Turn-Key DeKalb County Hunting Retreat with Creek & Income

Property Description

Located less than an hour from the western Chicago suburbs, this 40.09 +/- acre recreational property offers a rare combination of hunting, income, live water, and quality improvements in a highly sought-after area of DeKalb County.

As you pull into the private drive off Harper Road, you're immediately greeted by a 30'x40' pole building positioned near the entrance of the property. Its location provides easy access while minimizing disturbance to the hunting and recreational portions of the farm. The building features a concrete floor, private well, electric service, 12-foot ceilings, and two 10'x10' overhead doors. Whether utilized as a hunting headquarters, equipment storage facility, weekend retreat, or future gathering space, it offers immediate functionality and value.

Beyond the shed, Indian Creek winds its way through the front portion of the property, providing a year-round water source for wildlife while enhancing the property's natural beauty. A quality bridge crossing allows convenient access over the creek and into the heart of the farm, where an established trail system has been thoughtfully maintained for easy navigation throughout the property.

Approximately 20 acres are enrolled in CRP, generating roughly $5,100 in annual income, while the balance consists primarily of mature hardwood timber. The combination of warm-season grasses, timbered cover, edge habitat, and live water creates an outstanding environment for wildlife. The property has a proven history of producing quality whitetail deer and also supports healthy populations of turkey and pheasants. An elevated hunting blind is included and strategically positioned for hunting opportunities throughout the season.

Properties of this size that combine annual income, live water, established wildlife habitat, and substantial improvements are increasingly difficult to find in northern Illinois. Conveniently located just minutes from Shabbona Lake, approximately 30 minutes from DeKalb, Aurora, and Sugar Grove, and less than an hour from much of the Chicago metropolitan area, this property offers the perfect blend of recreation, investment potential, and weekend escape. Call listing broker Jason Heller at (815) 858-4403 to schedule your own private tour.