162.42± Acre Land Auction · 3 Tracts Buyer’s Choice · Morgan County, Illinois
Auction Date: Thursday, October 22 at 10:00AM
Auction Location: Twisted Tree Music & Event Hall, 1061 E. Morton Ave., Jacksonville, IL 62650
This land auction near Arcadia in Morgan County, Illinois offers 162.42 reasons for you to take a closer look! These three gorgeous tracts will be the talk of the neighborhood where few opportunities to purchase high-quality farmland come available. Tracts 1 and 2 are nearly entirely tillable, boast Class A soil productivity averages, and drain well due to the strategic placement of field tile. Tract 3 is an affordably-sized mixed use property that offers a little bit of everything – tillable farmland, CRP, woodland, and build-site potential in the highly sought-after Triopia School District. North Morgan Water Co-op is nearby. All tracts are open for the 2027 growing season and are located immediately West of Arcadia, a short 1.5± miles West of Illinois Route 78 approximately 2± miles South of the Cass/Morgan County line. The farms will sell in the Buyer’s Choice format via public auction on Thursday, October 22 with online and in-person bidding options available.
Don’t miss out on these great farms. Give them a look today and be ready to bid October 22! Contact the Seller’s Designated Representative and Auctioneer, Darrell Moore, at 217-473-5486 with questions.
Tract 1 · 69.81± Acres · 99% Tillable
- Property Location: Morgan County, IL Section 17– Township 16N – Range 10W
- Access: From Literberry-Triopia Road along the North
- Acreage: 69.81± total estimated acres, 69.31± tillable acres
- Productivity Index Rating: 138.1
- Primary Soil Types: Ipava and Sable
- Topography: Level
- Parcel Numbers: 04-17-300-003 and the acreage South of the road of 04-17-100-006
- Real Estate Taxes: Subject to reassessment upon recording of new deed
Tract 2 · 68.38± Acres · 95% Tillable
- Property Location: Morgan County, IL Section 17 – Township 16N – Range 10W
- Access: From Literberry-Triopia Road along the North
- Acreage: 68.38± total taxable acres, 65.17± tillable acres
- Productivity Index Rating: 132.1
- Primary Soil Type: Ipava
- Topography: Level
- Parcel Numbers: 04-17-100-007 & 04-17-300-001
- 2025 Real Estate Taxes: $3,415.88
Tract 3 · 24.23± Acres · 45% Tillable Plus Hunting & Build-Site Potential
- Property Location: Morgan County, IL Section 17 – Township 16N – Range 10W
- Access: From Literberry-Triopia Road along the South
- Acreage: 24.23± total estimated acres, 11.11± tillable acres, 1.54± acres CRP, 9.19± wooded acres
- Productivity Index Rating (tillable acreage): 107.2
- Primary Soil Type (tillable acreage): Rozetta
- CRP Details: 1.54 acres enrolled through September 2035 at $296 annually
- Topography: Level
- Parcel Number: The acreage North of the road of 04-17-100-006
- Real Estate Taxes: Subject to reassessment upon recording of new deed
Sellers: Leslie Howerton and Karen Murphy
Representing Attorney: Dan Beard, Bellatti Fay Bellatti & Beard Attorneys at Law · 217-245-7111
Title Search: A preliminary title search has been ordered and will be posted here upon completion.
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 Twisted Tree the morning of the auction.
- If bidding online, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or on your mobile device through Apple or Google Play app stores. You may register to bid online anytime between now and 7:00AM on auction day.
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 7, 2026. Possession will be given at closing, subject to the rights of the current tenant. Sellers will convey by Warranty 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 Leslie Howerton and Karen Murphy 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 acre. 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.
