Prime Mercer County, Illinois Recreational & Timber Land Available! This 350.99- m/l property located in New Boston Township, Mercer County, Illinois, offers an outstanding combination of productive tillable ground, diverse timber, and premier recreational habitat. The farm has an excellent stand of hardwoods, an abundance of wildlife, and excellent income. There are nearly 265 acres of trees, including valuable hardwoods, that combined with a stream create a natural habitat for wildlife, including whitetail deer, turkey, and upland birds. Income is provided by approximately 85.52 tillable acres with an impressive average Illinois Productivity Index of 128.9. There are an additional 9 acres m/l that could be brought into production in the southeast corner of the farm. An excellent tenant is in place that would continue to lease long-term. Primary tillable soil types include Biggsville silt loam, Joy, and Seaton silt loams, all well regarded for strong corn and soybean production in the area. Beyond the agricultural value, this property truly excels as a large-scale recreational and timber investment. The majority of the acreage consists of mature upland hardwood timber, rolling topography, and wooded draws that create exceptional wildlife habitat. Elevation changes of nearly 100 feet provide scenic views, natural travel corridors, and numerous stand locations suitable for a variety of wind directions. Visit our website for more information regarding this Aucti!
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New Boston Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.2mi
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Approximately 351 acres of land
Zoned for agricultural use
Suitable for recreational use
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Property classified as a farm
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Annual property tax approximately $7,958
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Directions: From Joy, head west 2.5 miles on IL Route 17 to Bluff Road. Turn south onto Bluff Road and travel 0.2 miles. The property is on the east side of Bluff Road in New Boston, IL 61272.
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