Whiteside County
Income-Producing Hunting And Recreational Farm For Sale Near Sterling, Illinois
000 Como Road Sterling, IL 61081
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Located in eastern Whiteside County near the Sterling and Rock Falls area, this 19.41± acre Illinois hunting and recreational property combines productive tillable acreage, annual farm income, timber habitat, wildlife management improvements, a trail system, and convenient access. Positioned between the Rock River and Elkhorn Creek, and directly across the road from the 140-acre Lake Como State Natural Area, where hunting is not allowed, the property is surrounded by a diverse mix of agricultural ground, timber, ponds, and additional wildlife habitat. This setting offers a practical combination of income-producing farmland and recreational ground in northwest Illinois. Access is one of the property's strongest features. The farm is conveniently located near I-88 and U.S. Route 30, making it accessible from the Sterling and Rock Falls area as well as other communities throughout northern Illinois. The property is also located on a dead-end road, limiting traffic near the property. The property has more than one-quarter mile of frontage along the I-88 and Route 30 corridor. A 5.7± acre mature tree line buffer adjacent to the property is located within the right-of-way and acts as a funnel or travel corridor for deer entering and exiting the property. A field entrance provides direct access to the agricultural portion of the farm, while a second entrance off Como Road provides another convenient point of entry. A recently cleared area near the Como Road entrance offers space for vehicle parking and could serve as a potential building site, subject to county zoning, permitting, utilities, and other applicable requirements. Approximately 12 acres of the 19.41± acre property are tillable, creating an agricultural income component that complements the recreational acreage. The rented farmland has a reported productivity index of approximately 115, giving future owners a productive agricultural component that may remain attractive to farm operators and prospective tenants. Beyond the row crop acreage, the timber and habitat improvements make this Whiteside County property particularly appealing as a smaller Illinois hunting tract. Food plots totaling approximately 4 acres are located within the timber and tillable portions of the property, providing wildlife attraction areas near available cover and surrounding agricultural ground. Approximately 1 acre of standing beans is planned to remain after harvest, providing an additional food source for wildlife. Two new, high-quality elevated 6-foot by 6-foot hunting blinds are also available for purchase separately, providing a potential turnkey addition for a buyer interested in hunting the property. The property's location between the Rock River and Elkhorn Creek contributes to the area's broader habitat diversity. Surrounding properties include timber, agricultural fields, ponds, and other habitat features, creating connections beyond the boundaries of this 19.41-acre parcel. Recently installed trail cameras are helping establish an inventory of whitetail deer and wild turkey using the property. This wildlife activity, combined with row crops, timber, interior food plots, and surrounding habitat, gives a future owner a strong starting point for continued land and wildlife management. The combination of tillable acreage and timber gives this property versatility that can be difficult to find on smaller acreage. Rather than being exclusively agricultural or recreational, the farm provides multiple potential uses within one manageable tract. The tillable acreage offers rental income potential, while the wooded acreage, food plots, trail system, and observed deer and turkey activity provide opportunities for hunting and wildlife management. Multiple entrances further improve access for farm equipment, vehicles, hunting activities, and land maintenance. Location is another important consideration. Sterling and Rock Falls are established Rock River communities offering shopping, dining, lodging, supplies, and other services. Whiteside County also provides access to a range of outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Public recreation areas in the region include Prophetstown State Park, Big Bend State Fish & Wildlife Area, and Lake Como State Natural Area. For buyers searching for Whiteside County, Illinois hunting land for sale, Sterling, Illinois recreational land, Rock Falls, Illinois acreage, income-producing hunting property, Illinois tillable farmland with timber or a smaller northern Illinois hunting farm, this 19.41-acre property offers a combination of agricultural and recreational features. Approximately 12 tillable acres, a reported 115 productivity index, food plots, standing beans, timber, a trail system, deer and turkey activity, multiple access points, and convenient proximity to I-88 and U.S. Route 30 create a well-rounded land investment and recreational opportunity. Whether the goal is to continue renting the agricultural acreage, manage the property for whitetail deer and wild turkey, establish additional habitat improvements, enjoy a private recreational property, or investigate a future building site, this eastern Whiteside County farm provides several options on manageable acreage. Any future construction, driveway modifications, utilities, or changes in land use should be independently confirmed with Whiteside County and the appropriate local authorities.
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- 19.41± total acres in eastern Whiteside County, Illinois
- Approximately 12 acres of tillable farmland
- Reported 115 productivity index on the rented agricultural ground
- Timber and agricultural habitat supporting whitetail deer and wild turkeys
- Approximately 4 acres of food plots within the timber and tillable areas
- Approximately 1 acre of standing beans planned to remain after harvest
- Trail cameras documenting deer and turkey activity
- Two new elevated 6' x 6' hunting blinds available for separate purchase
- Multiple property access points, including access from Como Road
- Convenient proximity to I-88 and U.S. Route 30
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