Property Details
location
The subject farm is located approximately 43 miles southwest of Chicago O'Hare International Airport and is within the city of Sandwich. Nearby cities include: Plano (4 miles east), Hinckley (6 miles north), and Big Rock (7 miles northeast). There is a homesite located at 15999 Pratt Road, Sandwich, IL 60548.
frontage
There is approximately 1/8 mile of road frontage on Pratt Road.
major highways
U.S. Route 34 is 1 1/2 miles south, Illinois Route 23 is 5 1/8 miles west, and Illinois Route 47 is 9 miles east of the property.
legal description
A brief legal description indicates The Far West 150 Farm is located in Part of the South Half of Section 15 and Part of Section 22, all in Township 37 North - Range 5 East (Sandwich Township), and Part of Section 15, Township 37 North - Range 5 East (Somonauk Township), all in DeKalb County, Illinois.
total acres
There are a total of approximately 149.88 acres according to the DeKalb County Assessor.
tillable acres
There are approximately 81.6 tillable acres according to the DeKalb County FSA. The balance of the property consists of wooded acres, a creek, a home and building site, and roadway.
soil types
Major soil types found on this farm include: Birkbeck silt loam, Sabina silt loam, and Mayville silt loam.
topography
The topography of the subject farm is level to nearly level.
mineral rights
All mineral rights owned by the seller will be transferred in their entirety to the new owner.
possession
Possession will be given at closing, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in a purchase contract.
price terms
The asking price is $12,600 per acre. A 10% earnest money deposit should accompany any offer to purchase.
financing
Mortgage financing is available from several sources. Names and addresses will be provided upon request.
taxes
The 2023 real estate taxes totaled $10,510.72. The tax parcel numbers are: #18-15-300-013, #19-15-400-009, #19-22-200-006 & #19-22-200-008.
grain markets
There are a number of grain markets located within 15 miles of The Far West 150 Farm.
improvements
The Far West Farm is improved with a quality-built custom home on a secluded, scenic, wooded setting with an impressive creek and several outbuildings located at 15999 Pratt Road, Sandwich, IL 60548.
The house contains four bedrooms, two bathrooms, one half bath, and an attached side-load garage (24'x26'). Features include: large open kitchen with extensive cabinetry and center island with sink, living room with beautiful stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, oversized windows, formal dining room, den, private office, laundry room, and recessed lighting throughout. The main floor primary suite has a large bathroom with glass tiled shower, corner jetted tub, and large walk-in closet. The finished walkout basement includes a kitchenette, two bedrooms, one bathroom and large living room with stone fireplace and bar area. The homesite also includes two sheds (24’x31’ & 36’x44’), and a chicken coop (13’x36’).
The house contains four bedrooms, two bathrooms, one half bath, and an attached side-load garage (24'x26'). Features include: large open kitchen with extensive cabinetry and center island with sink, living room with beautiful stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, oversized windows, formal dining room, den, private office, laundry room, and recessed lighting throughout. The main floor primary suite has a large bathroom with glass tiled shower, corner jetted tub, and large walk-in closet. The finished walkout basement includes a kitchenette, two bedrooms, one bathroom and large living room with stone fireplace and bar area. The homesite also includes two sheds (24’x31’ & 36’x44’), and a chicken coop (13’x36’).
comments
Excellent future development potential. An aerial exhibit of the proposed Deerpath Woods subdivision is available in the Appendix. The property annexation agreement, subdivision plats, approved final engineering, land survey, tile survey, and other studies are available upon request.