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The Boddy Farm
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Price : $10,900 per acre Sold
County: DeKalb

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Jeff Waddell  (Agent)
Phone: 815-756-3606
Mobile:  815-751-0501
Email: Jeff.Waddell@mgw.us.com
Property Details
Location:

The subject farm is located approximately 55 miles west of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Nearby towns include: Sycamore (contiguous to the south and east), Genoa (1 3/4 miles north), Burlington (2 3/4 miles east), and DeKalb (6 miles southwest).
Frontage:

There is approximately 5/8 mile of road frontage on Whipple Road.
Major Highways:

Illinois Route 23 is 1/2 mile west, Illinois Route 72 is 3 miles north, Illinois Route 64 is 3 1/4 miles south, Interstate 88 is 8 miles south and Interstate 90 is 8 1/4 miles to the north of the property.
Legal Description:

A brief legal description indicates the Boddy Farm is located in Part of Sections 10, 15, and 16 in Township 41 North - Range 5 East, (Sycamore Township), in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Total Acres:

There are a total of 192.24 acres, more or less.
Tillable Acres:

There are approximately 182.5 tillable acres according to the DeKalb County FSA Office.
Soil Types:

Major soil types found on this farm include La Rose loam, Elpaso silty clay loam, Wingate silt loam, Parr silt loam, Flanagan silt loam, and Danabrook silt loam.
FSA Data:

The FSA direct corn yield is 123 bushels per acre and the FSA corn base is 105.7 acres. The FSA direct bean yield is 41 bushels per acre, the FSA bean base is 72.5 acres. There are no wetlands and no highly erodible lands.
Topography:

The topography of the subject farm is level to gently rolling.
Climate/Growing Season:

DeKalb County has a continental climate typical of north-central Illinois. The average length of the growing season is nearly 160 days. On average we expect about 2750 growing degree days from April 15 through September 30. Annual precipitation averages about 35 inches with over two-thirds of this coming during the growing season. Snowfall averages about 36 inches per year. Prevailing winds are from the west and southwest. This climate, combined with the generally excellent soils in this area, provide a nearly ideal environment for the production of corn and soybeans.
Mineral Rights:

All mineral rights owned by the seller will be transferred in their entirety to the new owner.
Possession:

Possession will be given at closing, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in a purchase contract.
Price and Terms:

The asking price is $10,900 per acre. The owners are seeking a cash sale. A 10% earnest money deposit should accompany any offer to purchase.
Financing:

Mortgage financing is available from several sources, including 1st Farm Credit and local banks. Additional names and addresses will be provided upon request.
Taxes:

The 2010 Real Estate Taxes totaled $6,260.08. The tax parcel numbers are #06-10-300-023, #06-15-100-015, & #06-16-200-001.
Grain Markets:

There are a number of grain markets located within 10 miles of the Boddy Farm.
Zoning:

The farm is zoned Agricultural.
 
Soils Information
Soil # Soil Name Approx Acres Corn Yield Gross Bushel
60C2 La Rose loam 28.6 148 4233
356A Elpaso silty clay loam 27.6 195 5382
348B Wingate silt loam 27.2 163 4434
221B2 Parr silt loam 24.7 151 3730
154A Flanagan silt loam 21.5 194 4171
512B Danabrook silt loam 16.6 185 3071
221C2 Parr silt loam 11 148 1628
59A Lisbon silt loam 7.8 188 1466
171B Catlin silt loam 7.5 185 1388
527B Kidami silt loam 4.2 155 651
527C2 Kidami loam 3.1 149 462
193B Mayville silt loam 1.7 148 252
330A Peotone silty clay loam 1 164 164
    Total: 182.5    

TOTAL ACRES - 192.2 acres, more or less
TILLABLE ACRES - 182.5 acres, or 94.9% per FSA figures
CORN YIELD - 170.0 bushels per acre, based on tillable acres
COMPARABLE YIELD INDEX - 161.4 bushels per acre, based on total acres

Disclaimer : Although the information contained in this brochure is considered to be accurate, no representation or warranty to that effect is being made. The information contained herein is subject to verification, and no liability for errors or omissions is assumed. The listing may be withdrawn with or without notice, and the stated price and terms are subject to change without notice or approval. The Seller further reserves the right to reject any and all offers. All inquiries, inspection appointments, and offers must be channeled through the Seller’s Designated Agent.