00 Etling Rd
Millstadt , IL 62260

Recreational | Deer Hunting | Timberland | Farmland

St. Clair County Illinois Land for Sale at Auction – Taras Farm

Preview Day Saturday, October 11th 10AM to Noon.

Bidding Ends Tuesday, November 4th at 10AM.

These 60± gentle rolling acres are located 6.2 miles South of Millstadt, IL and approximately 23 miles Southeast of downtown St Louis off Etling Road. The Farm Service Agency reports 35.06 acres of cropland. The remainder of the ground consists of wooded acreage with a creek running through the middle of the property, offering excellent hunting and recreational opportunities. The farmland will be sold free of any tenants or leases for the 2026 season.

For more information call or text James Rafferty (618) 741-7525.

Auction Terms & Conditions

1. Procedure: Bidding ends Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a soft close, meaning that a bid in the final minute will extend bidding by 5 minutes.

2. BUYERS PREMIUM: 5% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the final bid price to arrive at the contract sales price.

3. ACCEPTANCE OF BID PRICES: Winning bidder will enter into a Contract to Purchase immediately upon being declared the Successful Bidder by the Auctioneer. Upon the close of the auction, the winning bidder will be forwarded via email a Contract to Purchase. Trophy Properties and Auction must receive a signed copy of the contract on or before 12:00 NOON, Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (hand delivered, faxed, or scanned and emailed). The Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Once accepted, this agreement shall be binding on the parties and their successors and assigns. This agreement is NOT subject to financing, inspections, or other contingencies or delays the closing for such reason.

4. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% of the contract purchase price will be due upon acceptance of the Sales Contract. Business or Personal Checks or Wire Transfer are accepted.

5. BIDDING: Once submitted, a bid cannot be retracted.

6. CLOSING: Closing shall be on or before 3:00 PM., Thursday, December 4, 2025.

7. POSSESSION: Possession will be given at closing, subject to the remaining rights of the current tenant if any.

8. TITLE: Seller shall furnish the buyer(s) at Seller’s expense an Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance in the amount of the purchase price and agrees to provide and execute a proper deed conveying merchantable title to the real estate to the buyer(s).

9. SURVEY: AT SELLERS OPTION, the Seller shall provide a new survey where there is no existing legal description to convey title.

10. REAL ESTATE TAXES: The 2024 and 2025 Real Estate taxes to be paid for by the Seller.

11. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Trophy Properties and Auction, or anyone else if the Internet service fails to work correctly before or during the auction.

12. The information is believed to be accurate; however, no liability for its accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed. All lines are drawn on maps, photographs, etc. are approximate. Buyers should verify the information to their satisfaction. There are no expressed or implied warranties pertaining to this property. Both real estate (including all improvements, if any) is being sold As Is, Where Is with NO warranties expressed or implied. Please make all inspections and have financing arranged prior to the end of bidding. All announcements made day of sale take precedence over prior advertising either written or oral. This property is subject to prior sale.