Highway 31, Eskridge, KS 66423 - Wabaunsee County

TRACT 2: Vaughn-Roth Land Brokers is honored to represent the James M. Warren Trust with the auction of 1,300 +/- acres of Wabaunsee County excellence that is being offered in 11 tracts or combinations thereof. Situated near the eastern edge of the iconic Flint Hills eco-region, these properties each possess unique and inherent attributes that will appeal to diverse buyer types, whether you’re a beef producer, farmer, hunter, investor or are ready to build your forever home. These tracts are all located east and south of Eskridge, Kansas which is a beautiful rural area far away from the noise of the city but close enough to access the amenities of larger locales if needed. Topeka is approximately 25 miles to the northeast, Emporia is 35 miles south and the great town of Manhattan is approximately 44 miles to the northwest. 

These parcels have all been in the same family for decades and have an excellent reputation for both production and recreational characteristics. For the livestock producer, the pasture tracts are all reputable parcels with many having substantial natural springs, water wells and ponds for water sources. There's good options here for the grain producer as well in this auction and there's multiple first-class choices here for the deer and waterfowl hunters. The page is is turning to the next chapter and opportunity is knocking to add quality to your operation or portfolio. For those who would need an agricultural tenant, there is a long-time tenant who would be interested in continuing to lease the properties if possible.

These properties are being offered via hybrid auction which will be a live auction with an online option to bid for those who cannot attend in person. The live auction will be held on February 11th at 6:00 PM at Champions Landing with a physical address of 1801 Rural St, Emporia, KS. Pre-bidding for the online version of the auction will open on February 9th at Noon. To register for online bidding, click on the green “Register to Bid” tab within the tract listing on our website to create a username and password. To finalize your online registration, please provide a approval of financing letter if you are getting a loan or proof of funds if you are not getting financing. Please call 888-713-LAND to discuss any questions.

Disclosure 1: Any unattached feed bunks, troughs or bins are the property of the Tenant and do not transfer to the Buyer.

Disclosure 2: The majority of the homes in the area are supplied by water wells as there isn't rural water readily available on these properties we are selling. Potential buyers are to do their own due diligence regarding public water supply. You can contact Osage County Rural Water District #8 at 785-221-8146 and the City of Eskridge at 785-449-2621.

Tract 2 totals 35 acres more or less with an excellent location featuring pavement frontage along the entire south boundary. This is a property type that rarely comes to market due to its size, proximity to electric service and pavement frontage, making it a great prospect for those seeking a location to build their forever home. This tract has a quality stand of resilient Native grass pasture and a sizable pond in the southeast corner. There’s a substantial elevation change with the topography falling from west to east. The area just west of the pond would make an excellent building site with a back-deck views looking eastward over the pond and sheltered from the summer sun.

The commutes to larger towns would be along all-paved roads with Topeka being approximately 25 miles away and Emporia just 35 miles to the south via Highway 99.

Please contact Cameron Roth at 785-917-0867 for more details or to set up a tour.

Disclaimer 1: This Tract is also being offered in combination with the adjoining Tract 1 to the west. We will combine the high bid of Tract 1 and Tract 2, add a $20,000.00 escalator and this is where the bidding will start for Tract 3. The properties will sell in whichever format garners the most proceeds.

Disclaimer 2: If Tract 2 sells by itself and not in combination with Tract 1, there will need to be a driveway entrance constructed.

Disclaimer 3: While there are residential properties throughout this region of Wabaunsee County, the majority of them in this area have well water as there is not public water nearby.

Location: Highway 31, 1/2 mile east of Highway 99.

Driving Directions: From Eskridge, take Highway 99 south for 5 miles to Highway 31 and turn east. Proceed 1/2 mile and the property is on the north side.

Legal Description: The SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 33, Township 14 South, Range 12 East, less the following described tract: commencing at the SW corner of said Quarter section, thence North along the West line 1,030 feet, thence East 180 feet, thence South 1,030 feet to the South line of said Quarter Section, thence West 180 feet to the place of beginning in Wabaunsee County, Kansas.

Earnest Money: $15,000 due on day of sale.

Closing & Possession: Full possession shall be at closing, on or before March 18, 2026.

Estimated 2026 Property Taxes: $141.00

Minerals: The Seller's mineral interests shall transfer to the Buyer at closing.

Disclosure: Yellow boundary property lines in the pictures are approximated for reference only. Please refer to the aerial map provided by the Wabaunsee County Appraiser's office in reference to property lines.

***Auction Method: The bid amounts of Tract 1 and Tract 2 will be totaled and an additional $20,000.00 will be added to that total which will be the starting bid price of Tract 3.