Auction Information
Online Bidding Site263.27 Acres, Stephenson County, IL
Stephenson County, Illinois Farmland Auction Peoples Company is honored to represent the Estate of Jeannine L. Raders in selling 263.27 acres of farmland and recreational property in Stephenson County, Illinois. This property has been in the same family for more than a century and has not been available to the general public for over 100 years. Farmland in this region of Stephenson County is extremely tightly held, typically transferring from generation to generation, making this offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Buyers will find a rare combination of highly productive tillable farmland and scenic recreational land. The farm features long, straight rows, strong soils, excellent road access, and outstanding natural habitat supported by Yellow Creek. Whether you are an operator seeking to expand your land base, an investor looking for stability and growth, or an outdoor enthusi...
Buyers will find a rare combination of highly productive tillable farmland and scenic recreational land. The farm features long, straight rows, strong soils, excellent road access, and outstanding natural habitat supported by Yellow Creek. Whether you are an operator seeking to expand your land base, an investor looking for stability and growth, or an outdoor enthusiast in search of premier recreation, this farm delivers across the board.
Tract 1: 155.80 acres with an estimated 146.80 FSA tillable acres carrying a Productivity Index of 116.8
Tract 2: 107.47 acres with 38.01 FSA tillable acres carrying a Productivity Index of 128.9
The auction will be conducted on the Peoples Company Bid Wrangler auction platform. The bidding is live and will conclude on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST. The two tracts will be sold on a price-per-acre basis. Take advantage of this opportunity to own a piece of prime Stephenson County farmland and scenic recreational land. Contact the listing agent for further details.
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From Lena, Illinois: Travel south on State Highway 73 for approximately 3 miles and turn right (west) onto W Mound Road. Continue west for 0.60 miles and the farm will be located along the south side of road. Look for the Peoples Company sign.
From Stockton, Illinois: Travel east on U.S. Highway 20 for approximately 9 miles and turn right (south) onto State Highway 73. Continue for 2 miles and turn right (west) onto W Mound Road. Continue west for 0.60 miles and the farm will be located along the south side of road. Look for the Peoples Company sign.
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About Adam Crist
Adam Crist is a land broker and shareholder of Peoples Company, an industry leading firm that focuses on land brokerage & auctions, land management, land investing, energy management, and appraisals throughout the nation. Since joining the company in 2020, Adam has become a versatile member of the cohesive team, assisting in large projects throughout Wisconsin and Illinois. Adams primary focus is to facilitate land transactions and land investments by representing landowners to assist in the acquisition or disposition of farm and land assets through traditional listings and a variety of land auction formats. Adam is an integral part of the growth at Peoples Companys with the opening of a remote office in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Adam has embraced the collaborative culture of the company and serves as a mentor to new agents. Hes been recognized as a top producer by Peoples Company and the brokerage industry with sales for the three most recent years totaling over 25,000 acres with a market value of $250 million dollars. Most recently, Adam earned the coveted Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation. Adam is well versed in all types of land transactions from income producing farmland to recreational properties and is focused on land auctions, public and private listings, and land investment opportunities throughout the Midwest. Adam grew up on a farm in southwest Wisconsin in the town of Darlington. He helped managed the family farm which consisted of over 2,000 acres of row crops and over 350 head of Black Angus cattle. This experience has made Adam extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of the agriculture industry. He currently resides in Mineral Point with his wife, Jora, and their three children.