Gunkle Family Trust - Tract 6

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 6 totals 74 acres more or less and like Tract 5 that adjoins it to the east, this beauty is one to fall in love with. While being more efficient than Tract 5 on percentage of tillable basis, this parcel still possesses substantial recreational appeal with Cottonwood River frontage flanked by heavy hardwood timber. 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. 

The total acreage currently in crop production is approximately 56 acres with a small field containing approximately 3 acres on the west boundary that’s accessed from the other side of the drainage. The soil types consist of the productive and fertile varieties that will shine during periods of sustained drought while the upland varieties falter. According to the soil map, this parcel is entirely composed of Class 1 Reading silt loam, Class 2 Ivan silt loam and Class 2 Chase silty clay loam. 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.

This tract would be another great prospect for the hunter that wants to invest in high-quality property with potential for excellent returns on assets and the kind that will typically withstand downturns in the real estate market. You will enjoy over a quarter mile of Cottonwood River frontage and plenty of majestic hardwoods along a natural funnel bordering the river. Like Tract 5, you’ll also appreciate the heavily treed abandoned railroad tracks in the northern portion that blocks the view of the majority of the property, providing some solitude and privacy in the southern 2/3rds of the property.

Brief Legal: A tract containing 74 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 1.3 miles and the property will be on the south side.

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

Earnest Money: $35,000.00 due on the day of auction.

Taxes: $844.20.

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.