187.05± Acre Farmland Auction · 5 Tracts Buyer’s Choice · Scott County, Illinois
Auction Date: Thursday, October 15 at 10:00AM
Auction Location: Nimrod Funk 4-H & Community Building, 401 N. Walnut St., Winchester, IL 62694
This is an attractive collection of adjoining land tracts in Western Scott County, Illinois approximately 1.0± mile East of where I-72 and Route 100 intersect. Each tract is affordably-sized, each offering unique benefits to future owners. Whether you’re looking for an entirely tillable tract of farmland, pastureland, woodland, or some combination of all, at least one of these tracts has something for you! Farmland doesn’t change hands on the open market very often in this area, so don’t miss this opportunity! All tracts are open for the 2027 crop season. The farms will sell in the Buyer’s Choice format via public auction on Thursday, October 15 with online and in-person bidding options available.
Details for each tract follow. Contact the Seller’s Designated Representative and Managing Broker, Luke Worrell, at 217-473-7039 with questions.
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Tract 1: 28.8± Taxable Acres · 78% Tillable
FSA figures show 25.81± tillable acres, though the observed tillable acreage figure is more like 22.5±. Either way you slice it, this tract is primarily income-producing farmland. Another 3.75± acres are wooded and sprinkle in a bit of recreational appeal.
- Location: Scott County, Illinois Section 8 – Township 14N – Range 13W
- Access: From McGlaughlin Road along the South
- Acreage: 28.8± taxable acres, 25.81± USDA tillable acres, 22.5± observed tillable acres, 3.75± wooded acres
- Productivity Index Rating (on tillable acreage): 105.0
- Primary Soil Types: Sylvan and Rozetta
- Topography: Level to slightly rolling
- Parcel ID: 05-08-200-004
- 2025 Real Estate Taxes (Payable 2026): $955.18
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Tract 2: 18.46± Estimated Acres · 57% Tillable
Acreage for Tract 2 will be calculated after subtracting the surveyed homesite from the 20.00± acre taxable parcel. Acreage is estimated to be around 18.46± acres. Approximately 10.6± acres are in row-crop and another 7.0± acres of fenced pasture.
- Location: Scott County, Illinois Section 9 – Township 14N – Range 13W
- Access: From McGlaughlin Road along the South
- Acreage: 18.46± estimated acres, 10.6± observed tillable acres, 7.0± pasture acres
- Productivity Index Rating (on tillable acreage): 118
- Primary Soil Type: Keomah
- Topography: Level
- Parcel ID: Part of 05-09-100-001
- Real Estate Taxes: Subject to reassessment upon recording of new deed after homesite is surveyed off.
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Tract 3: 29.04± Taxable Acres · 98% Tillable
With the highest percentage of row-crop acres of the bunch, Tract 3 clocks in at 98% tillable. The farmability of this tract is exceptional with no obstructions and the ability to farm in nice, clean rows.
- Location: Scott County, Illinois Sections 8 & 9 – Township 14N – Range 13W
- Access: From McGlaughlin Road along the North
- Acreage: 29.04± taxable acres, 28.46± USDA tillable acres and observed tillable acres
- Productivity Index Rating (on tillable acreage): 112.3
- Primary Soil Type: Rozetta
- Topography: Level to slightly rolling
- Parcel IDs: 05-08-200-006 & 05-09-100-004
- 2025 Real Estate Taxes (Payable 2026): $1,097.48
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Tract 4: 40.0± Taxable Acres · 67% Income-Producing
With income from 17.92± FSA tillable acres and 8.95± CRP acres, plus recreational appeal on 12.13± wooded acres, Tract 4 is appealing in its diversity. The CRP contract is up for re-enrollment, set to expire in September 2027 with current payments of $293.67/acre or $2,628/year.
