Ronald Ralston Farm

General Information

SELLER:

RONALD RALSTON

DESCRIBED AS:

100 Acres in Section 21, Hutton Township, Coles County, IL

LOCATION:

This farm is located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 11 North, Range 10 East, Hutton Township, Coles County, IL.

TIME AND PLACE OF SALE:

Sale is October 22, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. CST, at the Charleston VFW Hall located at 1821 20th Street, Charleston, IL.

CRP:

Please note that there are two Conservation Reserve Contracts that will be required by Seller to be signed up by the Buyers so that 2025 payments might be paid to new owners. All 2025 CRP payments are the property of the Seller.

Sold
Off
Owners
Ronald A. Ralston
Total Acres
100 Acres in Hutton Township - Coles County, Illinois
Terms
The terms being offered are cash. A 10% earnest money deposit is required with the offer to purchase, with the balance being due at closing.

Date and Time: October 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Charleston VFW
1821 20th Street
Charleston, IL 61920
Location
The farm is located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 11 North, Range 10 East, Hutton Township, Coles County, Illinois

PIN: 05-0-01030-000
Possession
Possession will be given per terms of the purchase agreements.
Tillable Acres
94.58 tillable acres as per FSA
CFSA Farm
FSA Farm 7025 Tract 3200

Plat Map

Yield Information

This farm has a total of 94.58 tillable acres which is farmed by Ronald Ralston, owner.

Total Acres:  100 Acres

Tillable Acres:  94.58 acres

Corn Base:          48.9 Acres                       Bean  Base:           25 Acres

Corn Yield:          110  bu/acre                   Bean Yield:            39 bu/acre

PI - 119

Specific Soils

The following are the individual soils found on subject property.  A specific Soil Map of the subject farm is included in this brochure.

     -     Zenia Silt Loam

     -     Fincastle Silt Loam

     -     Senachwine   

Address

1938 Co Rd 1400 North
CHARLESTON, IL 61938
United States

Lease Information

The common lease terms in this area are a 50-50 crop share lease, and cash rental arrangements which are becoming increasingly popular.  Under the more typical 50-50 crop share lease, the tenant furnishes the labor and machinery, and the landowner furnishes the land and pays the taxes.  All direct costs associated with growing the crop are split 50-50.  These costs would be such items as fertilizer, seed, chemicals, and other inputs directly involved in growing the crop, but not to include machinery or labor or expense.

The farm is operated by owner, Ronald Ralston for the 2025 crop year but will be sold lease-free for the 2026 crop year.

Possession will be per terms of Purchase Agreement.

Soybeans currently growing are property of Seller.  CRP payment for 2025 year is property of Seller.

Improvements
None
Drainage
Average and adequate.
Real Estate Taxes

ID                                                                                                                         ASSESSED            2024

NUMBER                                                   ACRES                                                VALUE                   TAXES

05-0-01030-000                                        100                                                    $25,296                  $1,829.58

Average tax per acre = $18.29/acre

Fertility
The fertility of this farm has been maintained to produce the estimated yields.
Mineral Rights
All mineral rights of the seller will be transferred to the buyer.
Topography
The topography of the farm is flat to gently undulating.
Grain Markets
The nearest grain market facilities are located at Westfield or Ashmore, Illinois.
Financing
Bidding is not conditional upon financing, or any buyer or lender inspections. Be certain you have arranged financing, if needed, and are capable of paying cash at closing.

Title: A title insurance policy in the amount of the sale price, subject to standard and usual exceptions, to be furnished to the Buyer.
Access and Frontage
Township Road 50 North borders the farm on the South and Township Road 100 North borders the farm on the North. Also Township Road 2000 East borders the West. All roads provide excellent access to the farm.
Utilities
Electricity and Rural Water is provided by Embarras Area Water along 2000 East and 50 North.
Zoning

The farm is zoned for agricultural use.

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 inquires, inspections, appointments, and offers must be channeled through:

                                              Ronald Pierce Real Estate
                                              8410  N. CR 1880 E.
                                              Charleston, IL 61920    
                                              Cell:     217-254-6306
                                              Work:  217-248- 0803 
            
                                              Attorney for Seller
                                              Sarah Holsapple-Miller
                                              101 East Adams St., Box 506
                                              Toledo, IL 62468  
                                              Phone:  217-849-0053

 

                                              Stanfield Auction Company
                                              Michael Stanfield
                                              3121 Oakwood Dr.
                                              Charleston, IL 61920
                                              Office:  217-345-7772
                                              Cell:  217-369-0911
                                              Email:  Sale4utoo@yahoo.com

Terms of Service

PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE FOLLOWING TERMS PRIOR TO BIDDING ON PROPERTY OFFERED BY RONALD R. PIERCE.  BIDDING ON THE ONLINE PLATFORM OBLIGATES YOU AND THE SELLER TO CERTAIN LEGAL AGREEMENTS.  IF YOU HAVE NOT READ AND DO NOT UNDERSTAND THESE TERMS, DO NOT BID.  BY BIDDING THROUGH THIS APP/WEBSITE YOU AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE TERMS AND CONSITIONS LISTED OR REFERENCED BELOW.

Seller:  Ronald Ralston

Sale method:  this is a LIVE AUCTION.  All bidding is on a "per acre" basis.  Call Mike Stanfield, Auctioneer, at 217-369-0911 for details

Contract:  Buyer will enter into a contract with a 10% down payment, and the balance at closing.  All property will be sold "as is, where is".

Financing:  Bidding is not conditional upon financing, or any buyer or lender inspections.  Be certain you have arranged financing if needed, and are capable of paying cash at closing.

Title:  A title policy in the amount of sales price to be furnished to the respective purchasers by Seller.

Lease & possession: Tenancy is open for the 2026 crop year, possession can be taken after closing.

Seller will retain the Landowner's share of 2025 rents, crop sales and government proceeds.

Real Estate Taxes:  2024 real estates taxes payable in 2025 have been paid by the Seller, before the auction.  2025 real estate taxes payable in 2026, to be credited to the Buyer by the Seller at closing based on the most recent information.  All the future year's real estate taxes, to be paid by the Buyer.

Bidder Registration:  All potential bidders must register with and receive a bidder number prior to the bidding.

Agency - Ronald R. Pierce, Broker and Michael Stanfield Auctioneer are designated agents and represent only the Seller in this transaction.