McDonough County, IL Land Auction
53.83 Surveyed Acres, Selling in 1 Tract

Thursday, March 13, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m.
Auction Location: Small Towner Event Venue, 6 W. Side Square - Macomb
Bid Live or Online!

Sellers: The Estate of Dorothy J. Finn
Representing Attorney: John McMillan,
McMillan, Hennenfent, DeJoode & Humbert, PC

Property Information:
Great opportunity to add this Class A tillable farm to your portfolio and farm it in 2025! Totaling 53.83 surveyed acres, this gently rolling farm is mostly tillable, offers bin storage and is located in New Salem Township, McDonough County, IL.

Location:
The farm is situated along the North side of County Road 800N, between E1900th Street and E2000th Street, 2 miles Southwest of Adair. From US Hwy 136, East of Macomb, travel South on E1900th Street approximately 4 miles, then East on County Road 800N, to the farm. Or from US Hwy 136, South of Adair, travel 2.5 miles West on County Road 850N, South 0.5 miles on E2000th Street and then West on County Road 800N, to the farm.

Tract Information:

SOLD: $10,800/acre

Tract 1: 53.83 Surveyed Acres
-Identified as “Tract 2” on the survey below.
-Approximately 48.12 +/- Class A Tillable Acres (PI: 134.5).
-Butler grain bin - Approximately 4,200 bu capacity.
-Small grain bin will be removed prior to closing.
-Soil types primarily consist of Osco, Ipava and Lawson.
-Subject to a wind turbine lease and easement agreement.
Purchase Agreement
Title Commitment
Lease and Easement Agreement

Photographs

FSA Farm Record (clickable link)
FSA Map (clickable link)

Terms of Sale

Property is selling as-is, where-is with all faults and is selling subject to easements, leases, restrictions, covenants, conditions, zoning HOA and POA fees and all other matters which would be revealed by a current survey or an inspection of the property or which is contained in public records. Seller reserves the right to cancel the sale and also reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Property will be conveyed by a Warranty Deed. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable. The seller and their agents reserve the right to place bids on the property up to the seller's reserve at their sole discretion. All offers are subject to the approval of the seller. The property will sell as-is, where-is with no warranty, expressed or implied, as to improvements, soil condition, environmental and wetlands, or zoning. No personal property will be conveyed with the real estate. Neither the seller, Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, nor their agents will be responsible for any errors or omissions herein. Bidders should carefully verify all information and make their own decisions as to the accuracy thereof before submitting their bid. Purchaser or purchaser’s representative will acknowledge by signature of the real estate sales contract they have inspected the property. The terms of the real estate sales contract are controlling in the event of any perceived inconsistency between its terms and any statements or other advertisement.

METHOD OF SALE: The farm will be sold at live auction, with both live and online bidding available, and will be sold on a dollar per acre basis, with the total acreage determined by survey. All bid increments will be at the discretion of the auctioneer. All announcements made on the day of the sale will take precedence over any previously printed material or other oral statements made.

CONTINGENCIES: This sale is not contingent on purchasers’ ability to obtain financing and/or appraisal, or subject to any home, radon, lead-based paint, septic, mold, or other inspections.

POSSESSION: Purchaser will receive possession at closing. Closing will be held on or before April 14, 2025, at the law office of McMillan, Hennenfent, DeJoode & Humbert, P.C. 402 E. Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455.

SURVEY: Acreage will be determined based on a survey, which has already been completed and is available for review.

OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE: All bidding is open to the public. The property is available to qualified purchasers without regard to a prospective purchaser’s race, color, religion, sex, material status, national origin, or physical handicap.

DEBT COLLECTION & INTEREST CHARGE: The bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and other costs incurred by Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group in its efforts to collect unpaid funds from the bidder. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in McDonough County, Illinois.

BUYER’S PREMIUM: There is no buyer’s premium for this auction.

GUARANTEE AGREEMENT: By submitting a bid in the name of a business entity or corporation, the individual submitting the bid enters into a guaranty agreement whereby he or she personally guarantees payment of any bid amount not paid when due by the business entity or corporation, for any reason, together with all collection expenses incurred to enforce collection, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

PROPERTY TAX PRORATION:  The 2024 real estate taxes, along with any prior years’ taxes, will be the responsibility of the Seller and credited to the Purchaser at closing.  The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the entirety of the 2025 real estate taxes and all future taxes.

CLOSING EXPENSES: The seller will be responsible for the title search and at closing will issue a commitment for title insurance to the buyer, in the amount of the purchase price. The seller will also pay for preparation and transfer of the deed, transfer taxes and one-half of the actual closing fee.

TERMS FOR ONLINE BIDDING: The online registration will need to be completed. The successful online bidder will be notified immediately following the closing of the auction and a time will be set to either sign the real estate sales contract in person or electronically, neither which will take place later than 5 p.m. on March 13, 2025. The terms of the real estate sales contract will take precedence of any claims made in this notice. At the time of executing the sales contract, earnest money in the amount of 10% of the purchase price will be collected in the form of check or certified funds. The balance of the contract price will be paid in full at closing, which will be scheduled for no later than April 14, 2025. If you have any questions, please call our office at 309-647-8811.

AGENCY: Rhoades Real Estate & Land Auction Services, Inc. DBA Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, auctioneer/broker, is acting exclusively as agent for the seller. 

McDonough County, IL Land Auction
158.17 Surveyed Acres, Selling in 3 Tracts

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m.
Auction Location: Small Towner Event Venue, 6 W. Side Square - Macomb
Bid Live or Online!

Sellers: The Miller Family Trust
Representing Attorney: Mr. Brian Holland, Holland & Holland

Property Information:
158.17 Surveyed acres in Emmet Township, McDonough County, IL, which will sell in 3 tracts. This farm offers a great mix of nearly all tillable tracts, as well as a modern homestead, with outbuildings, bin storage and beautiful acres of rolling pasture. The farm will sell free of any farming and hunting leases.

Open House:
An open house will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. For private tours, please contact Jed or Kyle at 309-647-8811.

Location:
The farm is located 1.5 NW of Macomb, approximately 1.5 miles West of US Route 67, along the South side of Country Road 1500N, and West of Ember Road.

