Land for sale / Knox County

A rare tract that pays for itself: a high tillable percentage for a hunting property, a 10-acre lake, and proven whitetail and waterfowl ground, 25 minutes from Peoria.

At a glance

  • 145± highly productive, gently rolling tillable acres generating $36,250 a year
  • Established 10-acre private lake with bass, bluegill and crappie
  • Timber draws that act as natural pinch points for Central Illinois whitetails
  • Field hunting for ducks, Canada geese and snow geese, with room for flooded impoundments
  • 25 minutes from Peoria

Property description

190± Acre Knox County Revenue & Recreational Powerhouse

For the discerning land investor, finding a property that delivers both an elite-tier recreational experience and a heavy-hitting annual cash flow is an incredibly challenging pursuit. This exceptional 190-acre tract in Knox County, Illinois, shatters the mold. Boasting a high percentage of tillable acreage for a premier hunting property, this parcel represents a rare, hard asset class just 25 minutes from Peoria.

High-Yield Agricultural ROI

The investment foundation of this property is rock-solid, featuring 145± acres of highly productive, gently rolling tillable land. Currently generating a strong, reliable annual income of $36,250, the farming operation provides immediate, robust cash rent to offset your investment or fund further site development. It is the perfect setup for a hands-off investor looking for a high-quality land portfolio expansion that pays for itself.

Elite Sportsman’s Paradise

While the agricultural returns are impressive, the recreational value is nothing short of world-class:

  • The Whitetail Timber: The smaller timber draws cutting through the property act as natural pinch points and travel corridors. They consistently produce heavy-antlered, giant Central Illinois whitetails on trail cameras year after year.
  • The 10-Acre Lake: Tucked into the landscape is a gorgeous, established 10-acre private lake offering awesome fishing for bass, bluegill, and crappie.
  • Field & Waterfowl Potential: The expansive tillable fields offer a massive food source that draws incredible numbers of ducks, Canada geese, and migrating snow geese for legendary field hunting. Furthermore, the property features several distinct development opportunities to build out managed, flooded waterfowl impoundments, allowing you to easily elevate this tract into a legendary, elite-level waterfowl precinct.

Properties that successfully bridge the gap between high-percentage tillable income and elite recreational benefits are a true rarity on the open market. Whether you are looking for a premier family legacy retreat or a high-yielding land investment you can actually enjoy, this Knox County powerhouse stands in a class of its own.

Property Highlights

  • Total Acreage: 190± Acres (Knox County, IL)
  • Immediate Income: 145± highly productive tillable acres generating $36,250 annually
  • Fishery: Beautiful 10-acre private lake with awesome fishing
  • Trophy Whitetails: Strategic timber draws with a proven track record of giant deer
  • Waterfowl Flightway: Incredible field hunting for ducks, Canada geese, and snow geese
  • Development upside: Multiple prime areas perfect for engineering elite waterfowl wetlands
  • Unbeatable Location: True country seclusion located just 25 minutes from Peoria, IL

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190 Acres for Sale | Knox County, Illinois

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Location

2.5 mi southwest of Yates City, Knox County, IL

40.76306, -90.05894 · boundary traced at about 188.4 acres

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John O'Reilly

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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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