Located just south of Maquon, this 80± acre tract offers a rare combination of dependable farm income, quality wildlife habitat, and excellent recreational potential. The property includes approximately 50 acres in row crop production and 9.52 acres enrolled in CRP, generating annual income of approximately $12,694 with additional upside potential. At the center of the farm, Flea Creek winds through the property before joining nearby Littlers Creek, creating excellent habitat diversity alongside more than 20 acres of timber, native cover, and strategically positioned CRP acreage. The combination of food sources, bedding cover, and natural travel corridors creates strong habitat for whitetail deer and other wildlife. Two secluded CRP fields south of the creek provide outstanding cover and offer excellent opportunities for future food plots, stand locations, or tower blinds. The terrain transitions from gently rolling farmland in the north to more rugged topography south of the creek, adding visual appeal, habitat diversity, and numerous recreational opportunities. Several attractive locations would also make excellent future cabin or weekend retreat sites overlooking the surrounding countryside. Located in a well-regarded area of Knox County known for quality whitetail hunting, this property offers an increasingly hard-to-find combination of annual income, recreational appeal, wildlife habitat, and long-term investment potential.
Located just south of Maquon, this 75± acre Knox County farm offers an excellent opportunity to own a highly productive, income-producing tract in a desirable agricultural area. Approximately 46.5 acres are currently in row crop and hay production, with an additional 4.7 acres enrolled in CRP, generating about $9,748 annually. The farm carries an impressive 119.3 Productivity Index, with primary soil types including Greenbush, Camden, and Fayette. The property features gently rolling topography with productive farmland fields, attractive southern slopes, and a timbered draw running through the center that adds character, wildlife habitat, and recreational appeal. Excellent access is provided by Highway 97 frontage along the west side and Knox Road 300 North along the northwest and northeast boundaries. An established access roadway through the draw allows convenient access across the farm. In addition to strong agricultural value and dependable income, the combination of timber, brushy cover, grass waterways, and CRP acreage provides quality habitat for deer, upland birds, and other wildlife. Whether you are expanding your operation, completing a 1031 exchange, or investing in quality farmland with long-term appreciation potential, this tract offers an outstanding blend of productivity, accessibility, recreation, and value.
Located just 3.2 miles south of Maquon, Illinois, this 155.4± acre Knox County farm presents the kind of opportunity that continues to grow more difficult to find — a well-rounded investment tract with dependable income, quality farm ground, and proven recreational appeal, all wrapped into one attractive property. With approximately 112.2 acres considered tillable, including 93.5 acres currently in row crop production and 14.2 acres enrolled in CRP contracts, this farm offers a healthy combination of annual return and long-term stability. The current lease structure provides $18,700 in annual cash rent income through the 2027 crop year, along with an additional $3,748 annually from CRP payments. Carrying an overall Productivity Index of 110, the farm presents solid Class C agricultural ground with the kind of gentle roll and contour that remains highly farmable while creating natural beauty, privacy, and character throughout the property. From the road, very little of the farm reveals itself all at once. As you move across the landscape, the subtle terrain changes create a surprising sense of seclusion and quiet enjoyment rarely found on highly usable acreage. It is easy to envision crisp fall mornings in a tree stand, evenings spent checking crops or walking the farm with family, and years of memories made while the land steadily works in your favor financially.
Andrea D. Conner, License 471020674, Xome Inc., License 478026347, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 Highway 121 Bypass, Ste 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Maquon is located in Illinois. Maquon, Illinois has a population of 206. Maquon is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 23.53% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.27%.
The median household income in Maquon, Illinois is $51,667. The median household income for the surrounding county is $45,994 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Maquon is 38.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.7 inches per year, with 23.8 inches of snow per year.
