Auction Information
1,058.97 Acres Russell County, KS-Homewood Trust
BigIron Realty
1,058.97+/- Acres Russell County, Kansas
Selling in 5 Tracts At
UNRESERVED ONLINE AUCTION
September 1, 2026
Bidding opens August 18, 2026, and ends September 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central
Overall Description: These 1,058.97+/- acres of Russell County, KS, land sells in 5 tracts, with no combination of tracts. This diverse property features a balance of productive tillable acreage, quality pasture grassland, multiple ponds, and outstanding whitetail and turkey hunting opportunities. Seller’s mineral rights go to the buyers.
Tract 1: 149.91+/- acres
Description: This outstanding tract has 149.91 acres of farmland, Lush grass pasture spans across Nibson Silt Loam, Amo Loam, Roxbury Silt Loam and Balta Silty Clay Loam soils.
4 wire stretched barbed wire fences create the pasture perimeter. The fence consists of steel t-posts spanning between hedge and limestone posts.
The creek beds and topography drain into 3 ponds that lay across the tract. Rural water runs across the north perimeter with access through a hydrant and stock tank.
Currently leased in a verbal contact for grazing until November 1, 2026.
From the intersection of Hwy 281 and 194th Blvd, drive south 4 miles to Amherst Rd. Turn east and drive .6 miles to 194th St. Tract 1 will be located on the southeast corner of the intersection.
Legal Description: N 1/2 N 1/2 32-11S-12W (Russell County, KS)
2025 Taxes: $354.68
Land Location: From the intersection of Hwy 281 and 194th Blvd, drive south 4 miles to Amherst Rd. Turn east and drive .6 miles to 194th St. Tract 1 will be located on the southeast corner of the intersection. Signs will be posted.
Mineral Rights: Seller’s mineral rights pass to the buyer.
Possession: Ownership transfers at closing, subject to tenant’s rights.
Tract 2: 273.14+/- acres
Description: 273.14+/- acres of desirable pasture and cropland. This unique parcel offers a blend of tillable land and lush grass pasture.
This tract provides 195.61 acres of high-quality grass land consisting of Nibson Slit Loam and Amo Loam soils. 34-14-12 provides rural water access and the gently rolling topography provides natural drainage into 2 ponds. Drainage through the southeast quarter of 33-11-12 provides 2 additional ponds. 4 wire fencing of steel posts spanning between limestone and hedge posts provides pasture exterior borders and separation from the tillable cropland.
FSA reports 77.53 acres of tillable cropland spanning across the SE 1/4 of 33-11-12 crossing over approximately 6 acres into 34-11-12. This highly productive cropland spans across 53.14 acres of “PRIME” Harney Silt loams with only a 1 to 3 percent slope and 24.88 acres of Balta Silty Clay Loam soil considered “soil of statewide importance” by the USDA. Tillable acres currently planted to 2026 milo.
Verbal cash lease with tenants in 2026. Pasture/grass land is leased for grazing until November 1, 2026. Cropland is verbally cash leased and planted to Milo. Tenant intends to release cropland to new buyer immediately after the milo crop is harvested. Otherwise, lease will expire February 28, 2027, subject to tenants’ rights. Tenants will need written notification of termination 30 days prior to February 28, 2027.
From the intersection of Hwy 281 and 194th Blvd, drive south 4 miles to Amherst Rd. Turn east and drive 2.6 miles to 196th st. Tract 2 will be located on the southeast corner of the intersection
Legal Description: W 1/2 NW 1/4 & NW 1/4 SW 1/4 34-11S-12W (Russell County, KS) & SE 1/4 33-11S-12W (Russell County, KS)
2025 Taxes: $1,169.98
Location: From the intersection of Hwy 281 and 194th Blvd, drive south 4 miles to Amherst Rd. Turn east and drive 2.6 miles on Amherst Rd to 196th St. Tract 2 will be located on the southeast corner of the intersection. Signs will be posted.
FSA Base PLC Yield
Wheat 58.00 55
Gr. Sorg. 15.70 86
Total 73.70
Mineral Rights: Seller’s mineral rights transfer to the buyer.
