Real Estate Auction Roundup By William Flood Illinois Champaign - Farmers National Company held a live/online simulcast auction of 94.72 acres of farmland, which closed Dec. 30. The property, located along Route 150 and Staley Road in the Fountain Head Drainage District, contained 69.17 acres of cropland and 25.55 acres designated as “other.” Soils were primarily Wyanet, Flanigan, and Catlin silt loams, along with drummer silty clay loam. Crop bases were: wheat, 39.50; oats, 4.50; corn, 26.80; and soybeans, 16.60. There was an open lease for the 2025 crop year, and all mineral rights conveyed. The property sold for $1,316,608, which came to $13,900/acre. Ewing - On Dec. 12, Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co. presented two tracts totaling 130.73 +/- acres of tillable farmland and woods. Tract 1 contained 89.8 +/- acres, with frontage along Oak Hill Road. It featured 74 +/- acres of productive cropland (as per FSA) with high-quality soils; the remainder was mostly woodland. Tract 2 held 40.9 +/- acres, with frontage along Frisco Road. It offered a mix of cropland and woodland, providing income potential or recreation/hunting possibilities. The parcels sold combined for $731,300, or $5,593/acre. Indiana Fredericksburg - On Dec. 18, Beckort Auctions offered 36+ acres in three tracts. Tract 1 consisted of 21.1 +/- acres, with 582 feet of frontage on Horners Chapel Road. The property was 20 percent open and 80 percent wooded with marketable timber. Improvements included a former mobile home site with septic and utility hookups, including a water meter, at the road. Additionally, there was a gravel drive and a metal-sided barn with concrete floor and electricity. Tract 2 held 5.5 +/- acres, with 332 feet of frontage on Horners Chapel Road. The parcel was 50 percent open and 50 percent wooded, with ideal building sites with utilities available at the road. Tract 3 was 10.1 +/- acres, with 1041 feet of frontage on US 150 and 536 feet of frontage on Horners Chapel Road. The parcel was 50 percent open and 50 percent wooded, with ideal building sites and utilities at the road. Tracts 1 and 2 sold for $244,000, computing to $9,173/acre. Tract 3 sold for 98,000, which computed to $9,073/acre. Terra Haute - Bright Star Real Estate Services presented 29 +/- commercial acres as two parcels on Dec. 6. The former sawmill property was just near I-70 and US 150 and contained a mix of buildings, hard yard, and land, with potential for new commercial use. Tract 1 contained 27.5 +/- partially open acres housing the former sawmill. A large portion of the parcel was gravel covered and contained an office building with five rooms, bath, and reception area, serviced with electric, HVAC, and well/septic. Onsite were multiple additional small buildings plus a retention pond. Tract 2 had 2.4 +/- acres, with a 64-foot by 80-foot shop with an office area, multiple parts rooms, bath with shower, floor drains, and 5-ton hoist. It was serviced by 3-phase and single-phase electric, along with city water. The entire property sold for $725,000. Kentucky Mayfield - On Dec. 12, Harris Real Estate & Auction held an absolute auction of 29 acres offered in five tracts. The parcels were in a high-traffic area along US 45 North and KY 1241, offering exceptional visibility and access. Zoning allowed for a range of commercial or residential possibilities, with all utilities available, and parcels ready to build. Tract 1 contained 4.65 acres, with road frontage on US 45 and Poultry Drive, good for a small commercial or residential development. Tract 2 had 2.73 acres, with frontage on Poultry Drive, offering possible residential, retail, or service options. Tract 3 was 4.38 acres along KY 1241 and Poultry Drive, with possible commercial or residential potential. Tract 4 held 6.87 acres, with frontage along US 45 and KY 1241, good for multi-family housing, storage facilities, or other commercial development. Tract 5 was 10.20 acres, with frontage on US 45 and KY 1241, ideal for larger commercial, industrial, or residential projects. The tracts sold combined for $405,000 or $14,048/acre. Philpot - Kurtz Auction & Realty held an absolute auction of 25.392+/- acres as a single tract on Dec. 5. The mostly tillable land had 619 feet of frontage on Highway 54. Primary soil types included Bonnie and Belknap silt loams. A newer survey indicated partial siting in a flood zone. It sold for $159,970. Michigan Millington - Albrecht Auction held an online-only auction of 119 +/- acres of partially tiled farmland and hunting property in two tracts on Dec. 11. Tract 1 held 95 +/- acres of farmland, with frontage on Arbela and Vassar Roads. Tract 2 contained 25 +/- acres, evenly split between tillable and wooded land and surrounded by larger timber parcels providing good hunting and cover. Frontage was on Vassar Road. The tracts sold combined for $615,000.00, equating to $5,168/acre. Decatur - On Dec. 19, Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management presented an 80-acre farm with a historic farmhouse, two outbuildings, and a mix of agricultural and recreational land. The gently rolling to rolling property contained 56.020 tillable acres, 20.350 wooded acres, 2.370 acres dedicated to the homesite, and 1.160 roadside and waste acres. The 1,792-square-foot residence had a newer roof. Adjacent was a 1,248-square-foot equipment shed and a 1,504-square-foot barn. The property sold for $420,000. Ohio Alliance - Kiko Auctioneers held an absolute auction on Dec. 13 for two tracts totaling 20 acres with a handyman farmhouse. The property featured tillable and wooded land, elevation at the rear, and 650 feet of frontage along Moulin Avenue. Tract 1 included 10 acres with a 3-bedroom, 1-bath house and full basement. Rehab work included a new steel roof, plus work started on the drywall and electrical. Adjacent was a new 2-car pole garage. This parcel had approximately 325 feet of road frontage. Tract 2 offered 10 vacant acres, with an open field in front, a creek, and nice elevation in back. It also had approximately 325 feet of road frontage. The entire property sold for $250,800. Charm - Kaufman Realty & Auctions held an online-only auction Dec. 10 of 3 acres considered ideal for residential building. The parcel offered rolling hillside views, with a mix of both open land for construction and wooded acreage for hunting or recreation. The property was located minutes from Berlin and Charm. It sold for $81,667/acre. |
