KNOX COUNTY LAND AUCTION OF 136.55 */- TOTAL ACRES
The following one-of-a-kind property will be sold in 2 tracts on location located at 1690 Kenny St. Dahinda, IL 61428 (turn west at the Dahinda General Store to sale site), on
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
NOTE: This beautiful property will be sold in 2 separate tracts. This is a unique opportunity to buy hunting and/or farm ground with extra income possibilities from the existing buildings and land. See pictures, drone video and maps online at www.folgersauctionservice.com and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. See the separate sale bill for the personal property list of farm related items, primitives, ant. adv. signs, and many antiques. The personal property auction will be conducted the following Sunday Sept. 8th at 11:00 a.m. on site.
OPEN HOUSE DATES: There will be 2 open houses to view this property. The first will be held on Wednesday May 15th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The second will be held on Wed. July 31st from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
TRACT I:
TRACT 1: Tract 1 consists of 102.25 +/- acres in Persifer Township primarily in the Southeast quarter of Section 23, with a small amount in Section 24. FSA indicates 26.9 acres are in 5 fields of grass hay. 15.09 acres of fenced pasture is divided into 4 paddocks. One acre of timber is enrolled in CRP until 2036 at $300.00 per acre. The balance of this tract is woodland, roads and building site. This property offers an abundance of wildlife including deer (some massive in size), plentiful turkeys and sm. upland game. The building site is improved with a charming 1800’s farmhouse. The 2-story house has all the features desired of an older farm home that has been tastefully updated and decorated. The main part of the house includes front and back open entrances with an eat in kitchen, large living room, full bath, dining or recreation room and an extra room to use as a sm. bedroom or office. A partially open staircase leads to 2 nice large bedrooms upstairs. The charm of this house makes for desirable living quarters. A large timber framed 2 story 24’x36’ pegged barn, priorly a Bed and Breakfast, sits south of the house. This barn is a primitive country lovers dream. The natural wood design, full-service kitchen, full bath, outdoor shower and loft sleeping quarters make for many opportunities for income such as an Airbnb, hunting lodge, vacation destination, venue or much more. There is also a 10’x36’ shop, utility finished area attached to the back. A must see! Along with a regular furnace in the house and in the barn, there is also a central boiler outdoor wood burning furnace that heats the house, barn and all water. A whole farm generator has also been installed. There is a 1000-gallon LP tank included with the property. Near the house is a hand built one room primitive log cabin constructed in the early 70’s. There is an unattached garage and other outbuildings. In the back field site sits a timber framed hunters cabin equipped with a stove, 2 bunks and outside facilities. There are 2 loafing sheds for cattle w/pens and auto. waterers. The well is good on this property with an extra well for livestock. Kenny St. is a township-maintained road and dead ends at the driveway.
TRACT II:
TRACT II: Tract II consists of 34.3 +/- acres in Persifer Township consisting of 18.47 acres of very productive tillable land with a PI of 143. There are 8.5 acres of CRP tree buffer strips with maturing walnut trees at 300.00 per acre until 2036. The Tract sits along Court Creek allowing additional hunting/fishing opportunities. Full possession will be given after crops are harvested by the current tenant.
TERMS: A non-refundable 5% down will be required on auction day for both Tracts, with the balance to be pd. In full in approx. 30 days. A valid purchase agreement will be signed day of sale. Title insurance will be provided for both tracts. 2024 taxes will be pro-rated. All statements and representation herein are believed to be correct. However, the sellers and auction firm make no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. Any auction day announcements supersede those previously advertised. Folger’s Auction Service serves solely as an agent for the seller and assumes no liability for the property being sold. This is a desirable, historic property.
MIKE AND SANDY DUNPHY—SELLERS
FOLGER’S AUCTION SERVICE, INC. & ASSOCIATES–(JIM AND CATHIE GIBBS, OWNERS), MATT SHIPLEY—WILLIAMSFIELD, IL Ph. 309-337-2150 and 309-368-6314 Email: folgersauctionservice@gmail.com Attorney for seller—WHITNEY AND POTTS, Elmwood, IL Ph. 309-742-3611