Versatile opportunity awaits on these five distinct tracts that offer a mix of tillable farmland, pastureland, hunting ground, timber, and even a rural homestead. All tracts are manageably-sized and offer great access from Illinois Route 108. Buy one or buy them all depending on the extent to which you wish to expand your land holdings. Check out the particulars of each tract below and give us a shout with any questions or to schedule time to walk the properties.
General Information
Location and Directions to the Property: Just inside the Macoupin County, Illinois line approximately 4 miles Southeast of Greenfield, 13 miles West of Carlinville. Take Illinois Route 267 South out of Greenfield then Illinois Route 108 East approximately 0.3 mile. Tracts 1 and 4 are located to the North of IL-Rte. 108 in S18-T10N-R9W; Tracts 2, 3 and 5 to the South of IL-Rte. 108 in S19-T10N-R9W.
Taxes: ...
Taxes: All tracts are subject to reassessment upon recording of new deeds. (Parcel ID 24-000-276-00 = 159.12 acres, $2613.88; Parcel ID 24-000-282-00 = 80 acres, $1544.84; Parcel ID 24-000-283-00 = 79.29 acres, $1238.22)
Tenancy: Open for all tracts after 2023 harvest.
Private property tours can be arranged at any time, but the home will be unavailable for showings until Tuesday, October 24 due to the personal property auction being held on Saturday, October 21. An open house and property tours will be held on Saturday, October 28 from 10AM-12PM.
Seller: Maurice & Judith Franz Trusts
Representing Attorney: Todd Parish with Strang, Parish & Graham (Jerseyville office), 618-498-6821
Auctioneer: Darrell Moore IL. Lic. 440-000506
Auction Format
Live in-person and online bidding. Pre-bids and max-bids may be placed online beginning Monday, October 2 through the start of the live auction. If bidding in-person with no desire to place pre-bids online, you may register at the Elks Lodge that morning. You may register to bid through the Worrell Land Services app anytime between now and 6:00PM Monday, October 30.
Tract 1: 118.89 Acres, Over 90% Tillable
Acreage: 118.89 total, 107.88 tillable, 8.33 pasture, 1.3 wooded
Productivity Index Rating (tillable acreage): 115.2
Primary Soil Types (tillable acreage): Keomah, Rozetta, Clarksdale silt loams
Topography: Level to rolling
Fencing: Older fencing around the pastureland.
Parcel ID: Part of 24-000-276-00
Tract 2: 105.89 Acres, Approximately 80% Tillable Plus Hunting Appeal
Acreage: 105.89 total, 83.68 USDA tillable, 17.12 wooded
Creek bisects the Eastern portion of the property, providing on-site water for wildlife
Productivity Index Rating (tillable acreage): 108.7 overall. Approximately 43% of the tillable acreage is High Class B Wakeland soils, 128 PI.
Primary Soil Types (tillable acreage): Wakeland, Hickory, Rozetta silt loams
Topography: Rolling
Parcel IDs: Part of 24-000-282-00 and 24-000-283-00
Tract 3: 39.59 Acres, Pasture with Some Tillable Acreage
Acreage: 39.59 total, 31 pasture/grassland, 9 tillable
Fencing: Older fencing around the pastureland.
Productivity Index Rating (tillable acreage): 100.9
Primary Soil Types (tillable acreage): Rozetta, Hickory, Assumption silt loams
Topography: Rolling to steep
Parcel ID: Part of 24-000-283-00
Tract 4: 40.02 Acres Woodland
No timber harvest in recent history.
Topography: Significant range of slopes with the highest elevation of 540 feet on the North and 516 on the South.
Parcel ID: Part of 24-000-276-00
Tract 5: 14.40 Acre Homestead
Whether or not you farm, this homestead tract has a lot to offer. Farm operators will put to good use the 24,000 bushel on-site grain storage, sheds and hog buildings. Or, if you are just looking for a home in the country, this tract will appeal to you, as well. Current owner has converted the dining room into a bedroom; you could take it either direction based upon your needs. The 1260 sqft floorplan also includes a living room, bedroom, office (or another bedroom), family room, eat-in kitchen, full bathroom, half bathroom, laundry room with shower and tub. Full unfinished basement. Spacious covered front porch; open back deck to overlook the large yard and neighboring field. This tract will be surveyed prior to the auction. Estimated acreage is approximately 14.5 acres.
Acreage:
14.40 total surveyed acres
3.07 USDA NHEL tillable
Productivity Index Rating (tillable acreage): 107.1
Primary Soil Type (tillable acreage): Rozetta silt loam
Improvements:
1260 sqft home
Four 6,000-bushel grain bins
Open-front shed: 36x97
Steel shed with partial concrete floors: 40x96
Hog building 1: 26x180
Hog building 2: 24x102
Hog building 3: 45x150
Miscellaneous: Public water, septic, Greenfield School District.
Home measurements:
Kitchen: 151 x 138
Living Room: 128 x 150
Family Room: 136 x 146
Bedroom 1: 131 x 121
Bedroom 2/Office: 121 x 1011
Dining Room (currently used as a bedroom): 106 x 157
Laundry Room: 87 x 88
Full Bathroom: 89 x 70
Half Bathroom: 31 x 55
Sales Terms Summary:
Upon conclusion of auction, Sellers and Buyer(s) shall enter into a purchase Agreement, with the Buyer(s) to pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as down payment. Balance due and payable on or before December 15, 2023. Possession will be given at closing unless otherwise requested. Sellers will convey by Trustees Deed, and will furnish title insurance in amount of the purchase price. Sellers will pay the 2023 real estate taxes payable in 2024 by giving Buyer(s) a credit against the purchase price. Procurement of financing shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer(s) and must be obtained prior to the auction. Broker is acting as the Sellers agent for the Maurice & Judith Franz Trusts and is not representing any Buyer(s). The property is being sold AS IS without representation or warranty expressed or implied. The sale is subject to Sellers approval. The property is being sold by the acre with the exception of Tract 5 which will be sold on the whole. Auctioneer reserves the right to set the bid increments. Sellers are not responsible for any accidents that may occur while inspecting the property. Buyer(s) should verify the information to their satisfaction. ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE BY THE BROKER AND/OR AUCTIONEER AT THE TIME OF SALE WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY PREVIOUSLY PRINTED MATERIAL OR ANY OTHER ORAL STATEMENTS MADE.
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Information was obtained from private and public sources with best efforts to express same as accurately as possible and is subject to individual verification. No liabilities for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions is assumed by the owners or their agents. Boundaries on maps and photos are approximate.
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Research Parcel InformationJust inside the Macoupin County line approximately 4 miles Southeast of Greenfield, 13 miles West of Carlinville. Take Illinois Route 267 South out of Greenfield then Illinois Route 108 East approximately 0.3 mile. Tracts 1 and 4 are located to the North of IL-Rte. 108 in S18-T10N-R9W; Tracts 2, 3 and 5 to the South of IL-Rte. 108 in S19-T10N-R9W.