Kasson, MN Surplus to Ongoing Operations of CHS Grain/Self-Serve Fueling Facility by Sealed Bids
Sealed Bids due Thursday, November 19th by 4:00pm CT
Address: 107 8th Ave S.W. - Kasson, MN 55944
County: Dodge
Parcel#: 240321700, 240321701
Total Acres: 8.08±
Inspections:
Tract 1: Thursday, October 29th 9:00am-11:00pm
Thursday, November 12th 9:00am-11:00pm
Tract 2: Thursday, October 29th 11:30am-1:30pm
Thursday, November 12th 11:30am-1:30pm
Tract 6: Thursday, October 29th 3:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday, November 12th 3:00pm-5:00pm
Tract 3, 5, 7: by appointment only
This is one of 8 properties that will be SOLD via Sealed Bid Auction. Pre-Auction Offers are highly encouraged. Additional information about the auction along with brochure, drone videos, equipment catalog and equipment photos will be uploaded shortly.
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TRACT 3 – Grain Elevator / Cardtrol Fueling Station – Kasson, Minnesota
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an established grain elevator, storage, Cardtrol fueling station and grain-handling facility in Kasson, Minnesota. This property sits adjacent to the Canadian Pacific rail line with an inactive spur that once connected the property to the Canadian Pacific rail line. The site is being offered by CHS, Inc. through a Sealed Bid Real Estate & Equipment Auction as surplus to its ongoing operations.
The facility is situated on approximately 8.08 acres (351,965 sq. ft.) and includes extensive grain storage, drying and handling infrastructure, offices, a Cardtrol 24/7 self-serve fueling station, along with income-producing warehouses that are rented out to an established ag retailer.
Property Highlights
- 8.08± Acre Grain Elevator & Commercial Site
- 3,487,288± Bushels of Combined Grain Storage Capacity
- 3,297,288± Bushels of Listed Bin Storage Capacity
- 190,000± Bushel Temporary Flat Storage Area with Asphalt Base
- 40,000± BPH Grain Receiving Capacity Through Multiple Dump Pits
- 2011 ZIMMERMAN 12,000 BPH Tower Dryer
- 10,000 BPH HYLAND SYSTEMS Loadout Leg
- 20,000 BPH SCHLAGEL South Pit/Wet Leg
- 20,000 BPH SCHLAGEL North Pit Leg
- 15,000 BPH SCHLAGEL Dryer Leg
- Extensive Grain Conveyor & Handling System with Capacities Up to 40,000 BPH
- 2011 Office Facility with Private Offices, Open Work Area, Restrooms, Shower Facilities & Full Basement
- 2011 SURVIVOR 80' × 14' Truck Scale
- 2011 JaHam JT10 Grain Probe
- 2011 – 2,880 Sq. Ft. Dump Building with 450 Sq. Ft. Electrical Control Room
- 2017 – 936 Sq. Ft. Garage/Storage Warehouse
- Two Income-Producing Metal/Post-Frame Warehouses – 5,280 Sq. Ft. & 2,160 Sq. Ft.
- 24/7 Self-Serve Cardtrol Fueling Station
- Adjacent to Canadian Pacific Rail Line with Inactive Rail Spur
- Prime Industrial Property in Kasson, Minnesota
- Offered by CHS, Inc. as Surplus to Ongoing Operations
Grain Storage – Approx. 3,487,288 Bushels
The facility features an extensive combination of steel grain storage bins with approximately 3,297,288 bushels of listed bin capacity, plus a large 190,000-bushel temporary flat storage area with an asphalt base, providing approximately 3,487,288 bushels of combined site storage.
Storage includes BUTLER, CENEX, MFS, BROCK, TITAN and GSI bins, with various permanent sweeps, cone bottoms and related grain-handling equipment.
Grain Processing & Handling Equipment
The facility includes a substantial grain-handling system capable of accepting approximately 40,000 bushels per hour through its multiple dump pits. Major equipment includes multiple elevator legs, an extensive conveyor system, a 2011 ZIMMERMAN 12,000 BPH Tower Dryer, bin sweeps and related grain-handling equipment.
