A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits hunting enthusiasts, outdoor lovers, and those seeking an exceptional country retreat! Offered publicly for sale for the first time in years, this remarkable 29.12 +/- acre p/rope/3rty has been maintained as a private hunting preserve, creating outstanding wildlife habitat just approximately 1/4 mile fro26w, 20the next owner has the rare opportunity to own a truly exceptional recreational property. Whether you're searching for a private hunting preserve, weekend getaway, full-time residence, or investment opportunity, the possibilities are endless.
The property features a brick ranch offering approximately 1,600 +/- square feet with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an inviting open floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining. A 24' x 35' garage includes an additional kitchen and bathroom, making it the perfect gathering place after a day outdoors. Additional improvements include a 36' x 50' outbuilding with electric and water, a 20' x 17' open-faced equipment storage building with dog kennel, and a 7' x 7' building formerly used for clay trap shooting that could easily be repurposed as a hunting blind, wildlife observation shelter, or animal shelter.
Outdoor amenities are equally impressive. Enjoy a picturesque 1/2 +/- acre pond and approximately 4.27 acres enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) through 2032, generating approximately $300 per acre annually. Buyer must agree to continue participation in the CRP program as part of the purchase contract. Several scenic clearings throughout the property also offer outstanding potential building sites for those dreaming of a custom home nestled among the woods and surrounding countryside.
The home is serviced by Ameren Electric and currently utilizes a private spring, while EJ Water is available along the roadway should the new owner wish to connect in the future.
Having trouble envisioning the home's potential? Be sure to experience the Virtual AI Tour, where you can visualize the home fully furnished with freshly painted surfaces. Then take the drone tour for a breathtaking bird's-eye view of the property and all it has to offer.
Properties like this rarely come to market. If you've been searching for a country home with acreage or your own private hunting preserve offering income-producing CRP acreage, abundant wildlife, and endless recreational opportunities just minutes from Lake Hillsboro, don't spend too much time admiring it from your screen. Schedule your private showing today before this extraordinary opportunity is gone!
Active under contract
Listed by: MCR Realty Professionals, Inc • Brandi M Lentz • 217-440-4663
$459,900
11 Lakecrest Ln, Hillsboro, IL 62049
2beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
29.12 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$287/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick ranch
- 40 days
- 268
- 8
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brandi M Lentz 217-440-4663,
MCR Realty Professionals, Inc
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26046262
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13x10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15x11
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8x6
Bathroom
- Description: 1/2 in Garage
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 5x6
Dining room
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15x14
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15x14
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 286
- Dimensions: 22x13
Utility room
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11x11
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining
- Flooring: Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Kennel
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond, Rural, Trees/Woods
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond
Lot
- Size: 29.12 Acres
- Dimensions: 29.12 ac
- Features: Adjoins Government Land, Cleared, Irregular Lot, Many Trees, Pasture, Waterfront, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1231400010 & 1231400015
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Spring
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane Owned, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In A Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hillsboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $287/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,869
- Annual tax amount: $5,090
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Chip And Seal
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Contingent | $459,900$287/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,900$287/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,812 +1% | $67,623 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $4,766 +3.7% | $63,703 +4.8% |
| 2022 | $4,597 +4.3% | $60,793 +8.7% |
| 2021 | $4,406 +4.5% | $55,943 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $4,217 +1.5% | $54,033 +3.9% |
| 2019 | $4,156 +5.4% | $52,023 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $3,944 +5.1% | $49,423 +4% |
| 2017 | $3,751 | $47,543 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $3,751 +2.5% | $46,353 |
| 2015 | $3,659 +4.2% | $46,353 +0.9% |
| 2013 | $3,510 | $45,943 |
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Neighborhood: 62049
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hillsboro Dist 3
- Middle: Hillsboro Dist 3
- High: Hillsboro Community High Schoo
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





