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243 Il Route 97 Route

Maquon, IL 61458
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Located just south of Maquon, this 80± acre tract offers a rare combination of dependable farm income, quality wildlife habitat, and excellent recreational potential. The property includes approximately 50 acres in row crop production and 9.52 acres enrolled in CRP, generating annual income of approximately $12,694 with additional upside potential. At the center of the farm, Flea Creek winds through the property before joining nearby Littlers Creek, creating excellent habitat diversity alongside more than 20 acres of timber, native cover, and strategically positioned CRP acreage. The combination of food sources, bedding cover, and natural travel corridors creates strong habitat for whitetail deer and other wildlife. Two secluded CRP fields south of the creek provide outstanding cover and o ffer excellent opportunities for future food plots, stand locations, or tower blinds. The terrain transitions from gently rolling farmland in the north to more rugged topography south of the creek, adding visual appeal, habitat diversity, and numerous recreational opportunities. Several attractive locations would also make excellent future cabin or weekend retreat sites overlooking the surrounding countryside. Located in a well-regarded area of Knox County known for quality whitetail hunting, this property offers an increasingly hard-to-find combination of annual income, recreational appeal, wildlife habitat, and long-term investment potential.

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Property Type : Land

Price : $570,000

AD Id : 83834540

MLS Id : CA1044399

Lot Size : 80 Acres(Lot)

County : Knox

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  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: None

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 2590 X 1340 Lot Size Acres: 80 Lot Description: Agricultural, Sloped

    Property Information

    Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Land MLS Area Minor: PAAR Area Property SubType: Farm

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $570000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 19-22-100-005 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $4985.72 Tax Legal Desc: EX FLEA CREEK ADDn NW SEC22 T9 R3

  • Homeowners Association Information
    Has Association: Yes

  • School Information

    Elementary School:
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    Senior High School: Spoon River Valley
  • Utility Information

    Electricity Available
  • Location Information

    Direction: From Maquon, IL, go south 3.7 miles on Hwy 97. Property is on east side of the highway. WaterSource: None
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Address Estimate Bed Bath Sq. Ft Lot Size
1502 Knox Rd 300 N Road, Maquon, IL, 61458 $590,000 -- -- -- 75 Acres(Lot)
1500 Knox Rd 300 N Road, Maquon, IL, 61458 $1,150,000 -- -- -- 155 Acres(Lot)

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 06/19/2026 @ 22:02. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

ByOwner last updated this listing 06/19/2026 @ 22:02

MLS: CA1044399 LISTED BY: Chase Burns, LandGuys, LLC of Illinois 217-899-1240 SOURCE: RMLS Alliance

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