284.54± Acre Farmland Auction · 4 Tracts · Greene County, Illinois
Auction Date: Friday, December 13 @ 10:00AM
Auction Location: Carrollton United Methodist Church, 426 Maple St., Carrollton
284.54± Acres Selling as 4 Tracts – Surveyed Acreage Now Available.
This farm is known locally as the Neil Carter Farm and is located approximately 8 miles Southwest of Carrollton along Woody Blacktop (County Road 20) in Greene County Sections 35&36-Township 10N-Range 13W. Tracts 1-3 are highly-productive, tillable farmland. Tract 4 represents well-maintained pastureland and outbuildings, as well as tillable farmland and a stately homestead. All tracts are accessible from Woody Blacktop to the South. Taxes will be assessed upon recording of new deeds.
SOLD on December 13, 2019
- Tract 1: 60.26± Surveyed Acres · Nearly 100% Tillable, Class A – Sold for $11,700/acre
- Tract 2: 48.01± Surveyed Acres · Nearly 100% Tillable, Class A – Sold for $10,700/acre
- Tract 3: 34.14± Surveyed Acres · Nearly 100% Tillable – Sold for $8,600/acre
- Tract 4: 142.13± Surveyed Acres · Pasture, Tillable and Homestead – Sold for $3,700/acre
Seller: Emma Lou Carter Trust #8-06 and Richard Neil Carter Trust #8-06, Lynn Carter as Trustee
Thank you to the Carter family for the honor of working on their behalf! To learn more about these tracts as you prepare to bid on December 13, contact the Seller’s Agent Allan Worrell at 217.473.3418.
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Tract 1: 60.26± Surveyed Acres · Nearly 100% Tillable, Class A
A complete package of quality, size, location and access, this tract has an exceptional collection of attributes. According to USDA data, 60.61± acres are in row crop production and carry a Class A soil productivity index rating of 134.5 making it a workhorse of a producer. Some field tile has been installed in the Northeast corner of this tract to assist with drainage.
Productivity Index Rating: 134.5
Primary Soil Types: Atterberry, Sable, Greenbush, Virden
Topography: Level to gently rolling
Boundary: Tracts 1 and 2 are currently being farmed as one tract. Property line can be determined by viewing the survey.
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Tract 2: 48.01± Surveyed Acres · Nearly 100% Tillable, Class A
Another high-quality tract of tillable farmland, Tract 2 carries a Class A soil productivity index rating of 132.9, indicating its income-producing capabilities. According to USDA data, 47.81± acres are in row crop production. Some field tile has been installed to aid with drainage capabilities.
Primary Soil Types & PI: Virden, Atterberry, Greenbush – 132.9
Topography: Level to gently rolling
Boundary: Tracts 1 and 2 are currently being farmed as one tract. Property line can be determined by viewing the survey.
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Tract 3: 34.14± Acres · Nearly 100% Tillable
According to USDA data, 35.35± acres are in row crop production. This tract’s size, access and quality present a great opportunity to expand your row crop operation. The tract carries a solid productivity index rating of 125.9. Some field tile is present on the tract.
Primary Soil Types & PI: Greenbush, Fayette – 125.9
Topography: Level to gently rolling
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Tract 4: 142.13± Surveyed Acres · Pasture, Tillable and Homestead
Open House: Monday, December 2 from 4:00-7:00PM at 524 Woody Road
A cattle farmer’s dream, this property has it all – a stately home, high-quality outbuildings and grain storage facilities, well-maintained cattle lots including a fenced-lane connecting to pasture with ample water sources, 23.44± acres of tillable farmland (117.4 PI), and more. Click here to access an interactive map of the property that offers an approximation of the fence lines, water sources, tillable acreage, improvements, and more.
About the improvements:
- 34’ x 104’ pole frame shed
- 36’ x 40’ shed with 14′ x 40′ office addition; with concrete flooring and electricity
- Four grain bins, total capacity exceeding 27,000 bushels
- Four cattle sheds: 1) 24’ x 32’, 2) 20’ x 24’, 3) 24’ x 32’, 4) 18’ x 20’
- 35’ x 66’ grainery/lean-to
- Three hay/machine sheds: 1) 40’ x 60’, 2) 40’ x 60’, 3) 40’ x 45’
About the home:
Featuring hardwood flooring, lots of natural light, and “good bones”, this graceful farmhouse makes a grand statement along the countryside – a perfectly tranquil setting.
- Approx. Square Feet: 2,900
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Garage: Attached 2-car
A list of personal property that does not sell with Tract 4 will soon be available.
Possession: This property is currently running cattle. The buildings, bins and pasture will be available for Buyer use on March 1, 2020.
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Sales Terms Summary: Upon conclusion of auction, Seller 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 January 24, 2020. Possession will be given at closing subject to tenant’s rights. The property is free of any tenant’s rights for 2020. Seller will convey by Trustee’s Deed, and will furnish title insurance in amount of the purchase price. Seller will pay the 2019 real estate taxes payable in 2020 by giving Buyer(s) a credit against 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 Lynn Carter as Trustee of Emma Lou Carter Trust #8-06 and Richard Neil Carter Trust #8-06 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’s approval. The property is being sold by the acre, provided however, Seller does not warrant the number of acres in each tract sold separately. (Buyer(s) should determine for themselves the number of acres in each tract.) Each tract to be sold separately and not offered back in any 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. There are no expressed or implied warranties pertaining to these properties. 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.
Representing Attorney:
Richard Gillingham · 217.942.5244
Gillingham Law Office
220 Sixth Street
Carrollton, IL 62016
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 liability for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions is assumed by the owners or their agents. Boundaries on maps and photos are approximate. Aerial FSA images taken July 10, 2014. Worrell Land Services, LLC is acting as the seller’s agent for the Carter family.
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Luke Worrell is the Managing Broker for Worrell Land Services, LLC.