Monroe County Real Estate Auction

TRACT ONE

Tract 1 lies on the north side of Hwy 24 and is bordered on the west side by County Road 1137.  County Road 1114 borders the property on the north side.  This tract totals 151 acres, which 123.91 is productive cropland.  The remaining acres are woodlands, which are very appealing to the sportsman or outdoor enthusiast.  This tract is diversified as it is primarily productive cropland with recreational opportunities. 

TRACT TWO

Tract 2 lies on the south side of Hwy 24 and east side of County Road 1033.  The tract totals 84.8 acres, which 78.32 is productive cropland.  The remaining acres consist of a grass waterway, two wooded fence lines and a very attractive pond on the north end of the property.

The successful bidder will have the choice of taking either tract or both. Potential buyers are welcome to inspect the property at their convenience.  Over the years a significant amount of money and work has been spent on conservation structures to improve productivity and reduce soil erosion.

There are no existing or future farm tenancies or hunting leases on the property.  The buyer will have full possession at the time of closing.

Terms & Conditions: 10% Down day of the auction with the balance due and possession given at closing in 30 days or less.   The cost of the title commitment, deed preparation and closing costs will be split 50/50 between the seller and buyer.  The new buyer is to get all the 2025 farm income and pay all the 2025 property taxes.

Monroe County Abstract & Title will be completing the title work and conduct the closing.

About the Community Foundation

The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri is an endowment builder, community connector, and grant maker. Together with its donors, the Community Foundation improves the quality of life in the communities it serves by growing permanent charitable resources and fostering collaborative philanthropy.

Since its founding in 1997, the Community Foundation has distributed more than $20 million in grants from 250 funds to advance arts and culture, community betterment, education, health, and human services. Its service area includes Adams, Brown, Hancock, and Pike Counties in Illinois and Clark, Lewis, Knox, Marion, Monroe, Shelby, Ralls, and Pike Counties in Missouri.

About the Delford M. and Portia K. Richter Agriculture Scholarship 

For those who have built a life around farming, their land represents more than a job or a place. It’s a legacy, a source of pride, and a living symbol of their values. For Delford and Portia Richter, it also represents an opportunity to do good. 

With a goal to support future farmers and share their dedication to community, Delford and Portia Richter gifted a 234-acre farm to the Community Foundation in December of 2024 to establish an endowed scholarship fund. The Delford M. and Portia K. Richter Agriculture Scholarship Fund ensures that students pursuing careers in agriculture have financial support to pursue their goals – and hopefully contribute their skills back to the community – for generations to come. 

Farming wasn’t just work for Delford, it was a sunrise-to-sunset pursuit and passion. Now, the Richters’ values and legacy takes root in the next generation, cultivating dreams and sowing success for future farmers.