08/25/2026
PUBLIC LAND AUCTION
47.81 ACRES OF HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND
CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
LIVE IN PERSON BIDDING ONLY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 6:00PM
Location: At the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway 45 near the East edge of Flora, IL go East on Highway 50 2 miles. The property is just South of Highway 50 and has frontage along Old Highway 50.
(Approx. 3mi. East of Flora, IL, 30mi. South of Effingham, IL, & 100mi. East of St. Louis, MO
Location of Auction: Clay City Community Center — South First Street SE, Clay City, Illinois (Watch for Signs)
47.81 acres +/- Productive Farmland
This is truly an outstanding opportunity to purchase a highly tract of quality farmland in a very desirable location. Clay County farmland near Highway 50 is extremely difficult to purchase and usually sells before it is offered to the public. This farm is a very high quality tract of nearly 100% tillable farmland.
PIN: 11-27-200-008; 11-26-100-012; 11-23-300-009
Short Legal: Part of Sec. 23, 26, 27 T3N R7E (Stanford Township)
Approx. 45.68 tillable acres (96%) in row crop production
Soil Types: Hoyleton, Wynoose, Passport
Weighted Crop Productivity Index (CPI) of 104.8
Open farm tenancy for the 2027 farming season
TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: Sellers reserve the right to reject any and all bids. 15% of the purchase price placed down day of sale and the balance due at closing on or before October 20, 2026. Sellers guarantee good and merchantable title. No survey will be provided by the sellers. Sellers to pay the 2025 real estate taxes payable in 2026 and the 2026 taxes payable in 2027, buyer(s) will pay all subsequent taxes thereafter. The 2024 real estate taxes were $837.12. Sellers retain one-half of their mineral rights for 10 years and as long as production exists thereafter. Sellers to retain the landowner’s share of the 2026 farm income. The farm has open farming rights for the 2027 farming season. Sellers and buyer(s) will enter into a Sales Contract day of sale. All announcements day of sale take precedence over any previously printed materials or advertisements.
No Buyers Premium
SELLER: LINDA WIEGEL
CARSON AUCTION & REALTY CO.
204 E. NORTH AVE., FLORA, ILLINOIS
618-838-6759