Legs
Equipment Capacity Manufacturer Est. Date Built
Loadout Leg 10,000 BPH HYLAND SYSTEMS 2023
South Pit/Wet Leg 20,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
North Pit Leg 20,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
Dryer Leg 15,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
Conveyors
Equipment Capacity Manufacturer Est. Date Built
Pit 1 Conveyor 10,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2023*
Pit 2 Conveyor 20,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
Pit 3 Conveyor 20,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
Blue Upper Conveyor CT 75 5,000 BPH HOWELL 1985
Bin 13 Fill Conveyor CT 13 5,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 1975
Bin 14 Fill Conveyor CT 14 5,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 1980
Bin 15 Fill Conveyor CT 15 5,000 BPH HOWELL 1985
Bin 16 Fill Conveyor CT 16 5,000 BPH HOWELL 1985
Bin 17 Fill Conveyor CT 17 5,000 BPH HOWELL 1985
Bin 18 Fill Conveyor CT 18 20,000 BPH HYLAND SYSTEM 2022 – Model 2420
Bin 19 Fill Conveyor CT 19 35,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
Bin 20 Fill Conveyor CT 20 35,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2012
Bunker Fill Conveyor 5,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2009
Dryer Fill Conveyor 20,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
East Hopper Conveyor CB 2 5,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 1975
West Hopper Conveyor CB 3 5,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 1975
Tunnel Conveyor CB 8 15,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
Bin 7.5 Unload Auger 2,500 BPH HUTCHINSON 1985
Bin 13 & 14 Unload Conveyor CB 13 15,000 BPH CHIEF 2016
Bin 15 Unload Conveyor CB 15 10,000 BPH HOWELL 1985
Bin 16 Unload Conveyor CB 16 10,000 BPH HOWELL 1985
Bin 17 Unload Conveyor CB 17 10,000 BPH FARM EQUIPMENT 2023 – Model 1614
Bin 18 Unload Conveyor CB 18 10,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2022 – Model 1614
Bin 19 Unload Conveyor CB 19 20,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
Bin 20 Unload Conveyor CB 20 20,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2012
Unload Conveyor CB 16 to Tower 20,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
Jump Conveyor CBTRN 15,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
Dryer Unload Conveyor 1 CB DRY 1 15,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
Dryer Unload Conveyor 2 CB DRY 2 15,000 BPH SCHLAGEL 2011
Pit 1 Conveyor equipment list notes: “was used when put in.”
Dryers
Equipment Capacity Manufacturer Est. Date Built
Zimmerman Dryer 12,000 BPH ZIMMERMAN 2011
Sweeps
Equipment Capacity Manufacturer Est. Date Built
Bin 19 Sweep 10,000 BPH SUKUP 2025
Bin 20 Sweep 10,000 BPH GSI 2012
Bin 7 Sweep 5,000 BPH SUDENGA 2014
Bin 8 Sweep 5,000 BPH SUDENGA 2014
Bin 13 Sweep 5,000 BPH SUDENGA 2019
Bin 14 Sweep 5,000 BPH SUDENGA 2014
Bin 17 Sweep 5,000 BPH SUDENGA 2014
Bin 18 Sweep 5,000 BPH HUTCHINSON 2014
Kasson Grain Storage
Bin ID Capacity Manufacturer Est. Date Built Sweep / Clean-Out Notes
K002 9,616 Bu. BUTLER 1974 Cone Bin Cone slope sheets replaced around 2016
K003 9,616 Bu. BUTLER 1974 Cone Bin Cone slope sheets replaced around 2016
K004 9,616 Bu. BUTLER 1974 Cone Bin Cone slope sheets replaced around 2016
K005 9,616 Bu. BUTLER 1974 Cone Bin Cone slope sheets replaced around 2016
K006 9,616 Bu. BUTLER 1974 Cone Bin Cone slope sheets replaced around 2016
K007 89,435 Bu. BUTLER 1974 Permanent Sweep
K008 89,435 Bu. BUTLER 1974 Permanent Sweep
K011 3,197 Bu. — 1974 Loadout Bin
K012 3,197 Bu. — 1974 Loadout Bin
K013 188,219 Bu. — 1975 Permanent Sweep
K014 188,075 Bu. CENEX 1980 Permanent Sweep
K015 20,149 Bu. — 1985 Cone Bin
K016 20,149 Bu. — 1985 Cone Bin
K017 242,438 Bu. MFS 1985 Permanent Sweep
K018 324,098 Bu. BROCK 1990s Permanent Sweep
K019 949,048 Bu. TITAN 2011 Permanent Sweep New in 2025
K020 1,113,678 Bu. GSI 2012 Permanent Sweep
K075 18,090 Bu. — — Flat Bottom – No Sweep
TOTAL LISTED BIN CAPACITY 3,297,288 Bu.
