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Luke Worrell

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Worrell Land Services, LLC

location

Jacksonville, Illinois

The decision to sell your land – whether its top-tier tillable acreage or all timber – often comes with a wide range of emotion. Maybe your fondest childhood memories were in the tractor or your first victory over a whitetail took place on the farm. Perhaps you’d rather not sell, but it’s a financial necessity. We understand that it isn’t just about dollars and cents.

But, when the time comes to sell, you certainly want your land to achieve its highest financial potential. The land market varies from one county to the next, often from one month to the next. To achieve the sales results you expect, you need a partner that specializes in and constantly studies the land market – a partner with the experience, knowledge, and connections to make a strong sale happen.

Hundreds of landowners and buyers have leveraged our deep and long-standing connections throughout the Central and West Central Illinois ag communities to their advantage. We can say with humble confidence that we are well-respected and highly-regarded as experts in rural real estate. It would be our privilege to talk with you about your goals, evaluate them against the current market, and recommend the sales method that will help you make the most from your sale – whether that’s an exclusive listing, a public auction, sealed-bid auction, or some other method.

If you’re looking to buy land, but don’t see exactly what you’re looking for on our website, give us a call. There’s a chance the right fit is out there, but hasn’t yet hit the market. Part of our job is to have our ears to the ground on your behalf.

Our Managing Broker, Luke Worrell, holds designations as Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) and Accredited Farm Manager (AFM). His professional accomplishments in land real estate have been recognized within the land industry with both national and state-wide awards. Luke leads our home-grown, family-owned business with honesty and integrity, and has many satisfied clients to attest to his skilled negotiations and professionalism.

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279.06± Acre Farmland Auction · 4 Tracts · Morgan County, Illinois

