Auction Information
PEORIA, FULTON & KNOX COUNTY, IL LAND AUCTION - KEPPLE
LOCATION
Peoria, Fulton & Knox County, Illinois
Tract 1 of the Kepple Acres Farms, LLC real estate is located1 miles east of Farmington, IL on Hwy 116 to S. Downs School Road, then south 2 miles. Tract 2 is located 4 miles southwest of Farmington, IL on E County Road 24 to N. Coal Creek Road, then south 1 miles. Tract 3 is located from the north edge of Maquon, IL at the Junction of Hwy 97 and Knox Highway 20, take Knox Highway 20 west mile to 1400 E Rd, then south 1 mile. All 3 tracts are generally described as being located approximately 20 miles west of Peoria, IL. The land is further described as being located in Section 19, T8N-R5E, Trivoli Township, Peoria County, IL, Section 29, T8N-R4E, Farmington Township, Fulton County, IL and Sections 8, 9 & 17, T9N-R3E, Maquon Township, Knox County, Illinois.
SELLER
Kepple Acres Farms, LLC
MANAGED BY
Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767 | Eric Iff...
Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767 | Eric Ifft (309) 825-3730 | Peoria County Farm
John Sullivan (309) 221-6700 | Fulton County Farm
Isaac Taber (309) 335-8081 | Knox County Farm
GENERAL INFORMATION
404.68 total acres 3 tracts
Tract 1 is an outstanding, all-tillable Class A soil and 100% pattern tiled farm; Tract 2 is nearly all tillable with Class A soils; and Tract 3 is a high percent tillable farm with Class A soils.
Farmers and investors, be sure to check out these well maintained and investment quality farms. All tracts sell with full farming rights for '26!
Tract 1 - Peoria County
79.99 taxable acres
FSA records indicate 77.07 NHEL cropland acres
Productivity Index: 141.5 (Class A)
Soil types include Ipava and Sable
Pattern tiled
Improved with a recently painted 64x48 pole building
Additional income opportunity from a nitrogen research plot in cooperation with U of I & IFCA
Excellent opportunity to purchase one of the better farms in the entire state of Illinois!
Access along the east side from Downs School Rd and along the north side from Linn Rd
Tract 2 - Fulton County
91.19 surveyed acres
FSA records indicate 84.31 cropland acres
Productivity Index: 137.7 (Class A)
Soil types include Ipava, Osco and Greenbush
The balance is two wooded draws
There are no CRP acres associated with this tract
Access along the east side from Coal Creek Rd
Tract 3 - Knox County
233.5 surveyed acres
FSA records indicate 185.19 NHEL cropland acres
Productivity Index: 133 (Class A)
Soil types include Huntsville, Lawson and Sawmill
There are no CRP acres associated with this tract
The balance is a tree line along the Spoon River which provides excellent hunting and wildlife habitat
Extensive drain tile installed
Extensive tree removal and other conservation practices in place
Access in the NE corner at the end of 1400E Rd
METHOD & TERMS
The tracts will be sold on a price per acre basis, based on taxable acres for Tract 1 and surveyed acres for Tracts 2 & 3. The tracts will be sold individually in numerical order. The tracts will NOT be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction.
Immediately following the auction, the successful buyer will be required to sign a real estate sales contract and pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as a non-refundable down payment which will be held in escrow until closing. The balance of the purchase price will be due at closing which will take place on or before Friday, March 27, 2026.
The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price and will pay all the 2025 real estate taxes, due in 2026, through a credit at closing based on the latest available tax information. Buyer will pay all the 2026 and subsequent real estate taxes. Buyer will reimburse the seller for P&K fertilizer applied in the fall of 2025 for the 2026 crops. Open lease for 2026 crop year and beyond. Full possession at closing.
Bidding is NOT subject to any contingencies, including but not limited to financing, an appraisal or inspection of the property.
All announcements made sale day take precedence over prior advertising either written or oral. The information in our brochure, in our advertisements and on our website is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines drawn on maps, photographs, drone video, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties made by the seller or Sullivan Auctioneers pertaining to this property. Real estate is being sold AS IS.
FERTILIZER REIMBURSEMENTS
The buyer will reimburse the seller at closing for fertilizer applied in the fall of 2025 for the 2026 crop.
Tract 1 - $8486.06
Tract 2 - $8786.58
Tract 3 - $5560.76
REAL ESTATE TAX INFORMATION
Tract 1
PIN 15-19-400-002 - 79.99A - $5127.44
Tract 2
PIN 05-04-29-300-007 - 91.0A - $4744.66
Tract 3
PIN 19-08-400-003 - 233.5A - $11,450.24
TRACT 1 YIELD HISTORY
Year - Corn Beans
2025 - 77
2024 - 231
TRACT 2 YIELD HISTORY
Year - Corn Beans
2025 - 74
2024 - 241
2023 - 76
2022 - 243
TRACT 3 YIELD HISTORY
Year - Corn Beans
2025 - 248
2024 - 81
2023 - 217
2022 - 61
SOIL TEST RESULTS
Tract 1
PH - 6.8
P - 68 #/A
K - 288 #/A
Tract 2
PH - 6.8
P - 62 #/A
K - 346 #/A
Tract 3
PH - 7.3
P - 136 #/A
K - 324 #/A
Representing Attorney:
Robert C. Hall | Miller, Hall & Triggs, LLC
416 Main St., Suite 1125, Peoria, IL 61602 | (309) 671-9600
Auction Managers:
Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767 | Eric Ifft (309) 825-3730 | Peoria County Farm
John Sullivan (309) 221-6700 | Fulton County Farm
Isaac Taber (309) 335-8081 | Knox County Farm
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Tract 1 of the Kepple Acres Farms, LLC real estate is located1 miles east of Farmington, IL on Hwy 116 to S. Downs School Road, then south 2 miles. Tract 2 is located 4 miles southwest of Farmington, IL on E County Road 24 to N. Coal Creek Road, then south 1 miles. Tract 3 is located from the north edge of Maquon, IL at the Junction of Hwy 97 and Knox Highway 20, take Knox Highway 20 west mile to 1400 E Rd, then south 1 mile. All 3 tracts are generally described as being located approximately 20 miles west of Peoria, IL. The land is further described as being located in Section 19, T8N-R5E, Trivoli Township, Peoria County, IL, Section 29, T8N-R4E, Farmington Township, Fulton County, IL and Sections 8, 9 & 17, T9N-R3E, Maquon Township, Knox County, Illinois.