This auction is an extremely rare opportunity to acquire quality AND quantity in a premium agricultural area in Eastern Morgan, Western Sangamon! All tracts are free of tenancy for the 2026 growing season. The farms will be offered as Buyers Choice; bring the highest bid per acre and choose the tracts you want!
Details for each tract follow. Contact the Sellers Designated Representative and Managing Broker, Luke Worrell, at 217-473-7039 with questions about any of these five great tracts!
About Tracts 1-3
Tracts 1-3 offer nearly entirely tillable fields with high Class A Productivity Index Ratings of 142.0, 140.2 and 142.7 respectively. Farmed together, these tracts have had a strong 5-year production average of 222 and 73. This farm made 259 bu/ac corn and 79 bu/acre beans in 2025! Each tract is involved with the Orsted Wind Energy Project thereby producing additional income with a t...
Tracts 1-3 offer nearly entirely tillable fields with high Class A Productivity Index Ratings of 142.0, 140.2 and 142.7 respectively. Farmed together, these tracts have had a strong 5-year production average of 222 and 73. This farm made 259 bu/ac corn and 79 bu/acre beans in 2025! Each tract is involved with the Orsted Wind Energy Project thereby producing additional income with a turbine on each tract. Past wind energy payment information is available upon request. Tracts 1-3 are located at the Morgan/Sangamon County line along Old Jacksonville Road.
About Tract 4
This tract, along with Tract 5, has been a known producer for many years. The pair boasts 5-year yield averages of 225 and 75, which includes a corn crop that was heavily impacted by a storm in 2023. This parcel, in particular, has a high Productivity Index Rating of 140.1 and is comprised predominantly of Osco and Ipava soils. Tract 4 is nearly entirely tillable and would be a great addition to any operation. The farm is located just Northeast of New Berlin and is accessed from a lane from Link Road.
About Tract 5
Dont sleep on Tract 5 of this attractive collection of parcels! While the Productivity Index Rating is Class B at 124.5, this tract can produce like a Class A farm. With just enough roll to get water off in a wet year and the capacity to capture moisture in a dry year, its a strong contributor. Tracts 4 and 5 have been farmed together with 5-year averages of 225 and 75, including a 2023 corn crop with severe hail damage. For those who want to throw up a deer stand, the 10.94 acres of woods provides that opportunity. This tract has a lot to offer and is affordably-sized, so be sure to give it the attention it deserves!
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Tract 1: 150.0 Acres (Subject to Survey) 98% Tillable
Location: Morgan County Section 9 Township 15N Range 8W
Acreage: 150.0 estimated total acres, 147.3 estimated tillable acres
Productivity Index Rating: 142.0
Primary Soil Types: Ipava and Sable
Topography: Level
Survey: Currently underway. Acreage will be updated upon survey completion.
Parcel ID: 11-09-300-003 (80 taxable acres) and approximately 70 acres of 11-09-400-001 (160 taxable acres)
Real Estate Taxes: Subject to reassessment upon recording of new deed. Estimated 2024 (payable 2025) taxes for this acreage configuration is approximately $8,099.93.
Tract 2: 90.0 Acres (Subject to Survey) 97% Tillable
Location: Morgan County Section 9 Township 15N Range 8W
Acreage: 90.0 estimated total acres, 87.5 estimated tillable acres
Productivity Index Rating: 140.2
Primary Soil Types: Sable and Hartsburg
Topography: Level
Survey: Currently underway. Acreage will be updated upon survey completion.
Parcel ID: Approximately 90 acres of 11-09-400-001 (160 taxable acres)
Real Estate Taxes: Subject to reassessment upon recording of new deed. Estimated 2024 (payable 2025) taxes for this acreage configuration is approximately $4,647.07.
Lime: A large pile of lime sits on Tract 2 and will convey to the new owner.
Tract 3: 60.0 Acres 97% Tillable
Location: Morgan County Section 16 Township 15N Range 8W
Acreage: 60.0 taxable acres, 58.0 tillable acres
Productivity Index Rating: 142.7
Primary Soil Types: Sable and Ipava
Topography: Level
Parcel ID: 11-16-200-002
Real Estate Taxes: $3,332.76 (2024 payable in 2025)
Tract 4: 74.58 Acres Nearly All Tillable
Location: Sangamon County Section 20 Township 15N Range 7W
Acreage: 74.58 taxable acres, 74.3 tillable acres
Productivity Index Rating: 140.1
Primary Soil Types: Osco and Ipava
Topography: Level
Parcel ID: 20-200-200-003
Real Estate Taxes: $3,773.44 (2024 payable in 2025)
Tract 5: 74.83 Acres 83% Tillable Plus Hunting Appeal
Location: Sangamon County Section 17 Township 15N Range 7W
Acreage: 74.83 taxable acres, 62.3 tillable acres, 1.0 acre CRP, 10.94 wooded acres
Productivity Index Rating: 124.5
Primary Soil Type: Osco
Topography: Level to slightly rolling
CRP: Pays $300/year through 2035
Parcel ID: 20-170-400-006
Real Estate Taxes: $2,286.68 (2024 payable in 2025)
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Sellers: John T. Bellatti, Susan Ann Green, Kristin Hack, John W. Bellatti, Elizabeth Allen
Auctioneer: Darrell Moore IL. Lic. 440.000506
Title Search: A preliminary title search is underway and will be available upon completion.
Auction Format
Live in-person and online bidding.
Pre-bids and max-bids may be placed online anytime leading up to the live auction.
If bidding in-person with no desire to place pre-bids online, you may register at Twisted Tree the morning of the auction.
Online bidding registration will be available starting on Monday, December 8.
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 February 28, 2026. Possession will be given at closing unless otherwise stated. Sellers will convey by Warranty Deed, and will furnish title insurance in amount of the purchase price. Buyer will be given a credit at closing for the 2025 real estate taxes payable in 2026. 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 John T. Bellatti, Susan Ann Green, Kristin Hack, John W. Bellatti and Elizabeth Allen 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 Seller approval. The property is being sold by the surveyed acre for Tracts 1 and 2. The property is being sold by the taxable acre for Tracts 3, 4 and 5. Tracts will be sold as Buyers Choice and will not be offered back in combination. Auctioneer reserves the right to set the bid increments. Seller is 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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Research Parcel InformationTracts 1-3: From Old Jacksonville Road turn South on Sangamon Morgan County Road.
Tracts 4-5: From New Berlin head North on Berlin Road/Link Road then East on Tebbe Rd.