Opportunity awaits in the historic village of Elsah, IL: this nearly 1-acre wooded parcel offers a rare chance to build your dream home in one of Illinois’s most charming river towns. Nestled off Mill Street, this secluded lot backs up to natural woodland and is ideal for a residence with a walkout-style lower level. Situated just off the scenic Great River Road (Meeting of the Great Rivers Byway), Elsah lies between Alton and Grafton and is steeped in preserved 19th-century character — the entire village was designated a historic district in 1973. Stroll its quiet lanes and you’ll discover stone cottages, Greek Revival and Gothic Revival homes, a historic downtown of masonry storefronts, charming inns, shops, and restaurants. Just minutes away you'll find Grafton, IL, known for its boutique shops, river access, wineries, and boating adventures. Nearby Pere Marquette State Park offers scenic bluff-top views, wooded trails, eagle watching in winter, and access to riverside recreation. Bonus: Sellers have previously had home plans drawn up and approved for the site, and they are happy to share them with the buyer. This lot presents a rare combination: privacy, wooded setting, proximity to historic village life, and river-town amenities just minutes away. Don’t miss your chance to build in a place where time seems to slow down.

Elsah is located in Illinois. Elsah, Illinois has a population of 658. Elsah is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 11.11% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.2%.
The median household income in Elsah, Illinois is $81,250. The median household income for the surrounding county is $71,655 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Elsah is 21.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 88.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 21.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 40.7 inches per year, with 14 inches of snow per year.