Route 26, Lacon, IL 61540
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Route 26
Lacon, IL 61540

    (on 730 acres)

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    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
    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: Lot Land

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 730.00 acres

    Price History for Route 26

    DatePriceEventSource
    11/15/2021$3,500,000Sold
    NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202105886
    09/29/2021$3,504,000PendingNorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202105886
    09/13/2021$3,504,000Listed For SaleNorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202105886
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    Comparable Sales for Route 26

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
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    Sqft
    County Road 1300 Rd E, Lacon, IL
    0.02
    Lot/Land
    $57,000
    10/16/25
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    1371 Lacon Rd, Lacon, IL
    0.85
    Lot/Land
    $155,000
    06/02/25
    -
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    512 2nd St, Lacon, IL
    1.06
    Lot/Land
    $2,500
    09/12/25
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    504 S Main St, Lacon, IL
    1.28
    Lot/Land
    $6,500
    05/01/26
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    215 2nd St, Sparland, IL
    2.58
    Lot/Land
    $37,500
    07/21/25
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    N Hardscrabble Rd, Sparland, IL
    5.13
    Lot/Land
    $245,000
    12/29/25
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    269 Illini Dr, Hopewell, IL
    5.33
    Lot/Land
    $6,000
    02/19/26
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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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      "Scenic and full of wildlife. Beautiful sunsets, sunrises and foothills :). Gods peace and serenity "
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      "2 miles from town, beautiful terrain and gently rolling hills and valleys, like a miniature ozark or Smokey mountain foothill drive"
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    Route 26, Lacon, IL 61540 is a lot/land. This property is not currently available for sale. Route 26 was last sold on Nov 15, 2021 for $3,500,000.