price

$0

acres

279.06 Acres

location

Illinois, 62650

This is an exceptional farmland portfolio near Jacksonville in an area of Morgan County where attractive opportunities like this seldom hit the open market. Each of these tracts have been diligently maintained and cared for by several generations of owners and farmers alike. Be the next to steward these great farms into the future!All tracts are on a 50/50 crop share lease for 2026. Upon reimbursement to current owners for 50% of crop expenses (receipts available), new buyers will assume landlord position for the remainder of the 2026 crop season and receive 50% of all grain produced. The farms will be offered as Buyer’s Choice; bring the highest bid per acre and choose the tracts you want!Details for each tract follow. Contact the Seller’s Designated Representative and Managing Broker, Luke Worrell, at 217-473-7039 with questions about any of these four great tracts!**********Tract 1: 80.0± Taxable Acres · 100% TillableA Western Morgan County gem, this tract has more FSA tillable acres (80.23±) than taxable acres (80.00±). Soils clock in at an incredibly strong Class A Productivity Index Rating of 142.2. Tracts 1 and 3 have historically been farmed together and boast an impressive yield history with four-year averages of 254 bu/acre corn and 74 bu/acre beans.Location: Western Morgan County, IL approximately 1.5 miles West of Jacksonville in Section 22 – Markham Township 15N – Range 11WAccess: From Willow Branch Road along the NorthAcreage: 80.0± taxable acres, 80.23± USDA tillable acresYield History: 254 bu/acre corn and 74 bu/acre beansProductivity Index Rating: 142.2Primary Soil Types: Sable and IpavaTopography: Level to slightly rollingParcel ID: 08-22-300-0022024 Real Estate Taxes (Payable 2025): $4,349.86**********Tract 2: 77.44± Taxable Acres · 84% Income-ProducingThis tract is a diverse mix of opportunities, offering both income and recreational appeal. Of the 77.44± taxable acres, 56.22± are tillable and carry a 132.9 Productivity Index Rating. It has been farmed with other tracts that have a collective production history routinely hitting 235 and 72 or higher. Additionally, 9.10 acres are in CRP and pay $1,784 annually through 2030. In an era in which on-farm storage pays dividends, the two 14,000 bushel grain bins bring added value. A wooded creek bed carries recreational appeal, as well.Location: Western Morgan County, IL approximately 2.5 miles West of Jacksonville in Section 16 – Markham Township 15N – Range 11WAccess: From Markham Road along the West and Liberty Road along the SouthAcreage: 77.44± taxable acres, 55.0± USDA tillable acres, 56.22± observed tillable acres, 9.1± CRP acresCRP Info: 9.1 acres at $196/acre ($1,784 annually) through 2030Yield History: 235 bu/acre corn and 72 bu/acre beansProductivity Index Rating: 132.9Primary Soil Type: OscoTopography: Level to rollingParcel ID: 08-16-400-0062024 Real Estate Taxes (Payable 2025): $2,718.66Structures: Two 14,000± bushel grain bins**********Tract 3: 56.0± Taxable Acres · 82% TillableAnother predominantly income-producing parcel, Tract 3 offers 56.0± taxable acres of which 46.05± are tillable with a PI rating of 137.9. Approximately 10± acres of waterways assist with drainage. This tract, farmed in conjunction with Tract 1, boasts a strong four-year yield average of 254 bu/acre corn and 74 bu/acre beans.Location: Western Morgan County, IL approximately 1.5 miles West of Jacksonville in Section 22 – Markham Township 15N – Range 11WAccess: From Willow Branch Road along the North and Jones Lane along the EastAcreage: 56.0± taxable acres, 49.0± USDA tillable acres, 46.05± observed tillable acresYield History: 254 bu/acre corn and 74 bu/acre beansProductivity Index Rating: 137.9Primary Soil Types: Osco and IpavaTopography: Level to rollingParcel ID: 08-22-400-0032024 Real Estate Taxes (Payable 2025): $2,399.14**********Tract 4: 65.62± Taxable Acres · 99% TillableLike its counterparts in a different part of the county, Tract 4 has the history and care that makes this 65.62± acre tract an incredibly appealing addition to any farming operation. Over 99% of the farm is tillable and features an impressive 141.1 Productivity Index Rating. The farm was improved in recent years with a tiling project; tile map is being obtained and will be posted here upon receipt.Location: Central Morgan County, IL on the Southeast Edge of South Jacksonville in Section 3 – Jacksonville No. 24 Township 14N – Range 10WAccess: From Southbrooke Road along the NorthAcreage: 65.62± taxable acres, 67.05± USDA tillable acres, 65.0± observed tillable acresProductivity Index Rating: 141.1Primary Soil Type: IpavaTopography: Level to gently rollingParcel ID: 13-03-100-0072024 Real Estate Taxes (Payable 2025): $3,522.52**********Sellers: Karen Kaufmann Exemption Trust & William Killam Exemption TrustAttorney: Mike Barton · Bellatti, Barton, Cochran & White LLC · 217.793.9300Auctioneer: Darrell Moore · IL. Lic. 440.000506Title Search: A preliminary title search has been ordered. It will be available for review prior to the auction.Auction FormatLive in-person and online bidding.Pre-bids and max-bids may be placed online anytime leading up to the live auction.If bidding in-person with no desire to place pre-bids online, you may register at Twisted Tree the morning of the auction.If bidding online, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. You may register to bid online until 7:00AM Monday, June 22.Sales Terms Summary: Upon conclusion of auction, Sellers and Buyer(s) shall enter into a purchase Agreement, with the Buyer(s) to pay ten percent (10%) of the purchase price as down payment. Balance due and payable on or before July 22, 2026. Possession will be given at closing , subject to the rights of the current tenant. Sellers will convey by Trustees Deed, and will furnish title insurance in amount of the purchase price. Seller shall be responsible for the 2025 real estate taxes payable in 2026. Buyer shall be responsible for the 2026 taxes payable in 2027. Buyer shall reimburse seller at closing for 2026 crop expenses. At closing, Seller shall assign to Buyer and Buyer shall assume all rights and responsibilities in the crop share lease in effect for the 2026 crop year. Procurement of financing shall be the sole responsibility of the Buyer(s) and must be obtained prior to the auction. Broker is acting as the Seller’s agent for the Karen Kaufmann Exemption Trust & the William Killam Exemption Trust and is not representing any Buyer(s). The property is being sold “AS IS” without representation or warranty expressed or implied. The sale is subject to Seller approval. The property is being sold by the taxable acre. Tracts will be sold as Buyer’s Choice and will not be offered back in combination. Auctioneer reserves the right to set the bid increments. Seller is not responsible for any accidents that may occur while inspecting the property. Buyer(s) should verify the information to their satisfaction. ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE BY THE BROKER AND/OR AUCTIONEER AT THE TIME OF SALE WILL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY PREVIOUSLY PRINTED MATERIAL OR ANY OTHER ORAL STATEMENTS MADE.You must be a registered user to bid, either in-person or online. By bidding you are stating that you are ready and willing to purchase the tract for your bid amount. Bidders acknowledge that Worrell Land Services, LLC does not have any responsibility or liability for the website(s) used for Internet bidding. Despite best efforts to prevent technology failures, Buyer and Seller acknowledge that Worrell Land Services, LLC cannot guarantee the operation or performance of the Internet bidding site. There may be occasional interruptions and delays relating to the use of the Internet and the Website. Furthermore, Worrell Land Services, LLC shall not be held liable (for lost profits or special damages) or responsible for the function of the website or its inability to function. Bidders acknowledge that hardware malfunctions, software malfunctions, viruses, and similar issues do occur and are beyond the knowledge, scope, and control of Worrell Land Services, LLC. Worrell Land Services, LLC reserves the right to deny any person access to online bidding if unable to adequately verify the bidder. Winning bidders will be notified via phone or email immediately after the close of the auction to make arrangements for completing the purchase agreement and collection of earnest money.Information was obtained from private and public sources with best efforts to express same as accurately as possible and is subject to individual verification. No liabilities for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions is assumed by the owners or their agents. Boundaries on maps and photos are approximate. Worrell Land Services, LLC is acting as the seller’s agent.