Possession: Ownership transfers at closing, subject to tenant’s rights
Tract 3: 325.5+/- acres
Description: This combination tract provides 325.90+/- acres of farmland. 178.89 acres of cropland are reported by the FSA. 169.20 acres of productive tillable cropland span across 83.98 acres of “PRIME” Harney Silt Loam soil and 95.29 acres Balta Silty Clay Loam ‘Soils of Statewide Importance’ per USDA-NRCS. 9.69 acres of reported cropland appear to be returned to grass.
Nibson Silt Loam and Balta Silty Clay Loam soils hold 143.16 acres of grassland pasture through the north and east of the tract running south with creek bed. The rolling topography of the grassland yields timber cover and 3 large ponds throughout the property with drainage along the creek bed. Pasture and tillable cropland are currently segmented with spanning hotwire fence by the tenant.
Verbal lease with tenants in 2026. All cropland is open and tenant will release all cropland to buyer at closing. Pasture/grass land is cash leased and expires May 1, 2027, subject to tenants’ rights. Cash lease is paid biannually, 143.16 acres of pasture x $15 = $2,147.40 per year. Buyer will receive the second payment of $1,073.70 on December 1, 2026. Tenant will need written notification of termination 30 days prior to February 28, 2027.
Legal Description: W 1/2 5-12S-12W (Russell County, KS)
2025 Taxes: $1,661.88
Land Location: From the intersection on 194th Blvd and HWY 281 at Luray, KS, go 4 miles south to Amherst Rd. Travel 1/2 mile east to 194th St. Travel south on 194th St 1 mile to Fairport Rd. This tract will be on the southeast corner of the intersection. Signs will be posted.
FSA Base PLC Yield
Wheat 129.87 55
Gr. Sorg. 34.49 86
Total 160.36
Mineral Rights: Seller’s mineral rights pass to the buyer.
Possession: Ownership transfers at closing, subject to tenant’s rights.
Tract 4: 154.27+/- acres
Description: This tract is the site of the original homestead. This combination of tillable cropland and spanning grassland presents 154.27+/- acres of farmland. FSA reports 123.99 acres of cropland. 6.32 acres have gone to grass waterways and 117.67 are reported tillable.
This tract features 56.5% “PRIME” Harney Silt Loam soils located primarily throughout the tillable cropland in addition to Balta Silty Clay Loam ‘Soils of Statewide Importance’ per USDA-NRCS. This combination results in high crop PLC yield.
27.35 acres are utilized as grassland pasture, featuring 2 ponds and separated from tillable cropland by hotwire fencing. This includes the timber and structures reclaimed by nature at the original homestead. The homestead site does hold a legacy water well no longer utilized.
All farmland subject to verbal cash lease with tenants in 2026. Cropland lease and expires February 28, 2027, subject to tenants’ rights. Pasture lease expires on May 1, 2027. Cash lease is paid biannually, 117.67 acres of cropland x $45 = $5,295.15 per year. Buyer will receive the second payment of $2,647.58 on December 1, 2026. 27.36 acres of pasture x $15 = $410.40 per year. Buyer will receive the second payment of $204.13 on December 1, 2026. Tenant intends to plant Wheat on cropland for 2027 harvest. Tenant will need written notification of termination 30 days prior to February 28, 2027.
Legal Description: SE 1/4 6-12S-12W (Russell County, KS)
2025 Taxes: $1,176.90
Land Location: From the intersection on 194th Blvd and HWY 281 at Luray, KS, go 4 miles south to Amherst Rd. Travel 1/2 mile east to 194th St. Travel south on 194th St 1.5 miles. This tract will be to the west. Signs will be posted.
FSA Base PLC Yield
Wheat 90.03 55
Gr. Sorg. 24.32 86
Total 114.35
Mineral Rights: Seller’s mineral rights pass to the buyer.
Possession: Ownership transfers at closing, subject to tenant’s rights.
Tract 5: 157.59+/- acres
Description: This combination tract provides 157.59+/- acres of farmland providing an excellent opportunity for tillable production and high-quality recreational hunting.
106.11 reported acres of productive cropland consist of “Prime” Harney Silt Loam soil, Harney Silty Clay Loam, Balta Silty Clay Loam, and Wakeen Silt loam ‘Soils of Statewide Importance’ per USDA-NRCS. 103.71 acres of productive cultivated cropland and 2.4 acres returned to grass waterway.
