Morgan Co. Land Auction
Helen Hess Estate 218 +/- acres & Paul Hess Farm 78+/- acres
Click the links below to view the Helen Hess Estate videos:
Tract 1 – http://youtu.be/GhVfCkG5zTk
Tract 2 – http://youtu.be/w5MjBWtGiLE
Tract 3 – http://youtu.be/6SERWKqRudM
Tract 4 – https://youtu.be/wfd3OsnyhiM
Click the link below to view the Paul Hess Farm video
Terms and Conditions
The tracts will be sold on a price per acre basis. The Helen Hess Estate official survey is complete; the surveyed tract acreage(s) will be used to calculate the final tract settlement price. The Paul Hess farm will use current Morgan County tax assessment information. Ten percent (10%) of the bid price will be due on the day of the sale with the balance payable at the time of closing. The 2014 Real Estate Taxes due & payable in 2015 will be paid by the seller. Buyer(s) will receive a credit at closing for 2015 taxes based on the latest ascertainable Real Estate Tax information available. Sellers will provide title insurance in the amount of the purchase price. Closing is expected to be in approximately 30 days. Possession will be given at the time of closing, subject only to the current tenants’ rights until crop removal. Sellers will receive and retain all 2015 cash rent. Tenants will retain crop and any government payments for 2015. All announcements sale day shall take precedence over any prior advertising either written or electronic. There are no expressed or implied warranties pertaining to the property. This real estate is being sold “as is” subject to all easements written or unknown. Buyers must have financing arranged prior to sale day.
Payment
Ten percent (10%) of the bid price will be due on the day of the sale with the balance payable at the time of closing.
Disclosure of Owner Names
Estate of Helen Hess, Richard A. Hess, Duane E. Hess, Janet H. Vasey
Contact Information
Aron Cowman 217-473-4840
Ron Cowman 217-473-7550
Ed Cowman 217-473-0411
Eddie Carpenter, Attorney; Jacksonville, IL
Helen Hess SurveyAuction Date
August 7, 2015
Auction Start Time
6:00 p.m.
Auction Location
Beard Implement Conference Room, 2298 State Hwy. 123, Ashland, IL 62612
Directions
The Helen Hess Estate is East of Concord on Concord Rd. 1 ½ miles to Seed Farm Rd. or approximately 1 mile south of Literberry-Triopia Rd. on Seed Farm Rd. Watch for signs. Interested parties may view the land at their convenience. The Paul Hess Farm is approximately 9 miles west of Prentice on Literberry-Prentice Rd. to Literberry-Cemetery Rd., then North ½ mile on Conover Rd., or approximately 1 ¾ miles east of Hwy. 78 on Literberry-Prentice Rd. to Literberry-Cemetery Rd., then North ½ mile on Conover Rd. Watch for signs.
Additional Information
Helen Hess Estate is 218.096 +/- acres in 4 Tracts as follows:
Tract 1 is 95.821 +/- acres
Tract 2 is 45.358 +/- acres
Tract 3 is 40.449 +/- acres
Tract 4 is 36.468 +/- acresThe Helen Hess Estate tracts could provide excellent opportunities for crop production; new home sites situated in the Triopia School District; or hunting areas.
The Paul Hess Farm is 78.28 +/- acres