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32.03± Acres · Farmland & Development Potential on Edge of Jacksonville · Morgan County, IL

price

$445,217

acres

32.03 Acres

location

Illinois, 62650

What a unique opportunity and tract of land on the edge of Jacksonville, IL! These 32.03± acres are situated between Illinois Avenue and Strawns Crossing Road at the Northeast corner of town. Approximately 26.0± acres are tillable and carry a Productivity Index Rating of 130.7. Of the tillable acreage, 18.0± acres are Class A soils Osco, Lawson and Ipava. Tenancy is open for 2026 subject to reimbursement of input costs.Multiple access points (from both Illinois and Independence Avenues) and the land’s proximity to industry and residential neighborhoods could lead to several future use scenarios. City water and sewer are nearby. Each of the four tax parcels that comprise this acreage are Enterprise Zones.Take a look and see if this is the next farmland or development opportunity for you! Property Location: On the Northeast edge of Jacksonville between Illinois Avenue and Strawns Crossing Road in Morgan County, IL Section 16 – Township 15N – Range 10WAcreage: 32.03± taxable acres, 26.00± tillable acresTopography: Level to gently rollingParcel Numbers: 09-16-401-017, 09-16-401-012, 09-16-407-007, 09-16-200-0282025 Real Estate Taxes: $1,846.61School District: Jacksonville District #117Possession & Terms Summary: Earnest money due upon signing a contract to purchase. Cash due and possession granted at closing.Asking Price: $12,500 per acreInformation was obtained from private and public sources with best efforts to express same as accurately as possible and is subject to individual verification. No liability for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions is assumed by the owners or their agents. Boundaries on maps and photos are approximate.

