Tim Berkland Estate Online Only Auction – Real Estate & Personal Property
Bidding Opens October 2nd, 2026, at 1pm CT
Bidding Closes October 14th, 2026, at 5pm CT
409 Amber Lake Dr W, Fairmont, MN 56031
NOTICE: Certain lots may have been revised or removed to comply with policies. See auction site for full listings.
Payment & Pick-up: 10/15/2026, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
*Auction will be a 2 – Ring Auction*
Call Matt to schedule a viewing of the real estate: 507-276-7002
Real Estate Terms:No Buyer’s Premium on Real Estate. Bidders are required to mail in or drop off a $5,000 earnest money cashiers check made out to the bidder and Mages Land Company Trust. Cashiers checks will be held, and not deposited, we will deposit personal checks. All checks must be mailed or delivered to the Mages office no later than October 7th to be approved for online bidding. Once becoming the winning bidder, the buyer’s previous $5,000 will become nonrefundable earnest money down, and enter into a non-contingent purchase agreement with the balance to be paid upon closing on or before November 23rd. Non winning bidders may pick up cashiers checks or Mages Land Company will mail them back via certified mail. The property will be sold in “AS IS” condition including refrigerator, stove, does not include any other personal property. The seller or seller’s agents are not responsible for any errors in information. This is a guide. Buyers are responsible to collect their own info. Anything said the day of the auction takes precedence over written material. Seller has the right to reject any & all bids. Auctioneer has the right to run the sale however he feels best serves the seller. Mages Land Co & Auction Service represents the seller in this transaction.
Furniture & Home Furnishings: Oak roll-top desk; 5-piece sectional couch/seating; Patio couch & lounge; Assorted wood chairs; Oak corner shelf unit; End & coffee tables; Couches & assorted furniture; Small flip-down desk; Oak blanket holder; Window A/C unit; Assorted shelves & cabinets; Floor lamp with stained-glass shade; Assorted mirrors; Canoe shelf; Floor lamp with stained-glass shade; Table & chairs; Kitchen island cabinet on wheels; Assorted outdoor furniture; Dyson handheld vacuum; Kirby vacuum; Bissell & Hoover carpet steamers/carpet cleaners; Electric heater & air purifier; Window A/C unit; Tupperware; Cleaning supplies
Tools, Shop & Building Materials: Pancake electric air compressor; Lincoln Arc welder; Battery charger; Assorted lumber, plywood & building materials; Assorted extension cords & yard tools; Chainsaw sharpener; Shop & car chemicals; Assorted lawn tools & chemicals; Large assortment of tools & items; Large selection of hardware; Skil saw; Clamps; Bench vise; Router with dies; Ryobi miter box saw; Jigsaw; Tap & die set; Scroll saw; Tabletop disc & belt sander; Socket sets & wrenches; Air tools; 6-in. bench grinder; Biscuit joiner; Side grinder; Electric drill, impact wrench & sander; Metal chop saw; Shop vacs; Pro-Tech Table Saw with stand; Metal folding sawhorses; Set of 4 Chevy 6-bolt rims; 3-ft. Show Walker Combo Safe;
Lawn mowers, Boat, Garden & Outdoor: Dixon SpeedZTR mower, 42” deck, zero turn; Craftsman LT1000 lawn tractor w/ 42” deck & bagger; pull type lawn sweeper, lawn aerator & yard trailer; Poulan Pro push mower; Pathfinder canoe w/ oars; LoneStar boat, w/ fish finder MinnKota trolling ,& 15hp Evinrude ob motor & trailer; 5’x8’ trailer with drop ramp; Snow thrower, gas; Mantis tiller; Misc. outdoor hand tools: rakes, saws, shovels, rakes; Multiple fishing rods, reels & tackle boxes with lures; Yard games; Portable pet kennels; Camping gear; Garden items; Bird feeders; 1-person hot tub; Traditions gas grill; Traeger pellet smoker; Small gas pellet smoker; Assorted yard art & décor;
Electronics, Media & Entertainment: Toshiba laptop; Xbox controllers & games; DVD player & assorted DVDs; PlayStation 1 game system with Grand Theft Auto / Mortal Kombat games; Star Wars PEZ dispensers; LP records, including Beatles; 45 records; Assorted radios & CD player; Assorted CDs; VCR; Electronic dartboard with enclosure; Samsung 36-in. TVs; Cobra 2-way radios; Toys, Kids & Games; Variety of kids’ items & toys, including Hello Kitty; Kids’ outdoor kitchen playset; Farm toys; Assorted board games; RC boat; RC helicopter; RC motorcycle; RC 4×4 truck
Collectibles, Décor & Advertising: Golden Sun Feed sign; Blue Willow items in box; Large assortment of cowboy & Southwest décor; Large assortment of Native American décor, prints & Indian statues; Leather pouches & horns; Wolf décor & prints; Old-style bar light; Holiday decorations; Clothing & cowboy boots, size 9D; Assorted camping gear; Assorted men’s outerwear & boots; Cloth feed & seed sacks; Assorted office supplies; Large assortment of figurines; Assorted totes;
Auctioneers: Founder Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop;
Clerk: Mages Land Co & Auction Service, LLC.
Terms: Online Buyer’s Premium of 10% on personal property only; Everything sold “AS IS”. Everything to be paid for immediately after the auction. This is a guide, buyers are responsible for collecting their own info. Not responsible for accidents.
382.91+/- acre Freeborn County, MN online only land auction in 3 tracts. All three tracts are nearly entirely tillable and feature strong CPI ratings, making this a quality offering for farmers, investors, and landowners looking to expand their holdings in Southern Minnesota. Tract 1 is located in Bath Township, while Tracts 2 and 3 are located near one another in Nunda and Freeman Townships. Each tract is situated in a strong agricultural area with great locations and productive soils. Tracts 2 and 3 also feature existing drainage tile in portions of the farms. Auction begins to close on December 10th at 3:00pm CT.
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