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Franklin County IL 9.5 Acres and Home / Tillable Barn Home Site / 2915A
TRACT 1
Newly renovated 1200+ sq. ft. home and 2000 sq. ft. pole barn on almost ½ acre in Valier IL. The recently remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-full bath home layout includes a sunroom (that could be used as a study or 3rd bedroom), living room, fully equipped kitchen with designated dining area and a rear covered porch. Newly installed SmartCore luxury plank vinyl flooring throughout the house (with exception of the hardwood flooring in sunroom). The newer pole barn (40’ x 50’ footprint) includes a finished double paneled room (360 sq. ft.) with ceramic floor tile and baseboard heating and a half bath. The property is equipped with a Swann security camera system with 6 live-feed cameras, outside floodlights, and Sparklight internet service connection. Best part – it is located just 5 minutes West of the Rend Lake Marina and 6 minutes South of Sandusky Campground. This property would make a wonderful permanent home or weekend getaway near the lake with plenty of secure storage for boats, vehicles and equipment. The pole barn is also ideal as a personal maker space, hobby shop or startup site.
Taxes: $1632.22 2021 paid 2022 (Parcel #’s 07-07-101-001 and 07-07-101-002)
- 5 minutes or 4.7 miles to Rend Lake Marina
- Recently remodeled home
- Newer pole barn with bath and finished 19’ x 18’ 10” room
- Frontage on an oil and chip road
- Rural Water – Rend Lake
- See home detail sheet HERE
Directions: From Sesser IL go South 4 miles or from Christopher IL go North 4 miles then turn East on Park Street Road (County Rd 37). In 7/10 mile the property will be on the right. Watch for Signs. From Rend Lake Marina go South on South Rend City Road (Co Rd 9) 1.5 miles. Turn right (West) on Co Rd 37. Travel 3 miles to the property on your left.
TRACT 2
9.5+/- Acres Franklin County IL. This mostly tillable tract on Katherine Street lays just North of Valier, South of Sesser, and is just 3.5 miles West of the Rend Lake Marina and just a mile further to South Sandusky Campground! Great investment, location for a home, campsite or storage barn for the boats close to Rend Lake! Whitetail and Turkey for the hunter…
Taxes $135.04 2021 paid 2022 (Parcel #02-31-300-007)
- 3.5 miles to Rend Lake
- Excellent home site or investment
- Frontage on a oil and chip road
- Rural Water – Rend Lake
- 8 acres tillable for income or pasture or build on
- Crop lease open – Possession at closing
- Hunting – Turkey and Whitetail
Directions: From Sesser IL go South 4 miles or from Christopher IL go North 3 miles then turn East on Valier Lake Road. In one mile the property will be across the road at the stop sign. Watch for Signs. From Rend Lake Marina go South on South Rend City Road (Co Rd 9) 1.5 miles. Turn right (West) on Co Rd 37. Travel 2.7 miles to Katherine Street and turn right (North). Travel 1 mile to the property.
NO BUYER'S PREMIUM.
SALE SUBJECT TO CONFORMATION OF SELLER(S).
NO CONTINGENCIES: This Real Estate contract is not contingent on or subject to Buyer’s financing, appraisal, survey or inspections of any kind or any other contingencies as agreed to by bidders at registration prior to bidding.
ZONING AND EASEMENTS: Property is being sold subject to any and all easements of record. Property is subject to all state and local zoning ordinances.
REAL ESTATE TAXES: Pro-rated to day of closing.
SURVEY: No survey provided.
MINERAL: Any mineral owned will transfer, if any.
CONTRACT AND DOWN PAYMENT: Contract for purchase to be signed within 24 hours of close of auction. A 10% down payment of the total contract purchase price will be due immediately after being declared the winning bidder. The down payment may be paid in the form of personal check, wire transfer, business check or cashier's check and received within 3 business days. Earnest check to be made to Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co. Trust Account. The balance of the contract purchase price is due at closing. Any stop payment order of a check or giving a check which is returned marked “insufficient funds,” shall be deemed by the parties to be evidence of fraud existing at the time the transaction was consummated and shall be construed by the parties as intent to defraud.
TITLE: Sellers shall furnish the Buyer(s) at Seller's expense marketable title in the form of Title Commitment, a proper deed conveying merchantable title to the real estate to the Buyer(s) and tax transfer stamps. Buyer will pay the deed recording, Title Policy and fees associated with mortgage/financing. Title companies closing fee will be split equally by Buyer and Seller.
CLOSING: Closing shall occur within 30 days or as soon thereafter as applicable closing documents are completed. Seller shall pay for recording release from any mortgage. Buyer shall pay for recording the deed of conveyance from Seller and any mortgage title insurance charges. Any closing costs not herein provided for shall be borne by Buyer. Seller shall cause the Closing Statement to be delivered to Buyer at or before the closing.
POSSESSION: Possession at closing.
AGENCY: Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC is the Agent and Representative of the Seller.
The information is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed the owners or Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC All lines drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties made by the Seller(s) or Buy A Farm Land & Auction Co LLC pertaining to this property. Real estate is being sold "As Is, Where Is".
AUCTIONEER: Wayne Keller, IL Lic #441.002475; 618-407-1679