50.79± Acre Land Auction: Duck Impoundment, Base Camp, and Ohio River Bottomland
TBD Miller City Road, Olive Branch, IL 62969 & TBD Sleepy Road, Cairo, IL 62914
| Online Only Auction | |
| Bidding Starts | November 5, 2026 Thursday 2:00 pm CST |
| Bidding Begins to End | November 6, 2026 Friday 2:00 pm CST |
| Call us today to schedule a showing 1-800-272-9791 | |
Online-only auction of 50.79± acres of Alexander County hunting ground, three parcels selling together as one offering. Picture the morning before daylight: coffee poured, decoys set, the flooded field still and quiet, and your hunting buddies settled into the pits beside you. Then comes the sound every duck hunter waits for, wings whistling in off the Mississippi Flyway. The 17± acre duck impoundment known as Black Creek, near Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area, is ready for that morning. Just bring your coffee and your gun.
After the hunt, head 0.2 miles down Miller City Rd to base camp, a 0.33± acre lot with a concrete pad, water and electric. It's the natural spot for parking the camper, firing up the grill, and telling the story of the one that got away.
When the ducks slow down, the Ohio River bottomland is approximately twenty minutes away. The 33.46± acre tract sits on the river side of the levee, with open field and timber for setting stands and room for primitive camping under the stars. Turkey, geese and small game add to the possibilities. This is the kind of place where hunting traditions get started: the blind where a son or daughter takes their first duck, the camp where friends gather every season, and the quiet spot to get away from everything else.
| Tax IDs: | 09-05-100-005, 09-06-200-004, & 12-02-400-012 |
| 2024 Taxes: | $1,607.90 combined, including drainage district assessments 09-05-100-005: $233.98 09-06-200-004: $389.76 12-02-400-012: $984.16 |
| Zoning: | None |
| Lot Size: | approximately 50.79 Acres (per tax bills) |
Tract Breakdown:
Duck Impoundment (Black Creek): Parcel 09-06-200-004, 17± Acres
- Two pits
- Both have electricity
- Each accommodates a dog box
- Duck blind
- Well
- Planted field with combine-cut swaths, flooded for the season (14.27± acres cropland per county records)
- More than 500 ducks harvested annually, per seller
- Included with the property:
- Duck decoys
- New Higdon ragtop blind lids
- A machete
- Early hunting access to the duck impoundment before closing, subject to a separate access agreement
- Near Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
- Legal: S6 T16 R2 Off S Side NE NE
Base Camp: Parcel 09-05-100-005, 0.33± Acres
- Concrete pad
- Water and electric
- 0.2 miles south of the duck impoundment on Miller City Rd
- Septic tank on site; location and condition unknown, sold as-is
- Legal: S5 T16 R2 Pt SW NW
Ohio River Bottomland: Parcel 12-02-400-012, 33.46± Acres
- River side of the levee near the Ohio River
- Mix of open field and wooded ground
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Potential for deer, turkey and small game
- Legal: S2 T17 R1 Irregular tract in E1/2 lying W of former RR ROW & E of drainage ditch
Overall Features:
- 50.79± acres in three parcels, selling together as one offering
- Two hunting properties: a duck impoundment and Ohio River bottomland
- Located on the Mississippi Flyway
- No current hunting leases
- Potential for geese, turkey and small game beyond ducks and deer
- Online-only bidding
Disclosures: All three parcels are located in the floodplain and are not suitable for building. A septic tank is located somewhere on the 0.33± acre parcel; its location and condition are unknown, and it sells as-is.
Directions:
Duck Impoundment: From IL-3 in Olive Branch, head Southwest on Olive St, which becomes Miller City Rd. Continue Southwest for 1.0 mile to the Black Creek duck impoundment.
Ohio River Bottomland: From the intersection of IL-37 and US-51 (13881 IL-37, Cairo), head North on IL-37 toward Patierdale Rd for 0.9 miles. Turn East (right) onto A C B L Rd and travel 0.3 miles. Turn North (left) onto Ohio River Levee Rd and continue 0.2 miles; the road becomes Sleepy Rd. Continue North for 0.3 miles. The property will be on the East (right) side.
