KNOX COUNTY, MO LAND AUCTION - BROWNING BROTHERS LLC

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 10:00 AM Central

Auction to be conducted as a live, online auction. If you need assistance with internet bidding, please contact our office at

LOCATION


Knox County, Missouri

The Browning Brothers farms are located 4 miles southwest Edina, MO on Democrat Fill Avenue and Nature Trail Street or 1.5 miles south of State Highway 6. The farm is further described as being located in Section 34, T62N-R12W, Lyon Township, and Section 3, T61N-R12W, Shelton Township, Knox County, Missouri.

SELLER


Browning Brothers LLC

Mike Browning and David Browning - Sellers

MANAGED BY


Louie Zinn (319) 795-2314

Dan Sullivan

GENERAL INFORMATION


338.56 surveyed acres • 4 tracts

The Browning Brothers farms represent productive tillable cropland, well maintained pasture/hay with ponds, and timbered draws/creek bottom providing excellent hunting. Here is a great opportunity for farmers, investors, and recreational enthusiasts.

TRACT INFORMATION


Tract 1 - 180.58 surveyed acres

  • FSA records should indicate 135.21 of cropland
  • NCCPI Rating: 76.2
  • Soil types include Arbela, Armstrong, Piopolos, Kilwinning & Blackoar
  • Land represents productive tillable cropland with the remainder in creek bottom timber
  • Terraces and waterways in place to reduce soil erosion
  • Excellent recreational and hunting opportunities
  • Potential timber value including walnuts along Rock Creek
  • Improved with a pond
  • Access is from the east along Democrat Fill Avenue/County Rd 124

Tract 2 - 42.56 surveyed acres

  • FSA records should indicate approximately 29 acres of cropland
  • NCCPI Rating: 61.5
  • Soil types include Armstrong, Kilwinning & Blackoar
  • Land represents productive tillable cropland with the remainder in timber and waterways
  • Improved with a pond
  • Recreational and hunting opportunities
  • Access is from the east via a 20’ wide deeded road along Democratic Fill Avenue/County Rd 124

Tract 3 - 37.83 surveyed acres

  • FSA records should indicate approximately 33.33 acres of cropland
  • Currently approximately 16.69 acres in row crop production with the remainder in pasture/hay
  • NCCPI Rating: 61.3
  • Soil types include Armstrong, Kilwinning, Lindley & Putnam
  • Land represents productive tillable cropland, pasture and hay production
  • Improved with a very nice 1.5 acre stocked pond
  • Fencing in place around pasture
  • Potential building locations
  • Access is from the east along Democratic Fill Avenue/County Rd 124

Tract 4 - 77.59 surveyed acres

  • FSA records should indicate approximately 73.42 acres of cropland
  • NCCPI Rating: 64
  • Soil types include Putnam, Kilwinning, Armstrong & Leonard
  • Land represents nearly 100% productive tillable cropland with the balance in waterways
  • Terraces in place to help prevent soil erosion
  • Access is from the east along Democratic Fill Avenue/County Rd 124 and south along Nature Trail Street/County Rd 235

Note: There is a wind energy lease on all four of the tracts.  See title commitment or contact auction rep for details.

METHOD & TERMS


All tracts will be sold on a price per acre basis, based on surveyed acres, and will be offered through the marketing method of “Buyer’s Choice”, whereas the high bidder can elect any of the tracts for their high bid. If the high bidder does not elect all offered tracts, then the remaining tract(s) will continue to be offered “Buyer’s Choice” until all tracts have been elected. The tracts will NOT be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction.

Immediately following the auction, the successful buyer will be required to sign a real estate sales contract and pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as a non-refundable down payment, payable to Knox County Abstract Company, which will be held in escrow until closing. The balance of the purchase price will be due at closing which will take place on or before December 10th, 2026.

The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price. Seller will retain all of the 2026 crop income and the 2026 real estate taxes will be paid by the seller. Buyer(s) will be responsible for all subsequent real estate taxes. Open lease for 2027 crop year and beyond. No hunting lease in place. Possession at closing, subject to removal of crops by the current tenant. Buyer to receive all future payments from the wind energy lease.

Bidding is NOT subject to any contingencies, including but not limited to financing, an appraisal or inspection of the property.

All announcements made sale day take precedence over prior advertising either written or oral. The information in our brochure, in our advertisements and on our website is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, drone video, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties made by the seller or Sullivan Auctioneers pertaining to this property. Real estate is being sold “AS IS”.

AERIAL TOUR


INTERACTIVE MAP


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SOIL MAP


Tract 1

Tract 2

Tract 3

Tract 4

TRACT 4 PHOTOS


Browning Brothers LLC

Mike Browning and David Browning - Sellers

Representing Attorney:

Dennis Smith-Smith Law

307 Lewis St, Canton, MO 63435 | (573) 288-4461

Closing & Title Work:

Knox County Abstract

105 S. 1st Street, Edina, MO 63537 | (660) 397-3259

Auction Manager:

Louie Zinn (319) 795-2314

Dan Sullivan