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Online Bidding SiteThe Melms Road Farm Auction
Total Acres: There are a total of 72.32 acres, more or less, according to the DeKalb County Assessors Office.
Tillable Acres: There are approximately 62.25 tillable acres, estimated.
Soil Types: Major soil types found on this farm include Drummer silty clay loam and Lisbon silt loam.
Topography: The topography of the subject farm is level to nearly level.
Location Climate Growing Season: DeKalb County has a continental climate typical of north-central Illinois. The average length of the growing season is nearly 160 days. On average we expect about 2,750 growing degree days from April 15 through September 30. Annual precipitation averages about 35" with over 2/3 of this coming during the growing season. Snowfall averages about 36" per year. Prevailing winds are from the west and southwest. This climate, combined with the generally excellent soils in this area, provides a nearly ideal ...
Location Climate Growing Season: DeKalb County has a continental climate typical of north-central Illinois. The average length of the growing season is nearly 160 days. On average we expect about 2,750 growing degree days from April 15 through September 30. Annual precipitation averages about 35" with over 2/3 of this coming during the growing season. Snowfall averages about 36" per year. Prevailing winds are from the west and southwest. This climate, combined with the generally excellent soils in this area, provides a nearly ideal environment for the production of corn and soybeans.
Mineral Rights: The buyer will receive and the seller will convey all mineral rights that the seller owns relating to the property.
Possession: Closing shall be on or before January 6, 2022. The purchase agreement is between the seller and buyer only and cannot be assigned to a third party without the written consent of the seller. Possession is subject to the rights of any tenants in possession.
Financing: Mortgage financing is available from several sources. Names and addresses will be provided upon request.
Taxes: The 2020 real estate taxes totaled $3,732.36. The tax parcel numbers are #03-12-100-004, #03-12-100-005 & #03-12-100-008.
Grain Markets: There are a number of grain markets located within 15 miles of The Melms Road Farm.
Zoning: The Melms Road Farm is zoned A-1, Agricultural.
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Location: The subject farm is located approximately 36 miles northwest of Chicago OHare International Airport. Nearby towns include: Hampshire (2 1/2 miles east), Genoa (4 miles southwest) and Huntley (6 1/2 miles east).
Frontage: There is approximately 1/2 mile of road frontage on New Lebanon Road, 1/4 mile on Melms Road and 1/8 mile on Ebel Road.
Major Highways: Illinois Route 23 is 2 miles west, Interstate 90 is 2 miles northeast, Illinois Route 72 is 2 1/2 miles south, U.S. Route 20 is 4 1/4 miles northeast, and Illinois Route 47 is 7 7/8 miles southeast of the property.
Legal Description: A brief legal description indicates The Melms Road Farm is located in Part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 42 North Range 5 East (Genoa Township), DeKalb County, Illinois.