208+/- Acres Buyer’s Choice Auction: Live & Online Bidding

An exceptional opportunity to purchase 208.55± acres of quality farmland in Humboldt Township, Coles County, Illinois. Located near Humboldt, this versatile agricultural property features approximately 195.23 FSA cropland acres, a whole-farm Soil Productivity Index of 132.2, established agricultural infrastructure, and opportunities for continued farming, land investment, and potential rural homesites. Offered in four individual tracts through the Buyer’s Choice auction method, this property provides flexibility for farmers, agricultural investors, and buyers seeking productive acreage in a desirable Central Illinois farming region.

The property consists of four tracts ranging from 27± to 99± acres, with individual Soil Productivity Index ratings ranging from 118.1 to 141.6. With approximately 94% of the total acreage identified as FSA cropland, this offering presents an attractive opportunity for continued agricultural production. All four tracts are lease-free for the 2027 crop year, allowing the next owner to farm the land directly, establish a new farm lease, or incorporate the acreage into an existing agricultural operation.

In addition to its productive cropland, portions of the property are enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), providing an established source of conservation income while supporting land stewardship. Tract 3 includes approximately 3.59 CRP acres, while Tract 4 features approximately 6.0 CRP acres, both with contracts extending through September 30, 2037, at an annual rental rate of $300 per acre. Tract 4 also includes approximately 10.46 acres of expiring CRP ground, with the existing contract scheduled to expire September 30, 2026. This acreage is eligible to be cropped for 2027. Three grain bins located on Tract 4 provide additional agricultural infrastructure and operational utility.

The property offers road frontage along County Road 1480 N, County Road 800 E/Commercial Street, and Southside Drive, providing convenient access to the individual tracts. Buyers may also investigate potential rural homesite opportunities, subject to applicable zoning, governmental approvals, and independent due diligence. The combination of productive farmland, existing improvements, conservation acreage, and multiple tract sizes provides a variety of potential agricultural and investment uses.

Conveniently situated near Humboldt and within easy reach of Mattoon, this property offers an attractive combination of productive acreage, accessibility, and long-term ownership potential. Whether expanding an existing farming operation, acquiring income-producing farmland, or exploring potential rural residential opportunities, this Coles County offering presents an outstanding opportunity to invest in Central Illinois agricultural real estate.

The property will be offered at a Buyer’s Choice Auction on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM Central, with live, online, and phone bidding available. The live auction will take place at Green Mill Village Hotel & Suites, 917 Green Mill Road, Arcola, Illinois.

For additional information, contact Auction Representative Matt Rhodes at (217) 251-7067 or auctions@gfarmland.com.

WHOLE FARM

• 195.23 FSA Cropland Acres
• Includes 9.59 CRP Acres Filter Strips thru 9/30/37
• Expiring CRP 10.46 Ac on 9/30/26
• 132.2 Soil PI
• Primarily Drummer-Flanagan soils
• NHEL & HEL Designations
• Sections 4, 5, 8 in Humboldt Township, Coles County, IL

Tract 1

• 27.61 +/- Surveyed Acres
• 27.09 FSA Cropland Acres – NHEL
• Soil PI – 141.6
• Pt. of Sections 5 & 8, Humboldt Twsp.
• CR 1480 N & 800 E (Commercial St.)
• Lat/Long: 39.5918, -88.323

Tract 2

• 99.09 +/- Surveyed Acres
• 95.46 FSA Cropland Acres – NHEL
• Soil PI – 140.3
• Pt. of Section 4, Humboldt Twsp.
• CR 800 E (Commercial St.)
• Lat/Long: 39.5959, -88.3166

Tract 3

• 42.01 +/- Surveyed Acres
• 37.54 FSA Cropland Acres – HEL & NHEL
• 3.59 CRP Ac, $300/ac exp. 9/30/37
• Soil PI – 118.1
• Pt. of Section 4, Humboldt Twsp.
• CR 800 E (Commercial St.)
• Lat/Long: 39.5984, -88.3182

Tract 4

• 39.84 +/- Surveyed Acres
• 35.14 FSA Cropland Acres – HEL
• 6.0 CRP Ac, $300/ac exp. 9/30/37
• 10.46 Ac of expiring CRP 9/30/26
• Soil PI – 119.5
• Improved w/ 3 grain bins
• Pt. of Section 4, Humboldt Twsp.
• Southside Drive
• Lat/Long: 39.6003, -88.3137

• Open Lease for 2027
• Excellent road frontage & access
• Large contiguous farm available in four tracts
• Level to undulating topography
• Transmission lines provides access to newer substation at Cooks Mills
• Humboldt Township, Coles County, IL

Parts of Section 4, 5 and 8, Township 13 N, Range 8 E of the 3rd P.M., Humboldt Township, Coles County, Illinois

2025 Taxes Paid in 2026

***Excludes Homesite Acreage***

$9,739.29 on 208 estimated acres

FINAL ACREAGE AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION SUBJECT TO SURVEY. TAX PARCELS INCLUDES ACREAGE EXCLUDED FROM SALE.

From Mattoon: Head north on US-45. In approximately 7.4 miles, after passing the Farmers Grain Co of Dorans, turn right (east) onto CR 1480 N. Then, turn left (north) onto CR 800 E. Tract 1 will be on your left (west side). Continue north to see Tracts 2 and 3. Turn right (east) onto Southside Drive. Tract 4 will be on your right (south) side in approximately .3 miles. Watch for signs.

From Arcola: Travel south on US Route 45 approximately 6 miles to Southside Drive, turn left (east) for 1/2 mile and property is on south side of road. Farm has additional frontage to Commercial Street (CR 800 N). Watch for signs.

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