Location: The subject farm is located approximately 52 miles southwest of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Nearby cities include: Shabbona (1/4 mile north), DeKalb (10 7/8 miles northeast), and Sandwich (13 miles southeast).
Frontage: There is approximately 3/8 mile of road frontage on Houghtby Road.
Legal Description: A brief legal description indicates The Rood Farm is located in Part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 21, Township 38 North – Range 3 East (Shabbona Township), DeKalb County, Illinois.
Total Acres: There are a total of 153.322 acres, according to a recent survey.
Tillable Acres: According to the DeKalb County FSA, there are approximately 149.37 tillable acres, of which 1.2 acres on tract 1 are in CRP (southeast of Indian Creek) and 0.8 acres on tract 2 are in CRP (north waterways). The annual CRP rental rate is $312.90 per acre, through September 30, 2023.
Soil Types: Major soil types found on this farm are Danabrook silt loam, Elpaso silty clay loam, and Drummer silty clay loam.
Topography: The topography of the subject farm is level to rolling.
Location 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 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. 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: The buyer will receive and the seller will convey all mineral rights that the seller owns relating to the property.
Possession: 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 2018 real estate taxes totaled $5,612.86. The tax parcel number is #13-21-400-002.
Zoning: The subject farm of zoned A-1, Agricultural District.
Major Highways: U.S. Route 30 is 1/2 mile north, Interstate 39 is 5 3/4 miles west, and Illinois Route 23 is 7 miles east of the property.
