82.16 acres Tillable & Recreational Land Auction in Lawrence County, IL

Auction Comments DreamDirt Farm & Ranch Real Estate is pleased to present 82.16 ± acres of tillable and recreational land in Lawrence County, Illinois, located just north of Lawrenceville along Blackburn School Lane/1400 N. This property has been held in the Ashbaugh family and actively farmed since 1941, and now is your opportunity to bid and become the next owner of this Lawrence County property. The farm will be offered in two individual tracts, providing buyers the opportunity to purchase productive farmland or recreational acreage. Tract 1 consists of 61.56 ± acres of farmland, including approximately 60.67 acres of cropland according to the USDA Farm Service Agency records. The tract offers a strong agricultural opportunity with a reported 108.9 weighted average Productivity Index (PI) and 63.9 NCCPI. 39 ± acres carry a PI of 115 or higher. The predominant soils include Westland clay loam, Wabash silty clay, Carmi sandy loam and Orio sandy loam. Tract 2 consists of 20.60 ± acres of recreational land, offering a combination of wooded acreage with trails, beaches, and water creating a diverse setting with potential for hunting, wildlife habitat, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The property is located 6 miles North of Lawrenceville, Illinois, with access to surrounding communities including Bridgeport, Sumner and Vincennes, Indiana. Its location provides a convenient combination of rural privacy and accessibility to nearby towns and services. After being in the family for many, many years, this is your chance to bid! Whether you're looking to add productive farmland to your operation, expand your land investment portfolio, or acquire recreational acreage with timber and water, this auction offers an opportunity for a variety of buyers. Bidding is open now! This is an online timed-only auction, with bidding beginning to close Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. Two tracts will be offered individually — bid on Tract 1, Tract 2, or both! Earnest Funds: 10% due upon Seller's acceptance of your bid. Closing: On or before November 28th, 2026 Auction Fee: $3,500 flat fee per buyer Tenancy: The farm is open for 2027 crop season. The farm is rented till December 31st, 2026. You will receive landlord possession until January 1st, 2027. Sellers retain all 2026 farm rental income. No income splits. If a survey is required to convey title the cost of a new survey shall be shared equally between seller and buyers. If both tracts sell to the same buyer - no survey will be necessary. PROPERTY VIEWING & INSPECTION DISCLAIMER Sellers and Auctioneers, disclaim any and all responsibility for the safety of potential bidders during any physical inspection or viewing of the property. All physical inspections and viewings are conducted entirely at the potential bidder’s own risk. Property viewing is by appointment only and is limited to serious, qualified prospective buyers who have a genuine intent to purchase the property. Appointments should not be requested for casual viewing, recreational use, or general curiosity. No person shall be permitted to trespass on the property by virtue of the offering of the property for sale. The property is walkable by appointment; however, no motorized vehicles of any kind are permitted on the property. Active tillable land must not be disturbed under any circumstances. Potential bidders must remain on appropriate areas and shall not enter or interfere with active crops or tillable ground. ENTER THE PROPERTY AT YOUR OWN RISK. By entering the property for viewing or inspection, potential bidders acknowledge and accept the risks associated with the physical inspection of the property and agree that Sellers and Auctioneers, shall not be responsible for any injury, loss, damage, or other incident arising from such entry or inspection. Mineral rights: Seller to retain all interest in all oil, gas, hydrocarbons, sand, gravel and any other minerals owned by sellers if any.