- Location: Scott County, Illinois Section 9 – Township 14N – Range 13W
- Access: From an easement that runs South off of McGlaughlin Road along the Eastern boundary of Tract 3 to Tract 4
- Acreage: 40.0± taxable acres, 17.92± USDA tillable acres, 8.95± CRP acres, 12.13± wooded acres
- Productivity Index Rating (on tillable acreage): 113
- Primary Soil Type: Fayette
- Topography: Level to rolling
- Parcel ID: 05-09-300-001
- 2025 Real Estate Taxes (Payable 2026): $857.42
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Tract 5: 70.75± Taxable Acres · 91% Cropland/Pastureland
Tract 5 is another nice combination tract with 91% of the farm either being cropland or pastureland. Pasture is hard to come by with any sort of scale, suddenly making 39.0± acres of fenced pasture seem larger-than-life. Another 25.59± acres are tillable.
- Location: Scott County, Illinois in Section 9 – Township 14N – Range 13W
- Access: From an easement that runs South off of McGlaughlin Road along the Eastern boundary of Tracts 3 and 4
- Acreage: 70.75± taxable acres, 25.59± USDA tillable acres, 39.0± pasture acres, 5.0± wooded acres
- Productivity Index Rating (on tillable acreage): 122.4
- Primary Soil Type: Fayette
- Topography: Slightly rolling to rolling
- Parcel ID: 05-09-300-002
- 2025 Real Estate Taxes (Payable 2026): $1,352.86
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Seller: Charles Miller Farms Inc.
Auctioneer: Darrell Moore · IL. Lic. 440.000506
Title Search: A preliminary title search has been completed. Click here to view.
Auction Format
- Live in-person and online bidding.
- Pre-bids and max-bids may be placed online anytime leading up to the live auction.
- If bidding in-person with no desire to place pre-bids online, you may register at the Nimrod Funk Building the morning of the auction.
- If bidding online, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. You may register to bid online until 7AM the day of the auction.
Sales Terms Summary: Upon conclusion of auction, Sellers and Buyer(s) shall enter into a purchase Agreement, with the Buyer(s) to pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as down payment. Balance due and payable on or before December 31, 2026. Possession will be given at closing, subject to the rights of the current tenant. Sellers will convey by Trustees Deed, and will furnish title insurance in amount of the purchase price. Procurement of financing shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer(s) and must be obtained prior to the auction. Broker is acting as the Seller’s agent for Charles Miller Farms Inc. and is not representing any Buyer(s). The property is being sold “AS IS” without representation or warranty expressed or implied. The sale is subject to Seller approval. The property is being sold by the taxable acre for Tracts 1, 3, 4 and 5. Tract 2 is being sold based on the acreage figure determined by subtracting the surveyed homesite from the total taxable acreage for parcel 05-09-100-001. Tracts will be sold as Buyer’s Choice and will not be offered back in combination. Auctioneer reserves the right to set the bid increments. Seller is not responsible for any accidents that may occur while inspecting the property. Buyer(s) should verify the information to their satisfaction. ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE BY THE BROKER AND/OR AUCTIONEER AT THE TIME OF SALE WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY PREVIOUSLY PRINTED MATERIAL OR ANY OTHER ORAL STATEMENTS MADE.
You must be a registered user to bid, either in-person or online. By bidding you are stating that you are ready and willing to purchase the tract for your bid amount. Bidders acknowledge that Worrell Land Services, LLC does not have any responsibility or liability for the website(s) used for Internet bidding. Despite best efforts to prevent technology failures, Buyer and Seller acknowledge that Worrell Land Services, LLC cannot guarantee the operation or performance of the Internet bidding site. There may be occasional interruptions and delays relating to the use of the Internet and the Website. Furthermore, Worrell Land Services, LLC shall not be held liable (for lost profits or special damages) or responsible for the function of the website or its inability to function. Bidders acknowledge that hardware malfunctions, software malfunctions, viruses, and similar issues do occur and are beyond the knowledge, scope, and control of Worrell Land Services, LLC. Worrell Land Services, LLC reserves the right to deny any person access to online bidding if unable to adequately verify the bidder. Winning bidders will be notified via phone or email immediately after the close of the auction to make arrangements for completing the purchase agreement and collection of earnest money.
Information was obtained from private and public sources with best efforts to express same as accurately as possible and is subject to individual verification. No liabilities for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions is assumed by the owners or their agents. Boundaries on maps and photos are approximate. Worrell Land Services, LLC is acting as the seller’s agent.
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Luke Worrell is the Managing Broker for Worrell Land Services, LLC.