Ohio River Bottomland to Duck Impoundment: From Sleepy Rd, head South on Sleepy Rd, which becomes Ohio River Levee Rd, for 0.5 miles. Turn West (right) onto A C B L Rd and travel 0.3 miles. Turn South (left) onto IL-37 and continue to Cairo Junction. Turn Northwest (right) onto IL-3 and travel approximately 14 miles to Olive Branch. Turn Southwest (left) onto Olive St, which becomes Miller City Rd, and continue 1.0 mile to the Black Creek duck impoundment.
Duck Impoundment to Base Camp: From the Black Creek duck impoundment, continue South on Miller City Rd toward Island Rd for 0.2 miles. The 0.33± acre lot with water and electric will be on the East (left) side.
Call us today to schedule a showing 1-800-272-9791
Seller: Randall D. Myers
Abbreviated Real Estate Terms: Successful bidder(s) will be required to enter into a written contract and deposit earnest money of ten percent (10%) of the contract price. Balance due on or before December 18, 2026. Deed and title insurance will be provided by the seller. Possession will be given on the date of closing. The winning bidder will be granted early hunting access to the duck impoundment prior to closing under a separate access agreement. A ten percent (10%) buyer’s premium will apply to the high bid to establish the contract price. Make your financial arrangements prior to the auction. Potential buyers may make any inspections prior to auction.
Joe Ollis Auction Service, LLC IL. Lic # 444.000380
Information Herein Believed to Be Accurate but Not Warranted
Bidding Procedures & Auction Terms and Conditions
Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC
Property and Basic Information
1. The Real Estate consists of three parcels in Alexander County, Illinois, totaling 50.79± acres per tax bills, offered together as one offering:
- TBD Miller City Road, Olive Branch, IL 62969: Parcel 09-06-200-004 (17± acres, duck impoundment known as Black Creek) and Parcel 09-05-100-005 (0.33± acres, Base Camp)
- TBD Sleepy Road, Cairo, IL 62914: Parcel 12-02-400-012 (33.46± acres, Ohio River Bottomland)
- There are no leases or rents, and there are no current hunting leases or hunting rights held by any other party.
2. This property is being sold on an “AS IS”, “WHERE IS” basis, and no warranty or representation, either express or implied, concerning the property or its future use is made by Seller or Auction Company. Buyers may conduct inspections by contacting Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC at 618-833-2227 or 800-272-9791 to schedule an appointment.
3. While you may obtain financing for your purchase, this auction is not contingent on financing, appraisal, survey, or inspections of any kind. If you do not have your finances in order, we ask that you Don't Bid!
4. Sale of said property is subject to: any and all easements of record, state and federal regulations, restrictions as to use or improvements of premises, utility, roadway, railway, levee, drainage district, and gas line easements, all state and local zoning ordinances, and any other limitations, if any.
5. Floodplain: All three parcels are located in the floodplain and are not suitable for building unless the structure is raised above the floodplain elevation. The 33.46± acre parcel lies on the river side of the levee. Buyer accepts the property with full knowledge of its floodplain location.
6. Septic: A septic tank is located somewhere on the 0.33± acre parcel. Its location and condition are unknown.
7. Personal Property Included: The duck decoys, the new Higdon ragtop blind lids, and a machete convey with the real estate at no additional cost. Any personal property remaining after closing becomes the Buyer's property and responsibility.
Registration and Representation
8. This real estate auction is being conducted as an online-only auction at bid.ollisauction.com. Bidding Starts November 5, 2026 Thursday 2:00 pm CST and Bidding Begins to End November 6, 2026 Friday 2:00 pm CST. You or your authorized representative must be registered to bid online. If you need assistance placing an online bid, please call our office for assistance at 618-833-2227 or 800-272-9791. If you prefer to bid in person, you may come to our office at 400 New Hope Road, Buncombe, IL 62912, or call 618-833-2227 or 800-272-9791 to arrange bidding through our staff. In-person and staff-assisted bidders must present, or provide our office a copy of, a valid government-issued photo ID before bidding.
