Auction: Tract 1 – Newbanks Trust – Osage County, KS – 158 +/- Acres
Auction: Tract 1 – Newbanks Trust – Osage County, KS – 158 +/- Acres
On behalf of the Don Newbanks Estate, Vaughn-Roth Land Brokers is honored to present this exceptional Osage County, Kansas real estate to the public via online auction. This offering is of the highest quality recreational property that Kansas is envied for and this is your opportunity to purchase an absolute first-class hunting tract. All of these parcels are located within the legendary Kansas Deer Management Unit #10 and this is one of the most premium areas of the entire State to own a trophy hunting tract.
We are offering this real estate in 5 tracts with three tracts located southeast of Melvern, Kansas not far from I-35 and 2 tracts located northeast of Melvern, Kansas, not far from Quenemo. Tracts 1 and 2 are contiguous and are being offered both individually and in combination as Tract 3, with the properties selling in whichever form garners the most proceeds. Tracts 4 and 5 are being offered individually only. The online auction will begin on October 13th at Noon and will begin closing on October 16th. Please note the ending times for each tract and that the auction will feature a dynamic closing meaning that any bids received within the last 3 minutes of the auction will extend the closing time to 3 minutes.
Every one of these tracts have capable and reputable tenants who all have expressed a desire to continue leasing the properties if the new owner wants a tenant farmer.
Tract 1 totals 158 +/- acres and is an ultra-special property with inherent qualities that would be tough to duplicate. From a large pond in the southeast corner to a beautiful rolling terrain, a meandering creek bisecting from east to west to multiple secluded pockets providing excellent bedding areas and potential foodplot locations, you’ll search far and wide to find one better than this! Tract 1 is contiguous with Tract 2 and will be offered individually and in combination as Tract 3, selling in whichever form garners the highest proceeds for our Sellers.
The pond in the southeast corner encompasses approximately 2.5 acres and is stocked with bass, catfish and bluegill and is well-known in the area for the quality it produces. This area is fenced off from the rest of the property and has been used for cattle grazing by the tenants. Just to the west of this area is a mixed grass hay meadow continuing on to a heavy hardwood stand of timber before transitioning to a crop field along the west boundary.
The middle portion of the property is composed of mixed grass hay meadow with the majority being Brome, cropland and heavy timber extending to the east boundary. There’s a convenient trail already made that winds through the timbered portion, allowing for a more subdued downwind entry to your stands and blinds to the north.
For those who desire privacy and solitude for both themselves and the wildlife, you’re going to absolutely love the northern portions of the property. These are some spectacular secluded pockets for bedding areas or a possible transition to foodplots. There are a total of four of these mostly brome meadows that range from 1 acre to 2.6 acres that extend from the west boundary almost to the east boundary.
The soil types on this tract that are currently in crop and hay production are mostly composed of good upland types including Summit and Aliceville varieties. At the bottom of the description on our website, you will find a soil map in the “Related Documents” section for your review. According to FSA records, there is 53.09 acres in crop production and there is an FSA map in the "Related Documents" section for your review as well.
Location is another inherent attribute that you’ll enjoy for a multitude of reasons, starting with the close proximity to I-35. Located just over 2 ½ miles from I-35 along good County maintained roads, it's an approximate 1 hour easy drive from the KC metro. Deer hunters will also appreciate the fact that the only boundary road to the this tract is on the south end, lending to better chances of undetected stand and blind entry.
Give us a call to schedule a tour of this incredible tract. It’s uniqueness will be very obvious and apparent upon inspection! We think you’ll love it!
Auction Details: This online auction will begin at 12:00 p.m. on 10/13/2025 and feature a dynamic closing schedule on 10/16/2025 as follows:
Please note the ending times for each tract and that the auction will feature a dynamic closing meaning that any bids received within the last 3 minutes of the auction will extend the closing time to 3 minutes.
Brief Legal Description: The Southwest 1/4 of Section 18, Township 18 South, Range 17 East of the 6th P.M., Osage County, Kansas. 158 acres, more or less.
Driving Directions: From I-35, take Exit 162 onto Paulen Rd. and go north for 1.6 miles to 325th St. and turn east. Proceed 1 mile and the property begins on the north side.
