For saleReduced $47,250
$477,750
105 acresNo home reported
$4,550 per acre (asking price ÷ reported acres)
Farm
- Tillable or cropland
00 Azotus Church RdBrookport, IL 62910
Listing courtesy of Hunt and Farm Realty, LLC · MyStateMLS #11882787
For sale
$363,000
$5,473 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 66 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
66 acres
221 Lusk RdGolconda, IL 62938
Equestrian property · MLS 11931173 · Listed 83 days ago (Aug 12, 2026)
Equestrian · Crops and cropland · Farm and ranch details
For sale: Listed for sale and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
Discover a rare opportunity to own 66.33 acres in the heart of Southern Illinois' renowned Shawnee National Forest hunting and equestrian country. This property offers an exceptional combination of recreation, hunting, equestrian access, scenic views, existing improvements, and potential investment opportunities. The property adjoins Shawnee National Forest along its southwest boundary, providing direct access to thousands of acres of public forest ground for hunting, hiking, horseback riding, and outdoor recreation. For the avid outdoorsman or equestrian enthusiast, this location is hard to beat. The property offers excellent deer habitat and hunting opportunities, with a combination of open ground, timber, natural cover, and abundant surrounding forest acreage. Approximately 14 acres of former row-crop ground could be utilized as pasture, hay ground, or converted into large food plots to further enhance the property's deer habitat and hunting potential. The acreage and surrounding Shawnee Forest provide plenty of room to create a true family hunting camp where friends and family can gather, hunt, camp, and enjoy the outdoors together. An additional approximately 5 acres of open ground toward the front of the property would be ideal for fencing and utilizing as pasture, livestock area, or additional recreational space. There is also an older home located on the property that is being sold as-is. The home provides additional possibilities for the new owner, whether utilized for storage, a hunting camp, renovation, or future replacement, subject to the buyer's intended use. The property also features several existing improvements, including a 36' x 26' pole barn with a concrete floor, providing excellent storage for equipment, ATVs, tractors, trailers, hunting gear, or recreational equipment. A second 30' x 24' pole barn was previously used as a clubhouse for the campsites, providing an established gathering area with potential for a variety of future uses. Adding even more versatility are 10 established campsites, with power and county water available. These sites could provide an excellent opportunity for someone looking to create a private family campground, hunting camp, equestrian campground, or potential recreational investment. There is also plenty of additional room for cabins, a home, additional campsites, or other recreational improvements. One of the property's most impressive features is the beautiful views of War Bluff. The surrounding area is well known for its extensive equestrian trail system, with miles of riding opportunities nearby. The property is conveniently located just down the road from several well-known Shawnee Forest destinations, including One Horse Gap, Julien Hill, Benham Ridge, and the former 9-Day Trail Ride area. These areas have long been popular with horseback riders, hunters, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Imagine having a place where family and friends can gather for hunting season, weekend trail rides, camping trips, hiking adventures, and summer getaways. With the combination of established campsites, open acreage, excellent deer habitat, existing buildings, and direct access to thousands of acres of Shawnee National Forest, this property offers the opportunity to create a true Southern Illinois outdoor destination. Whether you're looking for a private hunting property, family hunting camp, equestrian retreat, recreational getaway, campground investment, or a property with room to develop cabins and additional campsites, this 66.33-acre tract deserves a serious look.
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 Curtis Rogers of Hunt and Farm Realty, LLC and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | Equestrian propertyFarms 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 | Equestrian, Crops and cropland |
| Total acreage | 66 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
- Barn (listing structures field)
- Agricultural zoning reported (listing zoning field)The listing reports agricultural zoning. Confirm permitted uses and any restrictions with the local planning office.
- Tillable or cropland (listing description)Tillable or cropland acres as written by the listing agent. They are not a survey or a soil assessment.
- Stable or stalls (listing description)
- Timber or woods (listing description)
Utilities reported: Public water, Septic system. Capacity, condition and permits are not reported.
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
- $363,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 66 acres
- County
- Pope County
- MLS number
- 11931173
- Annual property tax (2024)
- $1,250
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Land details reported by the listing
- Water source
- Public (WaterSource)
Features
Water
- Public (Water Source)
Sewer
- Septic Tank
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 Golconda.
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: Curtis Rogers. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 24, 2026, 2:21 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.