Tract Information:

SOLD: $9,100/acre
Tract 1: 52.08 Surveyed Acres
-Nearly all tillable tract, FSA reports 51.24 +/- NHEL acres.
-Crop Productivity Index: 126
-Soil types primarily include: Ipava, Keomah, Greenbush and Rozetta.
-Access from the Northeast corner of the property, by easement.
-Purchase Agreement

SOLD: $475,000.00
Tract 2: 54.50 Surveyed Acres
-47 +/- Acres of rolling pasture (fenced) with creek.
-Fenced cattle lot with 88’ x 44’ feed shed with partial concrete floors and ample storage
for machinery and equipment.
-75’ x 40’ Steel frame building with concrete floors.
-Butler grain bin - Approximately 7,500 bu capacity.
-Conrad grain bin - Approximately 4,500 bu capacity.
-Modern 3 Bedroom / 2 bath (one of the bathrooms is located in the basement) ranch
home with approximately 1,288 SF of finished MF living space. Attached 2 car garage,
full/unfinished basement with full bath, laundry and kitchenette. Municipal water supply,
private septic system, central A/C, forced-air gas furnace, shingled roof (6 years old).
-Property disclosures (clickable link)
-Purchase Agreement

SOLD: $9,100/acre
Tract 3: 51.59 Surveyed Acres
-Mostly tillable tract, FSA reports 46.5 +/- NHEL acres.
-Crop Productivity Index: 113.8
-Soil types primarily consist of Rozetta, Clarksdale, Fishhook and Atlas.
-Access from Ember Road on the East side of the farm.
-Purchase Agreement

Tract 1 Photographs

Tract 2 Photographs

House Photographs (Tract 2)

Tract 3 Photographs

Drone Photographs

FSA Farm Record (clickable link)
FSA Map (clickable link)
Title Commitment (clickable link)

Terms of Sale

Property is selling as-is, where-is with all faults and is selling subject to easements, leases, restrictions, covenants, conditions, zoning HOA and POA fees and all other matters which would be revealed by a current survey or an inspection of the property or which is contained in public records. Seller reserves the right to cancel the sale and also reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Property will be conveyed by a Warranty Deed. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable. The seller and their agents reserve the right to place bids on the property up to the seller's reserve at their sole discretion. All offers are subject to the approval of the seller. The property will sell as-is, where-is with no warranty, expressed or implied, as to improvements, soil condition, environmental and wetlands, or zoning. No personal property will be conveyed with the real estate. Neither the seller, Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, nor their agents will be responsible for any errors or omissions herein. Bidders should carefully verify all information and make their own decisions as to the accuracy thereof before submitting their bid. Purchaser or purchaser’s representative will acknowledge by signature of the real estate sales contract they have inspected the property. The terms of the real estate sales contract are controlling in the event of any perceived inconsistency between its terms and any statements or other advertisement.

METHOD OF SALE: All tracts will be sold at live auction, with both live and online bidding available. Tract 2, which includes the house, buildings and grain bins, will be sold first, for a “lump sum” price. Tracts 1 & 3 will be sold on a dollar per acre basis, with the total acreage for each tract determined by survey. Both tracts will be sold via “Buyer’s choice” method of sale. The high bidder at the conclusion of the first round of bidding will have the option to select one or both tracts. If they select only one of the two available tracts, then a second round of bidding will take place for the remaining tract. The tracts will not be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction. All bid increments will be at the discretion of the auctioneer. All announcements made on the day of the sale will take precedence over any previously printed material or other oral statements made.

CONTINGENCIES: This sale is not contingent on purchasers’ ability to obtain financing and/or appraisal, or subject to any home, radon, lead-based paint, septic, mold, or other inspections.

POSSESSION: Purchaser will receive possession at closing. Closing will be held on or before April 4, 2025, at the law offices of Holland & Holland, 397 W. Main Street, Bushnell, IL 61422.

SURVEY: Acreage for each tract will be determined based on a survey, which has already been completed and is available for review.

OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE: All bidding is open to the public. The property is available to qualified purchasers without regard to a prospective purchaser’s race, color, religion, sex, material status, national origin, or physical handicap.

DEBT COLLECTION & INTEREST CHARGE: The bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and other costs incurred by Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group in its efforts to collect unpaid funds from the bidder. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in McDonough County, Illinois.

BUYER’S PREMIUM: There is no buyer’s premium for this auction.

GUARANTEE AGREEMENT: By submitting a bid in the name of a business entity or corporation, the individual submitting the bid enters into a guaranty agreement whereby he or she personally guarantees payment of any bid amount not paid when due by the business entity or corporation, for any reason, together with all collection expenses incurred to enforce collection, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

PROPERTY TAX PRORATION:  For all tracts, the 2024 real estate taxes, along with any prior years’ taxes, will be the responsibility of the Seller and credited to the Purchaser at closing.  The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the entirety of the 2025 real estate taxes and all future taxes for Tracts 1 & 3.  The real estate taxes for Tract 2 shall be prorated through the date of closing, with the Seller responsible for taxes up to and including the date of closing, and the Purchaser receiving a credit at closing.

CLOSING EXPENSES: The seller will be responsible for the title search and at closing will issue a commitment for title insurance to the buyer, in the amount of the purchase price. The seller will also pay for preparation and transfer of the deed, transfer taxes and one-half of the actual closing fee.

TERMS FOR ONLINE BIDDING: The online registration will need to be completed. The successful online bidder will be notified immediately following the closing of the auction and a time will be set to either sign the real estate sales contract in person or electronically, neither which will take place later than 5 p.m. on March 5, 2025. The terms of the real estate sales contract will take precedence of any claims made in this notice. At the time of executing the sales contract, earnest money in the amount of 10% of the purchase price will be collected in the form of check or certified funds. The balance of the contract price will be paid in full at closing, which will be scheduled for no later than April 4, 2025. If you have any questions, please call our office at 309-647-8811.

AGENCY: Rhoades Real Estate & Land Auction Services, Inc. DBA Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, auctioneer/broker, is acting exclusively as agent for the seller. 

