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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

441.7 ACRES (M/L) –9 TRACTS
KNOX COUNTY, ILLINOIS

AUCTION LOCATION: Best Western Prairie Inn, I74 at East Main St. Exit 48, Galesburg, IL

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011
AT 10 A.M.

PRODUCTIVE CROPLAND – PASTURE – TIMBER
COUNTRY HOMES & ACREAGES – BUILDING SITES

441.7 ACRES (m/l) consisting of 9 tracts located in Sections 15, 21 & 22, Persifer Township (T.11N.-R.3E.), Knox County, Illinois. The property is located 1.5 miles south of Oak Run, 6 miles east of Knoxville on Route 150 to the Appleton Corner (County Road 12) then 1 mile north. Tracts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9 have frontage on Aloha Road beginning one-half mile east of County 12. Tracts 5, 6 and 8 are located north of the railroad right-of-way and have frontage on Road 1550E, beginning 1 mile east of County 12. The tracts have been recently surveyed and all have blacktop road frontage.

TRACT 1: 10.67 ACRES (m/l)

PLAT LOCATION : 10.67 acres, more or less, located in the Southeast Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION: Tract 1 lies level and is all tillable with the exception of a small grass strip along the west and north boundaries. The primary soil type is Rozetta silt loam. The property has frontage on Aloha Road on both the south and east sides.

 

State: Illinois
County: Knox
Location: 022-011N-003E
Township: Persifer
Acres: 10.7
Date: 1/14/2011

Fsa borders provided by the Farm Service Agency as of May 23, 2008.
Soils data provided by USDA and NRCS.
PLSS provided by Illinois State Geological Survey.

Code Soil Description Acres Percent of field Non-Irr Class Corn Soybeans
279B Rozetta silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes
5.7
52.2%
IIe
147
46
279C2 Rozetta silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded
4.1
38.8%
IIIe
138
43
8D2 Hickory silt loam, 10 to 18 percent slopes, eroded
0.6
6.0%
IIIe
94
32
549G Marseilles silt loam, 35 to 60 percent slopes
0.3
3.0%
VIIe
-
-
Weighted Average
135.9
42.6

TRACT 2: 71.43 ACRES (m/l)

PLAT LOCATION : 71.43 acres, more or less, located in the SE corner of Section 16, the NE corner of Section 21 and the NW corner of Section 22, Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION: Tract 2 lies level to undulating and consists of 65.74 (m/l) tillable acres. The balance of the acreage includes the north tree line of Court Creek. Primary soil types are Huntsville, Harvard and Littleton silt loams. The property has frontage on County Road 12, one-quarter mile south of Appleton.

 

State: Illinois
County: Knox
Location: 015-011N-003E
Township: Persifer
Acres: 71.4
Date: 1/14/2011

Fsa borders provided by the Farm Service Agency as of May 23, 2008.
Soils data provided by USDA and NRCS.
PLSS provided by Illinois State Geological Survey.

Code Soil Description Acres Percent of field Non-Irr Class Corn Soybeans
8077A Huntsville silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
43.3
60.8%
I
174
55
344B Harvard silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes
13.4
18.7%
IIe
152
48
7081B Littleton silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, rarely flooded
8.2
11.5%
I
173
54
9257A Clarksdale silt loam, terrace, 0 to 2 percent slopes
6
8.4%
I
157
50
549G Marseilles silt loam, 35 to 60 percent slopes
0.2
0.2%
VIIe
-
-
3415A Orion silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded
0.2
0.3%
IIIw
146
46
3107+ Sawmill silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, overwash, frequently flooded
0.1
0.1%
IIIw
153
49
Weighted Average
167.9
53

 

TRACT 3: 139.95 ACRES (m/l)

PLAT LOCATION : 139.95 acres, more or less, located in the North Half of Section 22 and in the South Half of Section 15, Persifer Township, Henderson County, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION: Tract 3 lies level to undulating and presently consists of approx. 118 tillable acres in 2 fields. The balance of the tract includes Court Creek. Primary soil types are Orion, Huntsville, Lawson, Littleton and Harvard silt loams. The property is east of Tract 2 and has frontage on Aloha Road.

