856+/- Acres | Buyer’s Choice Auction near Chicago

This exceptional Buyer’s Choice auction presents 856± acres offered in 15 tracts in Will and Kankakee Counties, Illinois, just south of the Chicago metropolitan area. Tract sizes range from 5± acres to more than 96± acres, creating opportunities for local farmers, regional operators, investors, builders, 1031 exchange buyers, and long-term landowners. Each tract is currently in agricultural production, with an open lease for 2026. The farm is currently operated by a highly respected local tenant who would like to continue farming the land if the opportunity is available. In addition to agricultural use, select tracts may offer future potential for commercial development, rural homesites, or solar energy projects, subject to applicable zoning, approvals, utility access, and regulations. With productive farmland, strong locations, and proximity to major growth corridors, this auction offers a rare combination of income-producing land and future optionality. The properties will be offered using the Buyer’s Choice Auction method during a live in-person and online simulcast auction. This format allows the high bidder to select one tract, multiple tracts, or continue purchasing until all tracts have been chosen, providing maximum flexibility for buyers. Please review the Auction Terms and Conditions for complete details. This auction represents the Illinois portion of a 1,477± acre estate auction. The 856± acres in Illinois will be sold on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, followed by the remaining 620± acres in Lake County, Indiana, on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Large-scale farmland offerings of this quality, size, and location are rare in the Midwest. Review the tract information, attend the inspections, and register early to participate. Seller: Philip Rietveld Trust, dated May 6, 1997, Providence Bank & Trust as Trustee and Dutch 1931, LLC Auctioneer: Johnny Klemme IL # 441002505 and AU# AU12000053