The live auction will be held at the Musser Bros. office at 3125 Rickenbacker Drive in Pasco, beginning at 2pm. Doors open at 1pm.
340± Acre Columbia Basin (Franklin County) Farm Ground Auction
340± Acre Pivot Irrigated Farm
Will be offered in two parcels. You may bid on one or both parcels.
This will be a live auction, held at the Musser Bros. facility in Pasco, WA.
Parcel 1
171.50± FSA Gross Acres
150.70± FSA Irrigable Acres
This parcel is improved with a 118± acre Valley corner-swing center pivot (Pivot 1), 24.10± acres of organic apples, a 1,288± square foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home plus a 30' x 10' sunroom, with a 1,288± square foot basement and 2-car, 22.5' x 30' garage. Additionally, there is a 115' x 50' hay shed, small garage and a 32' x 65' metal shop. Domestic water is sourced from a shared domestic well. All pivots have ability to be controlled by Field Net.
Water is provided through South Columbia Basin Irrigation District and power is provided by Big Bend Electric Cooperative. The water is delivered through a head gate on the south east corner of the property, into a gravity fed ditch, which then fills the lined, 600,000± gallon lined pond on the south side of the pivot. Water is pressurized at the pond with a 75HP pump, that feeds both the pivot and orchard areas.
There is a 1,000 gallon underground fuel tank and a 1,000 gallon above-ground fuel tank included.
Pivot 1 Crop History
| Year | Crop |
| 2025 | Alfalfa |
| 2024 | Alfalfa |
| 2023 | Alfalfa |
| 2022 | Wheat |
| 2021 | Potatoes |
The apple blocks are as follows:
| Block | Variety | Acreage | Spacing | Root Stock | Year Planted |
| 1 | Cosmic Crisp | 7.00 | 9 x 18 | M106 | 2021 |
| 2 | Pink Lady | 3.60 | 9 x 18 | M106 | 2000 |
| 3 | Gala | 1.30 | 9 x 18 | M106 | 2011 |
| 4 | Gala | 8.30 | 9 x 18 | M106 | 2000 |
| 5 | Granny Smith | 3.90 | 9 x 18 | M106 | 2000 |
Franklin County Parcel Number: 120330070
2025 Real Estate Taxes: $9,308.62
Parcel 2
169.20± FSA Gross Acres
131.20± FSA Irrigable Acres
This parcel is improved with three center pivots. Pivot 2 is a 78.3± acre, 2020 Zimmatic pivot. Pivot 3 is a 45.2± acre Zimmatic pivot. Pivot 3 is a 7.7± acre, 2020 Zimmatic pivot.
Water is provided through South Columbia Basin Irrigation District and power is provided by Big Bend Electric Cooperative. The water is delivered through a head gate on the south east corner of the property, into a gravity fed ditch, to a bureau lift station which then fills the pond that lies along the western boundary of the property. Water is pressurized at the pond with a 50 and a 25 horsepower pump, that feeds all three pivots. All pivots have ability to be controlled by Field Net.
Pivot 2, 3 and 4 Crop History
| Year | Crop |
| 2025 | Corn |
| 2024 | Onions |
| 2023 | Corn |
| 2022 | Potatoes |
| 2021 | Wheat |
Franklin County Parcel Number: 121040024
2025 Real Estate Taxes: $4,754.40
Auction staff will be onsite at the home on Tuesday, October 28th from 1pm to 3pm to answer questions. Or Contact Scott Musser on 509.521.3300 for a private showing.
PROCEDURE: The property will be offered in 2 individual parcels, any combination of parcels and as a total 340 +/- acre unit. There will be open bidding on all parcels and combinations during the auction as determined by the Auctioneer. Bids on parcels, parcel combinations, and the total property may compete.
BUYER'S PREMIUM: There will be a 6% Buyer's Premium added to the high bid to determine the Total Contract Price.
DOWN PAYMENT: 10% down payment on the day of auction for individual parcels or combinations of parcels. The down payment may be made in the form of cashier's check, personal check, or corporate check. YOUR BIDDING IS NOT CONDITIONAL UPON FINANCING, so be sure you have arranged financing, if needed, and are capable of paying cash at closing.
ACCEPTANCE OF BID PRICES: All final bid prices are subject to the Seller's acceptance or rejection. All successful bidders will be required to sign Purchase Agreements at the auction site immediately following the close of the auction.
DEED: Seller shall provide a Warranty Deed sufficient to convey insurable title to the real estate. Real estate is sold subject to all rights of way, legal highways, leases, easements of public record, and all other matters of public record.
EVIDENCE OF TITLE: Seller shall provide a preliminary title insurance commitment for review prior to auction. Seller agrees to furnish Buyer(s), at Seller's expense, an updated title commitment prior to closing. The cost of providing an Owner's Title Policy shall be paid for by Seller at closing.
CLOSING: The balance of the purchase price is due at closing. The targeted closing date will be on or before 60 days after the auction or as soon thereafter upon completion of the final title commitment and Seller's closing documents. Escrow costs for closing shall be shared 50:50 between Buyer(s) and Seller. All lender costs, if any shall be paid by the Buyer(s).
POSSESSION: Possession will be delivered at closing.
REAL ESTATE TAXES: Taxes and all other periodic realty costs, if any, will be apportioned pro rata as of the Closing Date. All taxes will be considered to be on a calendar year basis, with the exception of school taxes, which will be pro-rated on a fiscal year basis. Seller will pay for all days up to and including the Closing Date, and Buyer will pay for all days following the Closing Date.
ACREAGE: All parcel acreages, dimensions, and proposed boundaries are approximate and have been estimated based on county tax parcel data, county GIS and/or aerial mapping.
PROPERTY INSPECTION: Each potential Bidder is responsible for conducting, at their own risk, their own independent inspections, investigations, inquiries and due diligence concerning the property. Inspection dates have been scheduled and will be staffed with auction personnel. Further, Seller disclaims any and all responsibility for Bidder's safety during any physical inspection of the property. No party shall be deemed an invitee of the property by virtue of the offering of the property for sale.
EASEMENTS: Subject to any and all existing easements.
AGENCY: Musser Bros. Inc. and its representatives are exclusive agents of the Seller.
DISCLAIMER AND ABSENCE OF WARRANTIES: All information contained in this brochure and all related materials are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Purchase Agreement. The property is being sold on an "AS IS, WHERE IS" basis, and no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, concerning the property is made by the Seller or the Auction Company. All sketches and dimensions in the brochure are approximate. Each potential bidder is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspections, investigations, inquiries, and due diligence concerning the property. The information contained in this brochure is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy, errors, or omissions is assumed by the Seller or the Auction Company. Conduct of the auction and increments of bidding are at the direction and discretion of the Auctioneer. The Seller and Selling Agents reserve the right to preclude any person from bidding if there is any question as to the person's credentials, fitness, etc. All decisions of the Auctioneer are final.
ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE THE DAY OF THE SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PRINTEDMATERIAL OR ANY OTHER ORAL STATEMENTS MADE.