HANCOCK COUNTY, IL LAND AUCTION - NEFF
Thursday, October 29, 2026 - 10:00 AM Central
Auction to be conducted as a live, online auction. If you need assistance with internet bidding, please contact our office at
LOCATION
Hancock County, Illinois
The Neff property is conveniently located a short distance south of Nauvoo, Illinois and north of Hamilton, Illinois along Great River Road (State Hwy 96). From Nauvoo, take State Hwy 96 south 6 miles and turn left on North County Road 760. From Hamilton, take Hwy 96 north 6.5 miles and turn right on North County Road 760. The property is further described as being located in Section 31, T6N-R8W, Sonora Township, Hancock County, Illinois.
SELLER
Estel & Cecel Neff Estate
Theresa DeJong - Co-Executor, Martha Neff - Co-Executor,
Sharon Neff, Mary Jo Riesberg, Kathy Neff
MANAGED BY
Louie Zinn (319) 795-2314
Michael Sullivan (309) 333-0916
Dan Sullivan
GENERAL INFORMATION
29.04 surveyed acres • 1 tract
The Neff farm is located along the bluff of the Mississippi River offering stunning views and endless recreational possibilities. The hardwood timber and hidden field provide perfect habitat for wildlife. The property offers premiere building sites. Improvements include an older small country home that is in need of improvements to make livable. These small recreational farms with building opportunities along the river are very rare to the market in Hancock County, Illinois.
AUCTION BROCHURE
INTERNET BIDDING CATALOGS
TRACT INFORMATION
- The majority of this tract is comprised of beautiful hardwood timber
- Abundant wildlife offers excellent hunting & recreational opportunities
- Approximately 4 Acres currently in row crop production - easily convert this into a secluded food plot
- Great area for finding Native American artifacts
- Older 2 story home in need of major repair
- 3 Outbuildings provide for ample storage, including a really nice steel frame insulated shed with concrete floor
- Building potential with utilities present
- If you are looking for a recreational farm or a place to build in close proximity to Hamilton/Nauvoo then make plans to go view this property!
- Access to home and property is from the south on North County Road 760 just off Great River Road
METHOD & TERMS
The Neff farm will be sold on a price per acre basis, based on surveyed acres.
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 which will take place on or before Monday, November 30th, 2026.
The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price. The 2026 real estate taxes will be paid by the seller. Full possession at closing. Open farm tenancy for the 2027 crop year. No hunting leases in place.
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 pertaining to this property. Real estate is being sold “AS IS”.
REAL ESTATE TAX INFORMATION
2025 Tax Year $2,673.06
- Parcel ID#'s 07-31-000-479, 07-31-000-476
AERIAL TOUR
INTERACTIVE MAP
Estel & Cecel Neff Estate
Theresa DeJong - Co-Executor, Martha Neff - Co-Executor, Sharon Neff, Mary Jo Riesberg, Kathy Neff
Representing Attorney and Closing Company:
Chip Owens | Hauk & Owens, LLC | TL Title, LLC
525 Main Street, Carthage, IL 62321 | (217) 214-2757
Auction Managers:
Louie Zinn (319) 795-2314
Michael Sullivan (309) 333-0916
Dan Sullivan