Henderson County, IL Land Auction: 279.67 Surveyed Acres, Selling in 2 Tracts

Friday, January 10, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m.
Auction Location: The Barn at Fairview Acres, Biggsville, IL
Bid Live or Online!

Sellers: William L. & Shari L. Pruett

Property Information:
279.67 Surveyed acres in Oquawka and Rozetta Townships, Henderson County, IL, selling in 2 tracts. Both tracts are accessible from Little Brick Road, by turning North off of Illinois Route 164, 1 mile East of Oquawka. The farm lies on the East side of Henderson Creek and consists primarily of tillable ground, with some opportunities for hunting and recreation in the timbered portions that lie in the SW corner of Tract 2, as well as the portions of the property that lie on East side of Little Brick Road, for both Tracts 1 & 2. The farm will sell free of any farm or hunting leases, but portions of the farm are subject to an existing Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contract.  There are also portions of the farm that are currently subject to a Conservation Program contract with the USDA NRCS office, which will be terminated prior to closing.

The current owner applied lime (2-ton/acre) in the fall of 2023, to all of the tillable acres.

Open House:
For a private tour of the property, please contact Jed or Kyle at 309-647-8811.

Location:
The farm is located approximately 2 miles Northeast of Oquawka. Traveling East from Oquawka on Illinois Route 164, go approximately 1 mile East, then turn North onto Little Brick Road. The farm is approximately 1 mile North of the intersection.

Tract Information:

Tract 1:  148.23 Surveyed acres:
-Northernmost portion of the farm.
-FSA reports 78.82 cropland acres, with an average crop productivity index of 129.6.
-Several improvements:
     -Three-sided equipment storage building (90’ x 50’).
     -100’ x 45’ Pole barn.  One side is finished with concrete floors, insulation and heat.
-Drilled well on the East side of Little Brick Road.
     -Older wooden barn.
     -Three-sided storage/livestock building (50’ x 36’).
-Sand point well at SE corner of livestock building.
-Older grain bin (separate electrical meter)

-Cattle lot: Current fencing around the cattle lot will be sold December 14, 2024, at the personal property auction and will be removed by the buyer prior to the close of the real estate transaction.
-Approximately 20 acres of timbered property on the East side of Little Brick Road.
-Grain bin with storage capacity of approximately 10,000 bushels.
-Approximately 3.86 acres enrolled and subject to a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contract through 09/30/2031 (see attached).
-Subject to two access easements, both for the benefit of the neighboring property owner to the North and East (see attached survey).
-Bordered on the West side by Henderson Creek.

Tract 2:  131.44 Surveyed acres:
-Southernmost portion of the farm.
-FSA reports 79.39 +/- cropland acres, with an average crop productivity index of 123.
-Approximately 32 acres of timber located in the SW corner of the property. The purchase of Tract 2 is subject to an existing agreement for the sale of standing harvestable timber located on the property, for which the harvest has not yet occurred. The current owner has already received a payment of $35,000 from the timber purchaser for the future harvest. The buyer has the option to either proceed with the purchase and receive a credit of $35,000 at closing, or to cancel the contract, in which case the $35,000 will be reimbursed to the timber purchaser by the current owner.
-An additional 12 +/- acres of timber located on the East side of Little Brick Road.
-Approximately 7.45 acres enrolled and subject to a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contract through 09/30/2031 (see attached).
-Bordered on the West side by Henderson Creek.

Title Commitment

Survey

Tract 1 Photos & Information

Tract 2 Photos & Information

FSA & CRP Information

Terms of Sale

Property is selling as-is, where-is with all faults and is selling subject to easements, leases, restrictions, covenants, conditions, zoning HOA and POA fees and all other matters which would be revealed by a current survey or an inspection of the property or which is contained in public records. Seller reserves the right to cancel the sale and also reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Property will be conveyed by a Warranty Deed. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable. The seller and their agents reserve the right to place bids on the property up to the seller's reserve at their sole discretion. All offers are subject to the approval of the seller. The property will sell as-is, where-is with no warranty, expressed or implied, as to improvements, soil condition, environmental and wetlands, or zoning. No personal property will be conveyed with the real estate. Neither the seller, Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, nor their agents will be responsible for any errors or omissions herein. Bidders should carefully verify all information and make their own decisions as to the accuracy thereof before submitting their bid. Purchaser or purchaser’s representative will acknowledge by signature of the real estate sales contract they have inspected the property. The terms of the real estate sales contract are controlling in the event of any perceived inconsistency between its terms and any statements or other advertisement.

METHOD OF SALE: Both tracts will be sold at live auction, with both live and online bidding available. The farm will be sold on a dollar per acre basis, with the total acreage for each tract to be determined by survey, prior to the sale date. Both tracts will be sold via “Buyer’s choice” method of sale. The high bidder at the conclusion of the first round of bidding will have the option to select one or both tracts. If they select only one of the two available tracts, then a second round of bidding will take place for the remaining tract. The tracts will not be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction. All bid increments will be at the discretion of the auctioneer. All announcements made on the day of the sale will take precedence over any previously printed material or other oral statements made.

CONTINGENCIES: This sale is not contingent on purchasers’ ability to obtain financing and/or appraisal, or subject to any home, radon, lead-based paint, septic, mold, or other inspections.

POSSESSION: Purchaser will receive possession at closing, subject to the existing CRP contract. Closing will be held on or before February 10, 2025, at Western Illinois Title Company, 204 E. Main Street, Biggsville, IL  61418.

SURVEY: Acreage for each tract will be determined based on a survey which will be conducted prior to the date of sale.

OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE: All bidding is open to the public. The property is available to qualified purchasers without regard to a prospective purchaser’s race, color, religion, sex, material status, national origin, or physical handicap.

DEBT COLLECTION & INTEREST CHARGE: The bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and other costs incurred by Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group in its efforts to collect unpaid funds from the bidder. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in Henderson County, Illinois.

BUYER’S PREMIUM: There is no buyer’s premium for this auction.