 

State: Illinois
County: Knox
Location: 022-011N-003E
Township: Persifer
Acres: 140
Date: 1/14/2011

Fsa borders provided by the Farm Service Agency as of May 23, 2008.
Soils data provided by USDA and NRCS.
PLSS provided by Illinois State Geological Survey.

Code Soil Description Acres Percent of field Non-Irr Class Corn Soybeans
3415A Orion silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded
61.7
44.0%
IIIw
146
46
8077A Huntsville silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
37.3
26.7%
I
174
55
3451A Lawson silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded
29.2
20.8%
IIIw
154
50
7081B Littleton silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, rarely flooded
5.3
3.8%
I
173
54
344B Harvard silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes
4.6
3.3%
IIe
152
48
549G Marseilles silt loam, 35 to 60 percent slopes
1.3
1.0%
VIIe
-
-
280D2 Fayette silt loam, 10 to 18 percent slopes, eroded
0.6
0.5%
IIIe
131
41
Weighted Average
155
49.2

 

TRACT 4: 54.0 ACRES (m/l)

PLAT LOCATION : 54.0 acres, more or less, located in the North Half of Section 22, Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION: Tract 4 lies gently to sharply rolling and includes a bluff overlooking the creek bottom and dense timber. The parcel offers excellent hunting and recreation as well as building sites with great views. Tract 4 includes 2.8 acres (m/l) with an older barn, sheds and feed lot on the east side of Aloha Road. This parcel is located north of Tracts 1 and 9 and has frontage on Aloha Road.

 

TRACT 5: 60.40 ACRES (m/l)

PLAT LOCATION : 60.40 acres, more or less, located in the East Half of Section 15, Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION: Tract 5 lies undulating to gently rolling and presently includes 15.44 (m/l) tillable acres, with the balance of the acreage consists of open pasture and areas of timber. Approx. 15+ acres of the pasture could easily be converted to cropland. Soil Types include Rozetta, Sawmill, Hickory, Fayette, Littleton, Osco and Huntsville silt loams. This tract is located north of the railroad right-of-way on the east side of the farm and has frontage on Road 1550E and 1600E.

 

State: Illinois
County: Knox
Location: 015-011N-003E
Township: Persifer
Acres: 60.4
Date: 1/14/2011

Fsa borders provided by the Farm Service Agency as of May 23, 2008.
Soils data provided by USDA and NRCS.
PLSS provided by Illinois State Geological Survey.

Code Soil Description Acres Percent of field Non-Irr Class Corn Soybeans
119E2 Elco silt loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes, eroded
10.9
18.0%
VIe
-
-
279C2 Rozetta silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded
9.9
16.4%
IIIe
138
43
3107+ Sawmill silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, overwash, frequently flooded
9.2
15.3%
IIIw
153
49
8F2 Hickory silt loam, 18 to 35 percent slopes, eroded
9
15.0%
VIe
-
-
280D2 Fayette silt loam, 10 to 18 percent slopes, eroded
8.4
14.0%
IIIe
131
41
279B Rozetta silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes
3.9
6.5%
IIe
147
46
7081B Littleton silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, rarely flooded
3.1
5.1%
I
173
54
86C2 Osco silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded
2.9
4.8%
IIIe
160
50
8077A Huntsville silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
2.4
3.9%
I
174
55
9279B Rozetta silt loam, terrace, 2 to 5 percent slopes
0.7
1.2%
IIe
146
46
Weighted Average
99
31.1

 

TRACT 6: 66.24 ACRES (m/l)

PLAT LOCATION : 66.24 acres, more or less, being a part of the Southeast and Northeast Quarters of Section 15, Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION: Tract 6 lies level to rolling and presently consists of approx. 9.5 acres of cropland. The balance of the acreage includes pasture with scattered trees and dense timber, offering excellent hunting and recreation. The property is located west of Tract 5 and east of Tract 8, with frontage on Road 1550N.

