CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, IL LAND AUCTION - STELFORD

Champaign County, Illinois

The Stelford farms are located 1.5 miles northeast of Urbana, IL. They are further described as being located in Sections 35 & 36, T20N-R9E, Somer Township, Champaign County, Illinois.

118.123 total acres± • 2 tracts

Farmers and investors, don’t miss out on this productive, Class A soils farm that is selling with an open lease for the 2027 growing season!

Tract 1 – 79.32 taxable acres±

• FSA records indcate 77.71 NHEL cropland acres
• Productivity Index: 143.2
• Soil types include Drummer and Flanagan
• Nearly 100% Class A soils!
• Access along the south side from County Road 1850 N Rd (E. Oaks Road)

Tract 2 – 38.803 surveyed acres

• FSA records indicate 38.51 NHEL cropland acres
• Productivity Index: 144
• Soil types include Flanagan and Drummer
• 100% Class A Soils!
• Access along the south side from County Road 1850 N Rd (E. Oaks Road)

Both tracts will be sold on a price per acre basis. Tract 1 will be sold on taxable acres. Tract 2 will be sold on surveyed acres. Both tracts will be offered through the marketing method of “Buyer’s Choice”, whereas the high bidder can elect either tract for their high bid. If the high bidder does not elect both tracts, then the remaining tract will continue to be offered through “Buyer’s Choice” until all tracts have been elected. 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 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 Friday, December 4, 2026.

The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price. Seller is retaining all 2026 farm income. Seller will pay all the 2026 taxes due in 2027 through a credit at closing based on the latest available tax information. As a result of receiving this credit, buyer(s) will pay the 2026 taxes when they become due and payable in 2027 with no additional real estate tax adjustments being made. Buyer(s) will pay all 2027 taxes and beyond. Possession at closing subject to an existing lease for the 2026 crop year only. Open lease for the 2027 crop year.

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”.

Tract 1

• Pin 25-15-35-200-008 52.20 acres
  • Property Tax $3,581.98
  • Drainage Assessment $45.00
• Pin 25-15-35-200-006 27.12 acres
  • Property Tax $1,460.00
  • Drainage Assessment $2.40
• Total 79.32 acres $5,089.38

Tract 2

• Pin 25-15-36-100-016 40 acres
  • Property Tax $4,881.88
  • Drainage Assessment $128.00
• Total 40 acres $5,009.88
• NOTE: The amount shown above includes a house and buildings that are not a part of the auction.