About This Property
The McWard Farm is being offered for sale at $16,500 per assessor acre. This prime 40-acre tract is conveniently located just 3 miles south of the Niantic exit of I-72 and 10 miles southwest of Decatur, Illinois.
Location
The McWard Farms are conveniently located just 3 miles south of the Niantic exit of I-72 and 10 miles southwest of Decatur, Illinois.
Legal Description
40-acre tract: The Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 36 of Mosquito Township, Christian County, Illinois.
Soil Productivity
The 39.47 tillable acres (per FSA) have an average weighted Productivity Index rating of 140.7. Soil numbers, types, and productivity are published in Optimum Crop Productivity Ratings for Illinois Soil by K.R. Olson and J.M. Lang, Office of Research, ACES, University of Illinois.
Farm Operator and Lease
The McWard has been operated by Neil Bruce for many years under the terms of a cash rental lease. The lease for 2026 is open at this time. Neil Bruce and family have done an excellent job farming and would like to continue a relationship with a new owner if possible.
Tax Information
Assessor Parcel Number: 09-02-36-300-001-00. Acreage: 40.00. 2024 Taxes (Paid in 2025): $2,163.22.
Sale Terms
The buyer will be asked to sign a written contract to purchase the McWard Farm. A 10% earnest money downpayment will be required upon contract signing. The balance will be due at closing. Possession will be granted at closing, subject to tenant rights.
Property Specifications
| Property Type | Agriculture |
| Total Lot Size | 40.0 acre(s) |
| Tillable Acres | 39.47 (per FSA) |
| Productivity Index | 140.7 |
| 2024 Taxes | $2,163.22 |
| Assessor Parcel | 09-02-36-300-001-00 |
Photos & Maps
Price
$16,500/acre
Acreage
40 Acres
County
Christian County, IL
Location
3 miles south of Niantic exit, I-72
Key Details
- 40 acres in Christian County
- 39.47 tillable acres per FSA
- Average weighted Productivity Index of 140.7
- $16,500 per assessor acre
- Convenient I-72 access
- 10 miles southwest of Decatur
Listing Agent
Joshua Young
Managing Broker
About the Agent
Joshua Young
Managing Broker · Land Resource Group LLC
Josh is a farmland specialist offering brokerage services. He has an appraisal and farm management background having grown up on a 2,500-acre grain farm in Macoupin County as a fifth-generation farmer. With a degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois, Josh is an Illinois certified general appraiser specializing in the valuation of agricultural and recreational land. As a Broker, Josh is anxious to use his farm-related background to assist buyers in finding the farm that best fits their personal investment criteria.