Cook Family Trust

Property Description

If you’ve been sitting on your wallet waiting on a high-quality parcel of cropland to add to your farming operation or land holdings, it’s time to stand up and reach for it. On behalf of Don and Jana Cook, Vaughn-Roth Land Brokers presents this reputable tract located on Jacob’s Creek just west of Emporia, Kansas that features productive soils, good drainage, heavy hardwood timber along the creek, excellent onsite grain storage and a water right. This auction will be held live at Champions Landing located at 1801 Rural St. in Emporia, Kansas on May 6^th 2026 at 6:00 P.M. Bidders who cannot attend in person can also bid online by registering through our website. Online bidding will begin the day before the live auction.

This tract totals 80 acres more or less and has an excellent reputation for production with in excess of 60 bushel soybeans being a common benchmark. According to FSA records, the cropland totals 67.12 acres with approximately 11.5 acres of timber, creek and County road right-of-way. A review of the soil map will provide an enviable mosaic of desirable soil types ranging from Ladysmith to Kenoma to the bottom-ground standouts of Ivan, Reading and Chase varieties. Please refer to the soil maps provided within the “Related Documents” section of this listing on our website. The topography features a good slope that drains south to the creek and east to a recently re-worked shallow ditch along the east boundary to help expedite water removal.  Located near the northwest corner of the property is a newer vintage 10,000 bushel Sukup grain bin that has only had grain in it twice and has been meticulously maintained. Regarding the Water Right, we are gathering further information from the State and we will update you with those details as soon as possible.

For the hunter, this tract located in the desirable Kansas Deer Management Unit #14, has been a consistent producer of quality whitetails according to the Seller. The timber flanking Jacob’s Creek is the major travel corridor for area whitetails with deer and turkey sign being easily evident with a walk through the woods. If you are looking for an affordable sized recreational tract with potential return on investment, this is one to come look at!

Please find the aerial map, soil map, FSA documents, preliminary title commitment and other pertinent information within the "Related Documents" section of this listing on our website.

Disclosure: The Water Right File Number is 8667-00. There is currently no irrigation activity or infrastructure on the property and according to the Seller, the Water Right can be removed by the State governing agency at any time. For more information regarding the water right, please see the "Related Documents" section of our website.

For further information or to set up a tour, please call Cameron Roth at 785-917-0867. This is a tremendous opportunity to purchase a top-shelf property of the type that rarely comes to the market.

This auction will be held live at Champions Landing located at 1801 Rural St. in Emporia, Kansas on May 6^th 2026 at 6:00 P.M. Bidders who cannot attend in person can also bid online by registering through our website. Online bidding will begin the day before the live auction.

Driving Directions: From the Highway 50 roundabout at Emporia, take Highway 50 west for 6.8 miles to Road A and turn south. Proceed 2.5 miles to Road 147 and turn east. Proceed 1/2 mile and the property is on the south side.

Brief Legal Description:  The South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30, Township 19 South, Range 10 East of the 6th P.M., Lyon County, Kansas.  80 acres, more or less.

Property Taxes:  $710.18

Closing and Possession: Closing on or before June 8^th. Possession shall be at closing. The Seller will be prepared to close as soon as the Buyer is ready.

Earnest Money: $30,000 due on day of sale.

Minerals: The Sellers do not possess the mineral rights and therefore there are no mineral rights to transfer to the Buyer.

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