This hidden gem of a property embodies every major aspect of mixed use, providing endless opportunities to farm, hunt, build, or conserve. Nestled among the rolling hills and creeks of Whiteside County, an area long-known for excellent croplands, outstanding Whitetail populations, top-notch turkey flocks, and stunning vistas, this mixed use parcel truly offers something for everyone!
Originally a self-sustaining family farm, this parcel embodies the best of the best: a truly solid foundation for new owners to build or use in the direction their own dreams take them.
Forty acres of mature, mixed hardwoods lining both sides of Otter Creek provides dense Whitetail habitat, drawing deer herds for breeding, raising fawns, and wintering. Benefiting from no hunting pressure for decades, this natural refuge has evolved into a neighborhood hangout for the big boys when other areas are being hun...
Forty acres of mature, mixed hardwoods lining both sides of Otter Creek provides dense Whitetail habitat, drawing deer herds for breeding, raising fawns, and wintering. Benefiting from no hunting pressure for decades, this natural refuge has evolved into a neighborhood hangout for the big boys when other areas are being hunted and a favorite loafing grounds though the summer months. Tall trees, including ancient spruce, provide perfect roosting areas for turkey; their trails through the woods proving their regular use of the areas for feeding and socializing. Walking along the meandering creek in any season will reward you with the sounds of Wood Ducks hastening away in alarm and muskrats working. Bullhead lurk in the deeper pools of the creek, cool in summer and enjoying brisk waters through winter. The experienced woodsman will find one of the several coveys of Bobwhite Quail, calling corners of the lowland fields home. Pheasant abound, strolling in the early mornings and active through fall. A careful look through the growing willow covers and near the creek will provide the rising blur of several resident Woodcock, as they make the perfect lowland seclusions their home through both summer and fall. Each outdoorsman has their bucket list of must have characteristicsit is a rare thing to find a parcel like this, boasting something for everyone in high-density and high-quality, able to be enjoyed in absolute privacy.
Ten acres tillable with a documented farm history on the indicates hay production only, in a chemical-free environment, providing new owners with the opportunity to certify all productive, tillable acres as organic. A good cropland productivity index offers options to continue major crop production, lease the farmland for revenue streams, or maintain a chemical-free history to raise produce with a self-sufficient mindset. Elevated knolls in the fields offer unobstructed views in 360 degrees, the perfect place to enjoy the natural setting or consider building. Individuals desiring off the grid living will find the location suitable for solar and wind generated electric. Heat your home or cabin with wood, corn or pellets and use rain collection or drill a well for your water. This property is subtly buffered from the world by woodlands on all sides for ultimate privacy. Electrical service can be run from adjacent roadways, if desired. If you have ever thought about building a weekend cabin or developing a private hunting camp in the middle of great habitat, this is the place!
50 ACRES:
* 40 acres of woodlands described above and 10 acres tillable, perfect for added income stream, food plot or pond. Access through easement to Spring Valley Road. Asking $5,660 per surveyed acre.
Mixed use: farm, hunt, build, or conserve
Forty acres of mature, mixed hardwoods
Ten acres tillable
Creek
No hunting pressure for decades
High-density and high-quality
Excellent Whitetail habitat
Proven turkey roosting areas
Additional 20 acres available
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