242.6± ACRES
Blue Earth County Poor Farm

DESCRIPTION:
Abbreviated: 21.80± ac in the W 1/2 of SE 1/4 Sec 1 TWP 107 R 27W
(Rapidan Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota). See “Survey – West Side”.

TAX ID #:
R481301400002 (Original PID, prior to split)

REAL ESTATE TAXES:
2025 Ag Non-Homestead Taxes (County Estimate) – $880.45
Special Assessments – $0.00
Total Estimated Tax & Specials – $880.45

Due to parcels being split, property taxes will be due in full at closing.

FSA INFORMATION:
FSA Tillable Acres – 10.22± acres
Corn Base Acres – 5.53± acres
Corn PLC Yield – 112± bushels
Soybean Base Acres – 4.63± acres
Soybean PLC Yield – 35± bushels

Tillable and base acres are estimated and subject to change upon final review by FSA office.

LEASE/RENT INFORMATION:
Open to farm, lease, or build in 2025.

SOIL DESCRIPTION:
Storden, Barrington Silt Loam, Waldorf Silty Clay Loam. See Soils Map.

CPI:
90.4 CPI

TOPOGRAPHY:
Level

DRAINAGE:
Minimal tile with ravine outlet

NRCS CLASSIFICATION ON TILLABLE ACRES:
PC/NW – Prior Converted/No Wetlands
NHEL – No Highly Erodible Lands

OTHER:
This parcel has one building eligibility. There are three gas pipelines crossing the property. Please see survey for more details regarding the location of pipelines. Easement and Encroachment documents as well as survey are available upon request.

Buyer to perform due diligence as to suitability for a future building project. Please refer to Blue Earth County Planning and Zoning for approval.

DESCRIPTION:
Abbreviated: 99.43± ac in the E1/2 SE1/4 Exc. Bldg Site and that part
of E1/2 W1/2 SE1/4 Sec. 1 Twp 107 R 27 (Rapidan Township, Blue Earth
County, Minnesota). See “Survey – West Side”.

TAX ID #:
R481301400002 (Original PID, prior to split)

REAL ESTATE TAXES:
2025 Ag Non-Homestead Taxes (County Estimate) – $5,605.25
Special Assessments – $0.00
Total Estimated Tax & Specials – $5,605.25

Due to parcels being split, property taxes will be due in full at closing.

FSA INFORMATION:
FSA Tillable Acres – 80.68± acres
Corn Base Acres – 43.45± acres
Corn PLC Yield – 112± bushels
Soybean Base Acres – 36.42± acres
Soybean PLC Yield – 35± bushels

Tillable and base acres are estimated and subject to change upon final review by FSA office.

LEASE/RENT INFORMATION:
Open to farm or lease 2025.

SOIL DESCRIPTION:
Spicer Silty Clay, Barrington Silt Loam, Reedslake-Le Sueur, Marna Silty Clay Loam, Muskego. See Soils Map.

CPI:
85.4 CPI

TOPOGRAPHY:
Level to rolling

DRAINAGE:
Some tile present; private main and laterals with ravine outlet. 

NRCS CLASSIFICATION ON TILLABLE ACRES:
PC/NW – Prior Converted/No Wetlands
NHEL – No Highly Erodible Lands

OTHER:
There will be a drainage agreement drafted to allow the parcel to the east (PID: R35.14.06.300.001) to outlet through this parcel (R481301400002).

There is a deed restriction and no building eligibility is available for this parcel. Farm will be available to farm ahead of closing. 

DESCRIPTION:
Abbreviated: 3.53± ac. See “Survey – East Side”.
(Decoria Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota)

TAX ID #:
R351406300001 (Prior to Split)

REAL ESTATE TAXES:
2025 Ag Non-Homestead Taxes (County Estimate) – $207.40
Special Assessments – $0.00
Total Estimated Tax & Specials – $207.40

Due to parcels being split, property taxes will be due in full at closing.

FSA INFORMATION:
FSA Tillable Acres – 1.75± acres
Corn Base Acres – 0.94± acres
Corn PLC Yield – 112± bushels
Soybean Base Acres – 0.70± acres
Soybean PLC Yield – 35± bushels

Tillable and base acres are estimated and subject to change upon final review by FSA office.

LEASE/RENT INFORMATION:
Open to farm, lease, or build in 2025.

SOIL DESCRIPTION:
Le Sueur, Reedslake

CPI:
95.8 CPI

TOPOGRAPHY:
Level

DRAINAGE:
N/A

NRCS CLASSIFICATION ON TILLABLE ACRES:
N/A

OTHER:
The parcel contains a building eligibility and is available in 2025. The tillable acres are available to lease in 2025.

Buyer to perform due diligence as to suitability for a future building project. Please refer to Blue Earth County Planning and Zoning for approval.

