Property Details
location
The subject farm is located approximately 100 miles northwest of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Nearby towns include: Freeport (adjacent to the west), Pecatonica (12 miles east), Forreston (12 miles south).
frontage
There is approximately 205 feet of road frontage on Structo Road.
major highways
Illinois Route 75 is 1/4 mile north, U.S. Route 20 is 1 mile east, Illinois 26 is 2 1/4 miles west, and Interstate 90 is 30 miles east of the property.
legal description
A brief legal description indicates the Tarpey Trust Farm is located in part of Section 33 in Township 27 North - Range 8 East (Northeast Freeport Township) and part of the North Half of Section 4 in Township 26 North - Range 8 East (Southeast Freeport Township) in Stephenson County, Illinois.
total acres
There are a total of 211.8 acres, more or less, according to the Stephenson County Assessor's Office.
tillable acres
There are approximately 171.8 tillable acres.
soil types
Major soil types found on this farm include Huntsville silt loam, Batavia silt loam, Sawmill silty clay loam and Radford silt loam.
FSA Data
The FSA direct corn yield is 119 bushels per acre and the FSA corn base is 173.4 acres.
topography
The topography of the subject farm is level.
location climate growing season
Stephenson County has a continental climate typical of north-central Illinois. The average length of the growing season is nearly 160 days. On average, we expect aobut 2750 growing degree days from April 15 through September 30. Annual precipitation averages about 35 inches with over two thirds of this coming during the growing season. Snowfall averages about 36 inches per year. Prevailing winds are from the west and southwest. The climate, combined with the generally excellent soils in this area, provides a nearly ideal environment for the productions of corn, wheat, and soybeans.
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 $6,200 per acre. The owners are seeking a cash sale. A 10% earnest money deposit should accompany any offer to purchase.
financing
Mortgage financing is available from several sources, including 1st Farm Credit and local banks. Additional names and addresses will be provided upon request.
taxes
The 2011 Real Estate Taxes totaled $5,068.58. The tax parcel numbers are #07-14-28-377-001, #07-14-33-100-005, #07-14-33-400-004, and #07-19-04-200-001.
grain markets
There are a number of grain markets located within 10 miles of the Tarpey Trust Farm.
zoning
The farm is zoned Agricultural.
comments
The property consists of a house, garage, grain bins, and 211.8 acres more or less.