1,277 +/- ACRES OF PRIME FARMLAND
EDWARDS CO., IL - Live Simulcast Auction
Auction Features
Thursday, July 9th, 4PM
EDWARDS COUNTY, ILLINOIS
FARMLAND AUCTION
1,277+/- ACRES
PRIME FARMLAND
EDWARDS CO.,IL
Selling in 19 Tracts
- Over 1,000 Tillable Acres
- Good Road Frontage
- Central Location
- Solar Lease on 4 Tracts
- Productive Soils
- Strong Farming Practices
- Mineral Rights Owned by Seller Included
- Mature Timber/Hunting
PRIME FARMLAND AUCTION: An exceptional opportunity to purchase highly productive farmland in Edwards County, Illinois. This farm auction features 1,277± acres offered in 19 tracts, providing buyers with a variety of agricultural, investment, and expansion opportunities. Quality farmland of this size and caliber rarely comes to the market in this area, with more than 1,000 acres of productive tillable ground. The property offers excellent road frontage and accessibility throughout. The productive soils reflect years of responsible stewardship and sound farming practices. In addition to its strong agricultural appeal, the farm includes areas of mature timber that enhance both wildlife habitat and recreational value. All mineral rights currently owned by the seller will be conveyed with the sale, making this a truly unique offering. Whether you're an operator, investor, or landowner seeking a premier Illinois farm, this auction presents a rare chance to acquire a substantial landholding in a highly regarded agricultural region.
Tract 1: 79.15+/- acres -Located at the SE intersection of Hwy 130 & CR1850 this tract offers approximately 3,900’ of road frontage. It is almost entirely tillable with the predominant soil types being Hoyleton Silt Loam, Bluford Silt Loam and Chauncey Silt Loam.
Tract 2: 79.61+/- acres - Located at the SW intersection of Hwy 130 & CR1850 this tract offers approximately 3,900’ of road frontage. It has approximately 50 tillable acres with the predominant soil types being Bluford Silt Loam, Wynoose Silt Loam and Hoyleton Silt Loam. The balance in is mature timber.
Tract 3: 27.53+/- acres - Located at the SE intersection of Hwy 130 & CR 1850 this tract offers approximately 3,900’ of road frontage. It is mostly tillable farmland with the predominant soil types being Bluford Silt Loam, Belknap Silt Loam and Blair Silt Loam.
Tract 4: 80.91+/- acres - Located along CR 1850 this tract offers approximately 1,300’ of road frontage. It has approximately 50 tillable acres with the balance being wooded acreage. The predominant soil types being Bluford Silt Loam and Belknap Silt Loam.
Tract 5: 35.97+/- acres - Located along CR1850 this tract has approximately 570’ of road frontage. It is mostly tillable with the predominant soil types being Bluford Silt Loam, Blair Silt Loam and Chauncey Silt Loam.
Tract 6: 99.25 +/- acres - Located along 125E this tract has approximately 2,300’ of road frontage. This Tract has about 43 tillable with the predominant soil types being Bluford Silt Loam, Wynoose Silt Loam and Hickory Clay Loam. This property also offers approximately 55 acres of mature timber and good hunting.
Tract 7: 33.98+/- acres - Located along CR 1850 this tract has approximately 780’ of road frontage. It is 99% tillable with the predominant soil types being Hoyleton Silt Loam.
Tract 8: 20.49+/- acres - Located along Hwy 130 this tract has approximately 660’ of frontage on 130 and 1,300’ of frontage along 1900N. It is mostly tillable with predominant soil types being Blair, Ava Silt Loam and Bluford Silt Loam. This tract is also currently in a solar lease which you can find below on this webpage.
Tract 9: 20.02+/- acres - Located along Hwy 130 this tract has approximately 660’ of frontage on 130 and 1,300’ of frontage along 1900N. It is mostly tillable with predominant soil types being Ava Silt Loam, Bluford Silt Loam and Blair. This tract is also currently in a solar lease which you can find below on this webpage.
Tract 10: 119.95+/- acres - Located along CR 1900N, this tract has approximately 1,300’ of road frontage. It is made up of approximately 96 tillable acres with the balance mostly wooded acres. The predominant soil types being Bluford Silt Loam, Ava Silt Loam and Hickory Clay Loam.
Tract 11: 89.09+/- acres - Located along CR 400N, this tract has approximately 1,600’ of road frontage. It is made up of approximately 46 tillable acres with the balance mostly wooded acres. The predominant soil types being Ava Silt Loam and Bluford Silt Loam.
Tract 12: 50+/- acres - Located along HWY 130 and CR 200N, this tract has approximately 2,200’ of road frontage. This tract is primarily tillable with the predominant soil types being Belknap Silt Loam, Chauncey Silt Loam and Bluford Silt Loam.
