201 State HIghway 147 , Simpson, IL 62985(Pope County)

Sitting in arguably one of the best areas in Southern IL for big buck genetics lies this hunting paradise. Last fall there was a 190-class buck harvested in the area (see trail camera pictures) with some phenomenal genetics. These have carried forward from years past as you can see from the harvest photo by the owner from decades ago. Genetics like this are some of the most desired across the company. Want to know why these deer are getting so big? The bordering public land is hard to access. That’s right, this farm borders Shawnee National Forest and some of the area is too rugged for easy access. As a result, you get a great age structure backed by excellent genetics. Privacy is another key feature on this farm. You do not have any road frontage so the home place is super private. The home gives you a great base camp while you’re hunting. There are also several storage barns right around the home place. And best of all, the home sits at the very front of the property so it doesn’t interfere with the hunting. The 45 acres of tillable is very productive soil so it offers an annual return of $5,000+ per year. It’s farmed on a share crop agreement so production determines income. Also, the hardwood timber is a beautiful stand of mature oaks. Bordering the property on the north side is a large creek with water year-round. You don’t want to miss out on this record-book producing farm. Call me today for a private tour. 

Property Features:

- 45 acres of prime tillable soil currently leased to farmer under 50/50 crop share

- Property joins the Millstone Bluff Archaeological Site, an area once inhabited by the Indians

- Home and outbuildings provide a place to sleep, store equipment and store harvested crop

- Drop tine genetics are obvious in this area. Harvested deer was taken by owner, trail cam pictures come from agent where they were taken on the north side of the creek on the adjoining property

- Soil CPI of 113.5, corn average BPA is 151.1, soybean average BPA is 50.5

- Bay Creek makes up the northern property boundary

- Home was remodeled in 2006 and features 3BR-2BA and a 1,300 square foot unfinished basement

- Multiple outbuildings include 2-car detached garage, 3 grain bins in operation, one large equipment shed and several smaller outbuildings

- Railroad track divides the property, and the current tenant has permission from railroad company to cross tracks on foot or ATV

- Two ponds on the property

- The area offers plenty of hiking, camping, horseback riding, hunting and fishing

- Mineral rights unknown

- No survey on file

- Annual Taxes: $2,189.30