Land Auction, Putnam County, In
E 1400 N : North Salem, IN 46165
Putnam County, Indiana
Ranch Description
• Premier Indiana Soils • 1,357+/- Fsa Tillable Acres • Soil Fertility Maps Available • Significant Drainage Improvements • Irrigated Farmland Acquisition Opportunity • Grain Storage Facility • Capable Of Producing 250Bpa Dry Corn Yield Averages
This is a rare offering to purchase prime tillable farmland that has been highly maintained & improved. Britton Farms is known for their love of farming & improving the land through various types of management practices. Many of the tracts have been improved with controlled drainage management systems. Waterlines have been put in place to utilize the ample water resources for both center pivot irrigation & subsurface irrigation by way of the controlled drainage management systems. For more information please contact the Auction Company for a detailed Information Book that includes, drainage information, FSA Maps, Soil Maps, & any other information pertinent to the auction.
Open House/Inspection Dates
Information Dates (Held at Roachdale Community Building, Roachdale, In):
Thursday July 24, 2025 from 10am-12pm
Wednesday August 6, 2025 from 4-6pm
Thursday August 28, 2025 from 10am-12pm
Property Location
From the Intersection of State Rd 236 & Indiana St (County Rd 250 S) in Roachdale:
Tracts 1-5: Travel South on Indiana St (County Rd 250) for.2 miles & Tract 4 will begin on the left (East). To Tracts 1-3 continue South on County Rd 250 South to County Rd 1200 N. Turn right (West) on County Rd 1200 N Tracts 1-3 will begin in.2 miles.
Tracts 6-19: Travel East of State Rd 236 for 4.1 miles & Tracts 6 & 8 will begin on the North & South side of the road. As you continue East on State Rd 236 look for signs to additional Tracts North & South of 236.
Tract 20: Travel North on N Indiana St for.1 miles to North Spring St turn left (West). Travel West on Spring St for.3 miles & the road will dead end at the entrance to the property (see signs).
Tract 21: Travel West on State Rd 236 for.2 miles & the property will start on the North side of the road.
Auction Location
Hendricks County Fairgrounds
1900 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122
Property Description
1,420+/-acres of mostly tillable land with grain bin storage offered in 21 tracts.
Controlled Drainage Management Systems: A Controlled drainage water system is a management practice that regulates the water table in agricultural fields by using inline water control structures that manage the outlet elevation of drainage systems. This allows the producer to have control over the timing & volume of water leaving the field, retaining water during periods when drainage is not needed & reduce nutrient loss through drainage water. For more details of how these systems work please call the Auction Manager or refer to the Auction Information Book.
Irrigation Wells: T his farm has (2) 12" high-capacity irrigation wells capable of pumping 1000 gal/minute. Both wells are 240' deep, with a pump set near the bottom of the wells in a pool of water 40' deep. Both wells are serviced by 3 phase power & 125 hp electric motors. The west well is located on Tract 11 & the East well is located on Tract 13. DNR Division of Water documented May 2025 a static water level of 24.2 ft on the West well & a static water level of 30.2' on East well. These wells are located in a significant aquifer area.
Irrigation: As a whole Britton Farms offers 760+/- Irrigated acres, with a mixture of subsurface & center pivot irrigation. The irrigated acres are serviced by two wells; the West well located on Tract 11 & the East well located on Tract 13. The West well services Tracts 6-11 & East well services tracts 13-19. In order to continue to utilize the irrigation infrastructure in place, you must purchase the tracts in the order that they are serviced by the well via underground piping. For the West well you must include Tract 11 descending to Tract 6 or any lessor combination ascending in order to Tract 11. For the East well you must include Tract 13 ascending to Tract 19 or any lessor ascending combination in order from Tract 13. For questions & more information on the offering please contact the Auction Company.
Grain Storage Facility Details:
202,000 Bushel Capacity
4,500 BPH Dump pit
1,000 BPH Natural Gas Continuous Flow Dryer
3 Phase electric
Partially insulated Machine Shed
60' Scale
Tract Descriptions
Tract 1: 72± ac Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 72+/- acres FSA tillable. Ragsdale silt loam, one of the highest rated soils in the state.
Tract 2: 52.4± ac Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 50+/- acres FSA tillable. See the Information Book for tile maps on Tracts 1 & 2.