9. Registration for online bidding requires a credit card for validation, though this is not a recognized form of payment for the earnest money (deposit) or purchase price. By registering online, all bidders acknowledge having read and agree to be bound by these Auction Terms and Conditions. Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC reserves the right to remove or cancel the bids and bidding rights of any party at any time deemed not to be in the best interest of the seller(s).
10. Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC and their representatives are Exclusive Agents of the Seller(s). We do not represent the buyer(s) in any manner. All negotiations must be conducted through Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC.
11. Broker Participation: A commission previously agreed upon will be paid to any properly licensed real estate broker whose Buyer/Bidder is the successful purchaser for this real property, and who closes and pays the total Contract Price and Closing Costs. The broker must complete and submit all broker participation form requirements and documentation before their buyer/bidder registers for the auction, with no exceptions permitted.
Bidding Procedures
12. Bidding in an Online-Only Auction: This auction is being conducted as an online-only auction, with all bidding taking place online at bid.ollisauction.com. All bidding is open and public. The auction will close as described in the Extended Bidding term below.
13. Extended Bidding: Bidding Begins to End November 6, 2026 Friday 2:00 pm CST. If a bid is placed within the final two (2) minutes, the closing time is pushed back to two (2) minutes remaining. Bidding continues this way until two (2) minutes pass with no new bids.
14. Single Offering: The three parcels are offered together as one offering. Bidding is on a lump sum dollar basis for all three parcels combined (not per acre or per parcel). The parcels will not be sold separately.
15. Maximum Bidding Option: Online bidders may set a maximum bid amount when placing a bid. The system will bid in specified increments up to your maximum, never exceeding it, and only increasing when raised by competing bids.
16. Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC controls the amount of bids for sake of speed and clarity.
17. Outbid Notifications: Our online auction platform automatically sends push notifications to registered bidders' mobile devices when they are outbid. Bidders can tap the notification to return directly to the auction and place a new bid. Email notifications are also available but must be enabled by each bidder in their account settings. Important: If your mobile app is not open or running in the background, you may not receive push notifications. We strongly recommend setting a phone reminder for the closing time. Please note that if you are outbid near the end of the auction, you may not receive the notification until after the auction has closed. You can check your current bid status at any time during the auction through the app or platform. If the system shows you are outbid, you are outbid. If you need to verify your bid status, contact ollis@ollisauction.com or call 1-800-272-9791 before the auction closes.
18. Technical Issues: In the event of technical difficulties, Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC reserves the right to extend, continue, or close bidding. Neither the software provider nor Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC shall be held responsible for software malfunctions. Data connectivity and streaming speeds can vary and bidders are responsible for ensuring they have adequate internet or cellular data connection for online bidding. We recommend testing your connection before the auction and having a backup connection method available (such as switching between Wi-Fi and cellular data). Use the “Max Bid” feature to minimize technical issues.
19. Bidding Errors: Carefully review each bid before submitting. Bids must be in whole numbers only. If you make an error contact the Auctioneer immediately at ollis@ollisauction.com or call 618-833-2227 or 618-521-0525. If you do not you are still liable for your bid.
20. Bidder's Duty to Report Fraud: You are responsible for all bids from your account. For suspected unauthorized access:
- Immediately notify the Auctioneer at ollis@ollisauction.com
- Immediately report to law enforcement
- Provide police report copy to Auctioneer
Failure to report promptly makes you responsible for all purchases made using your account.
Contract Terms
21. At the conclusion of the auction, the Auctioneer or representative will contact the Winning Bidder to arrange contract signing, either in person or via email, and to gather necessary information including deed instructions. The contract signing and earnest money deposit must be completed by 4:00 pm CST on the day following the auction. The contract and related documents may be signed electronically, and electronic signatures shall be as binding as original signatures.
22. ALL CASH means the purchase price is to be paid in U.S. dollars and cents at closing. It's fine to fund your purchase with a loan — no other forms of payment, such as vehicles, farm animals, or other items, will be considered.
23. A buyer's premium of ten percent (10%) of the high bid shall be added to the high bid to establish the contract price. Please remember to consider this buyer's premium when placing or determining your bids.
