Auction Information
Hancock County, IL Land Auction
82 Acres - 2 Tracts
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Auction to be held at the Basco Community Building in Basco, IL.
This will be an in-person auction with live on-line bidding available through Proxibid.
IMPORTANT - If you are thinking about bidding on-line, register at least 24 hours prior to the auction. We may not be able to verify your information in the few hours prior to the auction.
LOCATION & GENERAL INFORMATION - The Housewright - Schwartz farm is located 2 miles east of Basco, IL to Roads 900N-1800E, then 1 mile north, or 4 miles south of Carthage, IL on Highway 336 to Road 1000N then 2 miles west. It is situated in the S1/2 of the SW1/4, Section 12, Bear Creek Township, Hancock County, IL. This farm will be sold in 2 tracts.
TRACT 1 - 41.87 surveyed acres with 36 acres currently being farmed and the balance being well maintained gr...
TRACT 1 - 41.87 surveyed acres with 36 acres currently being farmed and the balance being well maintained grass waterways. Soil types are mostly Clarksdale, Keller and Ipava. PI 114. Access is by Road 1000N on the south side.
TRACT 2 - 40.13 surveyed acres with 29 acres tillable and the balance being wooded draws and waterways. Soil types are Keller, Clarksdale and Fishhook. PI 105. Access is by Roads 1000N on the south and 1800E on the west.
TERMS & CONDITIONS - Both tracts will be sold individually on a price per acre basis. Ten percent of the selling price is to be paid at the completion of the auction with the balance due on or before November 1, 2024. Title Insurance in the full amount of the purchase price will be provided by the Sellers. The 2024 real estate taxes which will be due and payable in 2025 will be paid by the Sellers. Possession will be given at time of closing subject only to the rights of the current tenant for the remainder of the of 2024 crop year. The farm sells free and clear of 2025 farming rights. Immediately following the auction, the Buyers shall enter into a written purchase agreement with the Sellers. A copy of said contract may be inspected prior to the auction by contacting the attorney for Sellers, Thomas Hartzell at 217-357-3121.
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Alan Housewright, Denise Schwartz & Corey Housewright, Owners
Attorney for Sellers - Thomas F. Hartzell
Tucker, Hartzell & Bryant, 608 Wabash, Carthage, IL 62321 217-357-3121
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