For sale
$162,500
25 acresNo home reported
$6,500 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)
Farm
- Tillable or cropland
000 Azotus Church RdBrookport, IL 62910
Listing courtesy of Hunt and Farm Realty, LLC · MyStateMLS #11803004
Under contract
$163,200
$6,800 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 24 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
24 acres
24 Ac +/- Henry Hicks RoadHerod, IL 62947
Orchard or vineyard · MLS 11948147 · Listed 73 days ago (Aug 22, 2026)
Orchard or vineyard · Equestrian · Farm and ranch details
Under contract: The seller has accepted an offer with conditions. Some sellers still accept backup offers.
About this property
Are you searching for a beautiful tract of land with exceptional access to some of the most scenic horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation in Southern Illinois? This 24-acre parcel on Henry Hicks Road in Pope County offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, usability, and convenience-just minutes from the renowned Shawnee National Forest trail system, including One Horse Gap and One Horse Gap Lake. The centerpiece of the property is a stunning 2.5-acre pond/lake, creating a peaceful focal point and offering endless opportunities for enjoyment. Whether you envision a weekend campsite, a private cabin, or a full-time homesite, there are multiple potential building locations where you can take advantage of beautiful water views and the surrounding landscape. With more than 900 feet of road frontage along Henry Hicks Road, access is convenient and practical. The property also includes access to Grand Pierre Creek, adding to its outdoor appeal. Ride to the end of Henry Hicks Road and connect with miles of trails winding through the Shawnee National Forest, making this an outstanding location for horseback riders, trail enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the outdoors. The owner has thoughtfully enhanced the land with two clover food plots, a small orchard, and warm-season grasses, creating excellent habitat for wildlife. Whitetail deer and turkey are abundant, making the property well-suited for hunting and wildlife observation. The pond is ideal for swimming on warm days or fishing for bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and catfish. Development is made easier with utilities available along Henry Hicks Road, including city water, Southeastern Illinois Cooperative electric service, and high-speed internet provided by Shawnee Communications. Whether you are looking for a private weekend getaway, a recreational retreat, or the site of your future home, this Pope County property offers a rare combination of water, wildlife, trail access, utilities, and natural beauty. Make this 24-acre Henry Hicks Road property yours and start enjoying the best of Southern Illinois outdoor living. Note: Single wide mobile homes are prohibited from the property, but a camp site or new double wide manufactured home is welcome.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Tonya Hughes of Hunt and Farm Realty, LLC and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | Orchard or vineyardFarms and ranches: Listed by the MLS as a farm or ranch, or land with reported agricultural improvements such as barns, stables or fencing. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | Agricultural use reported in the listing · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Orchard or vineyard, Equestrian |
| Total acreage | 24 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown | Not stated. Total acreage is not tillable or usable acreage; ask the agent and check the soil survey. |
| Home included | No home reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Orchard (listing description)
- Pond (listing description)A pond is reported in the description. It does not establish a water right, and ponds can be seasonal.
- Creek or spring (listing description)
- Road frontage mentioned (listing description)
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- List price
- $163,200
- Status
- Under contract
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 24 acres
- County
- Pope County
- MLS number
- 11948147
- Annual property tax
- $277
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary, and no soil, flood, wetland or access conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Herod.
Price and status history
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
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Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Pope County, IL. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Pope County
- University of Illinois Extension (county offices and local specialists)
- Soil testing options for Illinois
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for Illinois
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of Hunt and Farm Realty, LLC. Listing agent: Tonya Hughes. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 8, 2026, 9:40 AM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 1:12 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.