15-Acre Mini Farm Online Auction in Montgomery County Illinois

15-Acre Mini Farm Online Auction in Montgomery County Illinois

Bidding begins to close on Wednesday, June 24^th at 6pm CT

12227 N. 3rd Avenue - Donnellson, IL 62019

Inspection: 

Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 2-4PM (CST)

Friday, June 5, 2026 from 5-7PM (CST)

Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 2-4PM (CST)

or by appointment. Call Hal (618) 410-6286

Sells Regardless of Price!

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Surveyed 15.34-Acre Mini Farm Sells by the Tract. Rural Setting Near Town

Surveyed 15.34 Acres with Improvements located in Section 18 T7N R3W in East Fork Township in Montgomery County, Illinois. Parcel ID# 21-18-300-013. Taxes $1,424.78.

1-Acre Pond was built in 1954, stocked with channel cat, bass and bluegill.

6.5 Acres of Grassland.

4-Bedroom, 1-Bath 1578sf Home built in the early 1900’s with partial hand dug cellar. Vinyl siding with fiberglass shingles. 40-gallon Water Heater in Feb. 2026. Sump Pump replaced in 2025. Furnace updated in October 2021. All Windows were replaced in 1980.

Insulated 24’ X 30’ Detached Garage built in 1991. Has Concrete floor, Vinyl siding and Fiberglass shingles. Outside Generator will run older home and loft apartment during power outages. Newer Outdoor Gazebo.

In the late 1930’s the Ice House in Donnellson was moved by horses to the farm. In 1940’s the original 1,080 sf structure had a 1,296sf lean-to built on the east side so they could milk the cows and house the animals. The Lower level was used for storage and the upper loft was used for hay and straw. Outside is covered with tin and original wooden doors. In December 2018 the loft was renovated into a 2-Bedroom 1-Bath Apartment that was completed in 2021. Hardwood floor in main area. Kitchen has an Island made of Cedar Barnwood utility poles and tin. Kitchen cabinets hand-made from cedar. Still has original rail system for moving hay bales. Tile flooring in kitchen, Bedroom, Sitting area and bathroom has luxury vinyl plank flooring. Loft bedroom has carpet. Stairs to the Loft bedroom are made of cedar. Ceiling is Tongue & Groove wood, Walls are drywall and used tin from original building has been incorporated. Front balcony built in 2020. West Lean-to Deck built in 2020 with Metal rail and stairway. Samsung Mini Split used for Heat and Air. 200 amp. Power upgraded. Water Heater new in 2021. Appliances include: Propane Hotpoint Stove, Electric GE Refrigerator and GE Stackable washer/dryer unit.

Tazewell 50’ X 110’ Shed built in 1962 has electricity and dirt floor. Sliding doors on West, East and North.

Three Grain Bins are empty and ready to use. They have sweep augers but no motors. West 8,000 bushel bin was built in 1972. Other two 5,500 bushel bins were built in 1980 and 1982.

Smokehouse built in 1940’s. Handmade cinder blocks from the sand and gravel from the creek. Used to smoke hams, sausage and salami.

Hillsboro School District; MJM Electric Company (one power meter for property); Separate septic systems for each residence and Private Well for water source. Rural Water meter available to tap onto if desired but well has always been adequate.

Following the completion of the auction (Thursday, June 25, 2026) Buyer will enter into a real estate contract with a non-refundable down payment deposit of $10,000.

Closing will be conducted by Certified Title Company, LLC at 122 South Second Street, Greenville, IL 62246. Closing will occur on or before Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Possession at Closing.

This is an internet only auction, there will be no live/in-person bidding.  If you prefer to turn in an absentee bid in person, please call Hal 618-410-6286 to make arrangements. Bidder registration is required.  Complete settlement date of auction.  Everything sold AS-IS, Where-Is, with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied.  Announcements made date of auction take precedence over all previous advertisements. Read full terms at bidding link.