Mathias Family Trust Farm

General Information

SELLER: Mathias Family Trust 
DESCRIBED AS: 131 +/- acres in Section 31, Pickaway Township, Shelby County, IL. 
LOCATION: Christian Church, 115 N. Walnut, Assumption, IL 
TIME: 11:00 AM – March 12, 2024 PLACE OF SALE: 
LIVE VIRTUAL ONLINE AUCTION – Christian Church, Assumption, IL.

Sold
Off
Owners
Mathias Family Trust
Total Acres
131 acres in Pickaway Township
Terms
The terms being offered are cash. A 10% earnest money deposit is required with the offer to purchase, with the balance being due at closing.
Location
The farm is located in the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 13 North, Range 3 East, Pickaway Township, Shelby County, Illinois;
PIN: 1404-31-00-300-001

Possession
Possession will be given per terms of the purchase agreement.
Tillable Acres
129.97 tillable acres as per FSA
CFSA Farm
FSA farm 1895

Plat Map

Yield Information

This farm has a total of 129.97 tillable acres which is farmed by BRI-MAC II R LLP, c/o Rob Bridgman.

Total Acres: 131 acres.
Tillable Acres: 129.97 acres

Corn Base: 95.55 acres
Corn Yield:  139 bu/acre

Bean Base: 31.85 acres
Bean Yield: 56 bu/acre

5 Year Yield Data

2023 all Soybeans -68 bu/acre
2022 all Corn -271 bu/acre
2021 all Soybeans - 78 bu/acre
2020 all Corn  - 178 bu/acre
2019 all Corn -174 bu/acre
 

Soil Map
Specific Soils

The following are the individual soils found on subject property.  A specific Soil Map of the subject farm is included in this brochure.

  • Drummer Silt Loam
  • Proctor Silt Loam
  • Elburn Silt Loam
  • Milburn Silt Loam
Lease Information

The common lease terms in this area are a 50-50 crop share lease, and cash rental arrangements which are becoming increasingly popular.  Under the more typical 50-50 crop share lease, the tenant furnishes the labor and the machinery, and the landowner furnishes the land and pays the taxes.  All direct costs associated with growing the crop are split 50-50.  These costs would be such items as fertilizer, seed, chemicals, and other inputs directly involved in growing the crop, but not to include machinery or lab or expense.

The farm was operated by Rob Bridgman for the 2023 crop year but will be sold lease-free for the 2024 crop year.  It is assumed that Mr. Bridgman would be interested in continuing to lease the farm from a new owner.

Improvements
None
Drainage
Average and adequate
Real Estate Taxes

ID Number: 1404-31-00-300-001
Acres: 131
Assessed Value: $85,959
2023 Taxes - $6193.58
Average tax per acre - $47.28

Fertility
The fertility of this farm has been maintained to produce the estimated yields. See included Soil test information.
Fertilizer - The Buyer agrees to pay as reimbursement for fertilizer applied for crop year 2024 i the amount of $11,248.93 on or before closing.
Mineral Rights
All mineral rights of the seller will be transferred to the buyer.
Topography
The topography of the farm is flat to gently undulating. There are no highly erodible areas as per FSA.
Grain Markets
The nearest grain market facilities are located at Assumption and Findlay, Illinois.
Financing
Bidding is not conditional upon financing, or any buyer or lender inspections. Be certain you have arranged financing, if needed, and are capable of paying cash at closing.
Access and Frontage
Oil chip Township Road 1200 East borders the farm on the West and Township Road 2100 borders the farm on the South, both roads provide excellent access to the farm.
Utilities
Electricity
Zoning

The farm is zoned for agricultural use.

