Property Description
52± Acres Bordering Argyle Lake State Park with Hunting, Income & Build Sites | McDonough County, Illinois
Located just 7 miles west of Macomb in McDonough County, Illinois, this 52± acre farm offers a rare combination of hunting, timber, tillable ground, water, and scenic build sites. The property directly borders the north boundary of Argyle Lake State Park, providing private land adjacent to more than 1,700 acres of protected forest and recreation.
The farm consists primarily of mature hardwood timber with predominantly south-facing slopes that provide quality terrain for whitetail bedding and movement. A year-round creek winds through the center of the property, creating a natural travel corridor and dependable water source. Approximately 12+ acres of row crop ground with a PI of 103 provides agricultural income and an established food source, while additional acreage offers potential for food plots, pasture, prairie habitat, or other improvements.
A recently dredged ¾-acre pond stocked with large channel catfish adds fishing and recreation to the property. Multiple elevated build sites overlook the surrounding timber and valley, with electrical service available on-site. These features make the property well suited for a permanent residence, weekend retreat, hunting property, or recreational getaway.
Located within the Macomb Community School District and approximately 7 miles west of Macomb, this property combines privacy with convenient access to town. Its location beside Argyle Lake State Park, diverse habitat, tillable acreage, water features, and building potential create multiple opportunities for long-term land ownership and enjoyment.
Property details
- 52± acres
- McDonough County, Illinois
- Nearest town: Macomb, Illinois
- Approximately 7 miles west of Macomb
- Directly borders Argyle Lake State Park
- 12+ acres of row crop ground
- Row crop ground with PI 103
- ¾-acre recently dredged pond
- Year-round creek
- Electrical service available on-site
- Multiple elevated build sites
- Macomb Community School District
Key features
- Directly borders 1,700+ acres of Argyle Lake State Park
- Strong whitetail hunting area with excellent deer habitat
- Mature hardwood timber throughout much of the property
- Predominantly south-facing slopes ideal for whitetail bedding
- Year-round creek creates a natural wildlife travel corridor
- 12+ acres of income-producing row crop ground
- Productive tillable ground with PI 103
- Recently dredged ¾-acre pond stocked with large channel catfish
- Multiple scenic and elevated building sites
- Electrical service available for future improvements
- Additional acreage suitable for food plots or pasture
- Potential for prairie and wildlife habitat improvements
- Approximately 7 miles west of Macomb
- Located within Macomb Community School District
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Directions:
From Hwy 67, north of Macomb, turn west on N 1500th Rd and go 4.7 miles to E 750th St. Turn south and go 0.5 mile to N 1450th Rd. Follow the curve to the west and proceed 1.0 mile. Road curves to the south, becoming E 650th St. Proceed 1.0 mile to curve. Continue south, through the curve, onto Emma Rd for 0.3 mile to property entrance.
