Bureau County, Illinois 1,029 Acres of Land for Sale with 2 Homes

Property Description

1,029± Acre Legacy Farm with Premier Hunting, Tillable Income, and Build Sites | Bureau County, Illinois

4 Season Recreational Legacy Property with Outstanding Tillable Income. Discover an extraordinary 1,029-acre legacy property in the heart of Bureau County offering a rare combination of income producing farmland with premier recreational opportunities. Over 500 acres of productive tillable ground, this property provides strong agricultural value alongside exceptional natural beauty and privacy.

The farm currently includes approximately 500 acres currently being farmed. The farmed acres hold a blended Productivity Index average of 123 PI. The current owner will retain farming rights for 2026, 2027 farm tenancy will be open. There is currently 23.7 acres enrolled in CRP, generating approximately $6,500 annually in income. All CRP contracts relative to this farm expire 2029. Addition too the farmed and CRP acres, there is an additional 80 acres that offers outstanding flexibility and could be farmed, enrolled in CRP, or developed into premium food plots or grasses to further enhance the property's already exceptional wildlife habitat.

Experience the freedom of wide open scenic terrain ideal for horseback riding, ATV riding, and hiking. Over 2 miles of interior gravel roads that have been well maintained for easy access any time of the year.

A picturesque 9.5-acre stocked lake serves as the centerpiece of the farm, offering excellent fishing for bass and bluegill. There are well -built docks in place. The pond is 25+ feet deep in its deepest locations. On the North portion of the farm, you will find 1/2 mile of Big Bureau Creek frontage. Addition to the excellent fishing on Bureau Creek, you will find bald eagles, migrating waterfowl, deer and turkey all meandering the historic waterway. The creek is a great camping location and many people enjoy traveling the creek by kayak. Well-maintained gravel roads provide easy access throughout the entire tract.

The property includes two homes, several outbuildings, and grain storage facilities, making it well-equipped for farming operations, recreational use, or future development opportunities. Multiple picture-perfect homesites overlook rolling countryside, water features, and timbered draws. The farmstead is situated on a dead-end gravel road offering peace and privacy.

Renowned for outstanding whitetail deer hunting, the area consistently produces exceptional wildlife habitat. The neighborhood is all setup with large tract owners. The main artery of the property has south access from 2040 E St. This is a game-changer when you are playing the wind and wanting to move in on a big buck that is living on the farm. Quality deer management is a normal operating practice in the neighborhood, thus allowing giant whitetail bucks to reach their maturity. With several flocks of wild turkey regularly calling the property home, the spring timber is usually loud with gobbling Tom birds.

Whether you're seeking a productive farm investment, private hunting retreat, or a one-of-a-kind family estate, this remarkable Bureau County property offers unmatched versatility, recreation, and long-term value. Ideally located just two hours from Chicago and only one hour from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, this exceptional property offers the perfect balance of privacy, recreation, and accessibility. Whether envisioned as a premier hunting retreat, working farm, or generational family estate, opportunities of this scale and quality rarely come to market in Bureau County.