LOCATION
Hancock County, Illinois
The Aldridge & Lunt farms are conveniently located a short distance north and south of Hamilton, Illinois. Tract 1 is approximately 2.5 miles south of Hamilton on North County Road 750(at the end of Windy Hills Rd). Tract 2 is approximately 1.5 miles north of Hamilton on East County Road 1450(just west of Connable Rd). The farms are further described as being located in Section 6, T4N-R8W, Wythe Township, and Section 21, T5N-R8W, Montebello Township, Hancock County, Illinois.
SELLER
Stephanie Aldridge & Stacy Lunt
MANAGED BY
Louie Zinn (319) 795-2314
Michael Sullivan (309) 333-0916
GENERAL INFORMATION
89.3 taxable acres 2 tracts
The farms represent productive tillable cropland, pasture and timber. Tract 1 consists of high-quality cropland with a variety of productive soil types. Tract 2 is a mix of hardwood timber, tillable cropland & pasture. Here is an excellent opportunity to add to your existing farming operation or for someone looking for a hunting property in an area known for producing trophy whitetails.
TRACT INFORMATION
Tract 1 - 30.74 taxable acres
FSA figures indicate 30.93 acres of NHEL cropland currently in row crop production
Productivity Index (PI): 119
Soil types include Clarksdale, Keomah, Elco, Rozetta & Fishhook
Access is from the north side along East County Rd 1200 and from the east along North County Rd 750
Tract 2 - 58.56 taxable acres
FSA figures indicate 18.96 acres of cropland of which approx. 14 acres are currently in row crop production
Productivity Index on the tillable acres (PI): 124.9
Soil types include Clarksdale, Worthen, Ross & Fishhook
The remainder of the farm represents timber, hayfields/pasture, and creek bottom
Improved with outbuildings
Chaney Creek meanders thru the middle of the farm providing a water source for wildlife or livestock
Excellent hunting and recreational opportunities
Several hidden spots for wildlife food plots
Access from the south along East County Rd 1450
METHOD & TERMS
The tracts will be sold individually on a price per acre basis, based on taxable acres.
Immediately following the auction, the successful buyer will be required to sign a real estate sales contract and pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as a non-refundable down payment which will be held in escrow until closing. The balance of the purchase price will be due at closing which will take place on or before November 26, 2025.
The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price and will pay all the 2025 real estate taxes, due and payable in 2026, through a credit at closing based on the best available information. Open lease for 2026 crop year. Possession at closing subject to an existing farm lease for the 2025 crop year only. No hunting leases.
Bidding is NOT subject to any contingencies, including but not limited to financing, an appraisal or inspection of the property.
All announcements made sale day take precedence over prior advertising either written or oral. The information in our brochure, in our advertisements and on our website is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, drone video, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties made by the seller or Sullivan Auctioneers pertaining to this property. Real estate is being sold AS IS.
Representing Attorney:
Christopher G Scholz | Scholz Palmer & Duesterhaus LLP
625 Vermont Street, Quincy IL 62301 | (217) 223-3444
Auction Managers:
Louie Zinn (319) 795-2314
Michael Sullivan (309) 333-0916