GUARANTEE AGREEMENT: By submitting a bid in the name of a business entity or corporation, the individual submitting the bid enters into a guaranty agreement whereby he or she personally guarantees payment of any bid amount not paid when due by the business entity or corporation, for any reason, together with all collection expenses incurred to enforce collection, including a reasonable attorneys fee.

PROPERTY TAX PRORATION:  Property taxes for 2024, will be the responsibility of the seller and will be credited to the purchaser(s) at closing. Taxes for 2025, and all subsequent years, will be the responsibility of the purchaser(s).

CLOSING EXPENSES: The seller will be responsible for the title search and at closing will issue a commitment for title insurance to the buyer, in the amount of the purchase price. The seller will also pay for preparation and transfer of the deed, transfer taxes and one-half of the actual closing fee.

TERMS FOR ONLINE BIDDING: The online registration will need to be completed. The successful online bidder will be notified immediately following the closing of the auction and a time will be set to either sign the real estate sales contract in person or electronically, neither which will take place later than 5 p.m. on January 11, 2025. The terms of the real estate sales contract will take precedence of any claims made in this notice. At the time of executing the sales contract, earnest money in the amount of 10% of the purchase price will be collected in the form of check or certified funds. The balance of the contract price will be paid in full at closing, which will be scheduled for no later than February 10, 2025. If you have any questions, please call our office at 309-647-8811.

AGENCY: Rhoades Real Estate & Land Auction Services, Inc. DBA Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, auctioneer/broker, is acting exclusively as agent for the seller. 

Fulton County, IL Land Auction: 312.61 Acres, selling in 2 tracts

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m.
Auction Location: Tellers Venue Center - Bushnell, IL
Bid Live or Online!

Seller: Bruce Bricker Family
Representing Attorney: Mr. Steve Holland | Holland & Holland - Bushnell, IL

Property Information:
312.61 Acres (subject to final survey) in Farmers & Harris Township, selling in 2 tracts. Both tracts are very secluded and have access from the North via Point Pleasant Road and consist of pasture ground and timber. There are portions of each tract that could be converted to tillable acreage or cleared of overgrowth and returned to pasture ground for grazing. The farm holds a healthy population of both deer and turkey, with great mushroom hunting in the spring. The farm will sell free and clear of any existing farm or hunting leases.

Access to the farm will be granted to the Purchaser(s), prior to closing, following the execution of the purchase agreement, payment of earnest money equal to 10% of the purchase price and providing proof of insurance.

Open House:
An open house will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 1-3 p.m. We will have brokers/auctioneers on site with UTV’s to provide guided tours of the property. For a private tour of the property, please contact Jed or Kyle at 309-647-8811.

Location:
The farm is located approximately 17 miles East of Macomb. Traveling East from Macomb, the property lies at the South end of Point Pleasant Road, approximately 3 miles South of IL Route 95. Both tracts are accessible via a shared private road.

Tract Information:

Tract 1: 151.68 Surveyed Acres
-Lies to the West side of Point Pleasant Road, with access from the South end of the shared private lane.
-Approximately 6 acres of pasture ground that has previously been in hay production. Would make for a great secluded food plot.
-Large areas that could be cleared of overgrowth and returned to pasture for grazing.
-Trail access throughout the property.
-Pockets of thick timber with large/mature trees.
-Barker Creek snakes through the Southern tip of the farm.

Tract 2: 160.93 Surveyed Acres
-Lies to the East side of Point Pleasant Road, with access from the South end of the shared private lane.
-Approximately 31 acres of pasture ground that is currently being used for hay production. Could be converted to tillable ground. Of this 31 acres, the FSA reports 17.01 cropland acres (PI 116.1).
-Large areas of additional acreage could be cleared of overgrowth and returned to pasture for grazing.
-Trail access throughout the property.
-Beautiful cabin/home building sites.
-There is a well on the property which supplies water to the house across the street. The owner of the neighboring house will have an easement for the exclusive use of this well.
-Areas of thick timber with large/mature trees.
-Barker Creek meanders throughout the Southern portion of the farm.

Tract 1 Photos (Boundaries represented in yellow)

Tract 2 Photos (Boundaries represented in blue)

FSA Docs & Agridata Maps

Survey

Commitment for Title Insurance (pdf)

Terms of Sale

Property is selling as-is, where-is with all faults and is selling subject to easements, leases, restrictions, covenants, conditions, zoning HOA and POA fees and all other matters which would be revealed by a current survey or an inspection of the property or which is contained in public records. Seller reserves the right to cancel the sale and also reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Property will be conveyed by a Warranty Deed. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable. The seller and their agents reserve the right to place bids on the property up to the seller's reserve at their sole discretion. All offers are subject to the approval of the seller. The property will sell as-is, where-is with no warranty, expressed or implied, as to improvements, soil condition, environmental and wetlands, or zoning. No personal property will be conveyed with the real estate. Neither the seller, Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, nor their agents will be responsible for any errors or omissions herein. Bidders should carefully verify all information and make their own decisions as to the accuracy thereof before submitting their bid. Purchaser or purchaser’s representative will acknowledge by signature of the real estate sales contract they have inspected the property. The terms of the real estate sales contract are controlling in the event of any perceived inconsistency between its terms and any statements or other advertisement.

METHOD OF SALE: Both tracts will be sold at live auction, with both live and online bidding available. The farm will be sold on a dollar per acre basis, with the total acreage for each tract to be determined by survey, prior to the sale date. Both tracts will be sold via “Buyer’s choice” method of sale. The high bidder at the conclusion of the first round of bidding will have the option to select one or both tracts. If they select only one of the two available tracts, then a second round of bidding will take place for the remaining tract. The tracts will not be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction. All bid increments will be at the discretion of the auctioneer. All announcements made on the day of the sale will take precedence over any previously printed material or other oral statements made.

CONTINGENCIES: This sale is not contingent on purchasers’ ability to obtain financing and/or appraisal, or subject to any home, radon, lead-based paint, septic, mold, or other inspections.

POSSESSION: Purchaser will receive possession at closing. If the Purchaser would like to access the property prior to closing, access will be granted prior to closing with a signed purchase agreement, 10% earnest money and proof of insurance. Closing will be held on or before October 17, 2024, at the law offices of Holland & Holland, 397 W. Main Street, Bushnell, IL.

