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251.62± Acres – Premier Pike County, Illinois Whitetail Hunting & Investment Property
This outstanding 251.62± acre property, located at the end of a dead-end road in the heart of Pike County, Illinois, offers a rare combination of proven whitetail production, income potential, and exceptional seclusion with build-site appeal.
The farm consists of approximately 65 acres of productive tillable ground with the balance in mature timber, creating ideal edge habitat and natural travel corridors. The property has been intensively managed for the last five years with established food plots and a strong trail camera history documenting mature bucks year after year. Its end-of-the-road location provides privacy and minimal pressure, a key ingredient for consistently holding mature deer.
South Fork McKee Creek winds through the farm, providing a year-round water source, complemented by two additional ponds strategically located on the property. The diverse topography includes timbered ridges, secluded bedding areas, and natural funnels that make this tract extremely huntable with multiple stand locations for varying wind directions.
Access is a major advantage with gated entrances from both the northeast and southwest, allowing hunters to enter and exit discreetly without disturbing core areas. An established interior trail system provides excellent access throughout the farm while maintaining its secluded nature.
Utilities are located at the southwest entrance, creating an ideal location for a future cabin or pole barn in a quiet, private setting.
Large, well-managed tracts of this caliber in Pike County—especially those offering true seclusion at the end of a dead-end road—rarely come available. Whether you are searching for a premier whitetail hunting property, a strong land investment, or the perfect recreational retreat, this 251.62± acre farm is truly a turnkey opportunity.
Property Highlights:
251.62± total acres
Approximately 65 acres of tillable income ground
23.97 acres enrolled in CRP returning $4,793 annually through 2032
Located at the end of a dead-end road in sought-after Pike County, IL
Extremely secluded with minimal pressure
Managed for the last five years with established food plots
Excellent trail camera history
South Fork McKee Creek with year-round water
Two ponds on the property
Gated access from both the NE and SW
Established trail system throughout
Utilities at SW entrance – ideal cabin or pole barn site
