Nestled in the heart of Harper County near Harper, Kansas, this remarkable 470.6-acre ranch offers an exceptional blend of productive farmland with 2 sizable water rights totaling 448 acre feet, incredible wildlife habitat, great grazing pastures, and valuable mineral rights. Less than 1 mile from the east branch of Bluff Creek with both waterways on the ranch feeding into it. Just 1 mile south of Kingman and Harper County Line. Black top frontage on the North side of the property with an old homesite/farmstead with established wind breaks, electric, and water. About an hour drive from Dwight D International Airport in Wichita. 

The ranch has 136 acres of highly productive tillable cropland with over 100 more acres with a crop base that has been converted to pasture or CRP.  The 2024 agriculture income was approximately  $16,655.  This ranch presents a fantastic opportunity for farming with irrigation systems ready to be installed, thanks to its incredible water rights. Water right is ready with test wells already drilled showing good water to start irrigation on already great cropland. Average NCCPI 64.52 on the cropland. There are also 89+/- acres of lush expired CRP which could be renewed into the CRP program or broken out and developed into cropland.

The remaining 337 acres boast some of the finest hunting land in Kansas, featuring prime habitat for trophy whitetail deer, turkey, upland game, and waterfowl. This property is centrally located between two of the central flyway’s greatest waterfowl destinations. Quivira National Wildlife Refuge just 55 miles to the North and Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge just 38 miles to the South. Incredible quail & pheasant habitat with a great blend of cropland, timber, thickets, pasture, draws, hills and water. Located in deer hunting Unit 16, the incredible whitetails in this area use the topography, water, food, and cover all on this ranch to their advantage. Harper county is home to the 3rd largest archery typical whitetail in state history as well as dozens of Boone and Crocket whitetail entries. Whether you’re looking for an incredible investment and hunting ranch, enhancing and expanding your farm, or developing a waterfowl and fishing paradise, this ranch provides limitless potential on so many levels.

Adding to its value, the property includes five oil and gas producing wells, offering additional passive income. The extensive water rights File 50395 and File 50585 provide endless opportunities for irrigation or the potential to create a recreational haven for waterfowl. 

This one-of-a-kind Kansas ranch delivers the perfect balance of agricultural production, water resources, income-generation, and premier recreational opportunities. Whether you’re an investor, an avid outdoorsman, or looking to expand or start your farming operation, this property is a rare find. 

Please contact the listing agent for more information on this property or to schedule a private showing. (**Financial verification is required**) 

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Legal Description: E2 and NW4 of S10, R31, R08 in Harper County

2024 Approximate Real Estate Taxes: $1,729.70

Water Right:

• Water Right File No. 50395 (NE4 of 10-31-8) is permitted for irrigation of 160 acres. Authorized 224 AF at 800 GPM. 
• Water Right File No. 50394 (NW4 of 10-31-8) is permitted for irrigation of 160 acres. Authorized 224 AF at 800 GPM.
• Water rights shall pass with land to Buyer at closing.

Mineral Information:

• Income approx. $14,400 
• Seller’s share of Mineral Rights shall pass with land to Buyer. Believed to be 50%.

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Crop            Base Acres        PLC Yield

Wheat            177.10                   30

Barley            10.40                     38

Average NCCPI 64.52

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**See attached FSA documents for more information**

Cropland Soils: Primarily Class 2 and 3

• Nalim loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes: 54.34 Acres
• Nalim loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes: 50.73 Acres
• Nalim clay loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes, eroded: 25.76 Acres
• Shellabarger fine sandy loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes, eroded: 5.4 Acres

Directions:

• From Harper, head west on E 10th St/W Main St toward Central St. Turn right onto KS-14 N for about 6 miles. Turn left onto NW 150 Rd for 8 miles.
• From Wichita, get on US-400 W/US-54 W. Continue on US-400 W/US-54 W. Take KS-42 W to NW 150 Rd in Township 6. Turn right onto NW 150 Rd for 8 miles 

Farm Statistics:

• State Hunt Unit: 16
• Average Yearly Rainfall: 27.41 inches
• Closest Town: Harper, KS

Location

• 60 miles southwest of Wichita, KS (Population 392,119)
• 12 miles northeast of Harper, KS (Population 1,304)
• 25 miles south of Kingman, KS (Population 2,890) 
• 59 miles southwest of Dwight D. Eisenhower Airport