24. Earnest money requirement is ten percent (10%) of the contract price (High Bid plus Buyer's Premium equals Contract Price). The earnest money is due upon signing the contract and is non-refundable, except that it will be returned to the Buyer if Seller is unable to provide marketable title as set forth in the Contract for Sale of Real Estate. Payment options:
- Check (payable to Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC)
- Cash
- Credit card (5% fee applies)
- Wire transfer (buyer pays transaction fees)
The earnest money becomes part payment of the property at closing.
25. A Winning Bidder whose documents and deposit are not received within this timeframe:
- Will be subject to liquidated damages equal to the earnest money plus any costs to obtain the earnest money
- Will not be allowed to bid in future Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC events
Early Hunting Access
26. The winning bidder will be granted early hunting access to the duck impoundment (Parcel 09-06-200-004) prior to closing under a separate access agreement. Access begins after the contract is signed and the earnest money is received. The winning bidder and every guest must sign the access agreement and release before hunting.
27. Early access is limited to hunting the duck impoundment. No changes, improvements, or removal of property are permitted before closing. If the sale does not close for any reason, access ends immediately and the winning bidder is not entitled to reimbursement for time, expenses, or improvements.
28. Buyer and guests are solely responsible for complying with all state and federal hunting and waterfowl regulations, licenses, and stamps.
Title and Closing
29. Title Insurance and Deed:
- Seller shall provide Owner's Policy of Title Insurance
- Seller shall execute a Warranty Deed conveying the real estate to the buyer(s)
- Seller pays for deed preparation
- Buyer(s) pay for their own title search, insurance charges, and usual conveyance expenses
- Buyer(s) pay for recording fees and tax stamps that attach to the deed
- The closing fee of the attorney or agent who acts as the closing agent shall be split 50/50 between seller and buyer
- Title company: Abercrombie Abstract Inc., 2001 Poplar St., Cairo, IL 62914, (618) 734-0200
30. Real Estate Taxes: The 2025 calendar year taxes due and payable in 2026 shall be paid by the Seller, and the prorated 2026 (January 1st to the date of closing) calendar year taxes due and payable in 2027 shall be paid by the Seller in the form of a credit at closing. Drainage district assessments included on the tax bills are prorated the same way. The most recent tax figures available will be used to determine the amount of the credit. Seller to cover any outstanding taxes, if applicable.
31. The sale will be closed on or before December 18, 2026. Time is of the essence. If closing has not occurred by the closing date, Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction LLC, through its Agents or Attorney, may give the buyer five (5) days notice to close this sale. The closing date may be extended if mutually agreed upon in writing by both Seller and Buyer. Possession will be given at closing. Seller bears the risk of hazard and loss until the date of the deed, except that the winning bidder is solely responsible for any loss, damage, or injury caused by or arising from the winning bidder's or their guests' early hunting access, including damage to or loss of the included personal property, regardless of whether the sale closes.
Legal Considerations
32. The Auction Company has posted all relevant documents (Contracts, tax bills, photos, etc.). Information was obtained from sources believed accurate but requires verification. Aerial Photos and Drawings are for illustration only unless specified as surveyed boundaries. Acreage is per county tax bills. All bidders must:
- Conduct their own due diligence
- Complete any professional reviews of the auction and information PRIOR to bidding
- Review any updates prior to bidding
33. As exclusive Seller's agents, the Auctioneer must present all offers. Properties are subject to pre-auction sales meeting all terms. Pre-auction offers must include:
- The Contract for Sale of Real Estate
- Required deposit
The Seller may accept or reject any offer at their sole & absolute discretion.
34. Both parties shall indemnify and hold harmless Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC from costs, losses, liabilities, or expenses, including attorney fees, resulting from failure to fulfill obligations. Disputes will be arbitrated in Union County, IL or tried in Union County courts, at the discretion of Seller and Joe Ollis Real Estate & Auction, LLC. In any legal action or arbitration arising from these Terms and Conditions, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs from the non-prevailing party.
35. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held to be invalid, void, or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
36. Failure to enforce any term does not waive future enforcement rights. These Terms and Conditions are governed by Illinois law and are incorporated into the Contract for Sale of Real Estate. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and the Contract for Sale of Real Estate, the Contract for Sale of Real Estate shall govern.
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