Unparalleled Opportunity Farm with All the Dynamics One Could Ever Dream

Property Description

Family-owned since 1997, this exceptional 158.73 +/- acre tract offers the rare combination of proven income, diverse habitat, and outstanding accessibility just north of Manhattan and 9.6 miles from Riley. Located in highly regarded Hunt Unit #8, this area is well known for its trophy whitetail genetics and consistent wildlife populations. In addition to incredible hunting opportunities, this tract holds some of the most picturesque 360-degree views, with lustrous rolling hillsides, a crystal clear flowing creek, and endless nostalgic deep-rooted history, making it the foundation for a prime forever build site.

The property offers an excellent blend of income-producing ground and prime wildlife habitat. CRP fields provide exceptional bedding cover, while native grasses and hardwood timber create natural travel corridors and staging areas. The 63.62 +/- acres of active CRP are in two contract enrollment dates, with 53.39 +/- acres expiring in 2029 and 10.23 +/- acres expiring in 2035. Soil types of Irwin, Tully, and Wymore make up the majority of the tillable fields currently in CRP. 57.11 +/- acres are native grasses made up of big bluestem, little bluestem, Indian, and switch, with a majority being put up for hay annually. Annual CRP income of $3,729.00. Hay income currently is paid by the bale with an average of $1,200.00 annually. The remaining balance along the hillsides and creek are left for cover and bedding. The 38 +/- acres of hardwood timber stand are made up of towering Bur Oaks, White Oak, Pin Oak, Black Walnut, Sycamore, Cottonwood, Ash, Osage Orange, and Cedar. With the multiple small pocketed fields tucked into the timber, wrapped by Baldwin Creek, it creates natural food plot opportunities, hidden openings which allow for close-range encounters and strategic stand placement. The internal trail system is a thing of beauty, allowing effortless year-round access throughout the farm. With multiple culverted creek crossings, washouts won’t be an issue here. The farm has not been hunted in years, which allows the new owner to come in with a fresh matured slate. In the years prior, a family friend was the only one to hunt the farm, and not only had plenty of elk on trail cameras, but was able to harvest Boone & Crockett’s over the years, and found one of the largest matching sets on the farm.

Access and location are major strengths of this property. With paved frontage along Highway 77 (Tuttle Creek Boulevard) and additional gravel frontage along LK & W Road, which is the north end of the farm. There are 2 gate entrances along the north, one located in the northeast corner on the hilltop, which has the drive into the shop area, and is more of the primary entrance. The 2nd gate entrance is on the northeast side of the farm and in the bottoms where the original homeplace once was. There is a gate entrance on the east along Highway 77 as well. The early 1900s barn still stands, with some of the native limestone rock wall starting to fall. Even with the deterioration over the course of history, the barn is still a thing of beauty and someone everyone could appreciate.

A well-constructed 60’x40’ insulated shop (built in 2006) with full concrete flooring offers excellent equipment storage, UTV space, or potential build-out for a hunting headquarters. There currently are no utilities running to the property, however, Riley County Rural Water District #1 currently has a 4” water line running just to the east along Highway 77, with meters available at $4,000.00 per meter. Electricity is available to pull from the east and west of the farm. A survey has been completed with Sloan & Meier Surveyors Inc.

Whether you’re seeking a premier hunting tract, income-producing investment, ideal built site, or long-term legacy holding, this property delivers balance, beauty, access, income, and elite habitat in one turn-key package. The owners of the tract have enjoyed the farm to the fullest and, over the years, have made countless lifelong memories from hunting to pumpkin fields to daily nature walks, and are now ready to share with the next lucky owners of this rarity of an opportunity. For additional information or to schedule a tour, contact Brenda Doudican with Midwest Land Group at (620) 794-8075 or bdoudican@midwestlandgroup.com.