SHELBY COUNTY, IL LAND AUCTION - HUNTER
Friday, October 30, 2026 - 10:00 AM Central
Auction to be conducted as a live, online auction. If you need assistance with internet bidding, please contact our office at
LOCATION
Shelby County, Illinois
Hunter Family Trusts are located 6 miles west of Findlay IL, 10 miles east of Assumption IL, or 20 miles south of Decatur, IL. Land is further described as being located in Sections 28 & 33, T13N-R3E, Pickaway Township, Shelby County, Illinois.
SELLER
Hunter Family Trusts
Janice M. Lash Trust U/W of Marie J. Hunter
Declaration of Trust of Janice M. Lash
MANAGED BY
Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767
Eric Ifft (309) 825-3730
GENERAL INFORMATION
218.47 surveyed acres • 3 tracts
The Hunter Family Trusts offering is comprised of investment grade Class A soils, ideally located close to the desirable Decatur, IL grain markets!
AUCTION BROCHURE
INTERNET BIDDING CATALOGS
TRACT INFORMATION
Tract 1 - 79.94 surveyed acres
- FSA records indicate approximately 78.66 NHEL cropland acres
- (farm is combined in current FSA information)
- Soil types include Drummer & Catlin
- Productivity Index: 143.9
- Includes an older grain bin with aeration floor, fan, and stirator
- 100% Class A Soils!
- Access along the west side from 1400E Rd and along the north side from 2300N Rd
Tract 2 - 59.95 surveyed acres
- FSA records indicate approximately 59.82 NHEL cropland acres
- (farm is combined in current FSA information)
- Soil types include Drummer & Flanagan
- Productivity Index: 144
- 100% Class A Soils!
- Access along the north side from 2300N Rd
Tract 3 - 78.58 surveyed acres
- FSA records indicate 77.93 NHEL cropland acres
- Soil types include Flanagan, Drummer, and Parr
- Productivity Index: 141.9
- Virtually all Class A Soils!
- Access along the north side from 2200N Rd and along the east side from 1500E Rd
METHOD & TERMS
All three tracts have recently been surveyed and will be sold on a price per acre basis, based on survey results. All tracts will be offered through the marketing method of “Buyer’s Choice”, whereas the high bidder can elect any tract or combination of tracts for their high bid. If the high bidder does not elect all 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 which will be held in escrow until closing. The balance of the purchase price will be due at closing which will take place on or before Monday, November 30, 2026.
The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price. Seller is retaining all 2026 farm income. Seller will pay the estimated 2026 taxes due in 2027 through a credit at closing based on the latest available tax information. As a result of receiving this credit, buyer(s) will pay the 2026 taxes when they become due and payable in 2027 with no additional real estate tax adjustments being made. Buyer(s) will pay all 2027 taxes and beyond. Possession at closing subject to an existing lease for the 2026 crop year only. Open lease for the 2027 crop year.
Bidding is NOT subject to any contingencies, including but not limited to financing, an appraisal or inspection of the property.
All announcements made 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”.
SOIL TEST RESULTS
Tract 1
- PH - 6.0
- P - 50 #/A
- K - 286 #/A
Tract 2
- PH - 5.6
- P - 40 #/A
- K - 235 #/A
Tract 3
- PH - 5.8
- P - 52 #/A
- K - 292 #/A
REAL ESTATE TAX INFORMATION
Tract 1 - PIN 1404-28-00-100-001 - 80.0A - $5363.08
Tract 2 - PIN 1404-28-00-100-002 - 20.0A - $1352.28 PIN 1404-28-00-100-005 - 40.0A - $2745.76
Tract 3 - PIN 1404-33-00-200-003 - 78.59A - $5097.04
INTERACTIVE MAP
Hunter Family Trusts
Representing Attorney:
Liz Nohren | Dove & Dove Attorneys at Law
151 S Morgan St, Shelbyville, IL 62565 | (217) 774-2137
Auction Managers:
Kevin Haas (309) 264-7767
Eric Ifft (309) 825-3730