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Online Bidding SiteLAND AUCTION: Randolph Co IL 115 Acres
LAND AUCTION: Randolph County IL 115+/- Acres / Surveyed / 3 Tracts / Pasture / Tillable / Wooded
BIDDING IS OPEN!
Bidding Closes TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025 at 8pm CST (Soft Close)
Property Inspection: By Appointment Only - Call/Text Auctioneer Wayne Keller - 618-407-1679
Property Address: xxx Wine Hill Road, Chester IL 62233
DESCRIPTION
115.736 +/- surveyed acres pasture/tillable and wooded in Randolph County IL, 8 miles northeast of Chester, offered in 3 tracts.
This property was cropland at one time but Seller has used it as pasture for 20+ years.
Farm lease is open for the 2026 crop year.
All tracts have road frontage.
Directions: From Chester IL follow IL-150 E for 6+/- miles to right turn onto Chester Road (Bremen). 0.1 mile then left onto Wine Hill Road. Property will start in about 1 mile on the left. Each tract is signed along Wine Hill Road.
All showings by appointment only.
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Egyptian Water is available along Wine Hill Road.
TRACT 1 81.39 SURVEYED ACRES
Great hunting tract with wooded, bottomland and open areas
Year round spring
40+/- tillable acres
Frontage on Wine Hill Road
40 x 80 hoop barn
Gated and partially fenced
Hay in the hoop barn will be fed on the property up to March 1, 2026 at which time cattle will be removed.
Parcel #07-051-006-00 2024 Taxes $286.10
Short Legal: NE SW & PT NW SW Sec 35 T6R6
Parcel #07-051-009-00 2024 Taxes $431.70
Short Legal: NW SE Sec 35 T6R6
This tract owns an access strip 124 wide in from Wine Hill Road. Gated. Shown by appointment only.
Caution: There are 2 bell shaped cisterns on property
Steeleville School District
Minimum opening bid $2,000 per acre.
TRACT 2 23.222 SURVEYED ACRES
Cropland or pasture Great view for a beautiful homesite!
Partially fenced
Frontage on Wine Hill Road
Water available along Wine Hill Road
18+- tillable acres
Frontier fiber optic available at road
Parcel #08-003-011-00 2024 Taxes $149.06
Short Legal: PT NE NW PT W1/2 NW Sec 2 T7R6
Shown by appointment only.
Chester School District
Minimum opening bid $2,000 per acre.
TRACT 3 11.175 SURVEYED ACRES
Great homesite with hunting opportunities
Frontage on Wine Hill Road
Water available along Wine Hill Road
1.55+/- tillable acres
Frontier fiber optic available at road
Parcel S Part of 08-003-009-00 2024 Taxes Est $125
Short Legal: Pt. PT NW NE Sec 2 T7S R6W
Parcel S Part of 08-003-008-00 2024 Taxes Est $12
Short Legal: Pt NE NE Sec T7S R6W
Shown by appointment only
Chester School District
Minimum opening bid $2,000 per acre.
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 by December 1, 2025.
Bidding will be PER ACRE based on surveyed acres.
Flat Bidding Not eBay style.
Bid increments of $100 PER ACRE, or more, per bid.
Tracts may be combined after 7:00 PM December 2, 2025.
BIDDING IS OPEN until 8:00 PM CST TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025, 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: Survey provided. Bidding will be based on surveyed acres.
MINERAL: Any mineral owned will transfer.
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 and a 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 companies closing fee will be split equally by Buyer and Seller. Title and closing by Arbiter Law Offices, Chester IL.
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: Tract 2 and 3 - possession day of closing. Tract 1 - Owner reserves the right to feed cattle on the property up until March 1, 2026 and remove any excess hay from the hoop barn before March 1, 2026.
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: Wayne Keller, IL Lic #441.002475; 618-407-1679
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