The property lays against the Saline County Line along the East side. Presently a Methane Pipeline is being buried along the North line of the property (50 easement) but the work is almost finished. The pipeline company will clean up and sew the easement in grass when finished.

Taxes: $1,201.64.72 (2023 paid 2024)

Tax Parcel: #04-025-400-006

Note: Tax bill shows 38.4 acres. This property has not been surveyed. However, property owners on the North and South have surveyed their lines, and with these lines mapping indicates there is 40+- acres. Bidding is per tract, so bid accordingly.

DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY:

From Johnson City: Travel east on the Corinth blacktop 11+- miles . Turn right on Somers Church Road. Property will be on the left 2.3 miles south.

From Marion: Travel 10 miles east on Illinois Route 13 OR from Harrisburg travel 8.5 miles west on Illinois Route 13. Turn north on Nixville Road. Stay on Nixville Road 2.5 miles to Galatia Post Road; turn right. In just a couple 100 feet, turn left on Somers Church Road. Property will be 1.4 miles north on the right.

PROCEDURE:

Registration: Proper registration is required to bid. All bidders must provide name, address, phone number and email address to register. By registering, all bidders acknowledge having read and agree to be bound by the Auction Terms and Conditions. Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to register or admit Buyer at his/her sole discretion.

Note: If you are unable to bid Online or are unsure about the reliability of your internet connection, call the Auctioneer and make alternative bidding arrangements by July 23rd, 2025.

Bidding will be on a PER TRACT BASIS Flat Bidding Not eBay style.

Minimum opening bid $40,000. Bid increments of $1000, or more, per bid.

BIDDING is now open and will be available until 8:00 PM CST THURSDAY, July 24th, 2025, subject to bid extensions (Soft Close).

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

NO BUYER'S PREMIUM.

SALE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION OF SELLER(S).

NO CONTINGENCIES: This Real Estate contract is not contingent on or subject to Buyers financing, appraisal, survey or inspections of any kind or any other contingencies as agreed to by bidders at registration prior to bidding.

ZONING AND EASEMENTS: Property is being sold subject to any and all easements of record. Property is subject to all state and local zoning ordinances.

REAL ESTATE TAXES: Pro-rated to day of closing.

SURVEY: No survey will be provided. North and South lines have been surveyed by adjoining property owners.

MINERAL: Any mineral owned will transfer, if any. None believed to be owned.

CONTRACT AND DOWN PAYMENT: Contract for purchase to be signed within 24 hours of close of auction. A 10% down payment of the total contract purchase price will be due immediately after being declared the winning bidder. The down payment may be paid in the form of personal check, wire transfer, business check or cashier's check and received within 3 business days. Earnest check to be made to Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co. Trust Account. The balance of the contract purchase price is due at closing. Any stop payment order of a check or giving a check which is returned marked insufficient funds, shall be deemed by the parties to be evidence of fraud existing at the time the transaction was consummated and shall be construed by the parties as intent to defraud.

TITLE: Sellers shall furnish the Buyer(s) at Seller's expense marketable title in the form of Title Commitment, Title Policy and a deed conveying merchantable title to the real estate to the Buyer(s) and tax transfer stamps. Buyer will pay the deed recording and fees associated with mortgage/financing. Title company's closing fee will be split equally by Buyer and Seller. Title and Closing by JSL Title, Marion IL.

CLOSING: Closing shall occur within 45 days or as soon thereafter as applicable closing documents are completed. In the event a survey is required closing will be within 45 days of completion of survey. Seller shall pay for recording release from any mortgage. Buyer shall pay for recording the deed of conveyance from Seller and any mortgage title insurance charges. Any closing costs not herein provided for shall be borne by Buyer. Seller shall cause the Closing Statement to be delivered to Buyer at or before the closing.

POSSESSION: Day of closing.

AGENCY: Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC is the Agent and Representative of the Seller.

The information is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed the owners or Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC All lines drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties made by the Seller(s) or Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC pertaining to this property. Real estate is being sold "As Is, Where Is".

AUCTIONEER: Wayne Keller, IL Lic #441.002475; 618-407-1679.