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Wednesday, July 8th – First lots closing at 5:30 PM

Real Estate to sell ONLINE ONLY & Closing prior to personal property!

3698 135th St Plato, MN 55370

Directions: From Plato head North on Cty Rd 9 for 2.5 miles, turn west onto 135th St and travel 1.4 miles. The property will be on the north side of the road. Watch for Signs!

**Auctioneers Note** Breathtaking single-family home situated on 48 picturesque acres, thoughtfully developed with wildlife habitat surrounding the property. This outstanding acreage offers stunning views, abundant wildlife, and a peaceful country setting. Also selling a large selection of well-maintained equipment, household items, tools, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to bid on quality real estate and personal property!

Real Estate

Welcome to a spectacular 3,500+ sq. ft. modern executive estate nestled on 48 pristine, highly managed acres of ultimate privacy and breathtaking rural views! Perfectly engineered for luxury country living, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservationists alike, this property offers a rare combination of premium infrastructure and lucrative passive income.

THE EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE: This meticulously maintained home boasts an open-concept design across two fully finished levels of spacious living. The main level features a sunlit great room with 9’ ceilings, convenient main-floor laundry, and a private primary suite complete with a walk-in closet and a jetted tub   designed for relaxation. The finished walkout lower level features a cozy gas fireplace with remote/thermostat, a spacious family room, an inviting 4-season porch with panoramic views, and a flexible guest bedroom/office layout. Enjoy unmatched winter comfort with a premium, multi-zone radiant in-floor heating system, full  Napco security, and a state-of-the-art Rainy Iron Master water conditioning system. Immediate peace of mind is guaranteed by substantial recent exterior upgrades, including a premium Timberline HDZ lifetime roof on both the house and outbuildings (2023), upgraded insulated garage doors, and new privacy fencing.

THE INCOME & OUTDOOR PARADISE: For the investor or habitat manager, this land is an absolute goldmine. The acreage generates over $11,500 in annual passive income via top-tier, high-yielding conservation contracts ($7,500/yr CRP through 2033 and a transferable $4,000+ /yr CSP contract). The diverse landscape features 11 acres of mature woods with established ATV trails, 3 acres of prime tillable wildlife food plots, and nearly 2,000 professionally planted conservation trees—including an established orchard of pear, apricot, plum, and apple trees.

Waterfowl and fishing opportunities are premier: the property includes roughly 1 total acre of managed duck habitat and shallow ponds, centered around a gorgeous 0.35-acre backyard fishing pond complete with a solar-powered aerator and loaded with bass, crappie, and sunfish. Outbuilding and Storage: Includes a 30’x50’ cold-storage pole shed with dual-side access doors for all your equipment, plus an attached 3-stall heated garage.

THE STRATEGIC “212 FACTOR”: Enjoy absolute rural tranquility without sacrificing metro access. With the massive Hwy 212 four-lane highway expansion completing in Fall 2026, you are positioned on a high-growth equity corridor just 20 minutes from Carver and 30 minutes from the Chaska Medical Center. Truly a turn-key legacy estate!

Utilities: Private well & LP gas.

Additional Income Source from the Land

CRP Contracts ($7500 per year – AVG of $288/Acre): Of the 48 acres, 26 acres are enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Contracts. These contracts are scheduled to expire & be up for renewal as follows:

• 5.8 Acres Expires 9/30/2027
• 16.22 Acres Expires 9/30/2028
• 4.0 Acres Expires 9/30/2033

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Click for Enlarged CRP Map

CSP Contract ($4000+ per year): This property is enrolled into a five-year Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) with the NRCS. CSP contracts can be difficult to obtain, but once enrolled, new contract applications are more likely to be more successful. The contract for this property is set to expire at the end of 2029, with new applications starting prior to or in 2030. The remaining payout schedule for this program is as follows:

• 10/2026 = $4000
• 10/2027 = $4000
• 10/2028 = $4000
• 10/2029 = $8069

Note: CSP differs from CRP in that it is paid out based on actions and not per acre. CSP contracts have a minimum payout of $4000 per year. This CSP contract has 2 of 3 actions that have been completed. (Completed tasks done: Put up a bat house & Plant & tube 25 white swamp oaks) The last action needed to fulfill this contract is to perform a 1.5 acre forest stand improvement. To take over this contract the buyer will need to complete & finish thinning less desired tree species for a 1.5 acre section of the woods (east side) and to replant more desirable shrubs/trees for wildlife. These can be saplings and native species of their choice. Once completed, the buyer will get an additional $4069 in 2029. If the buyer agrees to take over the CSP contract, they will get over $20,000 over the next four years.

