148 Acres in White City, KS - $320,000

Endless History on a Perfect Mixed-Use Farm With Residence

Located just south of Manhattan, Kansas between Dwight and White City, this long-time family owned farm has been a pioneer in the township since the mid 1800s and offers an opportunity to restore history while capitalizing on great agricultural income.

The 148 +/- total acres consist of 100 acres of upland tillable ground that have been seeded to brome grass that has been well-maintained, terraced, and fully fenced with five-strand barbed wire, allowing one to use as additional cover crop. No lease is in place on the property, allowing the buyer to farm and graze during the 2021 season. The average price per acre in the area on upland tillable ground ranges from $45 to $55 and grazing income averages $20 per acre with a $5,380 potential annual agricultural income.

44 of the acres are native Bluestem grass that has been grazed. The draw that runs throughout the middle of the pasture fee...

44 of the acres are native Bluestem grass that has been grazed. The draw that runs throughout the middle of the pasture feeds the spring-fed pond that is located in the southwest corner. According to the family, this pond never freezes over in the winter due to the running spring, which meant no breaking ice at chore time to get water for the horses. The pasture is fully fenced along the perimeter and it is fenced off from the tillable acres and comes up to the barn and corral area.

All of the history of this farm starts with the original limestone home that was built in the mid 1800s using native rock right from the farm, carved and created from the now sellers great, great grandfather's hands. Still today, the walls and foundation are as straight as an arrow, showcasing the craftsmanship that went in from the beginning. The same rock from the family farm went to build the township Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church that is the adjoining landowner to the west. The sellers great, great grandfather went on to become a well-known masonry architect, building several structures on the Fort Riley military base, Kansas State University, and many more in the area that still stand in use today. The home's integrity and original features are still preserved with newer updates, allowing one to complete the perfect restoration farmhouse. There is 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on the main level with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom upstairs, providing ample space. A new addition was added to the east side of the home in 1999, along with a new metal roof at that same time. The home is on well water, which has never gone dry in its history and provides water to the township neighbors when their wells would dry out during drought years.

Pulling off the paved roadway frontage down the driveway, one can truly feel the special history of the past on the farm. From the pioneering days when the land was purchased from the railroad, to breaking ground to start a homestead, all the way to great, great grandchildren finding arrowheads with their father. The history and love of the land holds true and proves that a farm is way more than just dirt beneath the feet and is one to tour in person to truly appreciate all it has to offer!

Property Features

-Long-time family owned farm since 1857

-Located 35 miles south of Manhattan, KS between Dwight and White City, KS

-148 +/- acres total

-100 tillable acres, currently seeded to brome

-44 acres of native Bluestem grass

-4 residential acres

-The 100 tillable acres have been well-maintained, terraced, and fully fenced with 5-strand barbed wire

-Soil types of Irwin and Labette, class II, III, and IV

-The native Bluestem grass provides great grazing opportunities and is fenced with 5-strand barbed wire

-No lease is in place, allowing buyer to farm and graze for the 2021 season

-$5,380 potential annual income from agriculture lease

-Waterway draw runs throughout the pasture ground and feeds the pond in the southwest corner

-Spring-fed pond in southwest corner

-1.5-story stone house built in the mid 1800s

-4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 1,784 sq. ft. of living space

-Addition added in 1999, along with a new metal roof

-Residence on well water, that has never run dry in its history

-Original 24'x68' barn with additional outbuildings and a one-of-a-kind wooden grain bin

-Paved roadway frontage along S 1800 Rd.

-Rock that built the structure of the house came from the subject farm and also provided the rock for the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church that still stands tall just to the west of the property

-Original owner and builder, the current seller's great, great grandfather went on to become a well-known masonry architect, building several structures on the Fort Riley military base, Kansas State University, and many more in the area that are still standing and in use today

-Property is being sold as is

-All mineral rights are intact

-2020 taxes: $2,182.56