Auction Information
CASS COUNTY, IL LAND AUCTION - COHEN/TRICKEY
LOCATION
Cass County, Illinois
The Cohen/Trickey land, known locally as the Merriam farm, is located approximately 3 miles of Virginia, IL. From the south edge of Virginia at the Junction of Highway 78 and the Virginia Rd, go west 2 miles to Thompson Rd, then south 1 mile to the farm. The property is further described as being in Sections 17 and 18, T17N-R10W, Virginia Township, Cass County, IL.
SELLERS
David M. Cohen, as Independent Executor of the Estate of Martha Mulliken Cohen
Charles B. Trickey, Trustee of the Trickey Family Trust, by Robert Trickey, as attorney in fact
MANAGED BY
John Sullivan (309) 221-6700
GENERAL INFORMATION
160 acres (subject to survey) 2 tracts
This outstanding, all-tillable Class A farm contains 160 acres (subject to survey) and will be sold in 2-tracts.
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TRACT INFORMA...
TRACT INFORMATION
Tract 1 - 80 acres (subject to survey)
FSA figures should indicate 79.61 NHEL cropland acres (split field)
Productivity Index (PI): 141.1 (Class A)
Soil types include Ipava, Sable and Osco
Some field drainage tile (maps on website)
Thompson Road borders along the west side of the farm
Tract 2 - 80 acres (subject to survey)
FSA figures should indicate 79.61 NHEL cropland acres (split field)
Productivity Index (PI): 140.5 (Class A)
Soil types include Ipava, Sable and Osco
Some field drainage tile (maps on website)
Thompson Road borders along the west side of the farm
METHOD & TERMS
The real estate will be sold on a price per acre basis based on the soon to be completed surveyed acres and offered through the marketing method of Buyers Choice, whereas the high bidder can elect either or both tracts (in any order) for their high bid. If the high bidder does not elect both tracts, then the remaining tract will then be offered. The tracts will NOT be offered together at the conclusion of the auction.
Immediately following the auction, the successful buyer will be required to sign a real estate sales contract and pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as a non-refundable down payment which will be held in escrow until closing. The balance of the purchase price will be due at closing which will take place on or before April 23, 2026.
The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price and will pay the 2025 real estate taxes, due and payable in 2026. The buyer will be responsible for the 2026 and all subsequent real estate taxes. Possession will be given at closing, and the land sells free and clear of tenancy for 2026 and beyond. Buyer(s) will be required to reimburse the previous tenant for any fall applied fertilizer and chemicals.
Bidding is NOT subject to any contingencies, including but not limited to financing, an appraisal or inspection of the property.
All announcements made sale day take precedence over prior advertising either written or oral. The information in our brochure, in our advertisements and on our website is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, drone video, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties made by the seller or Sullivan Auctioneers pertaining to this property. Real estate is being sold AS IS.
REAL ESTATE TAX INFORMATION
Parcel 11-018-004-00 (PART) - 40.12 acres - $2,371.60
Parcel 11-018-004-01 (PART) - 40 acres - $2,423.19
Parcel 11-018-006-00 (PART) - 80 acres - $4,053.78
Parcel 11-017-010-00 (PART) - 80 acres - $4,671.66
Representing Attorney:
Nathaniel Schmitz | Thomas Mamer LLP
2005 N. Dunlap Avenue, Champaign, Illinois 61820 | (217) 351-1500
Auction Manager:
John Sullivan (309) 221-6700
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Cass County, Illinois
The Cohen/Trickey land, known locally as the Merriam farm, is located approximately 3 miles of Virginia, IL. From the south edge of Virginia at the Junction of Highway 78 and the Virginia Rd, go west 2 miles to Thompson Rd, then south 1 mile to the farm. The property is further described as being in Sections 17 and 18, T17N-R10W, Virginia Township, Cass County, IL.