SURVEY: Acreage for each tract will be determined based on a survey which will be conducted prior to the date of sale.

OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE: All bidding is open to the public. The property is available to qualified purchasers without regard to a prospective purchaser’s race, color, religion, sex, material status, national origin, or physical handicap.

DEBT COLLECTION & INTEREST CHARGE: The bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and other costs incurred by Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group in its efforts to collect unpaid funds from the bidder. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in Fulton County, Illinois.

BUYER’S PREMIUM: There is no buyer’s premium for this auction.

GUARANTEE AGREEMENT: By submitting a bid in the name of a business entity or corporation, the individual submitting the bid enters into a guaranty agreement whereby he or she personally guarantees payment of any bid amount not paid when due by the business entity or corporation, for any reason, together with all collection expenses incurred to enforce collection, including a reasonable attorneys fee.

PROPERTY TAX PRORATION:  Taxes for 2024, will be prorated through the day of closing and credited to the purchaser at closing. Taxes for all subsequent years will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

CLOSING EXPENSES: The seller will be responsible for the title search and at closing will issue a commitment for title insurance to the buyer, in the amount of the purchase price. The seller will also pay for preparation and transfer of the deed, transfer taxes and one-half of the actual closing fee.

TERMS FOR ONLINE BIDDING: The online registration will need to be completed. The successful online bidder will be notified immediately following the closing of the auction and a time will be set to either sign the real estate sales contract in person or electronically, neither which will take place later than 5 p.m. on September 17, 2024. The terms of the real estate sales contract will take precedence of any claims made in this notice. At the time of executing the sales contract, earnest money in the amount of 10% of the purchase price will be collected in the form of check or certified funds. The balance of the contract price will be paid in full at closing, which will be scheduled for no later than October 17, 2024. If you have any questions, please call our office at 309-647-8811.

AGENCY: Rhoades Real Estate & Land Auction Services, Inc. DBA Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, auctioneer/broker, is acting exclusively as agent for the seller.

Sold! $9,300/acre ($1,005,283.50)

Auction rescheduled for Thursday, May 4th @ 10:00 a.m.

Farming rights for 2023!!!

Seller: The Estate of Richard W. Keel
Located at the Northeast Corner of Smithville Road & Texas Road
108.095 +/- Acres, Selling in 1 Tract

Thursday, May 4, 2023 @ 10 a.m.
Farmington Moose Lodge - 1001 E. Fort Street, Farmington, IL

Tract 1 - The Richard Keel Farm

Tract 1: 108.095 +/- Acres (selling on a dollar per acre basis)

• Tax ID: 16-30-300-001 = 22 +/- Taxable acres

• Tax ID: 16-30-300-005 = 88.162 Surveyed acres, less 2.067 acres of Smithville Rd right of way = 86.095 acres.

• Located in Logan Township, Peoria County, Illinois

• Great access with frontage along both Smithville and Texas Road

• 90 +/- Tillable acres with an average PI of 112.9

• Soils consist primarily of Keomah, Rozetta, Sylvan and Rozetta silt loams

• Farming rights available to the purchaser for the 2023 farming season

• Access to the property for farming operations prior to closing with a signed purchase agreement, 10% earnest money and proof of insurance

• Small area of timber in the NE corner of the farm protects a small tillable portion that would make a great food plot/hunting spot (the timber is contiguous with a larger amount of timber that extends onto neighboring parcels) - Deer stand will be removed prior to closing.

Seller: The Estate of Richard W. Keel (Mary Murphy, Administrator)
Representing Attorney: John McCarthy

Farm Photos

Aerial, Topography & Soil Maps

FSA Documents

Terms of Sale

Property is selling as-is, where-is with all faults and is selling subject to easements, leases, restrictions, covenants, conditions, zoning HOA and POA fees and all other matters which would be revealed by a current survey or an inspection of the property or which is contained in public records. Seller reserves the right to cancel the sale and also reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Property will be conveyed by a Warranty Deed. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable. The seller and their agents reserve the right to place bids on the property up to the seller's reserve at their sole discretion. All offers are subject to the approval of the seller. The property will sell as-is, where-is with no warranty, expressed or implied, as to improvements, soil condition, environmental and wetlands, or zoning. No personal property will be conveyed with the real estate. Neither the seller, Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, nor their agents will be responsible for any errors or omissions herein. Bidders should carefully verify all information and make their own decisions as to the accuracy thereof before submitting their bid. Purchaser or purchaser’s representative will acknowledge by signature of the real estate sales contract they have inspected the property. The terms of the real estate sales contract are controlling in the event of any perceived inconsistency between its terms and any statements or other advertisement.

CONTINGENCIES: This sale is not contingent on purchasers’ ability to obtain financing and/or appraisal, or subject to any home, radon, lead-based paint, septic, mold, or other inspections.

POSSESSION: Purchaser will receive possession at closing. If the Purchaser would like to access the property prior to closing, access will be granted for farming operations prior to closing with a signed purchase agreement, 10% earnest money and proof of insurance. Closing will be held on or before Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the law offices of John McCarthy, 209 E. Chestnut Street, Suite # 1, Canton, IL 61520.

SURVEY: Tract 1 (consisting of 2 parcel ID’s) shall be conveyed by the existing legal descriptions and a combination of the acreage reported by the Peoria County Assessor’s Office and recent survey, 108.095+/- acres. 

OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE: All bidding is open to the public. The property is available to qualified purchasers without regard to a prospective purchaser’s race, color, religion, sex, material status, national origin, or physical handicap.

DEBT COLLECTION & INTEREST CHARGE: The bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and other costs incurred by Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group in its efforts to collect unpaid funds from the bidder. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in McDonough County, Illinois.

BUYER’S PREMIUM: There is no buyer’s premium for this auction.

GUARANTEE AGREEMENT: By submitting a bid in the name of a business entity or corporation, the individual submitting the bid enters into a guaranty agreement whereby he or she personally guarantees payment of any bid amount not paid when due by the business entity or corporation, for any reason, together with all collection expenses incurred to enforce collection, including a reasonable attorneys fee.

