This farm offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a highly productive tillable farm in Western McDonough County. The property is generally located ½ mile east of the Hancock/McDonough County line along North 1200 Rd, northwest of Tennessee. The farm consists of 120.11± surveyed acres, with approximately 116 acres of highly productive NHEL tillable farm ground.
The tillable acres carry a weighted average Productivity Index (PI) rating of 120.3, with predominant soil types including Ipava, Clarksdale, and Rozetta. The farm is mostly level, with 99% of all fields being reported at NHEL through the FSA office. The combination of productive soils and a farm that is just over 96% tillable makes this a quality farm with strong income potential. The property was surveyed in September of 2026 and sells with open farm tenancy for the 2027 crop year. Possession at closing subject to any tenant rights for the 2026 crop year.
Whether you are looking to add acres to an existing farming operation or diversify your investment portfolio, this property offers an excellent opportunity to purchase a highly productive tillable farm in western McDonough County.
Deeded acres: 120.11±
FSA Farmland Acres: 116
Soil Types: Ipava, Clarksdale, Rozetta
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: PI 120.3
Taxes: TBD
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2027 crop year
Possession: At closing, subject to current tenant rights for the 2026 crop year
Survey: Completed September 2026
Brief Legal: Pt NE ¼ and pt NE ¼ SE ¼ S6 T5N R4W McDonough County, IL
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
Sale Day Notes Info:
TAXES: TBD
TENANCY: Open tenancy for 2027
MINERALS: Seller-owned rights will convey
CLOSING COSTS: Seller to provide title search and title insurance, balance to be split 50/50
CLOSING DATE: On or before 30 days from seller acceptance
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