CHRISTIAN COUNTY, IL LAND AUCTION - ACHENBACH

Christian County, Illinois

Tract 1 is located approximately 5 miles northwest of Palmer, IL, or 10 miles southwest of Taylorville, IL, or 28 miles southeast of Springfield, IL, and is further described as being located in Section 18, T12N-R3W, Bear Creek Township, Christian County, Illinois.

Tracts 2, 3, 4, & 5 are located approximately 5 miles north of Palmer, IL, or 8 miles southwest of Taylorville, IL, or 25 miles southeast of Springfield, IL, and are further described as being located in Sections 9 & 10, T12N-R3W, Bear Creek Township, Christian County, Illinois.

Tracts 6 & 7 are located approximately 5 miles north of Palmer, IL, or 6 miles west of Taylorville, IL, or 24 miles southeast of Springfield, IL, and are further described as being located in Sections 2 & 3, T12N-R3W, Bear Creek Township, Christian County, Illinois.

Tract 8 is located approximately 4 miles west of Taylorville, IL, or 5 miles southeast of Kincaid, IL, or 24 miles southeast of Springfield, IL, and is further described as being located in Section 25, T13N-R3W, South Fork Township, Christian County, Illinois.

Tract 9 is located approximately 2 miles southwest of Taylorville, IL, and is further described as being located in Section 5, T12N-R2W, Johnson Township, Christian County, Illinois.

Tract 10 is located approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Palmer, IL, or 7 miles southwest of Taylorville, IL, and is further described as being located in Section 24, T12N-R3W, Bear Creek Township, Christian County, Illinois.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

605.15 acres± (subject to survey) • 10 tracts

The Achenbach Family Farm land represents highly productive Class A tillable cropland, recreational/hunting, commercial development potential, and a 2-story farmhouse, with grain bins and a pole barn.

Here is a great opportunity for farmers, investors, and recreational enthusiasts.

Tract 1 - 80 taxable acres±

• 76.36 NHEL cropland acres (split field)
• The soil Productivity Index (PI): 133.4 Class A
• Soil types include Herrick, Virden, and Harrison
• Improved with a 40 x 50 shed
• County Rd 400 East borders on the east side

Tract 2 - 40.39 acres± (subject to survey)

• 40 NHEL cropland acres (split field)
• The soil Productivity Index (PI): 134.7 Class A
• Soil types include Virden, Edinburg, and Herrick
• Nearly 100% tillable
• County Rd 600 East borders on the east side, and County Rd 1100 N borders on the north side

Tract 3 - 81.03 acres± (subject to survey)

• 79 NHEL cropland acres (split field)
• The soil Productivity Index (PI): 131.3
• Soil types include Herrick, Virden, and Oconee
• Nearly 100% tillable
• County Rd 600 East borders on the west side, and County Rd 1100 N borders on the north side

Tract 4 - 123.64 acres± (subject to survey)

• 112 NHEL cropland acres (split field)
• The soil Productivity Index (PI): 125.8
• Soil types include Virden, Rozetta, and Herrick
• Improved with a 2-story farmhouse, 4 grain bins, and a large pole shed
• Remainder of acres in timber providing excellent recreational opportunities
• County Rd 600 East borders on the west side

Tract 5 - 53.46 acres± (subject to survey)

• Tract is nearly 100% wooded
• Offers ample hunting and recreational acres with mature trees and an abundance of wildlife
• Access off County Rd 600 East via an owned 20' wide surveyed lane

Tract 6 - 97.35 taxable acres±

• 92.96 NHEL cropland acres
• The soil Productivity Index (PI): 133.9 Class A
• Soil types include Herrick, Virden, and Harrison
• Remainder of acres in timber
• County Rd 1200 North borders on the north side

Tract 7 - 41.5 taxable acres±

• 43.04 NHEL cropland acres
• The soil Productivity Index (PI): 130.9
• Soil types include Herrick, Harrison, and Cowden
• Nearly 100% tillable
• County Rd 700 East borders on the west side

Tract 8 - 40 taxable acres±

• 25.87 NHEL cropland acres
• The soil Productivity Index (PI): 134.7
• Soil types include Ipava, Greenbush, and Rozetta
• The balance of the acres is mature woodland, which offers excellent hunting and outdoor recreational opportunities
• Excellent building sites
• East 1350 North Rd borders on the north side

Tract 9 - 7.78 taxable acres±

• 9.69 NHEL cropland acres
• The soil Productivity Index (PI): 118.3
• Soil types include Keomah, Rozetta, and Elco
• Excellent commercial or residential opportunities
• State Highway 48 splits the farm

Tract 10 - 40 taxable acres±

• 40.57 NHEL cropland acres
• The soil Productivity Index (PI): 131.9
• Soil types include Herrick, Edinburg, and Harrison
• Nearly 100% tillable
• Access in the northwest corner using the Railroad Right of Way from US HWY 48

The Achenbach Family Farm will be sold on a price per acre basis, based on either taxable or surveyed acres. The tracts will be offered through the marketing method of “Buyer’s Choice”, whereas the high bidder can elect any tract(s) for their high bid. If the high bidder does not elect all offered tracts, then the remaining tract(s) will continue to be offered “Buyer’s Choice” until all tracts have been elected. The tracts will NOT be offered in their entirety at the conclusion of the auction.

Immediately following the auction, the successful buyer(s) 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. The balance of the bid price will be due at the time of closing, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price and will pay the 2025 real estate taxes, due and payable in 2026. Buyer will be responsible for the 2026 and all subsequent real estate taxes. Possession at closing on all tracts except for the grain bins on tract 4. Current tenant has access to the grain bins until June 30, 2026. All tracts sell free and clear of tenancy for 2026 and beyond.

Bidding is NOT subject to any contingencies, including but not limited to financing, an appraisal or inspection of the property.

All announcements made on 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”.