Land for Sale in Hancock County, Illinois

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Auction Description:

Land for Sale in Hancock County, Illinois
Live and Online Auction
Auction Date/Time: March 9th, 2026 – 10:00am
Location: Hancock County Extension Office, 550 N. Madison St., Carthage, IL 62321

195 +/- ACRES OFFERED IN TWO TRACTS BY THE ACRE IN CARTHAGE TOWNSHIP.

PROPERTY LOCATION
From Carthage, take 336 east 4 miles to County Road 2450 East. Travel 2 miles south and turn west on 1300 North. Tract 2 lies on the south side of 1300 North. Travel west 2/10th of a mile and tract 1 lies on the north side on 1300 North.

Pre-Auction Property Viewing:
Monday, February 23, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the farm.

The Property:
Make plans now to participate in this upcoming Hancock County land auction. 195+/- acres will be offered in two tracts located in Sections 25, 26, 35 & 36 of Carthage Township, Hancock County, IL. These tracts offer productive tillable farmland with a manure lease from an adjacent swine facility. The farm is situated with close access to the 336-expressway making this is an auction that you will not want to miss!

Terms & Conditions:
The Little Timber Farm ground will be sold by legal description/surveyed/taxable acre, on a per acre basis. The buyer shall pay 10% down the day of sale with the balance being due within 30 days or less. Property sells with the confirmation of bid price by the seller. This will be a live auction with internet bidding available through Wheeler Live. Internet bidders must be preapproved 24 hours prior to the sale. Immediately following the conclusion of the land sale, we will write sales contracts and receive the escrow/earnest money of 10% down payment. Payment is non-refundable and made payable to Anderson, Roberts, Porth, Wallace, Stewart & Werner, LLP. The down payment may be paid in the form of personal check, business check, or cashier’s check. The remainder of the purchase price is payable at closing. YOUR BIDDING IS NOT CONDITIONAL UPON FINANCING. Be sure you have arranged financing, if needed, and are capable of paying the balance at closing.

Closing:
The closing will be on or before April 8, 2026 at the office of Anderson, Roberts, Porth, Wallace, Stewart & Werner, LLP, 524 N Main St., Burlington, IA 52601, (319) 754-7585. Title work/title insurance and closing costs will be split 50/50 between the buyer and seller.

Possession and Tenancy:
There are no tenant agreements in place for 2026. Possession will be given upon closing.

Taxes:
The seller will be responsible for the 2025 taxes due in 2026. The buyer will be responsible for the 2026 taxes due in 2027 and beyond.
Mineral Rights: The sale shall include 100% of the mineral rights owned by the sellers.

Easements:
Sale of the property is subject to any and all easements of record.

Acreage/Survey:
Both tracts of the property will sell using the survey that is currently being completed. The selling price based on the acreage multipliers is final and no future adjustments in sale price will be granted to either the buyer or seller of said acreage or Tracts.

Agency:
Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate and its representatives are Exclusive Agents for the sellers.

Disclaimer:
The property is being sold on an “as is, where is” basis, and no warranty or representation, either express or implied, concerning the property is made by either the sellers or the auction company. Each bidder is responsible for conducting its own independent inspections, investigations, and all due diligence concerning the property and the auction. Information contained in this brochure is subject to verification by all parties relying on it. Diagrams/dimensions in this brochure are approximate. Acreage is estimated. All information contained in this brochure and any related materials are subject to the terms and conditions of sale outlined in the purchase contract. Auction conduct and bidding increments are at the sole direction and discretion of the auctioneer. All decisions of the auctioneer are final. The sellers and the Auction Company reserve the right to preclude anyone from bidding if there is a question as to the person’s credentials, fitness, intent, etc.

New Data, Corrections and Changes: Please arrive prior to scheduled auction time to inspect any changes, corrections or additions to the property information. ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INFORMATION GIVEN FROM THE AUCTION PODIUM SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PREVIOUSLY PRINTED OR STATED ADVERTISEMENT.

NO BUYERS PREMIUM FOR ONSITE BUYERS AT THIS AUCTION – what you bid is what you pay. Additional internet bidding fees apply for on line buyers.

Visit WheelerLive.com or call Paige Sayer 308-760-4333 for information regarding added online purchasing fees or registration questions.

SELLER:
Little Timber, LLC

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Charlie Nordwald
IL RE Lic. 471.012853
IL Auc. Lic. 441.000571
IL Auc. Firm 444.000408
CALL NOW 636-795-4552

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Chris Butcher
IL RE Lic. 475.215042
IL Auc. Lic. 441.002014
CALL NOW 309-255-0123

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