Tract 5 - Warren Trust

Property Description

Vaughn-Roth Land Brokers is honored to represent the James M. Warren Trust with the auction of 1,300 +/- acres of Wabaunsee County excellence that is being offered in 11 tracts or combinations thereof. Situated near the eastern edge of the iconic Flint Hills eco-region, these properties each possess unique and inherent attributes that will appeal to diverse buyer types, whether you’re a beef producer, farmer, hunter, investor or are ready to build your forever home. These tracts are all located east and south of Eskridge, Kansas which is a beautiful rural area far away from the noise of the city but close enough to access the amenities of larger locales if needed. Topeka is approximately 25 miles to the northeast, Emporia is 35 miles south and the great town of Manhattan is approximately 44 miles to the northwest. 

These parcels have all been in the same family for decades and have an excellent reputation for both production and recreational characteristics. For the livestock producer, the pasture tracts are all reputable parcels with many having substantial natural springs, water wells and ponds for water sources. There's good options here for the grain producer as well in this auction and there's multiple first-class choices here for the deer and waterfowl hunters. The page is is turning to the next chapter and opportunity is knocking to add quality to your operation or portfolio. For those who would need an agricultural tenant, there is a long-time tenant who would be interested in continuing to lease the properties if possible.

These properties are being offered via hybrid auction which will be a live auction with an online option to bid for those who cannot attend in person. The live auction will be held on February 11^th at 6:00 PM at Champions Landing with a physical address of 1801 Rural St, Emporia, KS. Pre-bidding for the online version of the auction will open on February 9^th at Noon. To register for online bidding, click on the green “Register to Bid” tab within the tract listing on our website to create a username and password. To finalize your online registration, please provide an approval of financing letter if you are getting a loan or proof of funds if you are not getting financing by emailing it to Cameron@VaughnRoth.com or call 888-713-LAND to discuss any questions.

Disclosure 1: Any unattached feed bunks, troughs or bins are the property of the Tenant and do not transfer to the Buyer.

Disclosure 2: The majority of the homes in the area are supplied by water wells as there isn't rural water readily available on these properties we are selling. Potential buyers are to do their own due diligence regarding public water supply. You can contact Osage County Rural Water District #8 at 785-221-8146 and the City of Eskridge at 785-449-2621.

Located on the aptly named Whitetail Road, Tract 5 is a top-shelf hunting property offering return on investment as well. Totaling 118 acres more or less, this tract is composed of cropland, brome hay meadow, extremely heavy timber and plenty of wildlife habitat complimented by an existing foodplot and an area that would be perfect to develop another secluded food plot. Hunters will love the fact that the heavily timbered area consists of both mature hardwoods and conifers and is situated well away from the boundary roads. Due to distance and elevation change, it’s challenging to see into the heart of the timbered area, providing seclusion and privacy for resident wildlife. Near the center of the timbered portion is an already existing foodplot that is well-placed, being both near water and the natural food sources provided by the crop fields on the property. This area also features scattered cedars and an open area to the west that would make a great location for an additional food plot with plenty of privacy.

The northern and eastern portion of the property are a mix of cropland and brome hay meadow, providing additional browse and protein for the wildlife  and some return on investment that can be generated through leasing to a local ag operator. The approximate cropland acreage is 51 acreage and the soil types are primarily Irwin, Martin and Ladysmith varieties.

Please contact Cameron Roth at 785-917-0867 for more details or to set up a tour of this high-level hunting tract!

Location: Southwest of the intersection of Whitetail Rd. and Eight Mile Rd.

Driving Directions: From Eskridge, take Eight Mile Rd. east for ¾ mile and the property is on the south side.

Brief Legal Description: The East 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 and the East 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Township 14 South, Range 12 East of the 6^th P. M., Wabaunsee County, Kansas.

Estimated 2026 Property Taxes: $1,141.34

Earnest Money: $40,000 due on day of sale.

Closing & Possession: Full possession shall be at closing, on or before March 18, 2026.

Minerals: The Sellers mineral interests shall transfer to the Buyer at closing.

Disclosure: Yellow boundary property lines in the pictures are approximated for reference only. Please refer to the aerial map provided by the Wabaunsee County Appraiser's office in reference to property lines.