Online Only Auction

The online auction will begin on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 8:00 AM, and bidding will close on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

This sale consists of approximately 564.40 acres located in Rice County, Kansas, and is comprised of a mix of dryland cropland, CRP acreage, native grass pasture, and a distinct recreational tract. The property is assembled from multiple legal tracts, each exhibiting varying land use characteristics and soil productivity.

Tract 1 is approximately (215.30 acres) and is located at 2240 Avenue S Sterling, KS and is the most diverse, consisting of cropland, CRP, and native grass pasture. The CRP is leased through November 1 for cattle grazing to satisfy the required mid-contract management requirement. This tract also contains the subject’s only improvements, including an older farmstead with a dwelling originally constructed circa 1870, along with several ancillary structures such as storage sheds, a utility building, and grain storage. These improvements are dated.

Tract 2 consists of approximately 76.60 acres and is located at the northwest corner of 24th Road and Avenue V. It consists primarily of dryland cropland with minor inclusions of lower-capability soils and small areas of grass, typical for the area.

Tract 3 consists of approximately 76.50 acres and is located at the southeast corner of 24th Road and Avenue V. It consists primarily of dryland cropland with minor inclusions of lower-capability soils and small areas of grass, typical for the area.

Tract 4 consists of approximately 38.83 acres and is located at the corner of Avenue R and 20th Road. It is cropland in nature and is supported by a strong concentration of Class II soils.

Tract 5 consists of approximately 157.10 acres and is located at the corner of Avenue T and 24th Road. This recreational tract offers a strong combination of dense tree cover, native habitat, and natural wildlife security. The mature timber and heavy cover provide excellent bedding, travel, and concealment habitat for whitetail deer, turkey, and other wildlife. The density of the cover creates strong interior habitat and supports natural movement patterns throughout the property.

The property offers multiple potential stand locations, with timbered areas providing seclusion, cover, and functional travel routes. Its natural setting gives the tract strong recreational utility and makes it well suited for hunting, wildlife observation, a weekend retreat, or a land investment with recreational appeal.

Overall, the tract is best characterized as a desirable Rice County recreational property with strong habitat value derived from mature tree cover, seclusion, and wildlife cover.