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Crook / I-76 Pasture Land Auction

Logan County, colorado  |  5,915± Acres

Overview

5,915.3± acres pasture located 24± miles NE of Sterling, CO via I-76 to the Crook Exit #149 in Logan County. 7 pastures, 7 wells, and working/loadout facilities. Offered in 2 parcels and as a single unit. Possession for 2026 grazing season. R/E taxes: $.42/acre.

5,915.3± acres of pasture located 24± miles NE of Sterling, CO via I-76 to the Crook Exit #149 in Logan County, Colorado, Highway 55 (County Road 81) borders the east property line and I-76 borders the north, providing excellent access. Cross-fenced into 7 pastures, and watered by 7 wells, each with tanks. Steel working/loadout facilities. Historic carrying capacity over a 5-month grazing season: 365–390± cow/calf pairs or 590–735± yearlings, based on 1,300# cows or 550–600# yearlings; subject to precipitation and class of cattle. Offered in 2 parcels and as a single unit. Cattle markets in Sterling, CO and Ogallala, NE. Custom feedlot within 9.5± miles. Possession for the 2026 grazing season. R/E taxes: $.42/acre.

Quick Facts

  • SUCCESSFUL LIVE AUCTION: U/C $4,075,000
  • 5,915.3± total acres
  • 7 cross-fenced pastures with 7 livestock wells (6 submersible, 1 pump jack)
  • Steel L/S working/loadout facilities
  • Located 24± miles NE of Sterling, CO via I-76 to Crook Exit #149, 0.4 mi S to entrance
  • Hwy 55 (aka Cty Rd 81) borders E property line / I-76 borders N property line
  • R/E Taxes: $2,478 ($.42/acre)
  • Pasture is available for 2026 grazing season
  • Offered in 2 parcels and as a single unit
  • Parcel #1: 3,618.8± acres, 4 pastures, 4 sub-wells w/tanks, L/S working/loadout facilities
  • Parcel #2: 2,296.5± acres, 3 pastures, 2 sub-wells w/tanks, 1 electric pump jack w/tank
  • Nearby cattle markets in Sterling, CO and Ogallala, NE. Custom feedlot within 9.5± miles
  • Estimated total carrying capacity: 5-month grazing season; historically 365–390± cow/calf pairs or 590–735± yearlings. Carrying capacity is based on 1,300# cows or 550# to 600# yearlings. Capacity is subject to precipitation, capacity of each pasture, and type, weight, and cut of cattle

Property Details

Parcel #1 | 3,618.8± acres

  • 3,614.9± acres pasture (33.2± acres pasture E of Hwy 55); 3.9± acres roads
  • Located 24± miles NE of Sterling, CO via I-76 to Crook Exit #149, 0.4 miles S to entrance
  • R/E Taxes: $1,515.96 (2025)
  • 4 submersible L/S wells w/tanks
  • Fenced into 4 pastures

Parcel #2 | 2,296.5± acres

  • 2,292.8± acres pasture; 3.7± acres roads
  • Located 24± miles NE of Sterling, CO via I-76 to Crook Exit #149, 2.5 miles S to entrance
  • R/E Taxes: $962.04 (2025)
  • 2 submersible L/S wells w/tanks, 1 electric pump jack w/tank
  • Fenced into 3 pastures

Single Unit | 5,915.3± acres

  • 5,907.7± acres pasture (33.2± acres E of Hwy 55); 7.6± acres roads
  • Located 24± miles NE of Sterling, CO via I-76 to Crook Exit #149, .4 miles S to entrance
  • R/E Taxes: $2,478 (2025)
  • 6 submersible L/S wells w/tanks, 1 electric pump jack w/tank
  • Fenced into 7 pastures

