Small Timber Tract With Huge Potential For Sale In Fayette County, IL
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Summary
Property
- Type
- Recreational Land, Timberland, Hunting Land
- Road Frontage
- County Road
- Road Surface
- Gravel
Land Details
- Timber
Approximate Distances
| 10 mi | to Ramsey |
| 11 mi | to Coffeen |
| 16 mi | to Vandalia |
| 17 mi | to Ramsey |
| 23 mi | to Greenville |
Features/Improvements
- Small Game
- Big Game
- Predators
- Creek/Spring
Description
This 26.5± acre tract in Fayette County, Illinois, offers a fully timbered landscape with a blend of hard timber ridges, a small creek, and appealing natural habitat features that support a range of outdoor uses. Located about 10 miles from Ramsey and roughly 16 miles from Vandalia, the property sits within a rural setting that provides access to supplies, fuel, and general services while still offering the seclusion many buyers seek in a recreational or hunting-oriented parcel. The property’s location near these communities makes it convenient for both day trips and longer stays, depending on the buyer’s plans for use and management.
The tract is composed almost entirely of timber, with ridges that run throughout the interior. These ridges create natural travel corridors. The presence of hardwoods contributes to long-term habitat value and allows a buyer to manage the timber for both wildlife and potential future harvest. The terrain varies in elevation, offering a mix of gradual and steeper slopes that provide multiple options for stand placement, ground blind locations, or general recreational use.
A small creek flows along the west and north boundaries. This water feature adds diversity to the landscape and further encourages regular wildlife movement. Water availability, combined with timber cover, creates conditions that support a whitetail's habitat.
Buyers will find open areas within that present opportunities for food plot establishment. These areas can be shaped and planted according to management goals, such as enhancing seasonal forage or encouraging predictable wildlife patterns. The property shows visible deer sign. Turkey habitat is also notable given the mix of ridges, roosting cover, and creek bottom. While wildlife use varies naturally over time, the physical features of the tract support the type of habitat commonly associated with deer and turkey presence in the area.
Road access increases the usability of the land for a range of activities, including hunting, hiking, habitat work, or general land stewardship. The access point allows for entry without requiring additional easements. This makes it easier to bring in equipment for land improvement projects such as clearing food plot sites, setting up blinds, creating trail systems, or performing timber stand improvements. The property’s size offers enough acres for meaningful projects while remaining manageable for a single owner or small group.
The location in Fayette County places the tract in an area known for mixed agricultural and wooded landscapes. These regions often create natural edge habitat that benefits wildlife movement across broader areas. The property can serve as a standalone hunting parcel or as part of a larger management plan when combined with nearby land. It may also appeal to buyers looking for a quiet recreational setting for enjoying outdoor activities throughout the year.
Overall, this 26.5± acre timber tract provides a substantial blend of ridge topography, water from the creek, and wooded habitat features. Its proximity to nearby towns such as Ramsey and Vandalia keeps basic services within reach while maintaining a rural character. The combination of road access, timber diversity, potential food plot areas, and varied terrain makes the land suitable for buyers interested in outdoor recreation, wildlife observation, or long-term land stewardship.
The information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not warranted or guaranteed by the Broker, its Agents, or the Seller. Access to property, access to utilities, or any measurements including but not limited to, acreage, square footage, frontage, and mapping boundary lines shared herein has not been independently verified and is for purposes of marketing only. If exact measurements, access to property, or access to utilities is a concern, the property should be independently measured or investigated by the prospective buyer.
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