Live and Online at Ranchandfarmauctions.comAuction Date: 10/29/2025Auction Time: 5:00 PM CTAuction Held At: Vienna High School, 601 North First Street, Vienna, Illinois 62995Property Preview: By Appointment OnlyTract 5 Description: 166 acresIdeal Midwestern Farm Layout with Dutchman Creek FrontageThis 166-acre tract in Johnson County, Illinois, is the ideal blend of investment value and premier hunting habitat. Located in a region known for producing trophy-class whitetails, the farm generates steady annual income while offering exceptional recreational potential.The property delivers $14,354.82 in reported annual income through 64 acres of tillable ground ($8,600/year) and 60.38 acres enrolled in CRP ($5,754.82/year), creating a strong financial foundation. Beyond the numbers, the land itself is built for hunting success. Dutchman Creek winds through the property, acting as both a year-round water source and a natural travel corridor that funnels deer movement. Bottomland fields transition into rolling ridges and timbered draws, creating multiple natural pinch points and stand locations.The habitat diversity is outstandingsoftwoods, mast-producing hardwoods, and thick bedding cover are interspersed with open ground and extensive edge habitat. These features, combined with numerous food plot opportunities, ensure the property holds deer year-round and provides excellent setups for both archery and firearm seasons. The genetics in this part of Southern Illinois are well known, and the property is positioned to produce mature bucks with impressive antler quality. Turkey hunting is equally strong, with roosting ridges and open strut zones scattered throughout.Access is easy and flexible with 3,295 feet of road frontage and multiple entry points, allowing hunters to play the wind and minimize pressure. A potential build site provides the option for a hunting cabin, seasonal retreat, or permanent country home.For investors, this tract offers the security of agricultural and CRP income with the upside of long-term timber value. For hunters, it provides everything needed to consistently pursue trophy deer and abundant turkeys. Few properties balance financial return and recreational quality as seamlessly as this one.All income figures and program details are reported as provided; buyers are encouraged to verify current terms and conditions.Tract #: 5Deeded Acres: 166FSA Farmland Acres: 64 acres / $8,600Soil Types: Belknap Silt Loam and Hosmer Silt LoamSoil PI/NCCPI/CSR2: 114 PICRP Acres/payment: 60.38 acres / $5,754.82Taxes: TBDLease Status: Open Tenancy for 2026 crop yearPossession: Immediate possessionSurvey needed?: YesBrief Legal: 166 ACRES PT NW S20 T12S R3E JOHNSON CO, IL AND PT SE NE S19 T12S R3E JOHNSON CO, ILPIDs: 05-20-100-000Lat/Lon: 37.4647 / -88.9069Zip Code: 62995