117.45 Acres in Freeport, IL - $997,400

Northern Illinois CRP Farm with Fantastic Income and Hunting

Located in central Stephenson County is this fantastic CRP farm providing great income and recreational opportunities. This is an attractive property to a variety of buyers, whether you're looking for a strong income-producing property for an investment, additional acres to potentially farm in the future, or for a multi-species hunting property, this is one you'll want to check out!

Situated just east of Freeport, this property is comprised of 117.45 +/- total acres. Of that, approximately 97.4 acres are enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with the balance of the acreage being timber. In total, the CRP acreage is paying approximately $29,212 annually with the contract expiring in 2027.

This farm was previously row-cropped prior to the CRP contract being put in place. A few options the future owner would have would be to put the farm back into tillable production right away ...

This farm was previously row-cropped prior to the CRP contract being put in place. A few options the future owner would have would be to put the farm back into tillable production right away (subject to buyback payments) or they could wait until the expiration of the CRP contract in 2027 and begin farming then. The property boasts very fertile soil with the primary soil types being Huntsville Silt Loam, Batavia Silt Loam, and Thorp Silt Loam providing a weighted average productivity index of 130.7.

For someone looking for a hunting property, this farm has lots of potential no matter what species you're after. Deer, turkeys, waterfowl, and pheasants can all be found on the property. The CRP grasses provide a wide range of benefits to the wildlife. From natural browse and bedding cover for deer to nesting habitat and cover for turkeys and pheasants. There is a strong population of deer and turkey in the area and with a short tour of the property you'll notice plenty of tracks and sign. Several areas offer excellent stand locations for deer by capitalizing on natural funnels made by the river and habitat. The future buyer would be able to divide the current CRP contract, should they want to take out some CRP acres to plant food plots or additional cover for wildlife. A CRP contract division would be subject to buyback payments.

For the waterfowl hunter, this property has approximately 3/4 of a mile of Pecatonica River frontage. In addition, a natural slough is located on the south end of the property making the property an even more attractive stop for migrating birds.

If you are searching for a strong income-producing property with hunting opportunities as well, this is definitely a piece you'll want to check out! For a private showing, contact Jason Heller at (815) 858-4403.

Property Features

-117.45 +/- total acres

-97.4 acres enrolled in CRP

-CRP paying $29,212+/- annually through 2027

-Potential to be returned to tillable acreage

-130.7 soil productivity index

-Whitetail hunting

-Numerous travel corridors for perfect stand locations

-Bedding cover

-Turkey hunting

-Waterfowl hunting

-Approximately 3/4 of a mile of Pecatonica River frontage