Hamilton Co IL 210± Acres In 6 Tracts
| Date | March 23, 2026, 11:00 am (America/Chicago) |
|---|---|
| Tracts | 6 |
| Status | Active |
| Type | Live with online bidding |
| Terms | Reserve |
| Auction Location | Laborers’ Local 1197, 109 W Market St, McLeansboro, IL 62859 |
About This Auction
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Auction Date: 3/23/26 Auction Time: 11:00 AM CT
Auction Held At: Laborers’ Local 1197, 109 W Market St, McLeansboro, IL 62859
Property Preview: By Appointment
Entire Farm Description:
Premier 210± Acre Whitetail Property With Tillable Income
This 210± acre tract in sought-after Hamilton County presents an absolute blank canvas for the buyer looking to design and build an elite whitetail oasis from the ground up. With unlimited imagination, the new owner can implement switchgrass, miscanthus, year-round food plots, fruit trees, and any other preferred cover or browse to create a premier habitat tailored to their vision. Additionally, there is potential here to build up to an 8-10 acre lake on this farm.
The property is almost completely surrounded by agricultural ground, naturally drawing deer into the area. Most of the existing travel routes are positioned well within the interior of the farm, keeping deer movement away from property boundaries and greatly reducing the ability for neighboring properties to hunt those patterns. This layout offers a rare advantage for holding and consistently encountering mature whitetails.
Gently rolling terrain adds both beauty and functionality, providing excellent locations for strategic habitat development, stand placement, and access. Areas of existing thick cover are complemented by mast-producing hardwoods and softwoods, offering natural security and seasonal food sources. Two ponds enhance the property’s appeal—one particularly attractive pond offers potential building-site views, while a second pond serves as a reliable water source for wildlife.
Access is excellent, with multiple opportunities for entry and exit that allow hunters and managers to navigate the property efficiently while minimizing disturbance. From an investment standpoint, the farm includes approximately 130 acres of tillable ground, delivering a strong ROI of $17,160 annually while also offering flexibility for food plot conversion or future habitat enhancements.
Located in a highly desirable section of the county, this property has all the components needed to grow, hold, and harvest mature bucks year after year. Whether you envision building a legacy farm on your own or working alongside a reputable habitat consultant, this top-tier opportunity allows the next owner to shape a truly special property built entirely around their goals.
Tract 1 Description:
This 35± acre tract in Hamilton County consists entirely of productive tillable farmland, offering an excellent opportunity for both investors and landowners seeking quality agricultural ground. Located in a desirable farming area, the property features flat to gently rolling terrain that is easy to farm and well-suited for modern equipment.
With clean field lines and strong surrounding ag presence, this tract provides consistent income potential through cash rent or owner-operated farming. Its manageable size makes it an ideal addition to an existing farming operation or a smart standalone investment for those looking to diversify their portfolio with land. Whether farmed conventionally or transitioned into specialty crops, this all-tillable parcel offers flexibility and long-term value in a sought-after area of Hamilton County.
Tract #: 1
Deeded Acres: 34.5± acres
Soil Types: Bluford silt loam
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 95.5
CRP Acres/Payment: NA
Taxes: $689.98
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2027 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession subject to tenant rights
Survey Needed?: survey needed
Brief Legal: In the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ S2 R7E T5S
PIDs: 0902400002
Lat/Lon: 38.1128 / -88.3932
Zip Code: 62835
Tract 2 Description:
This 5± acre tract offers a beautiful, well-maintained setting ideal for building your dream home in the country. The property features a nearly 1-acre pond that has been carefully manicured and is both visually appealing and functional, creating a scenic focal point and peaceful backdrop for a future homesite.
Utilities are available at the road, making future development straightforward and cost-effective. With road frontage providing convenient access, the property offers both ease of entry and flexibility when planning a driveway, home placement, and potential outbuildings.
Approximately 4 acres of open ground provide ample space for a large, spacious yard while also offering versatility for a variety of uses. Whether you envision keeping livestock, starting a garden, planting trees, or simply enjoying wide-open views and privacy, this property allows you to shape the land to fit your lifestyle.
The open layout makes designing a home, barns, or workshops simple, while the pond offers opportunities for recreation, fishing, or quiet evenings by the water. With its combination of usable acreage, attractive water feature, available utilities, and road frontage, this tract is well-suited for a rural homesite, hobby farm, or long-term investment.
