Lafayette County Land Auction

Lafayette County Land Auction

Friday, January 16^th at 10 AM CT

Live auction with online bidding

22552 Highway 24, Dover, MO 64022

83 TAXABLE ACRES M/L FSA TILLABLE @ 77.18 ACRES T51N – R25W – SECTIONS 26 & 27

AUCTION LOCATION

Butler Acres and Event Pavilion 22552 HWY 24 Dover, MO 64022

Wheeler Auctions is proud to present this high-quality Lafayette County farm, ideally located along HWY 24 just 2½ miles east of Dover, Missouri. The auction will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Butler Event Center, situated on the east edge of Dover and only 2 miles from the property.

This is the kind of land buyers wait for: tiled, terraced, 92% tillable, exceptionally well maintained, and consistently productive. Without question, one of the top tracts to hit the Lafayette County market in 2026.

Landowner Elmira Gilbert of Vienna, VA, and Paul Gross, the tenant and farm manager of nearly 40 years, have mutually decided it is time to lighten their workload and offer the farm for sale.

Many of you will know it as the old “Lewis Corbin” farm—a place with a long-standing reputation for quality. Located along the Missouri River corridor, it benefits from reliable seasonal moisture and a strong history of high yields year after year.

We invite you to join us on sale day and take advantage of the opportunity to bid on and purchase this exceptional 83-acre tract.

Chas and Mike

Auction Notes, Terms and Conditions

T51N – R25W – Sections 26 & 27

Selling as 83 Taxable Acres M/L

Sale Date:  Friday, January 16, 2026, at 10 A.M.                                

Sale Location: Butler Acres and Event Pavilion 22552 HWY 24 Dover, MO 64022

Rhett Butler was kind enough to offer us a section of the Event Pavilion to hold this Land Auction.  The center is currently closed and is for sale. Anyone wishing to purchase the Event Pavilion is encouraged to Contact Rhett, 816-918-7161, for details and showing.

Farm Location: 2 ½ Miles East of Dover on HWY 24

Method of Auction:  The farm will sell by the acre as one tract with 83 assessor taxable acres. Property sells with the confirmation of bid price by the Seller.  This will be a live onsite auction with internet bidding available through WheelerLive.  Internet bidders must be preapproved 24 hours prior to the sale.

Contract:  Immediately following the conclusion of the land sale, we will write the sale contracts and receive the escrow/earnest money of 10% down payment.  Payment check is non-refundable and payable to Truman Title Company Inc.

Closing:  The closing will be on or before Friday, February 20, 2026, at the office of Truman Title Inc. 1908 Main St., Higginsville, MO 64037.

Tenant:  There is no tenant agreement in place for the 2026 crop year.  A number of farmers are interested in submitting a rental proposal in the event a non-farming or investor group purchases the land.

Taxes:  The 2025 taxes have been paid by the Seller and are in the amount of $325.39.  The 2026 taxes and beyond will be the responsibility of the new buyer.

Utilities & Water: There are no electric utilities or water meter currently on the property.  Rural water runs on the North side of Highway 24.

Schools:  Santa Fe R-X School District in Waverly, MO

Down Payment: Ten percent (10%) nonrefundable down payment the day of auction, upon signing a purchase agreement immediately following the close of bidding. The down payment may be paid in the form of personal check, business check, or cashier’s check. The remainder of the purchase price is payable at closing.  YOUR BIDDING IS NOT CONDITIONAL UPON FINANCING. Be sure you have arranged financing, if needed, and are capable of paying the balance at Closing.

Title:  Seller shall provide and execute a proper deed conveying the real estate to the Purchaser. Seller to pay for title insurance premium including title search and examination fees.  Purchaser to pay any lender fees, search premiums, or appraisals necessary to secure buyers funds for closing.  Purchaser and Seller will split (half) the closing costs.

Possession:  Possession of the farm ground is immediately following the signing of the land contract and when the escrow/down payment is received.

Mineral Rights: The sale shall include 100% of the mineral rights owned by the Seller.

Easements: Sale of the property is subject to any and all easements of record.

Acreage/Survey: The property will sell using the Taxable Acres.  All acreages are approximate and accurate to the best of our ability using assessor’s maps, measurements, and legal descriptions. The selling price based on the acreage multipliers is final and no future adjustments in sale price will be granted to either the Purchaser or Seller of said acreage or Tracts.  Any need for a survey to close this agreement is at the sole discretion of the Seller.  Any need for a survey by the Purchaser, to acquire funding or close this agreement, will be paid for by the Purchaser.

Agency:  Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate and its representatives are Exclusive Agents for the Seller.

Disclaimer: The property is being sold on an “as is, where is” basis, and no warranty or representation, either express or implied, concerning the property is made by either the Seller or the Auction Company.  Each bidder is responsible for conducting its own independent inspections, investigations, and all due diligence concerning the property and the auction.  Information contained in this brochure is subject to verification by all parties relying on it.  Diagrams/dimensions in this brochure are approximate.  Acreage is estimated.  All information contained in this brochure and any related materials are subject to the terms and conditions of sale outlined in the purchase contract.  Auction conduct and bidding increments are at the sole direction and discretion of the auctioneer.  All decisions of the auctioneer are final.  The Seller and the Auction Company reserve the right to preclude anyone from bidding if there is a question as to the person’s credentials, fitness, intent, etc.

New Data, Corrections and Changes:  Please arrive prior to scheduled auction time to inspect any changes, corrections, or additions to the property information. ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION GIVEN FROM THE AUCTION PODIUM SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PREVIOUSLY PRINTED OR STATED ADVERTISEMENT.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM FOR ONSITE BUYERS AT THIS AUCTION – what you bid is what you pay.  Additional internet bidding fees apply for online buyers.

Visit WheelerLive.com or call Paige Sayre 308-760-4333 for information regarding added online purchasing fees or registration questions.

Crop History

2022 Corn @ 199 bu/ac

2023 Soybeans @ 63 bu/ac

2024 Corn @ 219 bu/ac

2025 Soybeans @ 64 bu/ac

SELLER:

John Thomas Rifenbark and Elmira Olivia Gilbert Revocable Trust Dated June 24, 2011 Elmira Olivia Gilbert – Trustee

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact Mike Williams

Call: 8167975450

Email: mwauctions@ctcis.net

This sale bill is subject to additions and deletions.

All announcements made day of the sale take precedence over this advertising.

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Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate has established themselves as a full service auction and real estate company; serving Missouri and the surrounding states.

Contact Info

23101 Highway 24, Paris, MO 65275

Office: 660-327-5890

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