Western Illinois LandGuys land broker specializing in Pike County hunting land, farmland, and rural property
Adam Fencik is a LandGuys land broker licensed in Illinois, serving landowners and buyers across Pike County and southern Adams County in Western Illinois. He specializes in hunting land, tillable farmland, and rural property, helping clients evaluate land value, price and position property correctly, and navigate the rural real estate process from start to finish. With deep local roots and a lifetime of hands-on experience in agriculture and land management, Adam provides practical insight for both buyers and sellers.
Adam is known for his straightforward communication, strong knowledge of the local land market, and ability to recognize what drives value in Western Illinois properties. He focuses on real details like soils, access, habitat, and long-term land potential.
Adam is a seventh-generation steward of his family’s farm in Pike County, Illinois. Raised around farming and the outdoors, he developed a strong understanding of land management and a passion for whitetail hunting at an early age.
He earned a degree in Agriculture Science from Western Illinois University in 2008. Today, Adam and his father continue operating Fencik Farms, a nearly 3,000-acre grain farming operation, along with Antler Ridge Hunting Inc., a well-known hunting destination.
Adam’s combination of agricultural experience, habitat knowledge, and years spent managing productive ground gives him a strong foundation for helping clients buy and sell farmland and hunting property in Western Illinois.
Adam helps sellers understand what their land is worth by evaluating recent comparable sales and the specific factors that drive value in Pike and Adams County. He looks closely at soils, topography, tillable acres, access, timber, habitat, and how a property is positioned for hunting or farming use.
For buyers, Adam helps identify land that matches their goals and explains the details that matter long-term, from farm income potential to hunting layout and neighborhood hunting pressure. He takes a practical approach to rural real estate and helps clients make informed decisions with clear expectations.
Licensed in Illinois
Serves Pike County and southern Adams County in Western Illinois
Seventh-generation farmer with deep roots in Pike County
Manages a nearly 3,000-acre grain farming operation through Fencik Farms
Experience evaluating tillable value, soil quality, and farm income potential
Strong understanding of habitat, timber, and hunting property layout
Operates Antler Ridge Hunting Inc., a premier hunting destination
Degree in Agriculture Science from Western Illinois University (2008)
Focused on farmland, hunting land, and rural property sales
In my experience, there are great hunting areas across Pike County and surrounding counties, but the neighborhood and property setup matter more than the county name. I pay close attention to the local pressure, surrounding habitat, and how the area is managed. A strong neighborhood with good cover and food sources can produce better hunting than a property in a well-known county that has heavy pressure. I also look at access and layout, because even good habitat can hunt poorly if the property does not set up right. The best hunting land is usually the land that is in the right area and can be hunted efficiently.
Tillable farmland values in this area can vary widely because the soils and topography change significantly between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. In general, I see tillable ground range anywhere from around $6,000 per acre up to $20,000 per acre depending on soil quality, productivity, and tract characteristics. Factors like drainage, field shape, access, and the amount of usable acres also play a major role. Smaller tracts and highly productive farms often bring stronger prices. The best way to determine value is to compare recent sales and evaluate the farm’s specific strengths.
Adam lives on the family farm in Pike County with his wife, Kirstie, and their two children, Grey and Baylor. His day-to-day involvement in farming and land management gives him a practical understanding of what rural landowners care about and what buyers look for when investing in property. Adam takes pride in helping clients make informed decisions and keeping the process clear and straightforward.
Licensed in Illinois (475.162577) | LandGuys, LLC of Illinois | Springfield, Illinois
