ONLINE LAND AUCTION: Jackson County IL 220+- Acres / 3 Tracts / Tillable / Wooded / Hunting
Bidding Opens SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025
Bidding Closes THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025 at 8PM CST
Property Inspection: Saturday, October 4, 10 am to 2 pm
Property Address: West Lake Road, Murphysboro IL 62966
OVERALL DESCRIPTION
The entire property consists of 220+/- acres with 135+/- FSA acres of tillable farmland. There are plenty of wooded areas that provide cover for deer and turkey. This property is located in an area that is close to Carbondale and Murphysboro. Located along the southern border is West Lake Road, a well paved road with utilities. Property is just west of the Jackson County Golf Course. The property being auctioned is offered in 3 tracts.
Income: There are 135+/- acres of tillable farmland combined on all 3 tracts with a productivity index of 91.4.
Recreational & Hunting: Property offers some great cover for deer and turkey. There is a nice size pond on Tract #2. Plenty of room for ATVs.
Tract #1: 132.8+/- Acres
Consists of 132.8 +/- acres with 79+/- acres of tillable farmland.
This parcel borders West Lake Road to the south and Logan Run Road to the west.
Taxes: $2,887
Starting Bid - $500,000
Tract #2: 44.2+/- Acres
Consists of 44.2+/- acres with 29+/- acres of tillable farmland.
Bordering West Lake Road, this parcel offers a great building site, a decent size pond, and an older barn.
Electricity is on this tract and other utilities at the road.
Tract offers a wide range of uses; from home site, a good place to have a few head of livestock or horses, and tillable farmland.
Taxes: $1,315
Starting Bid - $180,000
Tract #3: 42.8+/- Acres
Consists of 42.8+/- acres with 22+/- acres of tillable farmland. The remaining acreage is wooded.
To the east of this tract is a golf course lake.
This tract of land is accessed from Fairway Vista Road and Par Lane.
Taxes: $649
Starting Bid - $160,000
A survey has been ordered, but may not be completed by the close of bidding. If the surveyed acres are less than our offering, a refund will be given (0.2 acre deficiency being allowed). If the acreage is more there will be no change in the price.
PROCEDURE
Registration: Proper registration is required to bid. All bidders must provide name, address, phone number and email address to register. By registering, all bidders acknowledge having read and agree to be bound by the Auction Terms and Conditions. Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to register or admit Buyer at his/her sole discretion.
Note: If you are unable to bid Online or are unsure about the reliability of your internet connection, call the Auctioneer and make alternative bidding arrangements at least 24 hours before close of auction.
Bidding will be on a PER TRACT BASIS (e-bay style/max bid) with a minimum opening bid as follows:
Tract 1 - $500,000
Tract 2 - $180,000
Tract 3 - $160,000
Minimum bid increments of $1,000 per bid.
Bidding opens SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 and will be available until 8:00 PM CST on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025 subject to bid extensions (Soft Close).
TERMS & CONDITIONS
NO BUYER'S PREMIUM.
SALE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION OF SELLER(S).
NO CONTINGENCIES: This Real Estate contract is not contingent on or subject to Buyers financing, appraisal, survey or inspections of any kind or any other contingencies as agreed to by bidders at registration prior to bidding.
ZONING AND EASEMENTS: Property is being sold subject to any and all easements of record. Property is subject to all state and local zoning ordinances.
REAL ESTATE TAXES: Pro-rated to day of closing.
SURVEY: A survey has been ordered, but may not be completed by the close of bidding. If the surveyed acres are less than our offering, a refund will be given (0.2 acre deficiency being allowed). If the acreage is more there will be no change in the price.
MINERAL: All owned will transfer, if any.
CONTRACT AND DOWN PAYMENT: Contract for purchase to be signed within 24 hours of close of auction. A 10% down payment of the total contract purchase price will be due immediately after being declared the winning bidder. The down payment may be paid in the form of personal check, wire transfer, business check or cashier's check and received within 3 business days. Earnest check to be made to Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co Trust Account. The balance of the contract purchase price is due at closing. Any stop payment order of a check or giving a check which is returned marked insufficient funds, shall be deemed by the parties to be evidence of fraud existing at the time the transaction was consummated and shall be construed by the parties as intent to defraud.
TITLE: Sellers shall furnish the Buyer(s) at Seller's expense marketable title in the form of Title Commitment, a proper deed conveying merchantable title to the real estate to the Buyer(s) and tax transfer stamps. Buyer will pay the deed recording, Title Policy and fees associated with mortgage/financing. Title company's closing fee will be split equally by Buyer and Seller.
CLOSING: Closing shall occur within 45 days or as soon thereafter as applicable closing documents are completed. Seller shall pay for recording release from any mortgage. Buyer shall pay for recording the deed of conveyance from Seller and any mortgage title insurance charges. Any closing costs not herein provided for shall be borne by Buyer. Seller shall cause the Closing Statement to be delivered to Buyer at or before the closing.
POSSESSION: At closing subject to the tenant's rights to the growing crop.
AGENCY: Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC is the Agent and Representative of the Seller.
The information is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed the owners or Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties made by the Seller(s) or Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC pertaining to this property. Real estate is being sold "As Is, Where Is".
AUCTIONEER: Mark Kennedy, IL Lic #440.000202, 618-924-1747.