HANCOCK COUNTY, IL LAND AUCTION - HARRIS

Hancock County, Illinois

The Harris farm is located northeast of Carthage, IL and southeast of Burnside, IL along N County Road 2250. The farm is further described as being located in Section 27, T6N - R6W, Pilot Grove Township, Hancock County, Illinois.

Wednesday, September 30 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

124.31 surveyed acres • 2 tracts

Tract 1 is nearly 50 acres and offers a 2-story country home, insulated shop and a covered porch - all overlooking an 8-acre lake. The remaining acreage offers pasture, hay ground & mature trees. Tract 2 is nearly 75 acres and offers beautiful rolling pasture land and an open front livestock shed.

Tract 1 - 48.37 surveyed acres

• This tract offers excellent views with rolling hay & pasture ground with plenty of mature trees which offer shade for livestock or recreational activities.
• Ideal building spots surround a nearly 8-acre stocked lake which sprawls across this tract giving scenic views from every angle
• Improved with a 2-story country home & newly constructed shop
• Home features include an updated kitchen, dining area, office, living area & half bath on the main floor. Upstairs contains 3 bedrooms, full bathroom and an additional, updated bathroom which includes laundry & a walk-in shower. The unfinished basement contains geothermal HVAC, hot water heater, Culligan water system, offers plenty of storage area and a walk-out door to the west. There is a 1-car attached garage. Outside you will find a large covered deck on the back-side of the home overlooking the lake and a covered front porch area
• Additionally, this parcel is improved with a 40’x 64’ shop which includes 40’x 50’ fully insulated, concrete floor, 2 large overhead doors, kitchenette/bar area, bathroom & loft. The additional 14’ is a covered lean-to on the north side
• There is also an older barn which is currently used for storage
• Rural living only minutes from Carthage, make plans to check out this rare opportunity to own nearly 50 acres with all of these improvements.
• Open House: Wednesday, September 30 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Access is along the east side by N County Road 2250 (blacktop)

Tract 2 - 75.94 surveyed acres

• Rolling pastureland with ample timber/draws make this piece an excellent livestock farm
• Plenty of water available with a pond in the north part of the farm and a creek meandering through from north to south.
• Improved with a 50’x 80’ open front livestock shed which has a cattle drink & dry lot pens
• Some cross-fencing for rotational grazing
• This tract also offers recreational and hunting opportunities in a known area for great whitetail deer & wild turkey
• Access is along the east side by N County Road 2250 (blacktop)

The Steve Harris tracts will be sold on a price per acre basis, based on a recently completed survey. The tracts will be sold individually and in numerical order. 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 which will take place on or before Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price and pay all of the 2026 real estate taxes via a credit at closing. (Credit to be based on best available information.) As a result of receiving this credit against the purchase price, Buyer shall pay the 2026 taxes when they become due and payable in 2027 in whatever amount the actual taxes are without further adjustment, and the Buyer shall pay all taxes assessed thereafter. Possession at closing subject to a pasture tenancy for the 2026 crop year. The property sells free and clear of any hunting leases.

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”.