| Date | December 9, 2026, 11:00 am (America/Chicago) |
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| Tracts | 1 of 6 |
| Type | Live with online bidding |
| Tract Status | Active |
| Auction Location | American Legion, 311 S Main St, Benton, IL 62812 |
Tract 5 of 6
Description
Tract 5 Description: 40.2543± acres
Located in Franklin County, Illinois, this tract really stands out from a deer hunting standpoint. The combination of timber, heavy cover, and agricultural ground creates the type of habitat diversity that serious whitetail hunters look for. With natural transitions between bedding and feeding areas, this property offers multiple opportunities to take advantage of deer movement throughout the hunting season.
One of the features that makes this tract attractive is the way the different habitat types come together. Thick cover provides security and bedding opportunities, while the timber and agricultural fields create natural areas of deer movement. These transitions can be especially productive during the rut when mature bucks are covering ground in search of does.
During my walkthrough of the larger farm, I observed an impressive amount of deer sign, including numerous rubs and scrapes throughout the timber and along field edges. The abundance of deer activity, combined with the natural layout of the habitat, makes this a tract I believe has excellent hunting potential. The property also benefits from the strong turkey population found throughout the farm.
For buyers looking for a hunting property with the opportunity for agricultural income, this tract offers a combination worth considering. It also provides an opportunity to combine additional acreage from adjoining auction tracts to create a larger, more diverse hunting property.
Tract #: 5
Deeded Acres: 40.2543±
FSA Farmland Acres: 22.5±
Soil Types: Ava silt loam, Hickory clay loam
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 85.6
CRP Acres/Payment: 0
Taxes: $595.96
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2027 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession subject to current tenant's rights for 2026
Survey Needed?: No survey needed
Brief Legal: SW1/4 SW1/4 S8 T7S R4E
PIDs: Part 1308300001
Lat/Lon: 37.9236, -88.7988
Zip Code: 62890
Terms of Sale
BUYERS PREMIUM: No buyer's premium or internet fees
TAXES: Prorated to the date of closing
TENANCY: Open tenancy for 2027
RENTS: Seller shall receive the 2026 share of crops or 100% of cash rent / Buyer shall receive the 2027 share of crops or 100% of cash rent
MINERALS: Seller shall retain all mineral rights on Tracts 5 and 6 only
CLOSING COSTS: Seller to provide title search and title insurance. Balance split 50/50
CLOSING DATE: On or before 30 days from seller acceptance
DOWN PAYMENT: 10%
POSSESSION DATE: At closing
SURVEY: Seller will pay for any required survey
SELLER: Peggy Clark
SALE ORDER: By the acre
SALE METHOD: Sells subject to seller acceptance
Licensing
WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC DBA RANCH & FARM AUCTIONS
115 West Washington, Ste 900, Pittsfield, IL 62363
Debbie S. Laux, Designated Managing Broker, License # 471.018541
Joe Gizdic, Director, Ranch & Farm Auctions, 217.299.0332
Josh Malone, Illinois Land Specialist, Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC, 618.292.9183
Cody Lowderman, IL Auctioneer, 441.001255
