Gunkle Family Trust - Tract 5

Property Description

Vaughn-Roth Land Brokers is proud to present this premium Neosho and Cottonwood River Valley cropland located just east of Emporia, Kansas to the public on behalf of The Gunkle Family Trust. Land of this quality is rarely offered to the public in this area and opportunity is knocking for those who want to expand their farming operation, add investment-grade cropland to their portfolio or purchase a unique recreational tract with river frontage and mature hardwood timber. This property has been in the same family for decades but the page is turning to the next chapter. This could be the only chance of your lifetime to acquire these tracts so come to the auction prepared to buy! The properties are being offered in seven separate tracts or combinations thereof.

This land will be offered via live auction to be held at Champions Landing (the former Emporia Country Club) located at 1801 Rural St. on September 24^th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. There will be an online option as well for those of you who would like to bid remotely or put in early bids.

Please note that there have been excellent long-time farm tenants on these tracts who desire the opportunity to continue renting them in the event the successful buyer needs a tenant.

Tract 5 totals 106 acres more or less and boasts over 1.3 miles of Cottonwood River frontage!! This is another top-shelf prospect for the farmer, hunter and investor, featuring a rare blend of fertile soils, mature timber and river frontage.  Tract 5 adjoins Tract 6 which is located directly to the west. Tracts 5 and 6 are being offered both individually and in combination as Tract 7 with the properties selling in whichever form garners the most proceeds. 

There’s approximately 63 acres currently in crop production with the  majority soil types being composed of the often-envied Ivan silt loam and Reading silt loam. It features soil quality in spades! For your convenience and confidence, you will find a copy of the soil map in the “Related Documents” section within this listing on our website.

Again, with over 1.3 miles of river frontage, the waterfowler will fall in love with this gorgeous property and due to the fact most of the river portion is flanked by timber, the deer hunter will appreciate it just as much! Another very unique quality this parcel features is a large amount of natural screening, creating a secluded and private environment for the resident wildlife. Starting with the trees along the road, it’s almost impossible to get a good view of the interior of the property. Further bolstering the privacy is an abandoned railroad track that angles across the width of the property from east to west. The riverbank also features some substantial Riparian buffers with a mature stand of trees that lend to both riverbank stabilization and additional wildlife habitat. There’s a lot to like here!

Brief Legal: A tract containing 106 acres, more or less, in Section 27, Township 19 South, Range 12 East of the 6th P.M., Lyon County, Kansas.

Driving Directions: From Emporia, take Old Highway 50 east for 2.8 miles and turn south. Following the bend in the road, proceed approximately 600 feet and continue south on Road R. Proceed 2 miles to Rd. 150 and turn east. Follow for 1.4 miles and the property will be on the south side.

Minerals: The Seller’s mineral interest transfers to the Buyer.

Earnest Money: $50,000.00 due on the day of auction.

Taxes: $949.18.

Closing & Possession: Closing shall be on or before October 24, 2025. Possession shall be at closing or after harvest of the 2025 spring-planted crop, whichever comes last.

Tract 5 adjoins Tract 6 which is located directly to the west. Tracts 5 and 6 are being offered both individually and in combination as Tract 7 with the properties selling in whichever form garners the most proceeds.