If you’ve been thinking about getting into farming or expanding your current operation, you will want to take a look at this investment opportunity! With the feed lot, silos, and multiple metal buildings, this farm is already set up for you to bring your cattle herd in and get to work. There is also plenty of space to store farm equipment in the metal outbuildings. There are approximately 224 acres of fenced pasture to allow plenty of grazing room for your heard. The current cattle herd also has access to roam throughout the 63 acres +/- of timber situated in the center of the property. Inside the fences are approximately 38 acres of open lakes and ponds, most being between 20-60 feet deep. These lakes and ponds are stocked with largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, trout, and even walleye! Not only will your cattle herd have access to open water year-round, but you...
If you’ve been thinking about getting into farming or expanding your current operation, you will want to take a look at this investment opportunity! With the feed lot, silos, and multiple metal buildings, this farm is already set up for you to bring your cattle herd in and get to work. There is also plenty of space to store farm equipment in the metal outbuildings. There are approximately 224 acres of fenced pasture to allow plenty of grazing room for your heard. The current cattle herd also has access to roam throughout the 63 acres +/- of timber situated in the center of the property. Inside the fences are approximately 38 acres of open lakes and ponds, most being between 20-60 feet deep. These lakes and ponds are stocked with largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, trout, and even walleye! Not only will your cattle herd have access to open water year-round, but you will also be presented with incredible fishing opportunities! In addition to the ground utilized as pasture, there are approximately 245 acres of established crop fields. You could choose to rent this out to another farmer, farm it yourself, or keep it out of production and turn it into more pasture. There is a well-established road system that allows you to easily get around the property even with heavy rains. The recreational opportunities on this farm should not be overlooked. There are large amounts of deer and turkeys on the property and in the area. In the late fall and winter, the ponds and lakes stay open, so they fill up with migrating waterfowl offering incredible hunting opportunities. There is a home on the property that would make a great primary residence for yourself, or you could rent it out to someone who helps with your farming operation. There is an adjoining 464 acres also available for sale with this property. If you are interested in taking a look at this incredible investment property, give us a call to set up your private showing!
Property Features:
- 245 tillable acres +/- to be farmed in row crops or converted into pasture
- 224 acres +/- of open pasture for grazing cattle
- 63 acres +/- of mature and young timber
- Approximately 38 acres of water are on the property stocked with largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, trout, and walleye
- Great waterfowl hunting opportunities
- Very strong deer and turkey population on the property and in the area
- 2 silos, concrete feed lot, feed room, 2 machine shops, and multiple cattle shelters
- Well established road/trail system to get around the property
- Homestead perfect for a primary residence for yourself or hired farm-hand
- 464 adjoining acres +/- available for sale
- 2.5 hours away from Chicago