Jonathon Thornburg
3698 135th St Plato, MN 55370
Auction Location:
Auction Type: Online Only, Personal Property, Real Estate
Dates
Auction: 07/08/2026, 5:30 pm
Open House: 07/08/2026, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Payment & Pick-up: 07/09/2026, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Payment & Pick-up: 07/10/2026, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Details
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**Beautiful 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 this stunning one-story home set on 48 beautiful acres with abundant wildlife and breathtaking views! Located in rural Plato this incredible property offers the perfect mix of mature woods, food plots, aerated ponds (with fish!), and trails. The well-maintained home features an open floor plan, 3 main-floor bedrooms, main-floor laundry, a private primary suite, 9โ ceilings, and many recent updates including new flooring, interior paint, roof, siding, and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy entertaining in the open main level, relaxing in the lower-level family room, or taking in the views from the 4-season porch. The property also provides nearly $7,500 in annual CRP income and includes a large 30โ x 50โ pole shed and an attached 3-stall garage for all your vehicles, equipment and toys. If you love hunting, horses, gardening, wildlife, or simply country living, this is the ultimate property!
- Main Level: Spacious open-concept design that seamlessly connects the dining area, kitchen, and living room, creating an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. This level also includes three bedrooms, convenient main-floor laundry, and a private primary suite designed for comfort and relaxation.
- Basement: Large family room with an adjacent dining area highlighted by beautiful hardwood floors. This level also includes a bedroom, full bathroom, utility room, and ample storage space. The inviting 4-season porch offers breathtaking views of the backyard, making it the perfect place to relax.
- Outside: Outside, you’ll find a spacious 30′ x 50′ pole shed featuring garage doors on both the west and south sides. The backyard also includes a picturesque homemade pond, adding to the property’s beauty and creating a peaceful setting to enjoy wildlife and the outdoors.
- Utilities: Private Well & LP Gas
Additional Income Source from the Land
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.
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 Buyerโs 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 buyerโs 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 โAS ISโ condition including refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer & deer stands on property, does not include any other personal property. The seller or sellerโs 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, 48โ Deck; JD X300, 42โ Deck, 636hrs; King Kutter Tiller & Brush Mower, 5โ 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, 46โx18โ 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;

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 โAS ISโ. 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.


