State Route 147
Simpson, IL 62985
(on 13.24 acres)
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Description
Currently this tract is planted in corn and is a beautiful crop field. It can remain that and provide income, or if you are looking for a tract to put in your camp site with room for your horses, or a place to home or weekend get-a-away, then this piece could be the perfect tract. It has easy access of off Illinois Route 147. The topography has a nice grade going up from the highway. In the northwest corner there is a wooded area which is perfect for shade. Along a portion of the west and along the north edge this property it adjoins an equestrian easement. This equestrian easement gives the owner of the 13.24 acres the right and access to ride the easement north to Cedar Grove Road. This easement terminates on Cedar Grove Road just a short distance from a major trail that crosses Cedar Grove Road in Pope County, Illinois. The trails in this area are some of the most scenic, beautiful and popular trails for horseback riding, hiking and biking. From this area you can ride the Sand Cave, Petticoat Junction, Crow Knob and Ruby Falls areas. Hunting, hiking, bike riding and kayaking are also enjoyed by residents and visitors to this area of the Shawnee National Forest. Lake Glendale, Dixon Springs State Park, Millstone Bluff, Bell Smith Springs and the Golconda Marina are all short drives from this property. Eddyville, Illinois will soon have a new convenience store and Shotgun Eddys is there too! Other options for this property could be a patch farm. With excellent road frontage, there are so many options for a beautiful property like this! Love living, working and playing in Southern Illinois with everything there is to enjoy and do. Subject to the current tenant farmer. Call to schedule your appointment today.
State Route 147, Simpson, IL 62985 is a lot/land. It last sold for $100,000 on Sep 27, 2024 (15% below the $118,000 asking price). It is currently off market.
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HOA
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Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for State Route 147
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Heating & Cooling No CoolingNo Heating |
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace |
View Has a ViewView: Farm, Street |
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Exterior Home Features No Private Pool |
Parking & Garage No Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
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Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land |
Building Not a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 04121070006 |
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Price List Price: $118,000 |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: SimpsonCommunity: Rural country |
School Information Elementary School District: Pope Co Cud 1Jr High / Middle School District: Pope Co Cud 1High School District: Pope Co Cud 1 |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 13.24 acres |
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Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive |
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Mls Number: 11333543 |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Tonya Hughes, (618) 841-6402
Hunt and Farm Realty, LLC
Bought with: Tonya Hughes, (618) 841-6402, Hunt and Farm Realty, LLC
Source: My State MLS, MLS#11333543
Price History for State Route 147
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 09/27/2024 | $100,000 | Sold | My State MLS #11333543 |
| 08/17/2024 | $118,000 | Listed For Sale | My State MLS #11333543 |
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Last updated May 2026
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Comparable Sales for State Route 147
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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1.64 | Lot/Land | $130,000 | 10/15/25 | - | - | ||
2.97 | Lot/Land | $142,700 | 01/13/26 | - | - | ||
3.38 | Lot/Land | $128,000 | 02/25/26 | - | - | ||
3.15 | Lot/Land | $300,000 | 07/07/25 | 1 | 400 | ||
3.60 | Lot/Land | $160,000 | 04/22/26 | - | - | ||
5.38 | Lot/Land | $300,000 | 06/12/26 | - | - |
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