Property Description
35± Acres with Building Sites, Farm Income, and Timber | Macoupin County, Illinois
Located just outside Brighton in Macoupin County, Illinois, this beautiful 35± acre property offers an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking rural land with multiple potential building sites, agricultural income, and recreational possibilities. With approximately 21± acres of productive farmland, 14± acres of timber, and road frontage on three sides, this versatile property is well-suited for a country homestead, hobby farm, family compound, or future investment.
One of the property's standout features is its road frontage on three sides, including two quiet, dead-end roads. This layout provides flexibility when considering access and future building locations. Whether you envision a secluded home surrounded by mature timber, a country estate overlooking the fields, or multiple homesites for family members, the property offers several possibilities. Potential division into 15-acre, 10-acre, and 10-acre tracts may also be an option, subject to survey and local approvals.
Approximately 21± acres are currently in agricultural production, generating $4,000 in cash rent income. This productive ground offers opportunities for continued farming, pasture, or other agricultural uses. The remaining 14± acres consist of timber, providing privacy, wildlife habitat, and opportunities for hunting and outdoor recreation. The combination of open fields and wooded acreage creates an attractive setting for those looking to enjoy country living while maintaining income potential.
Utilities are conveniently located near the property, with water service along two sides and electricity along all three road frontages, subject to provider verification. Located minutes from Brighton, with convenient access to Alton, Edwardsville, and the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, this property offers rural privacy without sacrificing accessibility. Whether you're planning to build your forever home, establish a family homestead, or invest in land for the future, these 35± acres offer the location, access, and flexibility to make it possible.
Property details
- 35± total acres
- Macoupin County, Illinois
- Located just outside Brighton, Illinois
- Approximately 21± tillable acres
- Approximately 14± timber acres
- Undeveloped land with multiple potential building sites
- Road frontage on three sides
- Two quiet, dead-end road frontages
- Water and electricity nearby, subject to provider verification
- Convenient access to Alton, Edwardsville, and the St. Louis metro area
Income and return potential
- 21± acres currently in agricultural production
- Current cash rent income: $4,000
- Approximate cash rent equivalent: $190.48 per tillable acre
- Potential for continued agricultural income
- Opportunities for pasture, hobby farming, or other agricultural uses
- Potential division into three tracts of 15, 10, and 10 acres, subject to survey and local approvals
- Cash rent terms and income should be verified
Key features
- 35± acres near Brighton in Macoupin County, Illinois
- Multiple attractive potential building sites
- Road frontage on three sides for flexible access
- Two quiet, dead-end roads offering privacy
- 21± productive tillable acres with cash rent income
- 14± timber acres providing privacy and wildlife habitat
- $4,000 in current cash rent income
- Potential for a country homestead or hobby farm
- Opportunity to create a family compound or multiple homesites
- Water service along two sides, subject to verification
- Electricity along three road frontages, subject to verification
- Hunting, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation opportunities
- Potential 15-acre, 10-acre, and 10-acre tracts, subject to approvals
- Convenient access to Brighton, Alton, and Edwardsville
- Accessible to the greater St. Louis metropolitan area
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Directions:
From S Main St and Brown St in Brighton, head east on Brown St for approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto Blue Ridge Rd and continue south for approximately 1 mile.
