Auction Information
ONLINE AUCTION: Jackson Co IL 277 Acres
ONLINE FARMSTEAD AUCTION: Tillable, Pasture, Hunting, Multiple Outbuildings, Home
BIDDING IS NOW OPEN!
Bidding Closes THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026 at 8pm CST (Soft Close)
Property Inspection: Saturday, February 28, 2026; 10am-2pm OR By Appointment - Call/Text Broker Joe Corso - 618-663-1334
Property Address: 414 Benz Road, Carbondale IL 62902
DESCRIPTION
In the countryside, just minutes from all that Carbondale has to offer, and close to Giant City State Park. From Route 13, take Giant City Road 2 miles south, then turn right a short distance onto Pleasant Hill Road. This property has been in the same family for generations. There are remnants of an old homestead with barns located in the middle of the property and a small home on Pleasant Hill Road. Also, a large pond consisting of a couple of acres.
Total acres are 277, with 165 acres of tillable and a crop productivity index of 95.2. Th...
Total acres are 277, with 165 acres of tillable and a crop productivity index of 95.2. There are gentle rolling hills and plenty of timber that offers some good cover for prime deer and decent turkey hunting.
This property offers some good building sites, farm income, hunting, fishing, and miles of outdoor recreation from horseback to UTVs.
Parcel #15-34-400-001 / 15-34-251-001 / 15-34-276-001 / 15-34-226-004 / 15-35-100-015
Taxes: $8,010
Section 34, T9-R1
Home sites / large pond / prime deer hunting
Great location on East Pleasant Hill Road / Short distance west of Giant City State Park / Located in the countryside and close to Carbondale
PROCEDURE
Registration: Proper registration is required to bid. All bidders must provide name, address, phone number and email address to register. By registering, all bidders acknowledge having read and agree to be bound by the Auction Terms and Conditions. Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to register or admit Buyer at his/her sole discretion.
Note: If you are unable to bid Online or are unsure about the reliability of your internet connection, call the Auctioneer and make alternative bidding arrangements at least 24 hours before close of auction.
Bidding will be on a PER TRACT basis Max Bid eBay style.
Bid increments of $1000, or more, per bid.
Minimum opening bid - $665,000.
Bidding is now open and will be available until 8:00 PM CST THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026, subject to bid extensions (Soft Close).
TERMS & CONDITIONS
NO BUYER'S PREMIUM.
SALE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION OF SELLER(S).
NO CONTINGENCIES: This Real Estate contract is not contingent on or subject to Buyers financing, appraisal, survey or inspections of any kind or any other contingencies as agreed to by bidders at registration prior to bidding.
ZONING AND EASEMENTS: Property is being sold subject to any and all easements of record. Property is subject to all state and local zoning ordinances.
REAL ESTATE TAXES: Pro-rated to day of closing.
SURVEY: n/a
MINERAL: All owned will transfer, if any.
CONTRACT AND DOWN PAYMENT: Contract for purchase to be signed within 24 hours of close of auction. A 10% down payment of the total contract purchase price will be due immediately after being declared the winning bidder. The down payment may be paid in the form of personal check, wire transfer, business check or cashier's check and received within 3 business days. Earnest check to be made to Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co Trust Account. The balance of the contract purchase price is due at closing. Any stop payment order of a check or giving a check which is returned marked insufficient funds, shall be deemed by the parties to be evidence of fraud existing at the time the transaction was consummated and shall be construed by the parties as intent to defraud.
TITLE: Sellers shall furnish the Buyer(s) at Seller's expense marketable title in the form of Title Commitment, Title Policy, a proper deed conveying merchantable title to the real estate to the Buyer(s) and tax transfer stamps. Buyer will pay the deed recording, and fees associated with mortgage/financing. Title company's closing fee will be split equally by Buyer and Seller.
CLOSING: Closing shall occur within 45 days or as soon thereafter as applicable closing documents are completed. Seller shall pay for recording release from any mortgage. Buyer shall pay for recording the deed of conveyance from Seller and any mortgage title insurance charges. Any closing costs not herein provided for shall be borne by Buyer. Seller shall cause the Closing Statement to be delivered to Buyer at or before the closing.
POSSESSION: Upon closing.
AGENCY: Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC is the Agent and Representative of the Seller.
The information is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed the owners or Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties made by the Seller(s) or Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC pertaining to this property. Real estate is being sold "As Is, Where Is".
AUCTIONEER: Mark Kennedy, IL Lic #440.000202, 618-924-1747.
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