Tract 1: 61.8 + or – acres, 13.32 FSA tillable acres, 2 ponds approx. ¾ of an acre each, 47 + or – wooded acres w/large trees/marketable timber 1,680 Sq. Ft. 1 story house w/walk out basement, 1 full remodeled bathroom w/walk in shower & Whirlpool bath, propane heat w/whole house backup generator, new furnace 2024, 2 bedroom, office, large utility room, kitchen remodeled in 2018, appliances stay w/house, The following appliances will remain with the property: stove (purchased in 2018 at a cost of $7,000), refrigerator, freezer, washer, and dryer. good rock driveway w/beautiful large Evergreen Trees, 1,800 Square Ft. shed w/concrete, 1,250 Sq. Ft. shed partial concrete. This property features an extensive range of amenities, too numerous to enumerate here. • 1.8 acres Located in Section 4, Levan Township, Jackson County, IL parcel #08-04-200-006 & 60 acres Sec 33, Ora Township, Jackson C

Lot Number:1
Completed
Start Time:2/23/2026 6:00:00 AM
End Time:3/23/2026 10:36:00 PM
Bid Count:182
Winning Bidder:5****4
Starting Bid:$25.00/Acre
Bid Increment:$25.00
Current Bid:$8,150.00/Acre x 61.8 Acres= $503,670.00
Bidding complete
Ava, IL Land - Jackson County

 

Merrie Wilton Estate 116.8 Acre Online Only Land Auction

2 Tracts Jackson County IL 1493 Marlboro, Rd. Ava, IL 62907

Starts to Close on Monday, March 23rd at 5:00 PM (Online Timed Auction)

 

Tract Information

 

Tract 1: 61.8 + or – acres, 13.32 FSA tillable acres, 2 ponds approx. ¾ of an acre each, 47 + or – wooded acres w/large trees/marketable timber 1,680 Sq. Ft. 1 story house w/walk out basement, 1 full remodeled bathroom w/walk in shower & Whirlpool bath, propane heat w/whole house backup generator, new furnace 2024, 2 bedroom, office, large utility room, kitchen remodeled in 2018, appliances stay w/house, The following appliances will remain with the property: stove (purchased in 2018 at a cost of $7,000), refrigerator, freezer, washer, and dryer.  good rock driveway w/beautiful large Evergreen Trees, 1,800 Square Ft. shed w/concrete, 1,250 Sq. Ft. shed partial concrete. This property features an extensive range of amenities, too numerous to enumerate here. • 1.8 acres Located in Section 4, Levan Township, Jackson County, IL parcel #08-04-200-006 & 60 acres Sec 33, Ora Township, Jackson County, IL parcel #03-33-400-005 (Soil P.I. 101.8) Farming rights granted at closing.

Open House: Tuesday March 3rd 9am-12Noon or Saturday March 21st 9am-12noon

 

Egyptian Power and Oraville Water District.

 

Administrator of the estate: April Stark

 

Rights: All of the Seller’s mineral, oil, and gas rights, if any, will transfer without warranty of title or title evidence.

 

Bidding Method: Bids are per acre; final price is the high bid times total acres for each tract. The purchase agreement will state the total tract price, which remains fixed regardless of future surveys.

Bidding Increments: $25.00 per acre.

Extended Bidding: Any bid placed on Tracts 1-2 within the final 2 minutes will extend bidding on both Tracts 1 and 2 by 2 minutes.

 

Down Payment & Closing: 10% of the total purchase price is due on auction day. The remaining balance is due at closing, approximately 40 days following the auction. Down payment is held in escrow with the title company.

 

Purchase Agreement: Successful bidders must sign purchase agreements on Tuesday, March 24th.

Crops & Possession:  New owners gain possession at closing.

Condition: Real estate sells “As Is.” Buyers are encouraged to conduct independent inspections and due diligence. Maps, brochures, and field markers are approximate and for guidance only.

Announcements: Auction day announcements take precedence over printed materials.

Liability: Schmid Auction is not responsible for accidents.

 

Exclusive Opportunity: Incredible Prime Hunting and Fertile Farmland for auction in Southern Illinois

 

No donations for this lot

Bidding Increments: $25.00 per acre.  BIDDING IS BY THE ACRE!!!! ZERO BUYER PREMIUM! 

Extended Bidding: Any bid placed on Tracts 1-2 within the final 2 minutes will extend bidding on both Tracts 1 and 2 by 2 minutes.

Merrie Wilton Estate 116.8 Acre Online Only Land Auction

2 Tracts Jackson County IL 1493 Marlboro, Rd. Ava, IL 62907

Starts to Close on Monday, March 23rd at 5:00 PM (Online Timed Auction)

BIDDING IS BY THE ACRE!!!!

BIDDING IS BY THE ACRE!!!!

Rights: All of the Seller’s mineral, oil, and gas rights, if any, will transfer without warranty of title or title evidence.

An easement runs along a rock road dividing tracts 1 and 2. You can view it under the documents tab for the lot, and it's detailed in the title commitment

Bidding Method: Bids are per acre; final price is the high bid times total acres for each tract. The purchase agreement will state the total tract price, which remains fixed regardless of future surveys.

Bidding Increments: $25.00 per acre.  BIDDING IS BY THE ACRE!!!!

Extended Bidding: Any bid placed on Tracts 1-2 within the final 2 minutes will extend bidding on both Tracts 1 and 2 by 2 minutes.

Down Payment & Closing: 10% of the total purchase price is due on auction day. The remaining balance is due at closing, approximately 40 days following the auction. Down payment is held in escrow with the title company.

Purchase Agreement: Successful bidders must sign purchase agreements on Tuesday, March 24th.

Crops & Possession:  New owners gain possession at closing.

Condition:Real estate sells “As Is.” Buyers are encouraged to conduct independent inspections and due diligence. Maps, brochures, and field markers are approximate and for guidance only.

 Announcements: Auction day announcements take precedence over printed materials.

 Liability: Schmid Auction is not responsible for accidents.

 Down Payment & Closing: A down payment equal to 10% of the total purchase price is required on the day of the auction or the subsequent day. The remaining balance must be paid at closing, which is scheduled approximately 40 days after the auction. The down payment will be held in escrow at Jackson County Abstract Title. In the event of buyer default at closing, the seller will retain the 10% down payment.

Bidders engaging in fraudulent activity will be subject to prosecution. Please note that submitting a bid constitutes a legally binding contract.

Exclusive Opportunity: Incredible Prime Hunting and Fertile Farmland for auction in Southern Illinois

 

 

1493 Marlboro Rd.
Ava, Illinois 62907
United States