 

TRACT 7: 5.11 ACRES (m/l)

PLAT LOCATION : 5.11 acres, more or less, being a part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION: Tract 7 offers a small parcel lying undulating to sharply rolling. Court Creek runs through the tract, with the balance consisting of a timbered hillside. A nice getaway for the outdoorsman with frontage on Aloha Road east of Tract 3.

 

TRACT 8: 17.23 ACRES (m/l)-COUNTRY HOME-OUTBUILDINGS

PLAT LOCATION : 17.23 acres, more or less, being a part of the Northeast and Northwest Quarters of Section 15, Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION: Tract 8 includes 11.16 acres (m/l) of level cropland with the balance consisting of a small pond, lots and the building site. The primary soil type of the cropland is Rozetta silt loam. Improvements include a 2 story 7 room country home offering three bedrooms, full basement and a recently installed gas furnace; 30’x70’ metal clad pole building; 45’x72’ barn w/ loft; 16’x34’ cement block milking parlor and 2 wells. This parcel is located west of Tract 6 with frontage along Road 1550N.

 

State: Illinois
County: Knox
Location: 015-011N-003E
Township: Persifer
Acres: 17
Date: 12/10/2010

Fsa borders provided by the Farm Service Agency as of May 23, 2008.
Soils data provided by USDA and NRCS.
PLSS provided by Illinois State Geological Survey.

Code Soil Description Acres Percent of field Non-Irr Class Corn Soybeans
279B Rozetta silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes
9.3
54.1%
IIe
147
46
279C2 Rozetta silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded
4.5
26.8%
IIIe
138
43
17A Keomah silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes
3
17.7%
IIw
145
46
8F2 Hickory silt loam, 18 to 35 percent slopes, eroded
0.2
1.4%
VIe
-
-
Weighted Average
142.2
44.6

 

TRACT 9: 16.74 ACRES (m/l)-COUNTRY HOME-OUTBUILDINGS

PLAT LOCATION : 16.74 acres, more or less, being a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Persifer Township, Knox County, Illinois.

DESCRIPTION: Tract 9 lies level to rolling and includes 3.18 acres (m/l) of cropland currently seeded down, the building site, lots and timber. Improvements include a 2 story 7 room country home offering three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, full basement and a gas furnace (approx. 10 yrs. old); 25’x27’ Bullock garage; 40’x45’ hip roof barn w/ loft; 48’x60’cattle barn w/ concrete feed floor and auto. drinkers; 24’x48’ frame machine shed; 30’x32’ crib; 24’x30’ farrowing house and a drilled well. Tract 9 is located west of Tract 1 and south of Tract 4, with frontage along Aloha Road.

METHOD OF SALE: Tracts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 will be sold by the high bidder’s choice method of marketing. The high bidder in the first session will have the option of selecting any individual tract, any combination of tracts, or all 7 tracts. This process will continue until all 7 tracts have been sold. Tracts 8 and 9 will be sold individually.

TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price to be paid down at time of sale with balance due on or before March 15, 2011. Full possession will be given at closing. Title insurance provided. The sellers will pay the 2010 real estate taxes payable in 2011, and the buyer(s) shall pay all subsequent taxes. All statements and representations herein are believed to be correct, however, the sellers and the auctioneers make no warranties, expressed or implied. An agreement covering conditions of sale will be signed by the buyer(s) and the sellers, and the terms thereof are incorporated herein by reference. Any announcements made on the day of sale will supersede those previously advertised. Please contact Van Adkisson (309)337-1761 or Jeff Gregory (309)337-5255 for further information and visit our website @ www.biddersandbuyers.com for maps and color photos.

NOTE: We invite your inspection of the property at anytime. Auction Firm personnel will be on site on Sunday, Jan. 30th – 1 to 4 P.M. for inspection of the residences.

FLOYD GUSTAFSON FARMS
Mary Spring, Martha Branch and Ruth Ann Atwood

Attorney: Roger Williamson for The Simpson Law Office
250 E. Main St., Suite 402-
Galesburg, IL 61401 – Ph. (309)343-6152

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