Baylis, IL 62314(Pike County)

We are excited to offer the Harper farm that has been in the family since 1880 (Centennial farm). It is very rare to find a Centennial farm in Pike County, IL. The real estate contains 138.91 Surveyed Acres and will be sold in 2 tracts. Tract 1 represents productive farmland acres. Tract 2 represents productive farmland acres and mature timber offering outstanding whitetail deer and other wildlife habitat. Both tracts have paved Highway 9 road frontage, county water, and electric making both tracts attractive for a potential home site.

TRACT INFORMATION

Tract 1 49.69 Surveyed Acres

FSA records indicate 45.39 HEL cropland acres (estimated - split field)

Productivity Index (PI): 98.4 tillable acres

Soil types include Winfield and El Dara

Remaining acres in waterways and timber

Potential building sites with rural water & electric available

Road access along the west side from a paved County Highway 9 and along the north side from 1st Ave.

Tract 2 89.22 Surveyed Acres

FSA records indicate 17.2 HEL cropland acres (estimated - split field)

Productivity Index (PI): 95.9

Soil types include Winfield and El Dara

The remaining acres represent excellent whitetail deer & other wildlife habitat with mature timber and a nice pond.

Potential building sites with rural water & electric available

Road access along the west side from a paved County Highway 9

METHOD & TERMS

Both tracts are currently being surveyed & will sell on a price per acre basis. Both tracts will be offered through the marketing method of Buyers Choice, whereas the high bidder can purchase (in any order) either or both tracts for their high bid. If the high bidder does not elect both tracts, the remaining tract will then be offered. The tracts will NOT be offered together or in any combination at the conclusion of the auction.

Immediately following the auction, the successful buyer(s) will be required to enter into a written Real Estate Sales Contract with the seller and pay ten percent (10%) of the bid price as a non-refundable down payment. The balance of the bid price will be due at the time of closing, on or before Thursday, October 5, 2023.

The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price and pay the 2023 real estate taxes. Possession will be given at the time of closing subject to the current tenants crop & pasture leases. The farm sells free & clear for the 2024 crop year. Contact auction managers with questions.

Bidding is NOT subject to any contingencies, including but not limited to financing, appraisal, or inspection.

All announcements sale day shall take precedence over any prior advertising either written or oral. The information in this brochure 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 pertaining to the property. The real estate and improvements are being sold AS IS.

Katherine L. Harper Farm Trust

James R. Harper Co-Trustee

Julie H. Woodrome Co-Trustee

Representing Attorney:

Ronald K. Hoskin | Lowry & Hoskin LLC and Western Illinois Title Services, LLC | 130 S.

Madison P.O. Box 167, Pittsfield, IL 62363 | (217) 285-4220

Auction Managers:

Rodney Borrowman (630) 247-0667

John Borrowman (217) 430-0645