723 N 3150th Rd
Utica, IL 61373

Location: The subject farm is located approximately 70 miles southwest of Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Nearby cities include: North Utica (1/4 mile south), LaSalle (3/8 mile south), and Ottawa (9 miles east). Frontage: There is 1/2 mile of road frontage on E 7th Road and 1/2 mile on N 3150th Road. Major Highways: Interstate 39 is 1 1/2 miles west, Interstate 80 and Illinois Route 178 are 1 1/2 miles south, U.S. Route 6 is 2 miles south, and U.S. Route 52 is 5 miles north of the property. Legal Description: A brief legal description indicates The Malcolm Whipple Farm is located in The Northwest Quarter of Section 29, Township 34 North – Range 2 East (Waltham Township), LaSalle County, Illinois. Total Acres: There are a total of 162.81 acres according to a survey dated November 10, 2021. Tillable Acres: There are approximately 117 tillable acres, estimated. Soil Types: Major soil types found on this farm include Plano silt loam, Birkbeck silt loam, and Graymont silt loam. Topography: The topography of the subject farm is level to gently rolling. Location Climate Growing Season LaSalle County has a continental climate typical of northern Illinois. The average length of the growing season is nearly 175 days. On average we expect about 2,750 growing degree days from April 24 through October 17. Annual precipitation averages about 33 inches with over half of this coming during the growing season. Snowfall averages about 25 to 27 inches per year. Prevailing winds are from the west-northwest. This climate, combined with the generally excellent soils in this area, provides 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: Closing shall be on or before December 30, 2021. The purchase agreement is between the seller and buyer only, and cannot be assigned to a third party without the written consent of the seller. Possession is subject to the rights of any tenants in possession. Financing: Mortgage financing is available from several sources. Names and addresses will be provided upon request. Taxes: The 2020 real estate taxes totaled $9,212.86. The tax parcel number is #12-29-100-001. Grain Markets: There are a number of grain markets located within 10 miles of The Malcolm Whipple Farm. Zoning: The Malcolm Whipple Farm is zoned A-1, Agriculture.