PROPERTY TAX PRORATION/FARM INCOME:  Taxes for any year prior to the year in which the sale occurs will be paid by the seller. As the purchaser will be entitled to farming operations for 2023, they will be responsible for the entirety of the 2023 real estate taxes as well as all subsequent years real estate taxes.

CLOSING EXPENSES: The seller will be responsible for the title search and at closing will issue a commitment for title insurance to the buyer, in the amount of the purchase price. The seller will also pay for preparation and transfer of the deed, transfer taxes and one-half of the actual closing fee.

TERMS FOR ONLINE BIDDING: The online registration will need to be completed. The successful online bidder will be notified immediately following the closing of the auction and a time will be set to either sign the real estate sales contract in person or electronically, neither which will take place later than 5 p.m. on May 4, 2023. The terms of the real estate sales contract will take precedence of any claims made in this notice. At the time of executing the sales contract, earnest money in the amount of 10% of the purchase price will be collected in the form of check or certified funds. The balance of the contract price will be paid in full at closing, which will be scheduled for no later than June 15, 2023. If you have any questions, please call our office at 309-647-8811.

AGENCY: Rhoades Real Estate & Land Auction Services, Inc. DBA Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, auctioneer/broker, is acting exclusively as agent for the seller.

Sold! $9,350.00/acre ($674,050.85)

Another great upcoming Peoria County sale. 72.091 Surveyed acres, with approximately 53 +/- acres of tillable ground. Check back frequently, as we’ll be updating sale info and terms as they become available.

***The adjoining house, 5 acres, bins and outbuilding are available for sale through our brokerage company at www.RhoadesRealtors.com***

Seller: Austin & Myra Cooper
Located at 20901 W. Farmington Road - Trivoli, IL
72.091 Surveyed Acres, Selling in 1 Tract

Thursday, April 27, 2023 @ 10 a.m.
Farmington Moose Lodge - 1001 E. Fort Street, Farmington, IL

Tract 1 - The Cooper Farm

Tract 1: 72.091 Surveyed Acres (selling on a dollar per acre basis)

• Survey has been scheduled and acreage will be updated when available

• Access from the South along IL State Route 116

• Access from the West, by easement

• FSA reports 53.98 +/- tillable acres with an average PI of 112

• Soils consist primarily of Rozetta silt loam and Sylvan silty clay loam soils

• Ownership is subject to an existing farm lease for 2023. Buyer will be credited 2023 cash rent at closing, totaling $11,130.00

• Ownership is subject to an existing wind farm lease option. Buyer will be credited 2023 option fee at closing, totaling $1,000.00

Seller: Austin & Myra Cooper
Representing Attorney: Nick Tinsman

Interactive Map

Aerial Photographs

FSA Documents / Maps / Easement

Wind Farm Lease - Option Agreement

Easement for Access

Terms of Sale

Property is selling as-is, where-is with all faults and is selling subject to easements, leases, restrictions, covenants, conditions, zoning HOA and POA fees and all other matters which would be revealed by a current survey or an inspection of the property or which is contained in public records. Seller reserves the right to cancel the sale and also reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Property will be conveyed by a Warranty Deed. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable. The seller and their agents reserve the right to place bids on the property up to the seller's reserve at their sole discretion. All offers are subject to the approval of the seller. The property will sell as-is, where-is with no warranty, expressed or implied, as to improvements, soil condition, environmental and wetlands, or zoning. No personal property will be conveyed with the real estate. Neither the seller, Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, nor their agents will be responsible for any errors or omissions herein. Bidders should carefully verify all information and make their own decisions as to the accuracy thereof before submitting their bid. Purchaser or purchaser’s representative will acknowledge by signature of the real estate sales contract they have inspected the property. The terms of the real estate sales contract are controlling in the event of any perceived inconsistency between its terms and any statements or other advertisement.

CONTINGENCIES: This sale is not contingent on purchasers’ ability to obtain financing and/or appraisal, or subject to any home, radon, lead-based paint, septic, mold, or other inspections.

POSSESSION: Purchaser will receive possession, subject to the 2023 farm lease at closing. Additionally, ownership is subject an existing wind farm lease option, dated January 27, 2021 (see document below). Closing will be held on or before Friday, May 26, 2023, at the law offices of Barnhart, Tinsman & Associates, 121 W. Elm Street, Canton, IL 61520.

SURVEY: Tract 1 shall be conveyed by the acreage determined by survey, which will be completed prior to the date of sale.

OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE: All bidding is open to the public. The property is available to qualified purchasers without regard to a prospective purchaser’s race, color, religion, sex, material status, national origin, or physical handicap.

DEBT COLLECTION & INTEREST CHARGE: The bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and other costs incurred by Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group in its efforts to collect unpaid funds from the bidder. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in McDonough County, Illinois.

BUYER’S PREMIUM: There is no buyer’s premium for this auction.

GUARANTEE AGREEMENT: By submitting a bid in the name of a business entity or corporation, the individual submitting the bid enters into a guaranty agreement whereby he or she personally guarantees payment of any bid amount not paid when due by the business entity or corporation, for any reason, together with all collection expenses incurred to enforce collection, including a reasonable attorneys fee.

PROPERTY TAX PRORATION/FARM INCOME:  Taxes for any year prior to the year in which the sale occurs will be paid by the seller. As the purchaser will receive a credit at closing for the farm income for 2023 (totaling $11,130.00) , they will be responsible for the entirety of the 2023 real estate taxes as well as all subsequent years real estate taxes.

CLOSING EXPENSES: The seller will be responsible for the title search and at closing will issue a commitment for title insurance to the buyer, in the amount of the purchase price. The seller will also pay for preparation and transfer of the deed, transfer taxes and one-half of the actual closing fee.

TERMS FOR ONLINE BIDDING: The online registration will need to be completed. The successful online bidder will be notified immediately following the closing of the auction and a time will be set to either sign the real estate sales contract in person or electronically, neither which will take place later than 5 p.m. on April 27, 2023. The terms of the real estate sales contract will take precedence of any claims made in this notice. At the time of executing the sales contract, earnest money in the amount of 10% of the purchase price will be collected in the form of check or certified funds. The balance of the contract price will be paid in full at closing, which will be scheduled for no later than May 26, 2023. If you have any questions, please call our office at 309-647-8811.