This is a rare opportunity to own a manageable, versatile parcel that delivers country living with the convenience needed to bring your vision to life.
Tract #: 2
Deeded Acres: 5± acres
Soil Types: Ava silt loam, Bluford silt loam,
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 86.01
CRP Acres/Payment: N/A
Taxes: TBD
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2027 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession subject to tenant rights
Survey Needed?: survey needed
Brief Legal: In the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ S2 R7E T5S
PIDs: 0902400002
Lat/Lon: 38.1128 / -88.3932
Zip Code: 62835
Tract 3 Description:
This could be the most versatile tract offered at the auction, combining unlimited habitat design potential with strong annual income. This 80± acre property in Hamilton County, Illinois, can offer an ideal blend of food, cover, and bedding opportunities while maintaining productive tillable acres that provide a consistent return. Another standout potential on this tract is that there is a potential 8-10 acre lake site that not only adds to the aesthetics of this already beautiful tract it would also direct deer around the lake to 2 or 3 small pinch point areas ideal for stand locations.
The farm features public road frontage, allowing for excellent access for equipment, farm operations, and recreational use. The diverse layout includes a mix of tillable ground, open grass acreage, and timber, creating endless options for wildlife management, hunting setups, and future land use planning.
Approximately 28 acres are in tillable production with a strong Productivity Index of 99.75. These acres not only provide solid annual income but also offer flexibility for incorporation into food plot programs, strategic crop rotation, or continued lease income.
Nearly 20 acres consist of open, mowed grass, presenting outstanding opportunities for habitat development. These areas are perfectly suited for converting to warm-season grasses, food plots, or additional bedding cover, while still offering potential build-site locations depending on the buyer’s vision. The open ground creates excellent transitions and allows for efficient movement and management across the property.
The remaining 32± acres of timber provide quality cover and natural security, with visible wildlife activity throughout. This timber ties seamlessly into the open and tillable areas, forming natural travel corridors that are ideal for stand placement and hunting strategies. The edge habitat created by this layout is a major asset for consistently holding and moving deer within the property.
The combination of income-producing farmland, open habitat development areas, and timbered cover makes this tract exceptionally well-rounded. Whether the goal is building a high-performing whitetail property, generating reliable farm income, or securing a versatile recreational tract, this farm offers the flexibility to accomplish it all.
With its strong mix of land types, public road access, and location in Hamilton County, this 80± acre tract stands out as a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a property that performs both as an investment and as a premier recreational asset.
Tract #: 3
Deeded Acres: 80± acres
Soil Types: Bluford silt loam
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 99.75
CRP Acres/Payment: NA
Taxes: $693.56
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2027 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession
Survey Needed?: No survey needed
Brief Legal: N ½ of the NE ¼ S 11 R7E T5S
PIDs: 0911200001
Lat/Lon: 38.1092 / -88.39555
Zip Code: 62835
Tract 4 Description:
This 40± acre tract in Hamilton County offers an excellent combination of income-producing farmland, quality wildlife habitat, and future build potential. The property includes approximately 21 acres in tillable production, providing strong annual income while also offering flexibility for food plot conversion or habitat enhancement if desired.
The remaining acreage includes a diverse habitat featuring a small pond that serves as a reliable water source for wildlife. These habitat components work together to create ideal conditions for holding deer on the property, with the cover providing security and the pond adding year-round attraction. The layout is well-suited for recreational use and has the potential to consistently support mature bucks.
The farm boasts road frontage on two sides, allowing for excellent access, multiple entry points, and added flexibility for hunting setups, farm operations, or future development. Utilities are available at the road, creating opportunities to build a home, cabin, or outbuilding while still enjoying the recreational and income-producing benefits of the land.
As an added benefit, I am currently working with the seller to clean up some debris left behind, further improving the overall appeal and usability of the property.
