Gunkle Family Trust - Tract 4

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.

Located within a stones throw of Tracts 1 and 2, Tract 4 is an affordable size packed with quality befitting the most discerning of recreational and ag buyers as it features Neosho River frontage, excellent soils and hardwood timber, all situated along the pavement of Old Highway 50. According to FSA records, there’s 6.86 acres of cropland with the balance of the property being composed of hardwood timber and the Neosho River. The majority soil type is the ultra-productive Class 1 Reading silt loam with the balance in Osage silty clay.  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.

For those seeking an affordable recreational getaway, you’ll likely search far and wide for a river tract of this size. They are a rare commodity to begin with and this could be an excellent opportunity to strike. Along with the obvious waterfowl attributes, the property also possesses a natural funnel for the area whitetails that should provide plenty of opportunities for the deer hunter.

Brief Legal: The SE 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 in Section 8, Township 19 South, Range 12 East of the 6th P.M., Lyon County, Kansas.  10 acres, more or less.

Driving Directions: From Emporia, take Old Hwy 50 (East 6^th Ave.) east for 2.2 miles and the property is on the north side of Old Hwy 50.

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

Earnest Money: $5,000.00 due on the day of auction.

Taxes: $68.42.

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.