Rushville, IL 62681(Schuyler County)

The real estate contains a total of 520 acres (subject to survey) and will be offered in 5-tracts. Tracts 1 - 4 are located in the La Moine River (Crooked Creek) bottoms and are in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP - permanent easement program). All 5-tracts offer some of the best Whitetail Deer and Wild Turkey hunting found in the western Illinois. Several tracts border the La Moine River and also offer fishing and waterfowl hunting opportunities.

There are currently hunters on this land - do not access any of the tracts until after December 15th.

TRACT INFORMATION

TRACT 1 - 65 acres (subject to survey)

Enrolled in the permanent Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) - no payment or annual income

42.1 acres in Natural Regeneration

Balance of the acres are in natural woodland

Outstanding hunting and outdoor recreational opportunities

The La Moine River borders along the east side offering fishing and waterfowl opportunities

Ayers Slough Road borders along the west side

TRACT 2 - 103 acres (subject to survey)

Enrolled in the permanent Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) - no payment or annual income

49.6 acres in Natural Regeneration

Balance of the acres are in natural woodland

Outstanding hunting and outdoor recreational opportunities

The La Moine River borders along the east side offering fishing and waterfowl opportunities

Ayers Slough Road borders along the west side

TRACT 3 - 122 acres (subject to survey)

Enrolled in the permanent Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) - no payment or annual income

35.5 acres in Natural Regeneration

10 acres planted to oak, walnut, ash, cherry and maple trees

Balance of the acres are in natural woodland

Outstanding hunting and outdoor recreational opportunities

The La Moine River borders along the east side offering fishing and waterfowl opportunities

Ayers Slough Road runs through this tract on the east side.

TRACT 4 - 170 acres (subject to survey)

Enrolled in the permanent Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) - no payment or annual income

73.7 acres in Natural Regeneration (estimated acres - split fields)

54.1 acres planted to oaks, black walnut, ash, sycamore and cypress trees (estimated acres - split fields)

Balance of the acres are in natural woodland

Outstanding hunting and outdoor recreational opportunities

Ayers Slough Road borders along the east side

TRACT 5 - 60 acres (subject to survey)

This tract is not enrolled in CREP

Nearly 100% wooded with mature trees

Several open grassy areas

Outstanding hunting and outdoor recreational opportunities

The Rushville to Camden Road borders along the north side

METHOD & TERMS

The Artis Family Farms real estate will be sold on a price per acre basis, based on the soon to be completed surveyed acres. All 5 tracts will be offered through the marketing method of Buyers Choice, whereas the high bidder can elect any or all the tracts (in any order) for their high bid. If the high bidder does not elect all the tracts, then the remaining tract(s) will continue to be offered Buyers Choice until all tracts have been elected. The tracts will NOT be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction.

Immediately following the auction, the successful buyer will be required to sign a real estate sales contract and pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as a non-refundable down payment which will be held in escrow until closing. The balance of the purchase price will be due at closing on or before February 16, 2024.

The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price and pay the 2023 real estate taxes, due and payable in 2024. Buyer responsible for the 2024 and all future real estate taxes. The property sells free and clear of any leases - there are no hunting leases associated with any of the tracts. Full possession at closing.

Bidding is NOT subject to any contingencies, including but not limited to financing, an appraisal or inspection of the property. All announcements made sale day take precedence over prior advertising either written or oral. The information in our brochure, in our advertisements and on our website 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 made by the seller or Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC pertaining to this property. Real estate is being sold AS IS.

Beatrice & The Late Ted Artis Family Farms

Representing Attorney:

Ryan M. Krisher, Attorney at Law | Bougher, Krisher & Associates, Attorneys At Law, P.C.

202 N Lafayette St, Macomb, IL 61455 | (309) 833-1702

Auction Manager:

John Sullivan (309) 221-6700