This tract checks multiple boxes for buyers seeking a manageable-sized property that offers tillable income, quality habitat, build potential, and strong access in a desirable area of Hamilton County
Tract #: 4
Deeded Acres: 40± acres
Soil Types: Ava silt loam
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 92.2
CRP Acres/Payment: NA
Taxes: TBD
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2027 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession
Survey Needed?: survey needed
Brief Legal: NW ¼ of the NW ¼ S12 R7E T5S
PIDs: 0912100001
Lat/Lon: 38.10555 / -88.3887
Zip Code: 62835
Tract 5 Description:
This 32± acre tract in Hamilton County, Illinois, offers an outstanding blend of productive farmland and existing well-positioned rows of timber that support both strong agricultural income and quality whitetail hunting opportunities. The property includes approximately 26± acres of tillable ground with a reported Productivity Index of 100.3, making it well-suited for row crop production, cash rent income, or integration into whitetail cover and food plots.
The remaining acreage is comprised of rows of timber that create natural funnels and pinch points, ideal for stand locations and food plot placement. Deer sign is evident along the edges and throughout the timbered corridors, and the way the timber and open ground interact naturally directs movement across the interior of the property. Notably, the primary travel routes are positioned away from the property boundaries, ensuring deer movement remains within the farm and limiting the ability for neighboring properties to hunt those patterns.
Road frontage provides convenient access for farm equipment, day-to-day operations, and recreational use. This access, combined with the manageable size and efficient layout, makes the property an excellent fit for a buyer looking to expand their farming footprint while maintaining a high-quality recreational component.
With its balance of tillable production and timbered travel that enhances hunting potential, this tract is well-suited as an add-on to nearby farms, an income-producing investment, or a recreational property that can consistently support productive deer movement year after year.
Tract #: 5
Deeded Acres: 32± acres
Soil Types: Belknap silt loam, Bluford silt loam, Ava silt loam,
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 100.3
CRP Acres/Payment: NA
Taxes: TBD
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2027 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession
Survey Needed?: survey needed
Brief Legal: In the W ½ of the NW ¼ S12 R7E T5S
PIDs: 0912100001
Lat/Lon: 38.10555 / -88.3887
Zip Code: 62835
Tract 6 Description:
This 18± acre tract in Hamilton County, Illinois, boasts the highest Productivity Index (PI) offered in this auction, making it a premier opportunity for buyers seeking top-tier farmland. The property is primarily tillable, with approximately 16± acres in production and a reported PI of 108.83, indicating soils capable of supporting high-yield row crop farming.
Road frontage provides convenient access for equipment, operations, and management, making the tract easy to work with conventional farming methods. The layout is straightforward, allowing for efficient planting, harvesting, or leasing for agricultural income.
This property is ideal for buyers looking to expand an existing farm operation, generate reliable income through crop production or cash rent, or simply own a highly productive and manageable tract of farmland. With its exceptional soils, excellent access, and concentrated tillable acreage, this 18± acre parcel represents a small but high-performing investment in one of Hamilton County’s most sought-after agricultural areas.
Tract #: 6
Deeded Acres: 18± acres
Soil Types: Belknap silt loam, Wynoose silt loam
Soil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 108.83
CRP Acres/Payment: NA
Taxes: TBD
Lease Status: Open Tenancy for 2027 crop year
Possession: Immediate possession
Survey Needed?: survey needed
Brief Legal: In the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ and in the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ S12 R7E T5S
PIDs: 0912100001
Lat/Lon: 38.10555 / -88.3887
Zip Code: 62835
Terms of Sale
- Bidders may participate in the auction on-site or online at Ranchandfarmauctions.com
- Onsite bidders should bring a government-issued ID
- 10% down payment immediately after auction - cash, personal, or business checks accepted
- If the winning bid is online, you will be immediately contacted to make arrangements for the 10% down payment and a purchase contract will be sent via DocuSign
- High bidder has 30 days to close unless otherwise noted
- Announcements on auction day will take precedence over any prior announcements
- This is a no contingency sale and is not subject to financing or additional inspections
- Possession at closing, subject to tenant’s rights, if any
- If a survey is needed it will be done following the auction and the total purchase price will be adjusted to the surveyed acres
- All information provided is derived from sources believed correct but is not guaranteed or warranted - Bidders shall rely entirely on their own information and judgments
SALE DAY NOTES INFO:
- BUYERS PREMIUM: No buyer's premium or internet fees
- TAXES: Prorated to date of close
- TENANCY: Open tenancy for 2027
- RENTS: 2026 rents paid to buyers
- MINERALS: Seller-owned rights will convey
- CLOSING COSTS: Seller to provide title search, title insurance, and balance split 50/50
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Cody Lowderman, IL Auctioneer, 441.001255
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