12.8 +/- Acres with Cabin, Buildable Homesite, & Premier Recreational Land
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Price:
$164,700
Acreage:
12.8
County:
Jo Daviess
State:
Illinois
Property Description
Properties like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find in Jo Daviess County. Offering the perfect blend of recreation, privacy, and future building potential, this 12.8 +/- acre property is an ideal weekend getaway, hunting retreat, or future homesite.
As you enter through the gated entrance and travel the well-built gravel driveway, you'll immediately appreciate the peaceful setting this property provides. A cozy cabin with electricity sits tucked among the timber and features a covered front porch, creating the perfect place to unwind after a day outdoors while taking in the scenic sunrise views across the surrounding countryside.
Approximately two acres of open ground near the cabin have previously been planted as food plots, creating an attractive destination for wildlife while also offering opportunities for gardening, recreation, or additional improvements. The balance of the property consists of approximately eleven acres of timber, predominantly oak and black walnut, with scattered cedar and dense understory that provides exceptional cover and bedding habitat for whitetail deer. Combined with the excellent deer and turkey population the Longhollow area is well known for, this property offers outstanding recreational hunting opportunities.
Beyond its recreational appeal, the property also offers excellent long-term potential. According to Jo Daviess County, approximately 3 +/- acres are zoned R-1 single-family residential, allowing for the construction of a single-family residence within the designated area. Whether you're looking to enjoy the existing cabin, build your dream home overlooking the countryside, or simply invest in a beautiful piece of Jo Daviess County, this property offers the flexibility to do it all.
Situated along paved Longhollow Road just minutes from Galena and Elizabeth, this is a rare opportunity to purchase a manageable-sized recreational property in one of northwest Illinois' most sought-after locations.
Property Features
- 12.8 surveyed acres
- Small cabin with electricity
- Covered front porch
- Gated entrance
- Well-constructed gravel driveway
- Paved road frontage on Longhollow Road
- Approximately 2 acres of open ground previously planted as food plots
- Approximately 11 acres of timber
- Mixture of oak, black walnuts, scattered cedar, and dense underbrush
- Excellent deer and turkey habitat
- Scenic sunrise views overlooking the surrounding countryside
- Approximately 3 acres zoned R-1 single-family residential, allowing for a future homesite
- Outstanding recreational, hunting, and future home-building opportunity
- 2025 property taxes: $1,802.40