Although the information contained in this brochure is considered to be accurate, no representation or warranty to that effect Is being made. The information contained herein is subject to verification and no liability for errors or omissions is assumed. The listing may be withdrawn with or without notice, and the stated price and terms are subject to change without notice or approval. The seller further reserves the right to reject any and all offers. All inquires, inspection, appointments, and offers must be channeled through: 

Ronald Pierce/Real Estate 
8410 N. CR 1880 E. 
Charleston, Illinois 61920. 
Cell: 217-254-6306. Work: 217-348-0803

Attorney for Seller 
Joel A. Slater Taylor Law Offices 1
23 East Washington Ave. 
P. O. Box 668 
Effingham, Illinois 62401 

Stanfield Auction Company 
Michael Stanfield 
3121 Oakwood Dr. 
Charleston, Illinois 61920 
Office: 217-345-7772 Cell: 217-369-0911 
Email: Sale4utoo@Yahoo.com

Terms of Service

PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE FOLLOWING TERMS PRIOR TO BIDDING ON PROPERTY OFFERED BY RONALD R. PIERCE. BIDDING ON THE ONLINE PLATFORM OBLIGATES YOU AND THE SELLER TO CERTAIN LEGAL AGREEMENTS. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ AND DO NOT UNDERSTAND THESE TERMS, DO NOT BID. BY BIDDING THROUGH THIS APP/WEBSITE YOU AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS LISTED OR REFERENCED BELOW.

Seller: Mathias Family Trust

Sale method: This is a VIRTUAL LIVE-ONLINE AUCTION. Bids can be made online or by downloading the Ronald R. Pierce App from (date & time). At 11:00AM CST, a virtual live-online auction will be conducted at 11:00 AM CST. All bidding is on a "per acre" basis. Call Mike Stanfield,
Auctioneer. at 217-369-0911 for details.

Contract: Buyer will enter into a contract with a 10% down payment, and the balance due on or before
2024. All property will be sold "as is, where is".

Financing: Bidding is not conditional upon financing, or any buyer or lender inspections. Be certain you have arranged financing, if needed, and are capable of paying cash at closing.

Title: A title policy in amount of sales price to be furnished to the respective purchasers by Seller.

Lease & Possession: Tenancy is open for the 2024 crop year, possession can be taken after closing.
Seller will retain the Landowner's share of 2023 rents. crop sales, and government proceeds.

Real Estate Taxes: 2022 real estate taxes payable in 2023 have been paid by the Seller before the auction. 2023 real estate taxes payable in 2024, to be credited to the Buyer by the Seller at closing based on the most recent information. All the future year's real estate taxes, to be paid by the Buyer.

Bidder Registration: All potential bidders must register with.
_and receive a bidder number prior to the bidding. This is completed through our online registration process. A bidder must meet satisfactory identification in order to be authorized to bid in person or online. We reserve the right to require you to satisfy us of your legal capacity and financial ability to perform on this transactions prior to or after bidding has occurred. As an online bidder, you consent to receiving phone calls, text messages or emails from

As an online bidder, if you are the successful buyer, you are agreeing to return a signed contract to purchase property and pay the required stated down payment in the form of a personally delivered good check, certified cashier's check or wire transfer of funds by 4:00 PM the day following the end of the
auction.

Technology Use: Technology is a post COVID-19 world has provided us with many benefits and many challenges. We provide our best effort to make technology easy to use. However, we are not responsible for technology failures and cannot be held liable if your bids are not accepted. In the event of a technology failure, internet outage on our part or other technical difficulties related to the server, software, or any other online related technology, Seller reserved the right to extend, continue or close bidding. Neither the software provider, nor Ronald Pierce, Real Estate Agent or Auctioneer shall be held responsible for a missed bid or failure of the software to function property for any reason

Online Bidding Procedure: All bids on this tract will be visible online, but the identity of bidders is confidential. See auction terms and conditions for minimum bid requirements and details. Auctioneer reserves the right to set the increments at which bids may be advanced. Any bid you place during the auctions is a legally binding offer to purchase real property being auctioned.

Agency - Ronald R. Pierce, Broker and Michael Stanfield Auctioneer are designated agents and represent only the Seller in this transaction.