Stronghurst American Legion, 120 South Broadway Street - Stronghurst, IL 61480
Live auction with online bidding
121.26± acres of Henderson County, Illinois farmland offered in 1 tract, including highly productive tillable ground selling live and online at public auction on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Seller: Edwin J. Brokaw Trust
Managing Broker: Ashlyn Gilpin (319) 759-1162
Auctioneer/ Broker: Thaddeus Tharp (309) 315-4636
Tract Location
Henderson County, IL
The Brokaw Farm is located approximately 1 mile west of Raritan, IL. The farm is further described as being located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 16, T8R4, Raritan Township, Henderson County, IL.
Offering 121.26 surveyed acres, including approximately 99.46 tillable acres. The balance of the acreage currently consists of grass pasture and unenrolled waterways, with some of these acres having the potential to be farmed.
Acreage and tillable information are based on the survey and most recent FSA information available. This tract will be sold on a per-acre basis, with the final purchase price determined by the per-acre bid multiplied by the surveyed acreage.
The Brokaw Farm will be sold on a price per acre basis, based on surveyed acres. Immediately following the auction, the successful buyer will be required to sign a written real estate purchase agreement and pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as a non-refundable earnest money deposit, to be held in escrow until closing. The balance of the purchase price shall be due at closing, on or before October 7th, 2026.
The Seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price and will pay all 2026 real estate taxes (due and payable in 2027) via a prorated credit at closing based on the best available information. The property will be sold with an open lease for the 2027 crop year. Possession will be granted at closing.
Bidding is NOT subject to any contingencies, including but not limited to financing, appraisal, or inspection of the property.
All announcements made on the day of the auction shall take precedence over any prior written or oral advertising. Information contained in brochures, advertisements, and online materials is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for errors or omissions is assumed. All boundary lines depicted in maps, photographs, drone footage, or other materials are approximate. Buyers are responsible for verifying all information to their own satisfaction.
There are no expressed or implied warranties made by the Seller, Tharp Realty PLLC, or Tharp Auction Service LLC pertaining to this property. The real estate is being sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.”
Seller: Edwin J. Brokaw Trust
Representing Attorney: Michael Neff | Fort & Neff
108 S Broadway St Stronghurst, IL 61480 | (309) 924-1211
Title Insurance Provided: Western Illinois Title Co.| Susan Higgins
411 West Broadway, Monmouth IL 61462 | 309-734-3582
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