TRACT 3 - 27+/- Acres

• Consists of 27+/- acres of small timber and borders Highway 51 on the west side and partially adjacent to Airport Road on the south.
• A bit of history comes along with this tract. There is a grand ole 2-story brick home that brings with it some interesting past history. The Illinois Central Railroad was built from 1851 to 1856 on land granted by the federal government. The impressive brick home at 12417 US Highway 51 was built to accommodate company employees of the railroad with rooms to rent and a bar in the basement. The railroad persuaded ancestors of the current owners with a promise of employment and opportunity to buy land. That family has owned the property for multiple generations since the 1800’s. There is a bit of work to restore the home; however, this home is built solid as they come. The craftsmanship that is so evident in the structure is inspiring with projecting eaves and overhanging gables with exposed rafters. There is an attached summer porch and summer kitchen with ornate trim. A good amount of the interior appears to be the same or similar to the original design and built with quality wood flooring, fireplaces in bedrooms, tall ceilings and ornate staircase. This rustic charming house is a part of Americana History.
• Opening bid - $115,000