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Land Auction | Pike County, IL

125.98 +/- Acres | 1 Tract

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SOLD! $16,000/ac

Friday, February 7th, 2025 at 11AM 

Orr Hall at United Methodist Church 
222 N. Monroe St., Pittsfield, IL 62363

In-Person & Online Bidding Available

Contact Information

Brian Curless: 217-242-1665
Frazier Curless: 217-491-6704

Outstanding single-tract offering of nearly 100% tillable Mississippi River Bottom farmland. 
 
Accessed by a graveled lane running east from the junction of US 54 & 165th Avenue (approximately 1.8 miles SW of Atlas).

Located in Section 4 of Ross Township and Section 33 of Atlas Township.

Property Photos

Aerial Tour

Plat Map

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Aerial Map

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Soil Map

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 AUCTION PROCEDURE
Bidding will be in terms of dollars per acre. The auction will be conducted live, in person and remote online bidding will be available. There are no online (or in-person) buyer's fees.

AUCTION TERMS
Successful bidders will be required to sign a Real Estate Contract and make a 10% earnest money deposit at the immediate conclusion of the auction. The balance of the purchase price will be due, and possession granted, at closing on or before March 7, 2025. Bidding/purchase is not subject to financing or other contingencies.

Seller will provide title insurance. Seller shall pay estimated 2024 real estate taxes due in 2025 by a credit against the purchase price. Buyer shall be responsible for 2025 taxes due in 2026. (2023 taxes paid 2024 amounted to $970.18.)

Buyer shall pay 2025 Sny Island Levee Drainage District assessment at closing, in the amount of $3,327.28.

Property sells subject to the 2025 farm lease. Buyer will assume the 2025 farm lease agreement. The cash rent for 2025 of 
$34,858 (approximately $290 per acre), due in two equal installments (April 1st and October 1st), shall be paid to Buyer.

Property and all improvements sell as-is with no guarantees or warranties. All information, acreage figures, maps, and representations provided are approximate and are subject to change. Prospective bidders are welcomed and encouraged to fully inspect the property at their convenience, and all related information to their satisfaction prior to bidding at the auction. Auction day announcements supersede prior information.

Online bidding is provided as a convenience to Bidder. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Curless Auction or anyone else if the Internet, phone or computer service fails to work correctly before or during the auction. Curless Auction will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source.

Sellers

Kathryn C. Smith Estate 

Janet Smith, Phillip Smith, Craig Sperry, David Sperry, Thomas Sperry

Sellers' Attorney

Keisha L. Morris
109 E. Washington, Pittsfield, IL
217-285-5593

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