SOLD AT LIVE AUCTION
$1,890,000
$15,253 per acre
Harland & Janice Reister Trust
Live Land Auction
Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 4:00PM
Conklin, MI (Ottawa Co)
124 acres of prime land offered in 3 parcels with frontage on Gooding St & 8th Ave in Chester Twp/Ottawa Co just west of Sparta, MI
Farm purchased in 1955 by the late Harland & Janice Reister.
Auction held at 21233 8th Ave. Conklin, MI 49403: the farm formally on Parcel C
Parcels to be offered individually, as a whole and in any combination
$8k Per Acre Minimum Bid
No Buyers Premium
New surveys & New Ottawa County Land Evaluations are available.
Parcel A:
PP 70-01-23-200-003
20.04 acres
657’ frontage on Gooding St.
2026 SEV: $76,100
2026 Taxable Value: $25,641
2025 Summer Tax: $534.20
2025 Winter Tax: $478.06
Agricultural District
Sparta Schools
Chester Twp/Ottawa Co
Parcel B:
PP 70-01-23-200-006
35.11 acres
958’ frontage on Gooding St.
664’ frontage on 8th Ave.
2026 SEV: $131,600
2026 Taxable Value: $41,038
2025 Summer Tax: $855.02
2025 Winter Tax: $755.25
Agricultural District
Sparta Schools
Chester Twp/Ottawa Co
Parcel C:
PP 70-01-23-200-008
68.76 acres
918’ frontage on 8th Ave.
2026 SEV: $266,200
2026 Taxable Value: $130,934
2025 Summer Tax: $2,727.98
2025 Winter Tax: $1,644.57
Agricultural District
Sparta Schools
Chester Twp/Ottawa Co
REAL ESTATE TERMS OVERVIEW: A complete Purchase Agreement is available; the following is only an overview. Offered “as-is” with no contingencies, high bidders to make a $10,000 nonrefundable deposit day of Auction for each parcel and close within 45 days. Seller to provide survey and marketable title. Taxes to be prorated. 1.5% commission available to qualified buyer brokers. Current tenant reserves crops until close.
REAL ESTATE TERMS DETAILED:
A complete Purchase Agreement with all terms and conditions of this Auction will be available by June 1st; the following is an overview.
Registration: The Auction begins at 4:00PM on-site at the farm 21233 8th Ave. Conklin, MI 49403. Registration begins at 3:00PM; please arrive with enough time to be completely registered by 3:30PM. The registration process is free, easy and takes about 10 minutes. You will need your driver’s license and to sign a few documents stating that you understand the Auction requirements.
Real Estate Deposit: If you are the successful bidder and your bid is accepted you will immediately need to execute the Purchase Agreement with a nonrefundable deposit of $10,000 for each parcel. Your bid is not contingent upon being approved for financing. Please arrange financing prior to Auction and be able to pay cash at closing.
Bidding: Parcels to be offered individually, as a whole and in any combination. The Auction of this real estate will take place in the same manner in which you would expect to bid at any Farm Auction. The Auctioneer will move at a slower pace to ensure that every person clearly understands the amount of the previous bid. You will have the opportunity to bid as many times as you like and upon conclusion, the highest bid will be offered to the seller. The Auctioneers decision is final. If you're the successful bidder - congratulations! You'll meet with Noah Smith immediately after the Auction to pay the required deposit, sign purchase agreements and complete all necessary documents.
Property Disclaimer: The property is being offered "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties of any type express or implied. All information advertised or stated has been derived from sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. Buyers shall rely totally on their inspection of the property and records. Any improvements that must be made are the responsibility of the buyer. Any announcements made Auction day take precedence over prior written and oral statements. The Auction will be conducted by the sole discretion of the Auctioneers.
Minimum Bid: This property will sell at any bid of $8,000 per acre or more.
Buyers Premium: There is no buyers premium at this Auction.
Possession: Possession will be at closing.
Closing: Closing will occur within 45 days of Auction. Balance of purchase price will be due at closing.
Deed: Seller shall supply an owner's title insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price.
Easements: Sale of property is subject to all easements of record.
Closing Costs: The buyer will incur standard closing costs of approx $900 for each parcel.
Survey: A new survey has been provided by the seller at no cost to the buyer and is to be accepted by the buyer.
Real Estate Taxes: Taxes shall be prorated on a calendar year basis to the date of closing.
Current Crops: Current tenant reserves crops until close
Buyer's Agent Broker Participation (if you are a buyer that is represented by a buyer’s agent): A 1.5% commission high bid is offered to a licensed Michigan Broker whose prospect pays for and closes on the property. The broker must first register their prospect in writing by sending an email to [email protected]. Broker or agent must inspect the property with their client and attend the Auction with the prospect and sign in. There can be no exceptions to this procedure; no oral registrations will be accepted. Buyers Agents are not required to participate in this auction. Please contact auctioneer with any questions.
The information provided is a summary of information available from numerous sources, the majority of which have not been independently confirmed. This summary has been provided only for the use of prospective bidders at the Public Auction to be held on June 23rd 2026. It is supplied for whatever assistance it may provide in answering questions, however, all information and opinions are supplied without warranties or representations; either expressed or implied whatsoever.
Prospective bidders are advised to avail themselves to records of Chester Township, Ottawa County and the State of Michigan and to make inspections of the premises on their own behalf; consulting whatever advisor they may feel appropriate.
New data, corrections, or changes could be made after the printing of this packet. Please arrive prior to the start of the Auction to inspect and consider any new information and changes.