DESCRIPTION:
Abbreviated: 3.43± ac. See “Survey – East Side”.
(Decoria Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota)

TAX ID #:
R351406300001 (Prior to Split)

REAL ESTATE TAXES:
2025 Ag Non-Homestead Taxes (County Estimate) – $160.38
Special Assessments – $0.00
Total Estimated Tax & Specials – $160.38

Due to parcels being split, property taxes will be due in full at closing.

FSA INFORMATION:
FSA Tillable Acres – 0.94± acres
Corn Base Acres – 0.51± acres
Corn PLC Yield – 112± bushels
Soybean Base Acres – 0.42± acres
Soybean PLC Yield – 35± bushels

Tillable and base acres are estimated and subject to change upon final review by FSA office.

LEASE/RENT INFORMATION:
Open to farm, lease, or build in 2025.

SOIL DESCRIPTION:
Clarion, Le Sueur

CPI:
92.0 CPI

TOPOGRAPHY:
Level

DRAINAGE:
N/A

NRCS CLASSIFICATION ON TILLABLE ACRES:
N/A

OTHER:
The parcel contains a building eligibility and is available in 2025. The tillable acres are available to lease in 2025.

Buyer to perform due diligence as to suitability for a future building project. Please refer to Blue Earth County Planning and Zoning for approval.

DESCRIPTION:
Abbreviated: 85.57± ac. See “Survey – East Side”.
(Decoria Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota)

TAX ID #:
R351406300001 (Prior to Split)

REAL ESTATE TAXES:
2025 Ag Non-Homestead Taxes (County Estimate) – $6,270.22
Special Assessments – $0.00
Total Estimated Tax & Specials – $6,270.22

Due to parcels being split, property taxes will be due in full at closing.

FSA INFORMATION:
FSA Tillable Acres – 82.19± acres
Corn Base Acres – 45.24± acres
Corn PLC Yield – 112± bushels
Soybean Base Acres – 37.92± acres
Soybean PLC Yield – 35± bushels

Tillable and base acres are estimated and subject to change upon final review by FSA office.

LEASE/RENT INFORMATION:
Open to farm in 2025.

SOIL DESCRIPTION:
Marna Silty Clay Loam, Clarion Loam, Le Sueur Loam, Muskego, Canisteo Clay Loam, Cordova Clay Loam, Okoboji Silty Clay Loam, Lester Loam, Shorewood Silty Clay Loam. See Soils Map.

CPI:
90.2 CPI

TOPOGRAPHY:
Level to rolling

DRAINAGE:
Some tile present; private main and laterals.

NRCS CLASSIFICATION ON TILLABLE ACRES:
N/A

OTHER:
There will be a drainage agreement drafted to allow this parcel to outlet to the west through parcel (R481301400002). Contact Agent for more details.

Farm will be available to farm ahead of closing. 

ONE CHANCE SEALED BID INSTRUCTIONS:

DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025

1. The parcels will be sold in lots. Bids must be sealed and clearly marked on sealed envelope “Bid Enclosed for Poor Farm Parcel [X]”. Each bid for each packaged lot must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope. Contact Wingert Land Services at 507-248-5263 for a bid packet.
2. Sealed bids along with a deposit of $5,000 per packaged lot will be received in the office of the Blue Earth County Administrator until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the address listed below at which time the bids will be opened in the Blue Earth County Boardroom on the second floor of the Blue Earth County Historic Courthouse. If bid is accepted, 10% down will be required within 24 hours along with a signed purchase agreement.

   Blue Earth County Historic Courthouse
   Attn: Robert Meyer, County Administrator
   Mailing Address: PO Box 168, Mankato, MN 56002-0168
   Physical Address: 204 S. 5th Street, Mankato, MN 56001

   The Blue Earth County Board of Commissioners will consider the bids at their regularly scheduled meeting on March 25, 2025.

3. Within six weeks after the acceptance of the bid, the successful bidder will pay the bid amount in full (less deposit) to Blue Earth County in cash or an acceptable cash equivalent. Approximately two weeks after the successful payment Blue Earth County will convey its interest in the Property by a quit claim deed to the successful bidder.
4. The property is being sold in its existing condition and is being sold on an “As-Is” and “Where-Is” basis, with all existing faults.
5. Contact Wingert Land Services at 507-248-5263 for a bid packet or to arrange a showing. The full legal description is on file and the abstract may be inspected upon request.
6. The successful bidder shall pay real estate taxes due for all of 2025 the day of closing.
7. A 2% Buyer Premium will be added to the final bid price to arrive at a final contract price.
8. The entire balance of the purchase price, without interest, will be due and payable on Monday, April 28, 2025 at which time marketable title shall be conveyed.
9. Any and all minerals and mineral rights in and to said premises shall be expressly reserved to the County of Blue Earth, State of Minnesota, as provided by law.
10. The County of Blue Earth may cancel or terminate the conveyance, if it is in the best interests of the County prior to the delivery of a deed.
11. The Seller(s) reserves the right, in the interest of the County, to reject any and all bids or proposals.
12. Information provided within this brochure is from sources deemed reliable but Wingert Land Services, Inc. makes no guarantee as to its accuracy