Property Description
8.5 Acres with Building, Farming, and Commercial Potential | Saline County, Illinois
Located near Eldorado in Saline County, Illinois, this versatile 8.5-acre property offers an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to build a rural homesite, establish a business location, invest in land, or continue agricultural use. With over 1,000 feet of frontage along Highway 45, convenient access to town, and utilities available along the highway, this property provides flexibility for a variety of future uses.
The acreage consists primarily of open pastureland, with a mature tree line bordering the west and south sides. Previously utilized as tillable ground by the Eldorado High School FFA program, the property offers potential for continued farming, pasture use, or enrollment in an applicable state conservation program. Its highway visibility and accessibility also make it an attractive option for commercial development, subject to local zoning and approvals.
One of the property's standout features is its location directly adjacent to the trailhead of the Tunnel Hill State Trail. This 45-mile recreational trail extends south through scenic southern Illinois toward Karnak, providing opportunities for biking, hiking, and exploring the region. The nearby Shawnee National Forest and Garden of the Gods offer additional outdoor recreation opportunities.
Whether you're looking for a manageable rural building site, agricultural acreage, a potential business location, or a long-term land investment, this 8.5-acre Saline County property offers multiple possibilities in a convenient southern Illinois location.
Property details
- Acreage: 8.5 acres
- County: Saline County, Illinois
- Nearest town: Eldorado, Illinois
- Location: West side of Highway 45 near Eldorado
- Land use: Primarily pastureland with previous tillable use
- Road frontage: Over 1,000 feet along Highway 45
- Utilities: Water and electricity available along the highway
- Recreation: Adjacent to the Tunnel Hill State Trail trailhead
Key features
- 8.5 acres near Eldorado in Saline County, Illinois
- Potential rural homesite with convenient access to town
- Over 1,000 feet of Highway 45 frontage
- Water and electricity available along the highway
- Primarily open pastureland with mature perimeter trees
- Previously farmed by the Eldorado High School FFA program
- Opportunity to continue agricultural or pasture use
- Potential enrollment in applicable state conservation programs
- Commercial or business development potential, subject to approvals
- Directly adjacent to the Tunnel Hill State Trail trailhead
- Access to a 45-mile recreational biking and hiking trail
- Nearby Shawnee National Forest recreational opportunities
- Convenient access to the Garden of the Gods
- Versatile acreage for building, farming, recreation, or investment
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*The agent listing this property is related to the seller.
Directions:
Heading north out of Eldorado, Illinois on highway 45 right where the road splits into 4 lanes, the property is on the west side of the road.
