65.43 Acres of Incredible Hunting Connected to the Shawnee

65.43 Acre Auction Bordering The Shawnee National Forest Wed, Sept 16th Only 6PM (Begins to close) 126 Hickstown Rd., Elizabethtown 62931 (37.51112, -88.3432) Property: 65.43 ac. of diverse, wooded topography for homestead and hunting. Located in Sec 5 and 32, Monroe Township, Hardin County, IL!! (SURVEYED ACRES) Bordered on two sides by the Shawnee National Forest and a third by Hickstown Road (225E). 1.5 miles West of the Iron Furnace Nat. Historical Site. Perennial Goose Creek runs through the property. 2019 Forestry Management plan- reduced taxes to 1/6 of evaluation. 2020 Survey- Shawnee Professional Services Markers every 1/3 distance. 2021 NWTF Habitat Grant $9,500 Forestry Improvement for total land. 2023 Long’s evaluation of Timber Value: $13,900 Electricity is present down the road to the pole barn. Electric service from Southeastern Illinois Electric Company. Doors on both ends of 64’ x 48’ pole barn- capable of storing multiple campers and equipment. Numerous cut trails with three deer stands. Two dry, open areas for building, camping, and/or food plots. Only one neighbor to the East; very pleasant, helpful family. Seller: Craig Clendening Auction Terms & Conditions Bidding will be conducted by the acre, with the final purchase price calculated by multiplying the winning bid by 65.43 acres. Any future survey will not affect the purchase price. Rights: All of the Seller’s mineral, oil, and gas rights, if any, will transfer without warranty of title or title evidence. Auction: Property subject to seller conformation. Bidding Method: By the acre. Final purchase price will equal the high bid multiplied by the total acres which is 65.43. The Purchase agreement will reflect the total tract price (not per-acre price). Bidding Increments: $25.00 per acre. Extended Bidding: Any bid placed in the final 3 minutes will extend bidding on by 3 minutes. Down Payment & Closing: 10% of the total purchase price is due on auction day or the following day. The remaining balance is due at closing, approximately 40 days following the auction. Down payment is held in escrow the title company. Purchase Agreement: Successful bidders must sign purchase agreements on Thurs. Sept 17th (in person or via DocuSign). Condition: Real estate sells “As Is.” Buyers are encouraged to conduct independent inspections and due diligence. Maps, brochures, and field markers are approximate and for guidance only. Announcements: Auction day announcements take precedence over printed materials. Liability: Schmid Auction and the sellers are not responsible for accidents that occur while individuals are viewing the property Bidding: Bidders must be at least 18 years old and have financing arranged before bidding. This auction is not contingent on future financing approval. Each bid placed on this platform is a binding contract. Fraudulent bidding is a crime, and Schmid Auction will pursue violations accordingly. The 10% down payment is non-refundable, so bidders should confirm their finances before participating.