53.50 +/- Acres – Jefferson County, Illinois; Online Auction

Tillable Farmland with Building Site Potential

The Stonecipher Farm is offered as two tracts or can be purchased as a whole farm providing ample opportunity for building sites or tillable farmland use. Located within minutes of Mt. Vernon, the farm has excellent frontage to Knox Road (1700 N) and Journey Lane (1725 E). A rare opportunity to purchase tillable land near Mount Vernon! Register today! For assistance, call: 765-426-6666 or email auctions@gfarmland.com

The farm features rolling topography with Grantsburg Silt Loam, Blair Silty Clay Loam, Bluford Silt Loam and Ava Silt Loam soils. The property has been in cropland for the past three years with a history of hay production.

The property is located in an area of rural residential demand known for recreational, hay and cropland uses. The farm is classified as Highly Erodible Land per the USDA containing 50.35 FSA Cropland Acres.

Tract 1 consists of 13.50 Taxable Acres with access along the east boundary to N Journey Lane. This tract is primarily tillable acreage providing income production and a beautiful setting for rural residential use.

Tract 2 consists of 40.00 Taxable Acres with access along the east (Journey Lane) and southern (Knox Road) boundary. This tract is primarily tillable with ample opportunity for a variety of uses. There is a pond located on the northern end of the timber acreage.

Each tract can be purchased separately or in combination for the highest total sale price.

The farm is being sold lease-free for the 2027 crop year with the landowner retaining the landlord's income for the 2026 crop year.

LEGAL: (Tract 2) The Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 2 South, Range 3, East of the Third Principal Meridian, and (Tract 1) 27 rods off of the South side of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 2 South, Range 3, East of the Third Principal Meridian, situated in Jefferson County, Illinois.

'25-'26 RE Taxes:

Tract 1: PIN 07-01-300-008, 13.50 Ac, $316.56, $23.45/ac

Tract 2: PIN 07-01-300-004, 40.00 Ac, $835.32, $20.88/ac

From Mt. Vernon: Travel East on IL Route 15 turning left on E. Fairfield Road (CR 1360 N), continue traveling East for 3.5 miles turning left on N Campground Lane, travel North for 2.5 miles and turn right on CR 1700 N (E. Knox Road), travel East for 1/4 mile and property is located at corner of Knox Road & N Journey Lane.