Tract 3: 49.4± ac Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 47.31+/- acres FSA tillable. Combine tracts 1-3 for 173.38 acres of prime production farm-land just south of Roachdale.
Tract 4: 46± ac 98% Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 43.77+/- acres FSA tillable. Tile map is available in the Information Book.
Tract 5: 3± ac 202,000 Bushels of Grain Storage, 1,000 BPH Continuous flow dryer, 3 phase electric, natural gas service, 42'x54' insulated machine shed & additional lean to storage.
Tract 6: 120± ac Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 116.38+/- acres FSA tillable. 2 Pivot points available with 4 tower T&L towable center pivot, tile maps available in the information book.
Tract 7: 100.4± ac Reesville silt Loam, Ragsdale silt loam & Russell silt loam. 95.33+/- acres FSA tillable. (2) Pivot points available (contact Auction Company for tile map).
Tract 8: 63± ac 95% Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 60.08+/- acres FSA tillable. (1) Pivot point available.
Tract 9: 58± ac Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 56.16+/- acres FSA tillable. Southern 24 acres has controlled drainage system in place, see the Information Book for more details on field drainage.
Tract 10: 86.5± ac Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville, silt loam. 85.01+/- acres FSA tillable. (1) 3 Tower T&L irrigation systems.
Tract 11: 46± ac Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 45.94+/- acres FSA tillable. 12" irrigation well, 240" deep located in a significant aquifer (refer to commentary).
Tract 12: 86± ac Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 82.41+/- acres FSA tillable. Road frontage on 2 roads - long rows efficient for large equipment.
Tract 13: 26.3± ac 72% Ragsdale silt loam. 24.48+/- acres FSA tillable. 12' irrigation well in a significant aquifier capable of pumping 1000 gal. per minute, controlled drainage system in place refer to the Information Book for details.
Tract 14: 51.4± ac 99% Ragsdale silt loam & Fin-castle silt loam. 50.41+/- acres FSA tillable. Controlled drainage management system (sub surface irrigation), see information Book for tile maps.
Tract 15: 66.5± ac Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 64.59+/- acres FSA tillable. Road frontage on 2 roads, long row.
Tract 16: 80.3± ac 97% Ragsdale Silt Loam & Fin-castle silt loam. 76.94+/- acres FSA tillable. Controlled drainage management system (sub surface irrigation), call for tile map.
Tract 17: 102.4± ac 71% Fincastle Silt Loam & 18% Ragsdale silt clay loam. 99.92+/- acres FSA tillable. 4 tower T&L towable center pivot serves 2 pivot points, tile map available.
Tract 18: 177± ac Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 172.78+/- acres FSA tillable. Controlled drainage management system (sub surface irrigation), See Information Book for more information on Tiling.
Tract 19: 77± ac Ragsdale silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 76.71+/- acres FSA tillable. Controlled drainage management system (sub surface irrigation), See Information Book for more information on Tiling.
Tract 20: 50.3± ac Miami clay loam, Shals silt loam, Xenia silt loam & Reesville silt loam. 37.08+/- acres FSA tillable. Tile map available,systematically tiled in 2010.
Tract 21: 6.2± ac Shoals silt loam, Hennepin loam, Xenia silt loam. Mixed hardwood trees, road frontage on State Road 236.
Ranch Maps & Attachments
Directions to Ranch
Property Location
From the Intersection of State Rd 236 & Indiana St (County Rd 250 S) in Roachdale:
Tracts 1-5: Travel South on Indiana St (County Rd 250) for.2 miles & Tract 4 will begin on the left (East). To Tracts 1-3 continue South on County Rd 250 South to County Rd 1200 N. Turn right (West) on County Rd 1200 N Tracts 1-3 will begin in.2 miles.
Tracts 6-19: Travel East of State Rd 236 for 4.1 miles & Tracts 6 & 8 will begin on the North & South side of the road. As you continue East on State Rd 236 look for signs to additional Tracts North & South of 236.
Tract 20: Travel North on N Indiana St for.1 miles to North Spring St turn left (West). Travel West on Spring St for.3 miles & the road will dead end at the entrance to the property (see signs).
Tract 21: Travel West on State Rd 236 for.2 miles & the property will start on the North side of the road.
Auction Location
Hendricks County Fairgrounds
1900 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122
