generations, this cherished parcel holds over 70 years of family history and may not grace the market for another seven decades.----- Step inside to uncover a treasure trove of character and nostalgia! Enter through the north door into a versatile laundry/mud room equipped with a convenient sink. The airy kitchen showcases ceiling-height cabinets and space for a cozy dining nook, while adjacent lies the spacious master bedroom boasting a generous closet. A full bathroom features built-in storage solutions, while two additional bedrooms, connected by a shared closet, flank the inviting living room, adorned with exquisite wooden folding doors that offer privacy when desired. Appliances will remain with the home as well as the propane tank.----- This cozy residence boasts 10-foot ceilings in most rooms, original ornate wood trim and gorgeous wooden doors, with hardwood floors gracing much of the interior in excellent condition-a testament to the care and provided to this cherished home.----- Outside, immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature and wildlife. The crop field has served as a reliable plot for soybeans or corn in recent years consisting of Kenoma and Aliceville soils with the terraces recently being redone. The hay meadow/timber portion boasts a pond, creek, meandering draws, and wooded enclaves teeming with evidence of deer and turkey habitation. Boundary fences around the hay meadow portion range from adequate to non-existent but could be added to fit your livestock needs if so desired.----- Brief Legal Description: The W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 in Section 9, Township 16 South, Range 14 East of the 6th P.M., Osage County, Kansas. 80 acres, more or less. This includes the residence located at 21542 Valencia Rd., Osage City, KS and improvements.---- Driving Directions from Osage City: Take Highway 31 north for 3 miles and turn west onto 213th St. Proceed 2 miles to Valencia Rd and the property begins on the SE corner.----- Taxes: $1,944.22----- Minerals:The Seller's mineral interests will transfer to the Buyer.----- Closing & Possession:The property sells subject to 2024 haying and tillable leases. Possession of the tillable portions shall be after harvest of the 2024 Spring-planted crop. Possession of the hayable portions shall be after harvest of 2024 hay crop which shall be one cutting. Full possession of the residence shall be at closing, on or before June 18, 2024.----- Earnest Money: $25,000.00 due on the day of the sale. Disclosure: The Seller had a wastewater system evaluation performed which you can review in the "Related Documents" section on our website. It was recommended that a riser be added to the main opening of the tank which shall be done prior to closing. There are two water wells on the property and they sell as-is. The Seller will not make any changes to the water wells prior to closing.