Cross Road, Keytesville, MO 65261 - Chariton County

HOWARD RATLIFF AND DONNA RATLIFF TRUSTS

CHARITON COUNTY, MO

ONLINE ONLY - CRP LAND AUCTION

ONLINE BIDDING OPENS FEB 5th at 8 AM

ONLINE BIDDING STARTS CLOSING FEB 12th at 6 PM

AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: The Ratliff family has decided to auction off their stunning 400-acre "Richmond" farm. The property will be divided into seven tracts and sold through an online auction. This diverse offering includes tracts of various shapes and sizes to accommodate a range of budgets. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase high-quality, well-maintained CRP ground, potential building sites, or future tillable farms. For more information or to view the property, please call or text Jeff Quinn at 660-734-3925 or Dave Atkinson at 660-788-3333.

DESCRIPTION: These contiguous properties are located in the renowned Chariton County, Missouri. The total farm comprises 400 acres (m/l), with 296.11 acres currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). These acres receive a payment of $120.47 per acre, totaling $35,672 annually, with the CRP contract expiring on September 30, 2026. The farm was previously cultivated and can easily be converted back to tillable production. Each tract offers a unique building site, income potential, and excellent hunting opportunities. Numerous whitetails have been harvested from this farm, and the turkey hunting is rumored to be exceptional.

TRACT DETAILS:

Tract 1 - 76 Acres (M/L): Located on the east side of Izora City Avenue, this tract includes approximately 72.85 acres of CRP ground. The CRP acreage is an estimate and may be adjusted. The current payment would yield approximately $8,772.65 annually for the winning bidder. This open tract features terraces and a pond, making it ideal for productive farming or building.

Tract 2 - 40 Acres (M/L): Situated on the east side of Izora City Avenue and north side of the Cross road, this tract includes approximately 12.78 acres of CRP ground and 27 acres of timber. The estimated CRP payment would yield $1,539.61 annually. This tract offers a great building site, hunting opportunities, and timber value.

Tract 3 - 42 Acres (M/L): Located on the north side of Cross road, this tract includes approximately 38.61 acres of CRP ground. The estimated CRP payment would yield $4,651.35 annually. This tract features open CRP ground, two ponds, and mature trees along the drainage area, making it ideal for building, hunting, and possible timber value.

Tract 4 - 82 Acres (M/L): Situated on the north side of Cross road, this tract includes approximately 52 acres of CRP ground and 30 acres of mature timber. The estimated CRP payment would yield $6,264.44 annually. This tract offers a large pond, secluded CRP areas, a great building site, hunting, and timber value.

Tract 5 - 80 Acres (M/L): Located on the north side of Cross road, this tract includes approximately 56.5 acres of CRP ground and 18 acres of mature timber. The estimated CRP payment would yield $6,806.55 annually. This tract features two ponds, secluded CRP areas, a great building site, hunting, and timber value.

Tract 6 - 40 Acres (M/L): Situated on the north side of Cross road, this tract includes approximately 31.62 acres of CRP ground and eight acres of mature trees. The estimated CRP payment would yield $3,809.26 annually. This tract features a pond, open CRP ground, a great building site, hunting, and timber value.

Tract 7 - 40 Acres (M/L): Located on the east side of Prather Ave and south side of Cross road, this tract includes approximately 32.1 acres of CRP ground and eight acres of timber. The estimated CRP payment would yield $3,867.09 annually. This tract offers open CRP ground, a great building site, hunting, and timber value.

AUCTION FORMAT: This sale will be conducted online only, with a soft close. If you need assistance with bidding, a Missouri Land and Farm representative will be available to help. Bidding opens on February 5, 2025, at 8 AM and closes on February 12, 2025, at 6 PM. During the soft close, any bid received within the last two minutes will extend the auction by an additional two minutes until all bids cease. All tracts will close simultaneously, remaining open until the auction ends.

REAL ESTATE TERMS: No buyers premium will be added to the final bid to arrive at the purchase price. What you bid is what you pay. (Bid Price) x (Surveyed Acres) = Purchase Price. A 10% down escrow check is required on auction day, unless prior arrangements have been made, with the balance due at closing. Closing will be on or before March 12, 2025, unless prior arrangements have been made. Missouri Land and Farm LLC, Howard Ratliff, and Donna Ratliff Trusts will not be held responsible for internet failures. Auctioneer/Sellers state, and bidders/buyers agree that all CRP tract estimates are approximate. The farm has not been divided or reconstituted by the FSA office; this will be done after closing. CRP numbers/acres are derived from the current FSA map and redrawn for estimate purposes only. Statements made on auction day take precedence over all ads and printed material. Financing must be obtained prior to bidding. The farm sells subject to the seller's approval. Save the date and join us for another great auction.

HOWARD RATLIFF AND DONNA RATLIFF TRUSTS, SELLERS

MISSOURI LAND AND FARM LLC, AUCTIONS

JEFF QUINN, BROKER 660-734-3925

DAVE ATKINSON, AUCTIONEER 660-788-3333

Taxes: $570.80