Robert S. Kaeser Trust Farm
Farmland Auction | Pike County, IL
Tillable Farmland, Hunting, Homesites
141.62 ± Surveyed Acres | 4 Tracts
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11 AM
United Methodist Church - Orr Hall
222 N. Monroe, Pittsfield, IL
(Enter west side of building from Monroe Street.)
In-Person & Online Bidding Available
Contact Information
Brian Curless: 217-242-1665
Frazier Curless: 217-491-6704
These outstanding farmland tracts along US Hwy 54 west of Pittsfield offer opportunities for farmers, investors, hunters and homebuilders!
Overall Property Details
Property Location
Tracts lie on either side of US Hwy 54, approx. 1 mile west of US 54/ St Hwy 106 junction (locally known as the "Y") west of Pittsfield.
Approx. 1.25 miles northeast of New Hartford on US Hwy 54.
Legal Description
Property lies in the SW ¼ of Sec. 29 & SE ¼ of Sec. 30 in Pittsfield Twp., Pike Co., IL
Tract Details
Tract 1: 29.99 ± Surveyed Acres
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Excellent access from US 54 on the south & 345th St. on east
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FSA reports 29.36 farmland acres. Surety indicates Productivity Index of 104.4
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Stookey & Winfield soils, improved with dry-dams
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Hunting opportunities - Tracts 1 & 2 are bordered by approx. 400 acres of excellent deer & turkey habitat to the northwest.
Tract 2: 20.24 ± Surveyed Acres
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Multiple access points from US 54 on the south
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FSA reports 20.01 farmland acres
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Surety indicates Productivity Index of 113.8 (primarily Winfield soils)
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Hunting opportunities - Tracts 1 & 2 are bordered by approx. 400 acres of excellent deer & turkey habitat to the northwest.
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Smaller sized tract with excellent homesite potential minutes from Pittsfield
Tract 3: 72.02 ± Surveyed Acres
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Hardtop access via US 54 along north side of tract
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FSA reports 70.10 farmland acres
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Surety indicates PI of 113.1 (primarily Winfield soils)
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Excellent highly tillable farming tract near Pittsfield
Tract 4: 19.37 ± Surveyed Acres
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Northside access via US 54 - also currently accessed at NE corner from Tract 3
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FSA reports 13.95 farmland acres. Surety indicates PI of 107.5
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Hunting & homesite opportunities - Smaller tract size with approx. 5 timbered acres, including mature pine grove. Across road from several hundred acres of quality wildlife habitat.
AUCTION PROCEDURE
Bidding will be in terms of dollars-per-acre, based on surveyed acres.
Tracts will be sold "Buyer's Choice", whereas the successful bidder may choose any or all tracts. This process will repeat until all tracts have been sold.
The auction will be conducted live, in person with remote online simulcast bidding available. There are no auction buyer's fees.
AUCTION TERMS
Successful bidder(s) will be required to sign a real estate contract and make a 10% down payment at the immediate conclusion of the auction. The balance of the purchase price will be due at closing within 30 days.
Seller will provide title insurance.
2025 Real Estate Taxes will be paid by the Seller via a credit to the purchaser at closing based upon most recent available information. 2026 and future taxes responsibility of purchaser(s).
Possession upon closing. Farming and hunting rights are open for 2026.
Property and all improvements sell as-is with no guarantees or warranties. All information, acreage figures, maps, and representations provided are approximate and are subject to change. Bidding/purchase is not subject to financing or other contingencies. Prospective bidders are welcomed and encouraged to fully inspect the property and all related information to their satisfaction prior to bidding at the auction. Auction day announcements supersede prior information. Online bidding is provided as a convenience to Bidder. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Curless Auction, Seller or anyone else if the Internet, phone, computer service or operator/bidder fails to work correctly before or during the auction. Curless Auction will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source.
Thank you to the Kaeser Family for entrusting us with the sale of your family's farmland.
Attorney
John Coonrod - Coonrod Law Offices | 217-742-3455
44 E. Side Square, Winchester, IL