Sundem – +/- 241.02 Surveyed Acres of Martin Twp., Rock Co., MN Land Auction
Online Bidding Available
Friday, September 25th, 2026, at 10am CT
Shirley Sundem, Owner
Rock County, MN
Located Between Manley & Hills, MN and Near I-90, Manley, MN and Within 2 Miles from the SD/MN Border
LAND AUCTION
+/- 241.02 SURVEYED ACRES OF MARTIN TWP., ROCK COUNTY MN LAND – Consisting of 2 High Caliber Farms with FARM #1 Consisting of +/-161.41 Acres with a Farmstead Including a +/-60’x100’ Machine Shed, Electrical, Well & Grove & Adjacent Highly Productive Land & FARM #2 – Consisting of +/-79.61 Acres of Well Located Highly Productive Cropland – Both Farms Have Superb Soils – Situated in an Excellent Agricultural Area in SW MN – Located Between Manley & Hills, MN and Near I-90, Manley, MN and Within 2 Miles from the SD/MN Border
This auction presents an opportunity to purchase a parcel or parcels of Rock County, MN land that have the historic significance of having portions that have been in the same family for over 140 years, with ownership dating back to 1879 and after all those years of ownership, Shirley Sundem and her family have made the decision sell these farms at public auction, with the auction to be held “On Site” at FARM #1 – Located From the Jasper-Pipestone MN Exit #1 on I-90 – Approx. 1½ miles south on 20th Ave/Co. Hwy #17 to Manley Tire (Jct. of Co. Hwy #4 & 20th Ave.), then from Manley continue 2 miles south on Rock Co. Hwy #17 (20th Ave.), 1 mile east on 51st St. to the SW Corner of FARM #1 at the Jct. of 51st St. & 30th Ave.; or from Hills, MN – (Jct. of Hwy. #13 (31st St.) & Hwy. #6 (60th Ave.) go 2 miles north on Hwy. #6 (60th Ave.) and 2½ miles west on 51st St. to the SE Corner of the land.
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This auction presents an excellent opportunity to purchase 2 parcels of Martin Twp., Rock County MN Land that are situated in a prominent agricultural area of Southwest Minnesota. These both are excellent parcels of land with high caliber soils and choice cropland acres which have been well managed and maintained in excellent states of cultivation. Information provided by the owner indicates that drain tile has been installed at various times in both farms, with a rather substantial amount in Farm #1 and a much smaller amount in Farm #2. Either of these farms would be excellent parcels of land to add to an area row crop farming operation and/or investment property. Make plans to inspect this property and be in attendance at this auction or contact the auctioneers to make arrangements for absentee bidding either by On-Line Bidding or by phone. BOTH OF THESE FARMS WILL BE AVAILABLE WITH FULL POSSESSION TO THE BUYER TO FARM OR LEASE AS THEY DESIRE IN THE 2027 CROP YEAR.
FARM #1: +/-161.41 Surveyed Acres – This +/-161.41 acre parcel of land will be offered as 161.41 surveyed acre unit with the purchase price calculated as 161.41 surveyed acres times the price per acre.
Farm #1 is a parcel of land that has been in the Sundem family for over 135 years with ownership dating back to 1890. The improvements on this property include a building site which includes a Lesters 60’x100’ steel clad pole shed w/concrete floor & electrical, a well with a newer updated concrete curbing and cover, electrical transformer and power provided by Sioux Valley Southwestern Rural Electric, a tree grove and mowed grassed area. According to FSA information this farm has approx. 157.12 acres of Farmland with 129.64 acres of cropland, with the non-tillable acres comprised of the farmstead, a +/-24 acre grassed waterway/drainage – most of which is utilized as hayland; with a very high percentage FSA 121.65 acre corn base & a 179 Bu. PLC Yield. According to Rock County Assessor’s information this farm has a high CER of a 91.56; Comparatively, information obtained from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates this land has soil productivity index of an 82.3 w/predominantly Class I & II Soils on the cropland acres, with approx. 26.28 acres of Class Vw soil in the area utilized as grassland/hayland, waterway and drainage – thus the tillable acres on this farm are excellent. The general topography of this land is gently rolling to rolling. The Non-Homestead RE taxes payable in 2026 on this property were _$8,024.00. Based on information provided by the owner, there is evidence of some drain tile that has been installed in potions of the farm at various times, although detailed complete tile maps are unavailable. This property has been maintained in an excellent agricultural state of production and is located in a prominent agricultural area and could serve the needs of a variety of buyers in the market for Rock County, MN land.
LEGAL DESC.: The SW¼ of Sec. 7, T. 101N., R. 46W. (Martin Twp.), Rock County, MN – consisting of +/-161.41 surveyed acres.
