Property Description
Dane County, Wisconsin Sealed Bid Auction – Peoples Company is pleased to present the sale of 167.27± acres of highly productive farmland located just west of Verona, Wisconsin. This exceptional farm features long, efficient rows, quality soils, and excellent hard-surfaced road frontage, making it well suited for modern farming operations. The property includes 135.82 FSA cropland acres with an NCCPI rating of 61.5. The predominant soil types are Basco, Port Byron, and Troxel silt loams. Held by the same family for more than 126 years, this marks the first opportunity in generations to acquire this quality asset.
Ideally situated less than one mile from U.S. Highways 18/151, the farm offers convenient access to Verona, Madison, and the surrounding region. Verona High School is located just four minutes away, while downtown Madison can be reached in approximately 20 minutes. The property also lies just minutes from Epic Systems' corporate campus, one of Wisconsin's largest private employers.
Beyond its strong agricultural attributes, the property benefits from a highly desirable location in one of Dane County's most dynamic growth corridors. Residential development has expanded steadily in the surrounding area, including the neighboring Twin Rock Subdivision, where recent lot sales have demonstrated strong demand. As a result, the farm offers buyers the opportunity to own a productive agricultural investment with long-term land-use flexibility and potential for future appreciation.
The property is currently designated as Farmland Preservation on the Town of Verona Future Land Use Map. However, future land use amendments may allow consideration for Rural Residential development consisting of 2- to 4-acre lots, subject to local approvals and regulatory requirements. Each tract will be conveyed with two Residential Density Units (RDUs), providing additional value and flexibility for future ownership.
Tract 1: 75.23± acres with est. 72.80 FSA cropland acres carrying an NCCPI rating of 60.2.
Tract 2: 92.04± acres with est. 63 FSA cropland acres carrying an NCCPI rating of 62.7.
The two tracts will be offered on a whole-dollar basis via Sealed Bid Auction, with bids due on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at or before 10:00 AM. Bids must be submitted to .