Route 26
Lacon, IL 61540
(on 730 acres)
Home Value
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.02 | Lot/Land | $57,000 | 10/16/25 | - | - | ||
1.06 | Lot/Land | $2,500 | 09/12/25 | - | - | ||
1.28 | Lot/Land | $6,500 | 05/01/26 | - | - | ||
5.13 | Lot/Land | $245,000 | 12/29/25 | - | - | ||
5.33 | Lot/Land | $6,000 | 02/19/26 | - | - | ||
5.92 | Lot/Land | $3,200 | 06/25/26 | - | - | ||
6.09 | Lot/Land | $7,000 | 09/26/25 | - | - | ||
6.85 | Lot/Land | $1,244,000 | 12/23/25 | - | - | ||
6.85 | Lot/Land | $823,840 | 01/27/26 | - | - |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.00 | $422,700 | 5 | 4 | 4,935 | Off Market | |
0.02 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.03 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.58 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.58 | $467,600 | 5 | 3 | 2,400 | Off Market | |
0.59 | $193,200 | 3 | 2 | 2,543 | Off Market | |
0.61 | $237,700 | 3 | 2 | 1,769 | Off Market | |
0.61 | $187,400 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,802 | Off Market | |
0.63 | $182,500 | 4 | 3 | 2,360 | Off Market | |
0.66 | $128,600 | 2 | 1 | 1,391 | Off Market | |
0.67 | $164,300 | 2 | 1 | 1,395 | Off Market | |
0.67 | $175,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,260 | Recently Sold |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Lot/Land
Lot Size
730 acres
About this House
Take notice of this rare opportunity to buy a massive farm along the Illinois River that has been in the same family since the 1830s ! The property is very diverse in it's different habitats covering the entire spectrum of wetlands, sloughs, bottom timber, creeks, cornfields and large tracts of upland timber that has not been logged. Any farm along the Illinois River will get the attention of duck hunters and this farm is no exception. A large portion of the property goes out into and along the Babb's Slough, a primary back water of the Illinois River and puts duck hunters right in the middle of the flyway action for decoying ducks. There are also 3 separate pods in the farm center where the water level is controlled in or out with a massive high capacity well and pump. All 3 pods can be planted with crops and flooded in the fall to draw ducks right in to feed. What really makes this particular property unique though is that the deer hunting is outstanding from one end of the 730 acres to the other. Much of it has never been deer hunted in the last 30 years and there are several areas that a person hasn't even walked in any recent memory. Also the south end of the farm adjoins the part of the Marshall Fish and Wildlife area that is off limits to deer hunting making that area like a huge preserve for the deer. The farm is so beautiful and expansive with limitless potential for both ducks and deer hunting making it a truly special place. Several tax ID numbers. * 600 acres timber both bottom timber and upland, has not been logged * 130 acres tillable with annual income of $26,000 * 3 water level controlled duck hunting areas * frontage along and in the Babb's slough * outstanding duck hunting out on the river and in the feeding pods * outstanding trophy deer hunting from one end to the other * 2 primary creeks flow through the property * high capacity well and water pump to control water in the pods * adjoins massive Marshall county Fish and Wildlife area * owned by same family since 1830s
Route 26, Lacon, IL 61540 is a lot/land. It last sold for $3,500,000 on Nov 15, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $893/month.
Home Details for Route 26
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Lot Land |
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Lot Area: 730.00 acres |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Nov 15, 2021 Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202105886 | Sold | $3,500,000 |
Sep 29, 2021 Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202105886 | Pending | $3,504,000 |
Sep 13, 2021 Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202105886 | Listed For Sale | $3,504,000 |
Market trends in Lacon
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What Locals Say about Lacon
At least 5 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
89 % Say it's dog friendly
86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
83 % Say parking is easy
83 % Say yards are well-kept
80 % Say there's holiday spirit
75 % Say there's wildlife
75 % Say kids play outside
75 % Say there are sidewalks
71 % Say people would walk alone at night
70 % Say neighbors are friendly
57 % Say car is needed
57 % Say it's quiet
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
20 % Say there are community events
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Frequently asked questions about Route 26
- What is the price history for Route 26?Route 26 in Lacon, IL last sold for $3,500,000 in November 2021.
- Is Lacon a buyer's or seller's market?Lacon is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What do residents say about Lacon?Residents describe Lacon, IL as walkable to restaurants, dog-friendly, and walkable to grocery stores. See recently sold homes in Lacon, IL.
- What are the closest schools to Route 26?The closest schools to Route 26 in Lacon, IL are Midland Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 6/10), Midland High School (rated 3/10), Midland Middle School (Elementary, rated 6/10).
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SOLDJUL 15, 2026Ryan Blackorby, Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
SOLDJUL 15, 2026Chuck Cook, Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
SOLDJUL 14, 2026Shelly Rigelwood, Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
SOLDJUN 16, 2026Alex J Smith, Keller Williams Premier Realty
SOLDJUN 15, 2026Rich Gillespie, RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
SOLDJUN 12, 2026Laura Gray, RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
SOLDJUN 4, 2026Chuck Cook, Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
SOLDMAY 29, 2026Patricia Thomas, eXp Realty
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