Click for CSP Project Plan Layout & Information

Interior Home Features

• Heated (radiant) floor throughout the house. In areas such as the kitchen, bathrooms, & downstairs gaming area.
• New Rainy 2510 Iron Master C.R. 26 water conditioning system installed September 2024
• Gas fireplace with remote & thermostat
• Napco Gemini Security System
• Lifebreath 205MAX air exchanger
• Hot water heater replaced February 2022
• Septic was pumped & inspected December 2025
• Furnace circuit board was replaced May 2025
• EUFY E340 security video doorbell

Exterior Home Features

• 30′ x 50′ old storage pole shed
• Attached 3-stall Garage – Garage upgraded with insulated overhead doors featuring windows, installed in May 2023.
• New roof on house, installed May 2023 (Timberline HDZ Lifetime Shingles)
• New roof of pole shed – May 2023
• New siding on east side of house – May 2023
• New privacy fence off the side deck – November 2025
• Driveway asphalt cracks filled & sealed – July 2025
• Truck-load of gravel added to the properties entrance lane – July 2025
• Added a 36′ x 45′ garden, south of the pole shed
• Deck & fence stained – November 2025

For showings or more information contact: Matt Mages – 507-276-7002
 

Real Estate Terms: No Buyer’s Premium on Real Estate. Bidders are required to mail in or drop off a $30,000 earnest money cashiers check made out to the bidder and Mages Land Company Trust. Checks will be held, and not deposited. All checks must be mailed or delivered to the Mages office no later than July 6th to be approved for online bidding. Once becoming the winning bidder, the buyer’s previous $30,000 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 August 18th.* 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, washer, dryer & deer stands on property, 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. Buyer can possible be contingent on sale of their property. Contact listing broker if needed.

Personal Property Items & Highlights

Tractor & Vehicles: 1996 Kubota L4200 GST, w/ roof, 6,065hrs 3-point hitch, 540 PTO, Diesel; 2008 Chevy 1500 LT, short bed w/ Tonneau Pro Cover, cloth interior, 4WD, 198,470 Miles; 2006 Toyota Corolla LE, cloth interior, 219,806 Miles; 2003 Toyota Corolla LE, cloth interior, 263,991 miles, No Reverse;

ATVs, Mowers & Attachment’s: 2016 Polaris Ranger 800, 6×6, Manual dump box, single cab, w/ 6′ blade & plastic storage box, 1,256hrs & 4,779 Miles; 2004 Polaris Magnum 330, 2×4, cloth front cargo bag, 258 Miles; JD LX 277 AWS, 48” Deck; JD X300, 42” Deck, 636hrs; King Kutter Tiller & Brush Mower, 5’ wide; Craftsman 850 Wood Splitter; Cub Cadet RT 65 Garden Tiller; Honda EU 2000i Generator; Craftsman self propelled w/ 22″ lawn mower;

Shop & Tools: Husky Tool Storage on wheels, 46”x18” w/ tools inside box; Multiple V7 charge carts w/ sliding shelves & charging system; 26 Gallon air compressor, 150PSI, 1.8HP, & toolbox with air hose; Irwin Bench Vise; Subaru 31PSI Pressure washer, 2.4GPM; Rigid Shop Vac; Multiple 7″ skill saws; Rigid 18V drill, corded hammer drill & grinder w/ grinder attachments; Milwaukee 18V oscillating tool w/ battery & charger; Hitachi 10″ compound Miter Saw; Dremel 4300 & 4000 tools; Pneumatic Brad nail gun; Brake caliper tool; Compression tester kit; 6 & 3 ton jack stands; Multiple Misc. standard & metric socket sets & wrenches, pliers, clamps, screw drivers & hand tools; Multiple Storage cabinets & shelving; Misc. Screws, nails, nuts & bolts;

Hunting/Outdoor: Multiple Reveal Tactacam Cellular Hunting Cameras; Reveal Tactacam solar panel chargers; Mathews Z7 Extreme Compound Bow w/ arrows & release, in hard case; Multiple compound bows; Hunting ladder stands; Bushnell Binoculars; Wild View Camera; Wild game calls; Waders & waterproof boots; Boot Dryer; Pop up blinds & chairs; Misc turkey Decoys; Caldwell Gun Rest; Scent Killer; Tree Harnesses; Digital hanging scale; Deer antlers & Gambrel; Big Buddy propane & electric heaters; Break down fishing rods & fishing tackle; Gun Cleaning Kit; Sling Shots; Misc. pocket & gutting knives; Misc. blaze orange & camo vests & hats; Multiple rounds or boxes of 12 Gauge shells, 20 Gauge slugs, .243 100 grain ammo, .22 LR 40 grain ammo, .177 pellets, & 270 Win 130 grain ammo; Aluminum ATV Loading ramps; Ryobi 40V leaf blower & trimmer; Greenworks 22″ corded Hedge trimmer; Hitch mounted cargo rack; 3-bike hitch rack; Rubbermaid deck box w/ cover; Hallmark upright 14 cu/ft Freezer; Garden hose reel w/ hose; Traeger Smoker Grill w/ cover; Metal storage cabinet w/ lock; Extension cords; Propane tanks & weed burner; Misc. ladders, shovels, rakes, & outdoor garden hand tools; Kids roller blades, helmets, baseball & hockey gloves, sticks, bats & balls; Multiple Scooters & Bikes;

Household: Dining room table & chairs(6), sofa w/ chaise, leather couch; matching wood coffee & end tables; King size bed; Queen sized bunk beds, Multiple dressers & storage shelves; Workout equipment & machines; Misc. small kitchen appliances, dishes, utensils & silverware; Household decorations such as Picture Frames, hanging wall art, vases, lamps; Empty Poly black shelving; Smart home security cameras 4MP, 2K resolution; Multiple Cleaning vacuum’s & power mops;
 

Matt Mages

Broker/Auctioneer

Cell: 507-276-7002

Email: [email protected]

Auctioneers: Founder Larry Mages, Lafayette; Joe Maidl, Lafayette; Ryan Froehlich, Winthrop;

Clerk: Mages Land Co & Auction Service, LLC.

Terms: Online Buyer’s Premium of 5%; 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.