Nibson Silt Loam soil provides quality grassland to the west and recreational hunting ground. The 42.18 acres of grassland feature 2 small creek feed ponds located along the norther boarder. 7.28 acres in the southern dry creek valley provide quality timbered wildlife habitat for large game. There is evidence of a legacy homestead discard point on the northwestern tip of the dry creek valley.
All farmland subject to verbal cash lease with tenants in 2026. Tenant intends to release all farmland to new buyer at closing.
Legal Description: SE 1/4 7-12S-12W (Russell County, KS)
2025 Taxes: $950.84
Land Location: From the intersection on 194th Blvd and HWY 281 at Luray, KS, go 4 miles south to Amherst Rd. Travel 1/2 mile east to 194th St. Travel south on 194th St 2 miles straight south to Saline Rd intersection. Continue south on easement drive 1/2 mile to dead end. This tract spans to the southwest. Signs will be posted.
FSA Base PLC Yield
Wheat 78.30 55
Gr. Sorg. 21.20 86
Total 99.50
Mineral Rights: Seller’s mineral rights pass to the buyer.
Possession: Ownership transfers at closing, subject to tenant’s rights.
The bidding increments will be $50/acre. The final sale price will be calculated based on total acres times the highest bid.
Plan to Attend the Informational Meeting & Auction:
Fossil Creek Hotel
1430 S Fossil St
Russell, KS 67665
BigIron Realty Agents will be at Fossil Creek Hotel in Russell, KS, from 9:00 a.m. until the conclusion of the online auction. Please come during the time scheduled to discuss the land. BigIron Realty Representatives will be there to assist buyers with registering to bid online. You do not have to be present to bid online, but you must be available by phone.
BIDDING PROCESS: You may place bids on this land for 14 days beginning August 18, 2026, and ending September 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. If a bid is received within five minutes of the scheduled close time on ANY tract, the bidding period is automatically extended to five minutes on ALL tracts. This will continue until there is a five-minute period where no bids are placed. NOTE: Do not wait until the day the auction closes to register to bid online. All bidders must be approved to bid, so register at least 24 hours prior to the closing of the auction on www.BigIron.com or call 800-887-8625 for assistance.
Owners: Walter H Homewood Trust
Title Services:
Russel County - Security 1st Title, 320 N. Main St, Russell Ks 67665
For more information, contact listing agents:
Kyle Campbell, 620-200-2193
Terms: All tracts sell ‘AS-IS’ subject to all rights of way and easements, whether recorded or not, and to oil and gas leases of record if any. The land is accepted by the bidder with no representation or warranty of any kind from the seller or from BigIron Realty, including, but not limited to: the lands condition, it’s suitability for any activity or use, its compliance with environmental protection, pollution, or land use laws, regulations, orders, or requirements, the disposal, existence in, on, or under the land of any hazardous materials or substances. Acreages are based on USDA/FSA records considered reliable and may differ from deeded or taxable acres. Bidders are responsible for conducting their own inspections and due diligence concerning the property. Bidding on this land begins August 18, 2026, and ends September 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. unless there are bidding extensions. If a bid is received within five minutes of the scheduled close time on ANY tract, the bidding period is automatically extended to five minutes on ALL tracts. The successful buyer(s) will be required to enter into a written purchase agreement immediately after the sale with a 10% non-refundable down payment made payable to Security 1st Title, 320 N. Main St, Russell, KS 67665 (785-483-3415). The earnest money deposit can be made by personal check, company check, or wire transfer. The balance is due in certified funds at closing on or before September 30, 2026. The seller will provide marketable title to the buyer(s) evidenced by title insurance. Title insurance and closing costs are split 50/50 between buyer(s) and seller. Buyer(s) will pay additional title insurance required by a buyer's lender 100%. 2026 property taxes will be pro-rated to the date of closing. The property will not be sold subject to financing. Have all financial arrangements made prior to the auction. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed material and previously made oral statements. The written purchase agreement, to be signed by the seller and buyer(s) after the auction, is the sole and controlling document of this sale and supersedes any and all other terms, whether verbal, written, expressed, or implied, and shall be the sole and controlling document for this real estate transaction. BigIron Realty is working for the seller
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