Shelby 99
Shelby County, Illinois – 98.91± Acres of Prime Farmland, Okaw Township
Excellent opportunity to acquire a highly-productive Central Illinois farm with frontage on both State Route 128 and the Findlay Blacktop. This Class A farm offers 94.25 FSA cropland acres with an impressive Productivity Index of 144, making it well-suited for top-end yield potential.
This is an investment-grade farm with excellent soils, great location, and highway frontage—ideal for the operator or investor.
The Simmering Farm is being offered for sale for $16,400 per assessor acre. To learn more or to make an offer, contact the Seller’s Designated Representative and Managing Broker, Josh Young at 217.851.0242.
Location
The Simmering Farm is conveniently located just 2.5 miles west of Findlay and 7 miles north of Shelbyville, Illinois.
Legal Description
Part of the North Half of Section 6 of Okaw Township, Shelby County, Illinois.
Soil Productivity
*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 at Champaign-Urbana. Version 1/2/2012 Amended Table S2 Bulletin 811.
The 94.25 tillable acres (per FSA) have an average weighted Productivity Index rating of 144.
Farm Operator and Lease
The Simmering Farm is presently operated by Rinderer Farms. under the terms of a cash rental agreement for the 2025 crop year. The farm lease is open for the 2026 crop year. Brian Rinderer and family have done an excellent job farming and would like to continue a relationship with a new owner if possible.
Tax Information
Shelby County Assessor’s Parcel ID: 1208-06-00-100-002 taxes for 2024 (paid in 2025) are $5,522.52
Sale Terms
The buyer will be asked to sign a written contract to purchase the Simmering Farm. A 10% earnest money downpayment will be required upon contract signing. down paymentThe balance will be due at closing. Possession will be granted at closing, subject to tenant rights.
Property Type
Land
Total Lot Size
98.91± acre(s)
Property Sub-Type
Agriculture
No. of Lots
1
Agent: Joshua Young
217-851-0242
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.