Tract 1 - Hoy Family

Property Description

“If you want to have your breath taken away, go to the Rocky Mountains or the Grand Canyon; if you want a chance to catch your breath, come to the Flint Hills”- Jim Hoy, 2016 Kansan of the Year

These are enlightening words spoken by our dear friend and a master of his craft.  Jim Hoy has been described by his peers as “the best friend the Flint Hills ever had” and the “scion of generations of Flint Hills ranching stock”. Jim Hoy was truly the best friend the Flint Hills ever had. He was also a beloved author by the readers of his literary masterpieces describing the Flint Hills and the cowboy culture, an adored husband, father and grandfather, a lifetime student and teacher and a friend to thousands of loved ones, pupils and complete strangers. He was so gifted at lending an attentive ear and providing wise counsel to those who sought it. There aren’t nearly enough people like Jim Hoy.

As a big fan of his writings and of his family, the opportunity to represent their interests with the offering of this spectacular Flint Hills land is an extra-special endeavor. I have memories that will last my lifetime of riding in a truck with Jim through the Flint Hills, being able to absorb his wisdom and stories that made an indelible impression. We tip our hats to a man of the finest caliber and one who’s work, stewardship and gracious willingness to share, will continue to echo through the Flint Hills for generations. The time has come to turn the page and this breath-catching land will move along to its next chapter.

Located just west of Cassoday, Kansas in the heart of the Flint Hills, this offering includes land that has been in the caring hands of the Hoy family for over 100 years and is inclusive of the home where Jim spent his formative years. We are presenting these parcels to the public via live auction with an online option to bid as well. The live auction will be held June 11^th, 2026 at the El Dorado Civic Center located at 220 E. 1^st Avenue in El Dorado, Kansas. The live auction will begin at 6:00 P.M. Online bids can be placed both in advance and during the live auction.

The land is being offered in three tracts ranging in size from 160 +/- acres to 326+/- acres and all tracts sell subject to a perpetual Conservation Easement of which a copy can be found in the “Related Documents” section of this listing on our website. Please be advised that there are “carve outs” on each of the three tracts that are not subject to the terms of the Conservation Easement. These are the areas on Tracts 2 and 3 where the residences are located and there is one on Tract 1 as well. You can locate these “carve outs” within the maps contained in “Exhibit B” of the Conservation Easement.

These properties will appeal to a diverse audience, whether you’re in the cattle business, a hunter, looking for a home in the country or just want to own a unique part of the Flint Hills as an escape and an investment in your mental health. For the cattle operator, the productive appeal of these tracts is obvious and self-evident, featuring inherent attributes that have made the Flint Hills the legendary location that draws hundreds of thousands of summer grazing cattle from points all across the United States. The robust and resilient native grass varieties inhabiting Tracts 2 and 3 are the envy of beef producers nationwide and this is your opportunity to own a very special piece of it. Tract 1 will be appreciated by both the cow/calf operator and the hunter with traits suited for whichever you desire to pursue.

    Tract 1 totals 200 acres more or less and is located at the intersection of Satchell Creek Rd. and 160^th. This parcel is composed mostly of native grass, hardwood timber and conifers with both a meandering spring-fed creek and the Walnut River bisecting it in multiple locations. This is a top-shelf offering for the hunter due to habitat and a substantial population of resident whitetails, turkeys and bobwhites. Upon the latest tour of the property to write this description, it truly seemed that every time I turned around, I was either spooking deer, witnessing a strutting Tom or flushing Gentleman Bobs and their mates. It likely won’t be long into a tour that you’ll witness it for yourself.

For the cow/calf producer, there’s multiple productive attributes you’ll be thankful for including the native grasses, numerous water sources and excellent calving locations provided by the portions in heavy timber, providing natural shelter from the biting winter winds. There’s both virgin native grass and some go-back, formerly farmed areas that have been restored to native grass, the greatest natural resource of Kansas. The acreage currently in grass is approximately 123 acres with the balance in timber, creek and river which are livestock water sources in addition to a recent vintage solar powered water well with tire tank. The aforementioned spring-fed creek actually begins near the north boundary of Tract 3 of this auction and flows southwest to this parcel. It bisects the majority of the north half of the property, extending southwesterly until it turns sharply east, continuing until its confluence with the Walnut River just across the south boundary. The Walnut River then enters the subject property in the South 40, flowing across the entirety from west to east until it crosses the road onto Tract 2 of this auction. For your livestock marketing needs, you’ll have convenient commutes as its only ¼ mile to pavement and less than two miles to I-35 where you can head north to Emporia Livestock Sales or south to El Dorado Livestock Auction, both being well-run and reputable markets.

For further information or to setup a tour, please contact the Broker, Cameron Roth at 785-917-0867. Please find useful information such as aerial maps, County info, Terms and Conditions of Sale, a copy of the conservation easement, a copy of the sales contract, etc…, please review the documents contained in the “Related Documents” section of this listing on our website.

Disclosure: This property sells subject to a perpetual Conservation Easement and the terms contained therein are binding upon the Buyer of the subject real estate. A copy of this Conservation Easement can be located within the "Related Documents” section of this listing on our website.

Each prospective buyer acknowledges before submitting any bid for any tracts of the real estate in question that they are advised of the existence of a certain Deed of Conservation Easement (“Conservation Easement”) by and between James F. Hoy and Catherine J. Hoy, husband and wife, and by James F. Hoy and Catherine J. Hoy as Trustees of the Hoy Family Revocable Trust dated October 17, 2007, in favor of the Kansas Livestock Association Ranchland Trust, Inc. (Grantee) which was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Butler County, Kansas on the 21^st day of December, 2007 at Book 2008, Page 6828.

All prospective buyers will have, prior to the auction, adequate opportunity to both review said Conservation Easement and consult legal counsel as to all matters relevant to the terms and provisions of the Conservation Easement as applicable to the subject real estate. By virtue thereof, all buyers agree as a condition to acceptance of their bid that they will not assert, claim or maintain as an objection to title referenced in paragraph 4 of the Contract the subject Conservation Easement and all terms, restrictions and provisions associated set forth therein.

For translation purposes, the Tract numbers that coordinate to the Parcel letters within the Conservation Easement are as follows…

Tract 1---- Parcel B of the Conservation Easement.

Tract 2---- Parcel C of the Conservation Easement

Tract 3---- Parcel A of the Conservation Easement

Property Location: Satchell Creek Rd. and 160^th Rd.

Brief Legal Description: The Northeast Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 16, Township 23, Range 7 East of the 6^th P.M., Butler County, Kansas. 200 acres more or less.

Driving Directions: From Cassoday, take 150^th St. west for one mile to Satchell Creek Rd. and turn north. Proceed 1/4^th mile to where the property begins on the west side of the road.

Closing and Possession: Closing shall be on or before July 14^th. Possession shall be on October 1^st, 2026.

Tenancy: This real estate sells subject to a 2026 grazing lease that expires on September 30th, 2026. The Buyer of each tract shall receive the proceeds of the 2026 grazing lease for that specific tract.

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

Property Taxes: $1,057.15

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