MCDONOUGH COUNTY, IL LAND AUCTION - PAUL

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - 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


McDonough County, Illinois

The Paul farm is conveniently located at the north edge of Bushnell, IL along Route 9 and is further described as being located in Section 27, T7N-R1W, Bushnell Township, McDonough County, Illinois.

SELLER


Stephen L. & Deanna L. Paul

MANAGED BY


Michael Sullivan (309) 333-0916

Louie Zinn (319) 795-2314

GENERAL INFORMATION


59.99 surveyed acres • 1 tract

The farm represents "Investment Quality" Class A tillable farmland with a Productivity Index Rating of over 142!

PRE-BIDDING NOW OPEN!

TRACT INFORMATION


  • 59.99 surveyed acres
  • FSA figures indicate 60.60 acres of NHEL cropland
  • Productivity Index (PI): 142.3 (Class A)
  • Soil types include Ipava & Sable
  • Pattern tiled (see map)
  • Majority of this farm is in the "Enterprise Zone" | Click here for map
  • Access is along the east side by Hwy 41 & at the southwest corner by E. Hess St.

METHOD & TERMS


The Paul farm will be sold on a price per acre basis, based on surveyed acres.

Immediately following the auction, the successful buyer 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 Friday, January 16, 2026.

The seller will provide title insurance in the full amount of the purchase price and will pay all the 2025 taxes due and payable in 2026 (by way of a credit at closing). Buyer will pay the 2026 taxes and beyond. Open lease for 2026 crop year and beyond. Possession at closing.

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”.

YIELD HISTORY


Year - Corn Beans
2015 - 71
2016 - 252
2017 - 72
2018 - 265
2019 - 62
2020 - 245
2021 - 80
2022 - 248
2023 - 75
2024 - 286
2025 - 88

AERIAL TOUR


INTERACTIVE AREA MAP


PLAT MAP


AERIAL MAP


SOIL MAP


Stephen L. & Deanna L. Paul

Representing Attorney:

Stephen E. Holland | Holland & Holland

397 W Main St, Bushnell, IL 61422 | (309) 772-3178

Auction Manager:

Michael Sullivan (309) 333-0916

Louie Zinn (319) 795-2314