Land Auction

Monday, March 2, 2020
10 AM CT

236.667 +/- Acres Offered in 3 Tracts

Highly Productive Farmland in Ross & Prairie Townships

RESULTS:

T 1: 81.838 acres $10,600/acre
T 2: 74.829 acres $10,600/acre
T 3: 80.0 acres $10,500/acre
Total $2,487,208.20!

AUCTION LOCATION

Edgar County 4-H Building, 319 E. Elliot St., Paris, IL.

AUCTION DIRECTIONS

From the Courthouse Square in downtown Paris, travel north on Main St./IL Hwy. 1 for 12 blocks to Elliot St., turn east on Elliot St., the 4-H Building is on the north side of Elliot St.

FEATURES

Tract 1: 81.838 +/- acres of highly productive farmland located in Section 36 of Ross Township. Tract 1 consists of 78.2 tillable acres classified NHEL. This farm has excellent road frontage along US Highway 36. The Productivity Index (PI) for the soils on this tract is 142.5.

Tract 2: 74.829 +/- acres of tremendous farmland located in Sections 35 & 36 of Ross Township. Tract 2 consists of 72.38 tillable acres classified NHEL. This farm has road frontage along IL Highway 1. The Productivity Index (PI) for the soils on this tract is 144.

Tract 3: 80 +/- acres of excellent quality farmland located in Section 23 of Prairie Township. Tract 3 consists of 80.85 total cropland acres with 70.83 acres classified NHEL and 10.02 acres classified HEL. This farm has good road frontage along CR 1950E. The Productivity Index (PI) for the soils on this tract is 139.9.

PROPERTY LOCATION

Chrisman, IL. Tract 1: From intersection of US Hwy. 36 & IL Hwy. 1 travel east half a mile on US Hwy. 36 to Tract 1 on the north side of the road. Tract 2: From intersection of US Hwy. 36 & IL Hwy. 1 travel north half a mile on IL Hwy. 1 to Tract 2 on the east side of the road. Tract 3: From intersection of US Hwy. 36 & IL Hwy. 1 travel east 4 miles on US Hwy. 36 to CR 1950E/Scottland Road, travel north 1.5 miles on CR 1950E/Scottland to Tract 3 on the west of the road. Watch for signs.

TERMS OF AUCTION

Tenant Rights: Tenant rights are open for the 2020 crop year.

Real Estate Taxes: The 2018 real estate taxes paid in 2019 were, Tracts 1 & 2: $6,572.86 or $41.95/acre & Tract 3: $3,055.68 or $38.20/acre.

Auction Procedure: This property will be offered in 3 individual tracts. Bidders will be able to bid on any tract at several different times during the auction resulting in highest total sale price, subject to the seller’s acceptance.

Down Payment: Ten percent (10%) down payment on the day of the auction upon signing a purchase agreement(s) immediately following the close of the auction. The remaining balance will be due on or before April 2, 2020 at the closing with delivery of deed. Property is being sold subject to any easements or right of ways of public record. Buyer(s) will receive full possession at the time of closing. Bidders should keep in mind that your bidding is not conditional to financing, so make certain that you have arranged financing if you need it.

Acceptance of bid prices: The successful bidder(s) will be required to sign purchase agreement(s) at the auction site immediately following the close of the auction. The final bid price(s) is subject to the Seller’s acceptance or rejection.

Possession: Buyer(s) will receive full possession at the time of closing.

Title: Sellers will offer title insurance on the property being offered in the auction. The Sellers shall pay any search and closing costs that are customarily associated for a seller. The Buyer(s) shall pay closing costs that are customarily associated with a real estate purchase. Upon full receipt of the entire purchase price by Sellers, Sellers shall deliver to Buyer(s) a Deed conveying title in and to the property to the Buyer(s).

Real Estate Taxes: The Sellers shall give the Buyer(s) a credit at the time of closing based upon the most recently ascertainable tax figure available at closing. Buyer(s) will assume all real estate taxes payable in 2020 and thereafter.

Mineral Rights: Buyer(s) will receive mineral rights owned by the seller.

Agency: Moss Auction Team and their staff are exclusive agents for the Seller.

Auction Company Note: Announcements on Sale day take precedence over printed material or any other oral statement made.

Disclaimer and Absence of Warranties: The property is being sold on an “as is, where is, with all faults” basis, and no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, concerning the property is made by the Seller or the Auction Company. Each potential buyer is responsible for conducting his or her own independent inspections, investigations and due diligence concerning the property. The information contained in this brochure is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. No liability for its accuracy, errors, or omissions is assumed by the Seller or the Auction Company. The auction procedure, conduct, and bid increments are at the direction and discretion of the Auctioneer. The Seller and the Auctioneer reserve the right to preclude any persons from bidding if there is any question as to the person’s credentials, fitness, etc. Auctioneer has final decision on all matters pertaining to this auction.

Seller: Kathy Cubbage, Rebecca Quintana, Scott Haake, Henry Haake

MOSS AUCTION TEAM, LLC

Paris, IL 217-465-4545

Matthew Moss IL lic.#440.000148