Absolute Auction
Land & Country Home
Lois Kelley Estate & Bradley Gleckler
67.7 Surveyed Acres +/- | 4 Tracts
These four tracts offer a range of possibilities with tillable farmland, hunting land, CRP and a home in the country!
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 11 AM
Orr Hall at United Methodist Church - 222 N. Monroe, Pittsfield, IL
In-Person & Online Bidding Available
Contact Information
Brian Curless: 217-242-1665
Frazier Curless: 217-491-6704
Overall Property Details
Property Location
29110 350th Ln., New Salem, IL
6 miles northwest of Pittsfield, IL: follow CH 3 (New Salem blacktop) north of Pittsfield 3.5 miles then go west on 280th Ave 2 miles then go north on 350 St 1 mile. Legally, property lies in the SW ¼ of Sect. 28 and the SE ¼ of Sect 29 in New Salem Twp., Pike Co., IL.
Tract 1 - 35.26 +/- Acres
Tract 1 is a great combination tract with ~73% tillable land, mature and brushy timber areas and a ½ acre pond, all for top notch hunting and recreation. The farmland is approximately 25.57 acres, with productive soil types primarily being Winfield and Menfro with an overall average PI of 108.9. The farm is rolling and nicely improved with dry dams and risers. Tract 1 access is from the south via 350th Lane and a 30’ easement extending access north from 350th Lane to Tract 1. Tract 1 has over .5 mile of I-72 frontage and also borders Tracts 2 and 4.
Tract 2 - 19.83 +/- Acres
Tract 2 is approximately 90% tillable with 17.86 FSA tillable acres and predominantly Winfield, Menfro and Elco soils with a soil PI of 107 FSA. The farm is improved with dry dams and risers, borders all three companion tracts and has 290th Ave frontage on the south and 350th Lane frontage on the west.
*Note: Tract 1 & 2 Buyer(s) will receive 100% of 2025 farm rent. See "Possession" in terms at bottom of page to see rent calculation to be paid to buyer.
Tract 3 - 10.59 +/- Acres
This easternmost tract has 8.31 FSA reported tillable acres with primarily Winfield & Menfro tillable soils and a 103.7 PI.
Tract 3 is enrolled in the USDA CRP program through 9-30-2034 at $246.46/ acre per year. Purchaser will be required to enter into the CRP contract with USDA with the option of buying out the 2024 1-year payment and associated fees to un-enroll from the CRP program.
This farm also has I-72 frontage, has great homesite potential and is bordered by nice tree lines on the west and south in addition to having secluded access from 290th Ave.
Tract 4 - Home with 2.0 +/- Acres
Tract 4 is an older country farm home sitting on 2 surveyed acres +/- in a wonderful secluded location and setting with a ton of new home-site potential.
Lies along the east side of and is accessed by the secluded, dead-end 350th Lane and is bordered by Tracts 1 and 2.
1.5 Story
3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths
Gas boiler heat & water heater
Utility basement
Window unit A/C
Open living room
Well water & IREC Electric
County water at crossroads
Pittsfield School District
Auction Procedure
Tracts 1 through 3 will be offered individually, on a dollar-per-acre basis, using the Buyer’s Choice method where successful bidder(s) will have the option of selecting any of Tracts 1 through 3, or any combination of tracts.
Once the successful bidder has chosen their desired tracts, any remaining tracts will then be sold via the same method until all tracts have been selected.
Next, Tract 4 will be sold individually on a total-dollar basis.
Once any tract is chosen it will no longer be available.
The auction will be conducted live, in person and remote online bidding will be available. There are no online (or in-person) buyer's fees.
Auction Terms
This is an absolute auction. All tracts sell to the highest bidder(s) with no reserve. 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 on or before Monday, August 18, 2025.
Sellers will provide title insurance.
2024 Real Estate Taxes - To be paid by Seller.
2025 Real Estate Taxes:
Tracts 1-3: to be paid by the purchaser.
Tract 4: to be prorated to the date of closing (based on most recent tax bills available).
Possession
Tracts 1 & 2: Possession will be granted upon closing subject to the 2025 Farm Tenant’s Lease Agreement. Buyer(s) will assume the Landlord’s position in the 2025 Farm Tenant’s Lease Agreement and receive the full 2025 cash rent payment.
2025 cash rent will be credited to Purchaser(s) at closing as follows:
Tract 1 rent proration: $3,186.
Tract 2 rent proration: $2,214.
Tract 3: Possession granted upon closing subject to the USDA CRP contract.
Tract 4: 100% full possession will be granted upon closing.
Properties sell free of any further leases or tenancies.
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 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.
Attorney
Keisha L. Morris - 109 E. Washington St. Pittsfield, IL | 217-491-0441