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80.00± Acre Combo Farm · Morgan County, Illinois

price

$792,000

acres

80 Acres

location

Illinois, 62611

Check out this nice mixed-use tract tucked peacefully away in Northern Morgan County, Illinois just South of the Cass Morgan County line. Located in a strong agricultural area where occasions to acquire additional land are hard to come by, this tract presents a unique opportunity. Of the 80.00± taxable acres, 62.85± are in row crop production. The tillable acreage was converted from its former use as cattle pasture thereby enhancing its fertility. The remaining acreage is wooded ravines, field edge and an attractive 1.5± acre pond. This farm is an appealing mix of income-producing farmland and recreational opportunities. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity!Property Location: Property is located in Northern Morgan County, Illinois approximately 3± miles Northeast of Concord. From Highway 78, head West on Literberry Triopia Road. Turn West onto County Line Road then South on Ater Lane. Farm is located in Section 1– Township 16N – Range 11W.Access: From Ater Lane along the EastAcreage: 80± taxable acres, 62.85± tillable acres, 15.00± wooded acresTopography: Gently rolling to rollingTenancy: Cash rented for the 2026 crop season. Buyer will receive the second half of 2026 cash rent payment. Due November 1, 2026.Parcel Numbers: 03-01-200-011, 03-01-100-0042024 Real Estate Taxes (Payable in 2025): $1,243.02Possession & Terms Summary: Earnest money due upon signing a contract to purchase. Balance due and possession granted at closing.Asking Price: $9,500 per acreInformation was obtained from private and public sources with best efforts to express same as accurately as possible and is subject to individual verification. No liabilities for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions is assumed by the owners or their agents. Boundaries on maps and photos are approximate. Worrell Land Services, LLC is acting as the seller’s agent.

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168.86± Acres ∙ Class A Tillable Farmland ∙ Sangamon County, Illinois

price

$2,853,734

acres

168.86 Acres

location

Illinois, 62563

Here is your chance at a highly-productive Class A farm in Eastern Sangamon County, Illinois! This 168.86± acre parcel sits right along Buckhart Road just 2.5± miles East of Rochester. It is 91% tillable with the soils carrying a strong overall Productivity Index Rating of 139.4. Ipava soils predominate. The farm is a great yielder that produced 256 bushel corn and 72 bushel beans in 2025. Buyer will assume the landowner’s position for the 2026 cash rent (details available upon request); open tenancy for 2027. A dreamer might also see homesite potential amongst the trees of the non-tillable acreage along the road. Opportunities in this neighborhood don’t come available often, so don’t delay in making your move!Contact the Seller’s Designated Representative and Managing Broker, Luke Worrell, with questions or to make an offer. Luke can be reached via talk or text at 217-473-7039.Property Location & Directions: Property is located along Buckhart Road approximately 2 miles East of Rochester in Sangamon County, IL Sections 18/19 – Township 15N – Range 3WAccess: From Buckhart RoadAcreage: 168.86± taxable acres, 152.24± USDA NHEL tillable acresProductivity Index Rating: Class A 139.4Primary Soil Type: IpavaTopography: Level to slightly rollingTenancy: Cash rented for the 2026 crop season. Buyer will receive the 2026 rent. Farm is open for 2027 and beyond. If current Operator is not retained after 2026 harvest, Buyer will owe Operator lime application proration for 2027 and 2028 on the east tillable field. Cash rent and lime application details available upon request.Parcel Numbers: 24-180-300-003, 24-180-400-001, 24-190-100-0022024 Real Estate Taxes (Payable 2025): $7,989.74Asking Price: $16,900/acreSales Terms Summary: Earnest money due upon signing a contract to purchase. Cash due and possession granted at closing.Information was obtained from private and public sources with best efforts to express same as accurately as possible and is subject to individual verification. No liabilities for any inaccuracies, errors or omissions is assumed by the owners or their agents. Boundaries on maps and photos are approximate. Worrell Land Services, LLC is acting as the seller’s agent.