LOCATION
Cass County, Illinois
The Roy Ross Heirs, LP farmland contains 677.22 acres (subject to survey) to be sold in 6 tracts, and is located south and east of Virginia, IL, or 15 miles north of Jacksonville, IL, or 25 miles west of Springfield, IL.
Tracts 1, 2 & 3 are located 4 miles south of Virginia, IL on Hwy 78 to Little Indian Rd, then east 1 mile to Conover Rd, then north mile. These tracts are in Sections 25 & 26, T17N-R10W, Virginia Township, Cass County, IL.
Tract 4 is located 4 miles west of Virginia, IL on the north side of Hwy 125 in Sections 8 & 17, T17N-R9W, Philadelphia Township, Cass County, IL.
Tracts 5 & 6 are located 5 miles east of Virginia, IL, at the southeast edge of Philadelphia, IL, and along the south side of Hwy 125. These tracts are in Sections 15, 16 & 22, T17N-R9W, Philadelphia Township, Cass County, IL.
SELLER
Roy Ross Heirs, LP
MANAGED BY
John Sullivan (309) 221-6700
GENERAL INFORMATION
677.22 acres (subject to survey) 6 tracts
The tracts represent all or nearly all-tillable, highly productive Class A farmland. Farmers and investors - be sure to check out these investment quality tracts of land which are located within a 4-mile radius.
TRACT INFORMATION
Tract - 80 taxable acres
FSA maps indicate 79.77 NHEL cropland acres
Soil Productivity Index: 137 (Class A)
Soil types include: Ipava, Hartsburg and Osco
Conover Road borders along the east side
Tract 2 - 67 taxable acres
FSA maps should indicate 67 NHEL cropland acres (split field)
Soil Productivity Index: 136.6 (Class A)
Soil types include: Ipava, Osco and Muscatune
Conover Road borders along the west side
Tract 3 - 130.37 taxable acres
FSA maps should indicate 116.66 NHEL/HEL cropland acres (split field)
Soil Productivity Index: 120.8
Soil types include: Ipava, Osco, Tallula-Bold and Elkhart
Improved with 2) approximately 8,000 bu grain bins
Hall Road borders along the north side
Tract 4 - 135.85 taxable acres
FSA maps indicate 134.3 NHEL cropland acres
Soil Productivity Index: 134.4 (Class A)
Soil types include: Ipava, Elkhart, Osco and Sable
Highway 125 borders along the south side
Tract 5 - 163 acres (subject to survey)
FSA maps indicate 148.48 NHEL/HEL cropland acres
Soil Productivity Index: 127.9
Soil types include: Osco, Ipava, Tallula-Bold and Elkhart
Improved with 2) 12,500 bu and 2) 2800 bu grain bins, and 2 older farm buildings
Highway 125 borders along the north side, S Philadelphia Rd along the west side and Hall Rd along the east
Tract 6 - 101 acres (subject to survey)
FSA maps indicate 104.35 NHEL cropland acres
Soil Productivity Index: 140.9 (Class A)
Soil types include: Ipava, Hartsburg and Osco
Highway 125 borders along the north side and Hall Road on the west side
METHOD & TERMS
The Roy Ross Heirs, LP real estate will be sold on a price per acre basis, based on either taxable or surveyed acres. The tracts will be offered through the marketing method of Buyers Choice, where the high bidder can elect any or all 6 tracts for their high bid. If the high bidder does not elect all offered tracts, then the remaining tract(s) will continue to be offered Buyers Choice until all the tracts have been selected. The tracts will NOT be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction.
Immediately following the auction, the successful buyer(s) 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. The balance of the bid price will be due at the time of closing, on Friday, January 9, 2026.
The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price and will pay the 2025 real estate taxes (due in 2026). Buyer will be responsible for the 2026 and all subsequent RE taxes. Possession at closing and all tracts sell free and clear of tenancy for 2026 and beyond.
Bidding is NOT subject to any contingencies, including but not limited to financing, an appraisal or inspection of the property.
All announcements made on 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:
Andrew G. White | Bellatti, Barton, Cochran & White, LLC
944 Clock Tower Drive, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62704 | (217) 793-9300
Auction Manager:
John Sullivan (309) 221-6700