A 24-acre lake, a snow goose flyway and total privacy three-quarters of a mile off the road, with tillable income to offset ownership.
Tucked away in the heart of Illinois’ premier big-buck and waterfowl country, this spectacular 158-acre Knox County property offers an unparalleled combination of strong agricultural income, elite-tier recreation, and absolute, unmatched privacy—all just 25 minutes from Peoria and minutes outside Farmington.
The undeniable crown jewel of this tract is a giant, crystal-clear 24-acre lake. It is a premier fishery offering incredible angling opportunities right out of your back door. For the waterfowl enthusiast, this property sits in a highly coveted flight path, experiencing massive numbers of ducks, Canada geese, and most recently, acting as a direct corridor for the spectacular snow goose migration.
With over 3/4 of a mile of private access leading off the main road, you are guaranteed true, uninterrupted seclusion. The landscape features multiple ideal low-lying areas perfectly positioned to build out flooded food wetlands, giving you the rare opportunity to engineer a world-class, managed duck hunting precinct.
Boasting 56± acres of high-quality tillable land, the property provides a reliable, robust annual cash rent income stream to offset your investment. The remaining acreage transitions into breathtaking rolling topography, offering dramatic elevation changes, gorgeous panoramic views, and ideal building sites for a dream lodge or a hidden weekend cabin overlooking the water.
Whether you are looking to expand your land portfolio with a high-yielding asset, build an elite private family retreat, or own one of the finest waterfowl and fishing properties available in Central Illinois, this Knox County gem stands in a class of its own.
2.8 mi west of Yates City, Knox County, IL
40.76910, -90.06695 · boundary traced at about 156.3 acres
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Owner & Broker
John has spent his entire life on farms. He has bought and sold more than 15,000 acres, and the hardest part was always finding a good broker. So John took over Illinois Land Company to build a full-service land brokerage with real customer support and modern technology. If he had to pick one thing, it's sitting in a duck blind with a few buddies.
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