PIKE COUNTY, IL LAND AUCTION - HARPER

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 1:00 PM Central

Auction to be conducted as a virtual, online auction. If you need assistance with internet bidding, please contact our office at

(844) 847-2161

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LOCATION

Pike County, Illinois

The Katherine L. Harper Farm Trust (commonly known as the Hill farm) real estate is located approximately 2 miles north of Baylis, IL, or 7 miles south of Highway 104, or 9 miles northwest of New Salem/Pittsfield exit on Interstate 72, 16 miles north of Pittsfield, IL, 40 miles west of Jacksonville, IL, or 40 miles southeast of Quincy, IL with paved road frontage along County Highway 9. The land is further described as being located in the Section 1, T4S•R5W, Hadley Township and Section 6, T4S•R4W, New Salem Township, Pike County, Illinois.

SELLER

Katherine L. Harper Farm Trust

James R. Harper Co-Trustee

Julie H. Woodrome Co-Trustee

MANAGED BY

Rodney Borrowman (630) 247-0667

John Borrowman (217) 430-0645

LOCATION & GENERAL INFORMATION

We are excited to offer the Harper farm (commonly known as the Hill 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.

Link to Property History: https://jimharper2.wixsite.com/hillfarm

AUCTION BROCHURE

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SOLD!

TRACT 1 - $8,050.00 PER ACRE

TRACT 2 - $6,050.00 PER ACRE

TOTAL - $939,785.50

INTERNET BIDDING CATALOGS

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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 “Buyer’s 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 tenant’s 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”.