Tract 13: 40.65+/- acres - Located along CR 350E and CR 200N, this tract has approximately 2,600’ of road frontage. This tract is primarily tillable with the predominant soil types being Cisne Silt Loam, Hoyleton Silt Loam.
Tract 14: 32.63+/- acres - Located along CR 2000N, this tract has approximately 1,740’ of road frontage. This tract is primarily tillable with the predominant soil types being Cisne Silt Loam and Bluford Silt Loam.
Tract 15: 66.12+/- acres - Located along Hwy 130 this tract has approximately 2,180’ of frontage. It is mostly tillable with predominant soil types being Cisne Silt Loam and Bluford Silt Loam. This tract is also currently in a solar lease which you can find below on this webpage.
Tract 16: 39.56+/- acres - Located along HWY 130, this tract has approximately 970’ of road frontage. This tract is primarily tillable with approximately 31.5 acres of crop land. The predominant soil types being Hickory Clay, Belknap, Hoyleton, Bluford and Cisne Silt Loams.
Tract 17: 60+/- acres - Located along Hwy 130 and CR 2100N this tract has approximately 3,100’ of road frontage. It is mostly tillable with predominant soil types being Bluford Silt Loam (85.3%). This tract is also currently in a solar lease which you can find below on this webpage. This tract also has 1.6+/- acres enrolled in CRP.
Tract 18: 29.81+/- acres - Located along HWY 130 CR 2150N, this tract has approximately 1,670’ of road frontage. This tract is primarily tillable with the predominant soil types being Bluford Silt Loam, Belknap Silt Loam, Hickory Clay Loam and Wynoose Silt Loam.
Tract 19: 150.1+/- acres - Located along CR 1250E and CR 400N, this tract has approximately 3,900’ of road frontage. This tract is primarily tillable with the predominant soil types being Belknap Silt Loam (85%) Bonnie and Chauncey Silt Loams.
Terms and Conditions for Real Estate:
Terms for Real Estate: The purchaser shall pay 10% of the purchase price as a down payment at the auction site at the conclusion of bidding. The balance is due with delivery of the deed on or before August 21st, 2026.
Mineral Rights: All mineral rights owned by the seller, if any, are included in this sale.
Deed: Seller shall provide a General Warranty Deed.
Evidence of Title: The Buyer will be responsible for any fees associated with the owner’s title insurance policy if one is desired. Seller agrees to provide merchantable title to the property subject to matters of record, general conditions of title and similar related matters. All tracts are sold “AS IS”.
Real Estate Taxes: The 2025 taxes due and payable in 2026 and the 2026 taxes due and payable in 2027 shall be paid as a credit to the buyer(s) at closing..
Closing: Closing shall occur on or before August 21st, 2026 at a location designated by the Seller.
Farming Rights: The farm is currently under a farming lease for 2026. The seller shall retain the farm rental income for the 2026 crop year. Possession shall be granted to the buyer when the crops are removed or December 31st, 2026, whichever comes first.
Conservation Easements and Programs: Buyer shall assume the CRP contract and shall receive the annual CRP payments that are issued each October by the US Government. Should the buyer choose to terminate the existing CRP contract, the buyer, at the buyer's expense, shall be responsible for all payments, fees and penalties incurred.
Acreage: All tract acreages and proposed boundaries are approximate and have been based on legal descriptions, aerial maps and other documents.
Disclaimer: All information contained in this brochure and all related materials are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Purchase Agreement. ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE BY THE AUCTIONEER AT THE AUCTION PODIUM DURING THE TIME OF THE SALE WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY PREVIOUSLY PRINTED MATERIAL OR ANY OTHER ORAL STATEMENTS MADE. THE PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS, WHERE IS”. No warranty of representation, either express or implied, or arising by the operation of law concerning the Property is made by the Seller and the Auctioneers and are hereby expressly disclaimed. In no event shall the Seller or Auctioneer/Broker be liable for any consequential damages. The information contained herein is believed to be accurate but subject to verification by all parties relying on it. Seller and Auctioneers assume no liability for its accuracy, errors and omissions. All boundary lines and dimensions are approximate. Seller and Auctioneer reserve the right to preclude any person from the bidding if there is any question, in the sole judgment of the Seller and Auctioneers, as to such person’s creditworthiness, ability or willingness to close on the purchase of the property, credentials, fitness, etc. All decisions of the Auctioneer are final.
There is NO BUYERS PREMIUM. Normal and customary closing costs will apply.
Seller: MFI Ag LLC and Marks Farms, Inc.
Auction Site: The farmland auctionwill be conducted at the Senior Citizens Center, 322 N 5th Street, Albion, IL at 4pm CST. The equipment auction will be conducted at 507 County Road 1850 N, West Salem, IL at 10am CST.
For additional information, contact Kurtz Auction and Realty, Jason Blue or John Kurtz, Auctioneers (Lic.# 475.156553) at (812) 452-3191.
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