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Auction Date: 04/23/2024 Auction Time: 11:00 AM CDT

Auction Venue Location: The Luxe Building, 307 Ferry Street, Metropolis, IL 62960

Entire Farm Description:

Farmers and investors, check out this investment tract in South Pope County. Located just outside of the Big Bay area lies this well-rounded 91.7+/- acres. This property features 66+/- acres of tillable land with open farm tenancy for 2024. That’s right. You can purchase this now and have immediate farming rights. The soil types of this farm are comprised of Belknap Silt Loam and Bonnie Silt Loam. The Soil Productivity Index is 114.3, making this a proven producer year-in and year-out. The balance of the property is made up of hardwood and bottomland timber, lying mostly on the east side of the farm. This timber is gently rolling and falls down alongside the creek edge of Bay Creek. This is a proven hotspot for big whitetails. In fact, this area is known for consistently producing quality deer and turkey numbers. Behind this property lies a tract of Shawnee National Forest for additional hunting and hiking opportunities. If you are an investor, this property would be well-suited for an annual hunting lease. If you are looking to invest your money in land, don’t miss out on this upcoming auction.

Details:

Tract #: 1

Deeded acres: 91.7+/- acres

FSA Farmland Acres: 66+/- acres

Soil Types: Belknap Silt Loam, Bonnie Silt Loam

Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 114.3 PI

CRP Acres/payment: No CRP

Taxes: $1098.82

Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2024

Possession: At Closing

Survey needed?: Yes-In Process

Brief Legal: 91.7 SE SE S6, SW SW S5, Pt SE SW S5 T14S R6E in Pope Co IL

PIDs: 11-1-05-132-010, 11-1-05-132-012, 11-1-06-134-002

Lat/Lon: 37.323 / -88.5835

Zip Code: 62938

Bidders may participate in the auction on-site or online at Ranchandfarmauctions.com

Onsite bidders should bring a government-issued ID

10% down payment immediately after auction - cash, personal, or business checks accepted

If the winning bid is online, you will be immediately contacted to make arrangements for the 10% down payment and a purchase contract will be sent via DocuSign

High bidder has 30 days to close unless otherwise noted

Announcements on auction day will take precedence over any prior announcements

This is a no contingency sale and is not subject to financing or additional inspections

Possession at closing, subject to tenant’s rights, if any

If a survey is needed it will be done following the auction and the total purchase price will be adjusted to the surveyed acres

All information provided is derived from sources believed correct but is not guaranteed or warranted - Bidders shall rely entirely on their own information and judgments

Tillable investment tract

66+/- tillable acres

25+/- timbered acres

Soil PI is 114.3, with primary soil types being Belknap Silt Loam and Bonnie Silt Loam

2,900 feet of frontage along Bay Creek

Bay Creek is a major travel corridor for wildlife in the area

3,100 feet of road frontage along the southern boundary

Softwoods and mast-producing hardwoods

Deer, turkey and waterfowl hunting opportunities

Adjoins the Shawnee National Forest

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