FARM #2: +/-79.61 Acres – This surveyed +/-79.61 acre parcel of land will be offered as a 79.61 acre unit with the purchase price calculated as 79.61 surveyed acres times the price per acre. FARM # 2 is located from the Pipestone-Jasper, MN & Larchwood, IA Exit #1 on I-90 – 1 ½ miles south on Co. Hwy. #17 (20th Ave.) to the Manley, MN Corner, then continue 2 mile south on Co. Hwy/ #17 (20th Ave.)
Farm #2 is a parcel of land that has been in the Sundem family for over 115 years with ownership dating back to 1911. Farm #2 is a parcel This is a very well located +/-79.61 acre surveyed parcel of land that is bordered on the west by Rock Co. Hwy. #17 (20th Ave.) and on the south by 61st Street. According to FSA information this farm has approx. 75.57 acres of Farmland with 69.13 acres of cropland, with a very high percentage FSA 68.25 acre corn base & a 179 Bu. PLC Yield; with the non-tillable acres comprised of approx. 6.12 acres of drainage/waterway in the NE Corner of the property. According to the Rock County Assessor this property is assessed in 2 parcels as the W½ W½ SW¼ (40 Acres) with a CER of 83.36 and as the E½ W½ SW¼ (40 Acres) with a CER of 69.67; Comparatively, information obtained from Surety Agri-Data, Inc. indicates +/-80 acres parcel of land has productivity index of an 84 w/predominantly Class I, II & III Soils on the cropland acres, with approx. 7.48 acres of Class Vw soil in the non-tillable area of waterway/drainage situated in the NE corner of the farm. The general topography of this land is gently rolling to rolling. The Non-Homestead RE taxes payable in 2026 on this property were $1,170.00 on E½ W½ SW¼ & $1,852.00 on the W½ W½ SW¼. Based on information provided by the owner, there is evidence of some drain tile that has been installed in potions of the farm at some point, although detailed complete tile maps are unavailable. This property has been maintained in an excellent agricultural state of production and is located in a prominent agricultural area and could serve the needs of a variety of buyers in the market for Rock County, MN land.
LEGAL DESC.: The W½ of the SW¼ of Sec. 1, T. 101N., R. 47W. (Martin Twp.), Rock County, MN – consisting of +/-79.61 surveyed acres.
TERMS: CASH – ON FARM #1 (161.41 Acres) – A 10% nonrefundable earnest money payment sale day and the balance on or before Dec. 29, 2026; ON FARM #2 (79.61Acres) – A 10% nonrefundable earnest money payment on sale day and the balance on or before Jan. 5, 2027, but not prior to Jan. 1, 2027; with full possession of both farms for the 2027 crop year. Marketable Title will be conveyed and an abstract of title continued to date will be provided to the buyer for examination prior to closing. The acres sold are based on the acres as determined by a recent Survey Completed by Stockwell Engineers, Inc., with the acres understood to be “more or less”. The closing agent’s fee (Klosterbuer & Haubrich Law Office in Luverne, MN) will be paid by the seller. All of the RE taxes payable in 2026 will be paid by the seller with the buyer(s) to be responsible for payment of all of the RE taxes due & payable in 2027. The sellers do not warranty or guarantee that existing fences lie on the true boundary and any new fencing, if any, will be the responsibility of the purchaser pursuant to MN statutes. FSA cropland acres, yields, bases & other information are estimated and subject to County Committee approval. Tile information provided is to the best of the knowledge of the owner, although the actual tile locations, footages and other documentation is available, but the accuracy is not guaranteed, as it is based on a combination of old maps and paid receipts. This property is sold in “AS IS” Condition and subject to existing easements, restrictions, reservations or highways of record, if any, as well as any or all applicable county zoning ordinances. Information contained herein is deemed to be correct but is not guaranteed. The RE licensees/auctioneers in this transaction stipulate that they are acting as agents for the sellers. Sold Subject to Confirmation of the Owner.
These properties have the potential to fulfill the needs of a variety of buyers including those looking for land to add to their row crop farming operation and/or their investment portfolio. This land is located in a prominent agricultural area of Rock County, MN that must be seen to be appreciated! For any other questions, please contact the auctioneers.
Klosterbuer & Haubrich, LLP – Attorneys at Law – Attorneys & Closing Agent – Ph. 507-283-9111
CHUCK SUTTON – Auctioneer & Land Broker – Mn. Auct. Lic. – #59-26 – Sioux Falls, SD – 605-336-6315
JARED SUTTON, CAI – RE Salesperson & MN Auct. Lic. #59-72 Flandreau, SD – ph. 605-864-8527
DEAN STOLTENBERG – RE Salesperson & Auctioneer – MN Auct. Lic. #59-38 – Jasper, MN – ph. 507-829-6856 &
GAGE GULLICKSON – RE Salesperson & Auctioneer – MN Auct. Lic. #59-79 – Flandreau, SD – ph. 605-651-3867