AGENCY: Rhoades Real Estate & Land Auction Services, Inc. DBA Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, auctioneer/broker, is acting exclusively as agent for the seller.

Sold! $5,600/acre @ 121.38 +/- acres = $679,728.00

Updated March 6, 2023

Prior to closing, the home, all outlying buildings, trees and fences around the homesite will be torn down.

“The Bill Kost Farm”
132 East County Highway 36 - Vermont, Illinois
121.38 +/- Taxable Acres, Selling in 1 Tract

Thursday, April 13, 2023 @ 10 a.m.
Vermont American Legion
213 N. Main Street - Vermont, IL

Available for viewing by appointment only or visit us at our open house on
Saturday, April 1st, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tract 1 - The Bill Kost Farm

Tract 1: 121.38 +/- Taxable Acres (selling on a dollar per acre basis)

• Located at 132 East County Highway 36, approximately 0.5 miles West of Vermont.

• The property is improved with a 1.5 story home, detached garage and older barn.

• FSA reports 51.9 +/- tillable acres with an average PI of 117.5.

• Soils consist primarily of Rozetta and Keomah silt loams.

• New ownership is subject to the existing farm lease for 2023.

• Great hunting and recreational potential with 68.5 +/- acres of timber. No existing hunting lease on the property.

House Information (UPDATED 03/06/2023)

• The home, all outlying buildings, trees and fences around the homesite will be torn down prior to closing.

• Municipal water, electricity and natural gas will remain available at the property for future use.

Interactive Mapping

Property Photos

FSA Docs / Topography Maps / Soil Maps

Terms of Sale

Property is selling as-is, where-is with all faults and is selling subject to easements, leases, restrictions, covenants, conditions, zoning HOA and POA fees and all other matters which would be revealed by a current survey or an inspection of the property or which is contained in public records. Seller reserves the right to cancel the sale and also reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Property will be conveyed by a Warranty Deed. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable. The seller and their agents reserve the right to place bids on the property up to the seller's reserve at their sole discretion. All offers are subject to the approval of the seller. The property will sell as-is, where-is with no warranty, expressed or implied, as to improvements, soil condition, environmental and wetlands, or zoning. No personal property will be conveyed with the real estate. Neither the seller, Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, nor their agents will be responsible for any errors or omissions herein. Bidders should carefully verify all information and make their own decisions as to the accuracy thereof before submitting their bid. Purchaser or purchaser’s representative will acknowledge by signature of the real estate sales contract they have inspected the property. The terms of the real estate sales contract are controlling in the event of any perceived inconsistency between its terms and any statements or other advertisement.

CONTINGENCIES: This sale is not contingent on purchasers’ ability to obtain financing and/or appraisal, or subject to any home, radon, lead-based paint, septic, mold, or other inspections.

POSSESSION: Purchaser will receive possession, subject to the existing farm lease, at closing. Closing will be held on or before Monday, May 15, 2023, at the law offices of John McCarthy, 209 E. Chestnut Street, Suite # 1, Canton, IL 61520.

SURVEY: Tract 1 shall be conveyed by the existing legal description and acreage reported by the Fulton County Assessor’s Office, 121.38 acres. 

OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE: All bidding is open to the public. The property is available to qualified purchasers without regard to a prospective purchaser’s race, color, religion, sex, material status, national origin, or physical handicap.

DEBT COLLECTION & INTEREST CHARGE: The bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and other costs incurred by Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group in its efforts to collect unpaid funds from the bidder. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in McDonough County, Illinois.

BUYER’S PREMIUM: There is no buyer’s premium for this auction.

GUARANTEE AGREEMENT: By submitting a bid in the name of a business entity or corporation, the individual submitting the bid enters into a guaranty agreement whereby he or she personally guarantees payment of any bid amount not paid when due by the business entity or corporation, for any reason, together with all collection expenses incurred to enforce collection, including a reasonable attorneys fee.

PROPERTY TAX PRORATION/FARM INCOME:  Taxes for any year prior to the year in which the sale occurs will be paid by the seller. The new owner(s) will receive the cash rent from farming operations for 2023 (totaling $7,600), and subsequently will be responsible for the entirety of the 2023 real estate taxes.

CLOSING EXPENSES: The seller will be responsible for the title search and at closing will issue a commitment for title insurance to the buyer, in the amount of the purchase price. The seller will also pay for preparation and transfer of the deed, transfer taxes and one-half of the actual closing fee.

TERMS FOR ONLINE BIDDING: The online registration will need to be completed. The successful online bidder will be notified immediately following the closing of the auction and a time will be set to either sign the real estate sales contract in person or electronically, neither which will take place later than 5 p.m. on April 13, 2023. The terms of the real estate sales contract will take precedence of any claims made in this notice. At the time of executing the sales contract, earnest money in the amount of 10% of the purchase price will be collected in the form of check or certified funds. The balance of the contract price will be paid in full at closing, which will be scheduled for no later than May 15, 2023. If you have any questions, please call our office at 309-647-8811.

AGENCY: Rhoades Real Estate & Land Auction Services, Inc. DBA Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, auctioneer/broker, is acting exclusively as agent for the seller.

SOLD!

Tract 1: $125,000.00 (Lump sum)

Tract 2: $5,800.00/acres ($733,932.00)

“The Morrell Farm"
Bid Live or Online!
143.34 +/- Acres, Selling in 2 Tracts

Thursday, November 10th @ 10 a.m.
McDonough County 4-H Center
3028 W. Jackson Street in Macomb

Available for inspection: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 6th, or by appointment.

Tract 1 - The Morrell Farm

Tract 1: 16.8 +/- Taxable Acres (selling as a lump sum price)

• Located at 1585 US Hwy 67, approximately 1.5 miles South of Industry.

• A great residential property with the perfect mix of pasture, timber & pond!

• 1,463 SF Ranch home. 3 Bedroom/1 bathroom on main level, with attached 2-car garage.

• Mostly finished walk-out basement with 2 additional bedrooms, full bath, laundry room, family room, and mechanical room.