Temporary Flat Storage: Approx. 190,000 Bu. with asphalt base.
Approximate Combined Site Storage: 3,487,288 Bu.
Note: Capacities taken from USDA KCCO Form WA-134 and do not include applicable pack factors.
Buildings & Improvements
Property improvements include a new office, truck scale, dump building and garage/warehouse building.
The new 1,728 sq. ft. office was built in 2011 and has a large open work area, large windows, private offices, restrooms with shower facilities and a full basement.
A new SURVIVOR (80' long × 14' wide) truck scale and JaHam JT10 grain probe were also installed in 2011.
The new 2,880 sq. ft. dump building and 450 sq. ft. electrical control room were also built in 2011.
The most recent building improvement was a 936 sq. ft. garage/storage warehouse constructed in 2017.
The property also includes two metal/post-frame warehouses built in 1986, measuring approximately 5,280 sq. ft. and 2,160 sq. ft., both of which are currently rented out.
The original dump building, built in 1975, measures approximately 1,280 sq. ft. (80' long × 16' wide), and the original attached office totals approximately 644 sq. ft. (46' long × 14' wide).
Property Information
Seller: CHS Inc.
Property Address: 107 8th Ave S.W., Kasson, MN 55944
Parcel Number: 24.032.1700
Site Size: Approx. 8.08 Acres / 351,965 Sq. Ft.
Handling Capacity: Approx. 40,000 Bushels Per Hour Receiving
Drying Capacity: Approx. 12,000 Bushels Per Hour
Listed Bin Capacity: Approx. 3,297,288 Bushels
Temporary Flat Storage: Approx. 190,000 Bushels
Combined Site Storage: Approx. 3,487,288 Bushels
Property Class: Industrial
Map Area: Special Industrial
Sale Method: Sealed Bid Real Estate & Equipment Auction
A RARE OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA
This offering presents an opportunity for grain operators, agricultural businesses, producers, investors and commercial buyers to acquire a large-scale grain storage and handling facility with significant existing infrastructure in the Kasson market.
Prospective purchasers are encouraged to inspect the property during the public inspection times, review the complete information packet, and conduct their own due diligence prior to submitting a bid.
Additional Information
For a complete property information packet, bidding instructions, or to schedule an inspection, contact:
Tyler Maas
Maas Companies Inc.
507-285-1444
maas@maascompanies.com
All information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Acreage, square footage, building dimensions, construction dates, equipment specifications, and other property information are based in part upon assessor records and information provided by the seller and should be independently verified by prospective purchasers. Buyers are responsible for conducting their own inspections and due diligence prior to submitting a bid.
Broker Participation: Broker Participation is welcome but not required. A 2% commission will be paid to the licensed broker who registers the bidder who pays for and settles for the real estate. A broker buying on their behalf, or on behalf of any business entity which they hold an interest or on behalf of a family member or a family member’s business entity, is not entitled to a commission.
Real Estate & Equipment Terms: 6% Buyer Premium. Sealed Bid deadline is Thursday, November 19 4:00pm CT. The top 3 bidders on each tract will be allowed to increase their bid until a high bidder is determined. Offers must be received by the deadline and be accompanied by a $5,000 earnest money deposit (cashier’s check or wire) Tracts 2, 6 and $25,000 earnest money deposit Tracts 1, 3, 5, 7, and a completed/signed Sealed Bid Form. A Deposit equaling 20% of the purchase price is due within 48 hours of bid acceptance, balance due at closing on or about Friday, December 18th. Deposit monies are earnest monies and non-refundable. Deposits on non-winning bidders will be returned immediately following the auction. Bids must be sent via traceable courier to: CHS, Inc. Attention: Jane Magnuson, 5500 Cenex Drive Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. Sealed Bids are binding and non-revocable. Brit Wiese, 612-592-7084, with First American Title is coordinating the closing. Deposit Funds Payable to: First American Title. Real Estate and Equipment is Selling Subject to Owner Confirmation. Real Estate & Equipment are selling AS-IS, WHERE-IS WITH NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. In all transactions, Auctioneer is acting as an Agent for the Seller. All information received from reliable sources believed to be correct but not guaranteed by auction company. Any announcement made during the auction process takes precedence over any material published about the event. See Bidders Kit for complete terms.
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