Irish Mountain Orchard and CRP/Hunting and Recreation

191.06± Acres
Elysian Township, Le Sueur County

This property to be sold by a ‘Private Treaty’ sale
Owner: Dwain Merickel Family
Parcel #1: $555,000
Parcel # 2: $778,000
Overall:$1,333,000




Apple Shed Packing Area – 42′ x 45′ ±
Storage/Climate Controlled – 30′ x 53′ ±

CRP/Hunting/Recreational Tract

DESCRIPTION:
W ½ NE ¼, Part of W ½ SE ¼ NE ¼, Part of NE ¼ SE ¼, approximately
128.12 ac TBD by survey if sold as separate parcel.
Sect-18 T109N-R24W
(Elysian Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota)


TAX ID #:
04.018.2500 (total parcel)


REAL ESTATE TAXES:
If the property sells as two parcels, the Le Sueur County Treasurer will calculate the Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments attributed to each parcel. See Total Property Information sheet for 2024 tax information.


FSA INFORMATION:
Total acres = 128.12+/- acres
*FSA Tillable, includes CRP = 94.06 +/- acres
*Estimated Corn Base Acres = 4.77 +/- acres
Corn PLC yield =115 +/- bushels
CRP crop reduction acres =47.11 acres
Soybean base acres = N/A +/- acres
Soybean yield = N/A+/- bushels
*FSA will recalculate Base Acres after sale.


2023 RENT INFO:
CRP Contract Information Available Upon Request


SOIL DESCRIPTION:
Lester-Harwick-Storden Complex, Hamel Loam, Glencoe Clay Loam, Lester Loam. See Soil Map.


CPI:
78.8


TOPOGRAPHY:
Rolling with wetlands and trees


DRAINAGE:
Outlet: Private open ditch


NRCS CLASSIFICATION:
Tillable acres only; PC/NW-Prior Converted/No Wetland, HEL Highly Erodible Land & Wetlands. CRP acres are classified as tillable acres.


BUILDABLE LOTS
Le Sueur County Planning & Zoning stated that three building eligibilities exist for the parcel

Apple Orchard

DESCRIPTION:
Part of the E1/2 of NE1/4 and part of N1/2 of NE1/4 of SE1/4,
Section 18 T109N-R24WApproximately 62 acres TBD by survey
(Elysian Township, Le Sueur County, Minnesota)


TAX ID #:
04.018.2500 (total parcel)


REAL ESTATE TAXES:
If the property sells as two parcels, the Le Sueur County Treasurer will calculate the Real Estate Taxes and Special Assessments attributed to each parcel. See Total Property Information sheet for 2024 tax information.


FSA INFORMATION:
Total acres = 62+/- acres
*FSA Tillable (Includes CRP) = 54.17 +/- acres
*Corn Base Acres = 54.17 +/- acres
*May have CRP crop reduction acres
Corn PLC yield = 115 +/- bushels
Soybean base acres = N/A +/- acres
Soybean yield = N/A +/- bushels
If property is sold as two parcels, FSA will recalculate base acres.


CRP INFORMATION:
Approximately 7.6 acres are enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) at $222.00/acre with estimated annual payment of $1,687.20. Contract expires 9-30-2028. The 7.6 acres are part of a larger CRP acreage. FSA will recalculate the payment after closing. Contract Information Available Upon Request


SOIL DESCRIPTION:
Lester-Harwick-Storden Complex, Hamel Loam, Glencoe Clay Loam, Lester Loam. See Soil Map.


ORCHARD INVENTORY:
Estimate – APPLES: 5,000 Honey Crisp, 2,500 Zestar!, 250 Ruby Jon, 250 Haralson, 50 Stella. PEARS: 50 Nova, 50 Parker. There is a sizable area that can be planted to plant new trees if a purchaser wants to expand. Note: Both orchards are fenced with 8’ fencing to keep out deer.


CPI:
64.9


TOPOGRAPHY:
Rolling.


DRAINAGE:
Outlet: Ravine outlet with natural waterway.


NRCS CLASSIFICATION:
Tillable acres only; PC/NW-Prior Converted/No Wetland, HEL Highly Erodible Land & Wetlands. CRP acres are classified as tillable acres.


SHED & WELL
Building has two sections:
42’x45’±: For equipment and packing area
30’x53’±: Climate controlled for storing picked fruit.


EQUIPMENT:
Forklift, 1995 International truck