160 +/– Acre Land Auction • Rosemary L. Sparenburg Trust
LIVE IN PERSON AUCTION*Online Bidding Available*
Thursday, April 2nd 1:00PM
Auction Location: Countryside Event Center, 403 E 200N Rd, Gibson City
Tract 1: 80 + or – Acres 79.5 + or - tillable, Located in Sec. 25, Dix Township, Ford County, IL Soil PI 122.5 ( There are two grain bins, one 8,000 bushel, and the other is not use)
Tract 2: 80 + or - Acres, 79 + or – tillable, Located in Sec. 25, Dix Township, Ford County, IL Soil PI 124.3
The seller has entered into a windmill lease for the property. This presents an excellent opportunity to generate additional income from the land beyond traditional row crop production. When viewing the auction click on documents for a copy of the lease.
In 2025 and again in 2026, the seller was paid $4,800 each year to ensure the land remained available for a potential lease in the future.
To access live video there will be a blue right under the green box and click enter auction. Then click on the red rectangle above the aerial view livestream.
If you have Internet Bidding Problems, call 217-821-4737, or 217-690-3335
Rosemary L. Sparenburg Trust 160 Acres Prime Central Illinois Farmland Auction (pre-bidding & simulcast available)
The seller has entered into a windmill lease for the property. This presents an excellent opportunity to generate additional income from the land beyond traditional row crop production. When viewing the auction click on documents for a copy of the lease.
In 2025 and again in 2026, the seller was paid $4,800 each year to ensure the land remained available for a potential lease in the future.
160 +/– Acre Land Auction • Rosemary L. Sparenburg Trust
LIVE IN PERSON AUCTION*Online Bidding Available*
Thursday, April 2nd 1:00PM
CLICK ON DOCUMENTS TO VIEW SOIL MAPS AND FSA 156 EZ
Auction Location: Countryside Event Center, 403 E 200N Rd, Gibson City
Tract 1: 80 + or – Acres 79.5 + or - tillable, Located in Sec. 25, Dix Township, Ford County, IL Soil PI 122.5 ( There are two grain bins, one 8,000 bushel, and the other is not use) South 80
Tract 2: 80 + or - Acres, 79 + or – tillable, Located in Sec. 25, Dix Township, Ford County, IL Soil PI 124.3, (North 80)
New Owners will receive $15,500 on the north 80 and $15,500 on the south 80. $7,750 will be paid by June 1st, 2026, and the other $7,750 will be paid by Dec 1st, 2026.
The seller has entered into a windmill lease for the property. This presents an excellent opportunity to generate additional income from the land beyond traditional row crop production. When viewing the auction click on documents for a copy of the lease.
In 2025 and again in 2026, the seller was paid $4,800 each year to ensure the land remained available for a potential lease in the future.
To access live video there will be a blue right under the green box and click enter auction. Then click on the red rectangle above the aerial view livestream.
If you have Internet Bidding Problems, call 217-821-4737, or 217-690-3335
Tract 1: 80 + or – Acres 79.5 + or - tillable, Located in Sec. 25, Dix Township, Ford County, IL Soil PI 122.5 ( There are two grain bins, one 8,000 bushel, and the other is not use)
Tract 2: 80 + or - Acres, 79 + or – tillable, Located in Sec. 25, Dix Township, Ford County, IL Soil PI 124.3
New Owners will receive $15,500 on the north 80 and $15,500 on the south 80. $7,750 will be paid by June 1st, 2026, and the other $7,750 will be paid by Dec 1st, 2026.
Trust’s Attorney: Tom Shields, Lexington, IL
Trustee: Norma Miller
AUCTION ORDER: Tracts 1 and 2 will be offered with privilege. The highest bidder can select which tract(s) they wish to purchase, and this process will repeat until the auction ends. If the top bidder chooses both tracts, the auction concludes immediately.
AUCTION TERMS & CONDITIONS
NO COLLUSION, TEAMING, OR BIDDING ARRANGEMENTS THAT RESULT IN DIFFERENT PERSONS OR ENTITIES TAKING TITLE TO TRACTS PURCHASED UNDER A SINGLE WINNING BID WILL BE PERMITTED. THE REGISTERED BIDDER APPEARING ON THE BID CARD WILL BE THE PARTY OBLIGATED TO CLOSE ON AND TAKE TITLE OF THE PURCHASED PROPERTY(IES). Meaning, a purchaser who exercises the privilege to buy additional tract(s) must take title in that same Purchaser’s name or legal entity. Purchasers may NOT arrange for another person or entity to take title to the additional tract(s) at closing. Any bid made in collusion or with the intent to transfer title to a non-registered bidder may be rejected and the sale declared void at the auctioneer’s discretion. The auctioneer/seller reserves the right to refuse any bid, require proof of identity or authorized signing authority, and require the registered bidder to complete closing in his/her/their name as shown on the bid card.
Rights: All the Seller’s mineral, oil, and gas rights, if any, will transfer without warranty of title or title evidence.
Bidding Method: By the acre. Final purchase price will equal the high bid multiplied by the total acres for each tract. Purchase agreements will reflect the total tract price (not per-acre price).
Bidding Increments: Pre-Bidding increments $100.00 per acre. The auctioneer will dictate the bid increments at the auction.
Down Payment & Closing: 10% of the total purchase price is due on auction day or the following 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 are required to execute purchase agreements on Thursday, April 2nd if participating in person, or on Friday, April 3rd if bidding online.
Crops & Possession: New owners take possession after the fall crop is harvested. They may end or renew the agreement with the tenant.
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 or sellers are not responsible for accidents.
Your Opportunity to Own Prime Illinois Farmland
160 +/– Acre Land Auction • Rosemary L. Sparenburg Trust
LIVE IN PERSON AUCTION*Online Bidding Available*
Thursday, April 2nd 1:00PM
Auction Location: Countryside Event Center, 403 E 200N Rd, Gibson City