Darrell Moore is the Sellers Designated Representative and the Auctioneer for this farm. Darrell can be reached at 217-473-5486.

Location: Immediately East of Merritt along the Merritt Blacktop Road in Northeast Scott County, IL Sections 26 & 35 Township 15N Range 12W

Access: From Merritt Blacktop Road along the North

Acreage: 127.36 taxable acres, 126.12 USDA tillable acres

Productivity Index Rating: 135.7

Soil Types: Osco, Ipava, Lawson, Muscatune, and Sable silt loams

Topography: Level to slightly rolling

Parcel IDs: 03-35-100-003, 03-26-300-005, 03-35-100-002

Real Estate Taxes: $5,239.14 (2024 taxes payable in 2025)

Tenancy: Open for 2026 and beyond

Title Search: A preliminary title search has been ordered. It will be posted here upon completion.

Sellers: Heirs of Marie Hembrough

Representing Attorney: Matt Smith Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP

Sellers Agent and Auctioneer: Darrell Moore

Managing Broker: Luke Worrell AFM, ALC

Auction Format:

Live in-person and online bidding.

Pre-bids and max-bids may be placed online anytime leading up to the live auction.

If bidding in-person with no desire to place pre-bids online, you may register at the Nimrod Funk Building the morning of the auction.

If bidding online, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or on your mobile device through Apple or Google Play app stores. You may register to bid online anytime between now and 7:00AM Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Sales Terms Summary: Upon conclusion of auction, Sellers and Buyer(s) shall enter into a purchase Agreement, with the Buyer(s) to pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as down payment. Balance due and payable on or before May 8, 2026. Possession will be given at closing unless otherwise stated. Sellers will convey by Warranty Deed, and will furnish title insurance in amount of the purchase price. Buyer will be given a credit at closing for the 2025 real estate taxes payable in 2026. Procurement of financing shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer(s) and must be obtained prior to the auction. Broker is acting as the Sellers agent for Laurence M. Hembrough, Kevin L. Hembrough, Kathleen Peile, Shawn Fry, Suzanne Ford, and Todd Hembrough and is not representing any Buyer(s). The property is being sold AS IS without representation or warranty expressed or implied. The sale is subject to Seller approval. The property is being sold by the taxable acre. Auctioneer reserves the right to set the bid increments. Seller is not responsible for any accidents that may occur while inspecting the property. Buyer(s) should verify the information to their satisfaction. ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE BY THE BROKER AND/OR AUCTIONEER AT THE TIME OF SALE WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY PREVIOUSLY PRINTED MATERIAL OR ANY OTHER ORAL STATEMENTS MADE.

You must be a registered user to bid, either in-person or online. By bidding you are stating that you are ready and willing to purchase the tract for your bid amount. Bidders acknowledge that Worrell Land Services, LLC does not have any responsibility or liability for the website(s) used for Internet bidding. Despite best efforts to prevent technology failures, Buyer and Seller acknowledge that Worrell Land Services, LLC cannot guarantee the operation or performance of the Internet bidding site. There may be occasional interruptions and delays relating to the use of the Internet and the Website. Furthermore, Worrell Land Services, LLC shall not be held liable (for lost profits or special damages) or responsible for the function of the website or its inability to function. Bidders acknowledge that hardware malfunctions, software malfunctions, viruses, and similar issues do occur and are beyond the knowledge, scope, and control of Worrell Land Services, LLC. Worrell Land Services, LLC reserves the right to deny any person access to online bidding if unable to adequately verify the bidder. Winning bidders will be notified via phone or email immediately after the close of the auction to make arrangements for completing the purchase agreement and collection of earnest money.

Information was obtained from private and public sources with best efforts to express same as accurately as possible and is subject to individual verification. No liabilities for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions is assumed by the owners or their agents. Boundaries on maps and photos are approximate. Worrell Land Services, LLC is acting as the sellers agent.