Kamaroo Farms is a turnkey 96-acre agritourism and exotic animal ranch in Calhoun County, Illinois, just 50 miles north of St. Louis. The property is ready for someone looking to raise exotic animals and includes camels, kangaroos, ostrich, emu, wild burros, donkeys, sheep, and multiple varieties of pheasants. Improvements include a 2 bed, 3 bath home, guest cabin with rental income history, and a 96' x 75' metal building featuring an aircraft hangar with a hydraulic Icon door, heated insulated shop, and additional storage. A 1,600' x 100' private airstrip, ten fenced paddocks, and a 3.5-acre stocked lake make this a truly unique offering. Outstanding deer, turkey, and quail hunting, plus nearby horseback riding, hiking, duck hunting, and fishing complete this one-of-a-kind investment opportunity.
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Listed by: Living The Dream Inc. • Justin Bruehl • 618-410-9496
Price cut: $275K (7/14)
$1,575,000
2924 Bess Hollow Rd, Kampsville, IL 62053
2beds
1,400sqft
Farm
Built in 2015
96 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,125/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ten fenced paddocksAdditional storageHeated insulated shop
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Listed by:
Justin Bruehl 618-410-9496,
Living The Dream Inc.
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26045008
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,400
Property
Features
- Fencing: Perimeter,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Pasture, Pond, Trees/Woods
- Water view: Lake,Pond
Lot
- Size: 96 Acres
- Features: Pasture, Pond on Lot, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Airplane Hangar, Barn(s), Guest House
- Parcel number: 070336400001 & 070501200100
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kampsville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $669,351
- Annual tax amount: $8,176
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Land, Livestock
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Price change | $1,300,000-17.5%$929/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #26045010 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000$1,125/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26045008 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,634 +3% | $223,117 +103.9% |
| 2023 | $7,409 -1.5% | $109,430 +4.3% |
| 2022 | $7,522 +4% | $104,869 +8.3% |
| 2021 | $7,230 | $96,816 +5.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $91,725 +6.7% |
| 2019 | $6,771 -2.1% | $85,993 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $6,916 | $83,111 +2.8% |
| 2016 | $6,916 +642.8% | $80,832 +567.5% |
| 2015 | $931 | $12,110 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $931 | $11,345 |
| 2013 | $931 | $11,345 |
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Neighborhood: 62053
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 9.6 mi
- 6/10Calhoun High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Calhoun Dist 40
- Middle: Calhoun Dist 40
- High: Calhoun
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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