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Location

Logan County, colorado  |  5,915± Acres

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Auction Terms

Terms & Conditions

AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS

AUCTION PROCEDURE: The “CROOK/I-76 PASTURE LAND AUCTION” is a land auction with RESERVE. The Crook-I/76 property to be offered in 2 parcels and as a Single Unit. Bidding competition will determine the highest aggregate bid(s). Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Seller agrees not to accept and negotiate any contracts to purchase prior to auction date. Bids will be taken for total purchase price not price per acre.
TERMS: Upon the conclusion of the auction, the highest bidder(s) will sign Brokerage Disclosure and will enter into and sign a Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Land) for the amount of the bid. Required earnest money deposit is 15% of the total purchase price which is due upon the signing of the contract(s) and to be deposited with Reck Agri Realty & Auction. Earnest money deposit will be transferred to Northeast Colorado Title Company prior to closing and applied toward the total purchase price. Purchase contract will not be contingent upon financing. Terms and conditions in the Due Diligence Packet and oral announcements shall be incorporated and made a part of the contract. Sample contract is available within the Due Diligence Packet.
CLOSING: Buyer(s) shall pay in good funds, the balance of purchase price plus their respective closing costs, and sign and complete all customary or required documents at closing, which is on or before August 7, 2026. Closing to be conducted by Northeast Colorado Title and the closing service fee to be split 50-50 between Seller and Buyer(s).
TITLE: Seller to pass title by Trustee’s Deed and Warranty Deed free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, special assessments levied or assessed, and subject to all easements and restrictions or covenants now of record. Title commitments are available for review herein and title commitment and exceptions will be incorporated and made a part of the Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate (Land). Title Insurance to be used as evidence of marketable title and cost of the premium to be split 50-50 between Seller and Buyer(s), except Buyer(s) to pay for cost of loan title insurance policy, if applicable. The Buyer(s) to receive a TBD title commitment within Due Diligence Packet, updated title commitment with Buyer(s) name, lender, purchase price, and all supplements and additions thereto after auction, and an owner’s title insurance policy in an amount equal to the Purchase Price after closing. Property to be sold subject to existing roads and highways; established easements and rights-of-way; prior mineral reservations, and other matters affected by title documents shown within the title commitment; and zoning, building, subdivision, and other restrictions and regulations of record. NOTE: Two separate owners are selling their property together and will be signing contracts for each of their respective properties.
POSSESSION: Upon signing of contract and the earnest money clearing, Buyer(s) may enter onto the property, complete the necessary work to fix fences and/or windmill and livestock wells and to allow livestock on the property to graze. Any completion of fence and windmill and/or well repairs and livestock grazing does not constitute a pasture lease. If Buyer(s) defaults and doesn’t close, all expenses paid and earnest money is forfeited to Seller and livestock to be removed. If closing does not occur due to the default of Seller, Seller to reimburse Buyer(s) for expenses received and Buyer(s) livestock to continue to graze and pasture rent to be paid at agreed upon rates.
PROPERTY CONDITION: The prospective Buyer(s) should verify all information contained herein. All prospective bidders are urged to fully inspect the property, its condition, and to rely on their own conclusions and the property is being sold AS IS-WHERE IS, without warranty, representation or recourse to Seller.
WATER RIGHTS: Seller to convey all Seller’s water rights, water wells, well permits, and equipment appurtenant to the property for livestock use. The water rights are subject to the rules, regulations, and limitations of the Colorado Department of Water Resources. Water rights are being sold AS IS-WHERE IS without warranty or guarantee of any water right matters, pumping rates/adequacy of livestock wells.
REAL ESTATE TAXES: 2026 real estate taxes due in 2027, and thereafter, to be paid by
Buyer(s). The stated real estate taxes are estimated.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Legal descriptions are subject to existing fence/field boundaries or land-use trades, if any. If the property sells in parcels and a survey is required to create a metes and bounds legal description, Seller to provide and pay for said survey. Seller & Buyer(s) agree that closing may be extended up to 30 days if necessary to complete said survey.
MINERALS: No mineral rights included, previously reserved.
ACREAGES: All stated acreages in the Color Brochure, Due Diligence Packet, and visual presentation at the auction are approximate and are obtained from the county tax records. No warranty is expressed or implied as to exact acreages of property. All bids are for the total parcel without regard to exact acreage. There will be no adjustment in purchase price if acreage is different than what is stated in this packet and/or stated at the auction.
MULTIPLE PARTY BID: If several parties go together and collectively bid on parcel(s) and the Multiple Party Bid is the highest bid, at the conclusion of the auction each party within the Multiple Party Bid shall identify and agree to sign separate contract(s), pay for their respective separate parcel(s) at closing, and pay for a metes & bounds survey and additional title insurance premium to create the legal description for their respective separate parcel. The collective purchase prices for the separate parcels shall equal the total Multiple Party Bid.
BIDDER REQUIREMENTS: To register to bid, Buyer(s), prior to the auction, must review and accept the Due Diligence Packet with the full auction terms and conditions, property descriptions, pertinent information, title commitments, and sample contracts. Bidding via cell phone, internet, and/or bidding on someone’s behalf, must be approved by Reck Agri Realty & Auction 24 hours prior to auction.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The information contained herein has either been given to us by the owner of the property or obtained from sources that we deem reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, but we do not guarantee it. Reck Agri Realty & Auction and the Seller assume no responsibility for the omissions, corrections, or withdrawals. The location maps are not intended as a survey and are for general location purposes only. The prospective Buyer(s) should verify all information contained herein. Reck Agri Realty & Auction and all other agents of Broker are or will be acting as a Transaction Broker. Announcements made by Reck Agri Realty & Auction, at the time of sale will take precedence over any previously printed material or other oral statements. Reck Agri Realty & Auction does not offer broker participation for the “CROOK/I-76 PASTURE LAND AUCTION”. Reck Agri Realty & Auction reserves the right to require bank references upon request and reserves the right to refuse bids from any bidder. Bidding increments are at the discretion of the Broker.
1031 SELLER NOTIFICATION – 1031 EXCHANGE: It is understood and agreed that Seller may desire to sell the property which is the subject of this Auction in a “tax free” exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Buyer(s) agrees to cooperate but is not required to incur any additional expense or risk.
TRANSMISSION LINE EASEMENT: Property to be sold subject to the Pawnee Express Transmission Line Agreement. Seller(s) to retain all right and interest to all existing and/or future payments to be paid from said agreement.
COPYRIGHT: Photographs, Videos, Color Brochure & Due Diligence Packets are property of Reck Agri Realty & Auction and cannot be reproduced without permission.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BUYER(S): The information contained herein has either been given to us by the owner of the property or obtained from sources that we deem reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy, but we do not guarantee it. Reck Agri Realty & Auction and the Seller assumes no responsibility for the omissions, corrections, or withdrawals. The location and aerial maps are not intended as a survey and are for general location purposes only. The prospective Buyer(s) should verify all information contained herein. All prospective buyers are urged to fully inspect the property, its condition and to rely on their own conclusions. All equipment and improvements are to be sold AS IS-WHERE IS, without warranty, representation, or recourse to Seller.