3561 Carlson Rd
Garden Prairie, IL 61038

Location: The subject farm is located approximately 45 miles northwest of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Nearby cities include: Belvidere (4 1/2 miles northwest), Marengo (5 3/4 miles northeast), and Genoa (7 miles south). Frontage: There is approximately 1/4 mile of road frontage on Carlson Road. Major Highways: Interstate 90 is 3/8 mile north, Illinois Route 23 is 5 1/2 miles southeast, and Illinois Route 72 is 7 1/8 miles south of the property. Legal Description: A brief legal description indicates The Nord West Farm is located in Part of the East Half of Section 14, Township 43 North – Range 4 East (Spring Township), Boone County, Illinois. Total Acres: There are a total of 51.32 acres, more or less, according to the Boone County Assessor’s Office. Tillable Acres: There are approximately 48.83 tillable acres, estimated. Soil Types: Major soil types found on this farm include Drummer silty clay loam and Elburn silt loam. Topography: The topography of the subject farm is level to nearly level. Location Climate Growing Season: Boone 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 2,750 growing degree days from April 15 through September 30. Annual precipitation averages about 35" with over 2/3 of this coming during the growing season. Snowfall averages about 36" per year. Prevailing winds are from the west and southwest. The climate, combined with the generally excellent soils in this area, provides a nearly ideal environment for the production of corn, wheat 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 Terms: The asking price is $9,300 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. Names and addresses will be provided upon request. Taxes: The 2018 real estate taxes totaled $2,834.36. The tax parcel numbers are #08-14-200-010 & #08-14-400-009. Grain Markets: There are a number of grain markets located within 10 miles of The Nord West Farm. Zoning: The Nord West Farm is zoned A-1, Ag. Preservation.