Location: The subject farm is located approximately 60 miles west of Chicago and O'Hare International Airport. Contiguous to the Village of Maple Park and the City of Cortland, 8 miles west of Elburn, 3 miles east of DeKalb and 16 miles west of Elgin.<br/> <br/>Frontage: There is approximately 1/4 mile of road frontage on Maple Park Road.<br/> <br/>Major Highways: 1 1/2 miles north of Interstate Highway 88, 1 mile north of State Highway 38, 3 miles south of State Highway 64 and 18 miles south of Interstate Highway 90.<br/> <br/>Legal Description: A brief legal description indicates the Thiel Farm is located in Part of the South Half of Section 23 and part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 26, (T.40N-R.5E), Cortland Township, DeKalb County, Illinois.<br/> <br/>Total Acres: There are a total of 140 acres, more or less, according to the DeKalb Co. Assessors Office.<br/> <br/>Tillable Acres: There are 137.3 tillable acres according to the DeKalb County FSA Office.<br/> <br/>Soil Types: Major soil types found on this farm include: Drummer Silty Clay Loam, Otter Silt Loam and Kaneville Silt Loam.<br/> <br/>FSA Data: The FSA direct corn yield is 127 bushels per acre and the FSA corn base is 108.2 acres. The FSA direct bean yield is 39 bushels per acre, the FSA bean base is 26 acres. There are no wetlands and no highly erodible lands. <br/> <br/>Topography: The topography of the subject farm is level to very gently rolling.<br/> <br/>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.<br/> <br/>Mineral Rights: All mineral rights owned by the seller will be transferred in their entirety to the new owner.<br/> <br/>Price and Terms: The asking price is $8,950 per acre. The owners are seeking a cash sale. A 10% earnest money deposit should accompany any offer to purchase.<br/> <br/>Financing: Mortgage financing is available from several sources including 1st Farm Credit and local banks. Additional names and addresses will be provided upon request.<br/> <br/>Taxes: The 2010 Real Estate Taxes totaled $5,256.32. The tax parcel numbers are 09-23-400-002 and 09-26-100-003. <br/> <br/>Grain Markets: There are a number of grain markets located within 10 miles of the Thiel Farm.<br/> <br/>Zoning: The farm is zoned Agricultural.
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