• 52’ x 31’ post-frame building (dirt/gravel floors).

• Stocked pond (catfish/bluegill/bass).

• Tax ID: 09-000-340-00.

• Property Taxes: $1,024.50 (2021). Exemptions: $6,000 Owner occupied & $5,000 Senior citizen.

• Brief Legal Description: S26 T4 R2 SW COR NW EX ROW NW COR

House Information

• Built in 1974

• Frame construction, poured concrete basement walls, vinyl siding, asphalt shingles.

• Central A/C (2015), gas forced-air furnace - propane (2005), gas water heater (2016).

• Private well, septic system, termite bait station (Seventh Son Termite & Pest).

• Whole house fan, newer replacement windows throughout , kitchen appliances stay.

Kitchen: 13’ x 12’
Informal Dining Room: 15’ x 12’
Living Room: 16’ x 15’
Master Bedroom: 15’ x 13’
Bedroom 2: 12’ x 11’
Bedroom 3: 12’ x 10’
Bathroom: 8’ 6” x 7’ 6”

Interactive Mapping

Aerial Photos/Topography Maps

House/Outbuilding/Property Photos

Tract 2 - The Morrell Farm

Tract 2: 126.54 Surveyed acres (selling on a dollar per acre basis)

• Located approximately 1 mile South of Tennessee: South on E 350th Street, when road turns West and becomes N 750th Road, property lies to the East of the road and entrance is straight South.

• Access to the property is by easement, across 3515 N 750th Road (see detailed easement map and plat below).

• Approximately 36.19 Tillable acres, with remainder in timber. A creek meanders (North-South) through the Eastern portion of the property, eventually feeding into Troublesome Creek.

• Incredible deer, turkey & morel mushroom hunting.

• Grain bin and 1.25 +/- acre pond located at the Northwest corner of the property.

• Free of any farm/hunting leases.

• Tax ID: 18-000-218-05

• Property Taxes: $1,309.88 (2021)

• Brief Legal Description: S27 T5 R4 PT NW COR W 1/2 SE

Interactive Mapping

Property Photos

Easement Information (updated 11/2/2022)

FSA Documents

Terms of Sale

Property is selling as-is, where-is with all faults and is selling subject to easements, leases, restrictions, covenants, conditions, zoning HOA and POA fees and all other matters which would be revealed by a current survey or an inspection of the property or which is contained in public records. Seller reserves the right to cancel the sale and also reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Property will be conveyed by a Warranty Deed. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable. The seller and their agents reserve the right to place bids on the property up to the seller's reserve at their sole discretion. All offers are subject to the approval of the seller. The property will sell as-is, where-is with no warranty, expressed or implied, as to improvements, soil condition, environmental and wetlands, or zoning. No personal property will be conveyed with the real estate. Neither the seller, Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, nor their agents will be responsible for any errors or omissions herein. Bidders should carefully verify all information and make their own decisions as to the accuracy thereof before submitting their bid. Purchaser or purchaser’s representative will acknowledge by signature of the real estate sales contract they have inspected the property. The terms of the real estate sales contract are controlling in the event of any perceived inconsistency between its terms and any statements or other advertisement.

CONTINGENCIES: This sale is not contingent on purchasers’ ability to obtain financing and/or appraisal, or subject to any home, radon, lead-based paint, septic, mold, or other inspections.

SUBJECT TO COURT APPROVAL:  The sale of both tracts are subject to the court’s approval. 

POSSESSION: Purchaser will receive possession at closing, which will be on or before Monday, December 12, 2022, at the law offices of Holland & Holland, 397 W. Main Street, Bushnell, IL.

SURVEY: Tract 1 shall be conveyed by the existing legal description and acreage reported by the McDonough County Assessor’s Office, reporting 16.8 acres.  Tract 2 shall be conveyed by the existing legal description and survey dated October 30, 2010, totaling 126.54 acres.

OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE: All bidding is open to the public. The property is available to qualified purchasers without regard to a prospective purchaser’s race, color, religion, sex, material status, national origin, or physical handicap.

DEBT COLLECTION & INTEREST CHARGE: The bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees and other costs incurred by Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group in its efforts to collect unpaid funds from the bidder. Any debt collection or dispute proceedings will be heard in McDonough County, Illinois.

BUYER’S PREMIUM: There is no buyer’s premium for this auction.

GUARANTEE AGREEMENT: By submitting a bid in the name of a business entity or corporation, the individual submitting the bid enters into a guaranty agreement whereby he or she personally guarantees payment of any bid amount not paid when due by the business entity or corporation, for any reason, together with all collection expenses incurred to enforce collection, including a reasonable attorneys fee.

PROPETY TAX PRORATION/FARM INCOME:  Taxes for any year prior to the year in which the sale occurs will be paid by the seller.  Tract 1:  At closing, the sellers will issue a credit to the purchaser for the prorated portion of the 2022 real estate property taxes.  Tract 2:  The sellers will retain the farm income from 2022, and, at closing, will credit the purchaser for the entirety of the 2022, real estate taxes.  All subsequent year’s taxes will be the responsibility of the purchaser. 

CLOSING EXPENSES: The seller will be responsible for the title search and at closing will issue a commitment for title insurance to the buyer, in the amount of the purchase price. The seller will also pay for preparation and transfer of the deed, transfer taxes and one-half of the actual closing fee.

TERMS FOR ONLINE BIDDING: The online registration will need to be completed. The successful online bidder will be notified immediately following the closing of the auction and a time will be set to either sign the real estate sales contract in person or electronically, neither which will take place later than November 10, 2022. The terms of the real estate sales contract will take precedence of any claims made in this notice. At the time of executing the sales contract, earnest money in the amount of 10% of the purchase price will be collected in the form of check or certified funds. The balance of the contract price will be paid in full at closing, which will be scheduled for no later than December 12, 2022. If you have any questions, please call our office at 309-647-8811.

AGENCY: Rhoades Real Estate & Land Auction Services, Inc. DBA Kelso Rhoades Real Estate Auction Group, auctioneer/broker, is acting exclusively as agent for the seller.