42+/- Acre Property Bordering Shawnee National Forest, Near Kinkaid Lake in Jackson County, Illinois
This turnkey farm offers a rare blend of usable acreage, comfortable living space, and outdoor recreation opportunities in a sought-after Jackson County, IL location. Bordering thousands of acres of the Shawnee National Forest and minutes from Kinkaid Lake, this property includes a 1,300 square foot home along with multiple large outbuildings that can support a variety of uses, from livestock and equipment storage to hobby farming or recreational needs.
The 42 +/- acres are primarily open ground with fencing already in place, making the property well suited for cattle, horses, or other agricultural uses. For outdoor enthusiasts, the property offers open ground suitable for adding food sources, along with the seclusion and access needed to pursue mature Southern Illinois bucks and turkeys right out the back door.
With more than 3,000 square feet of outbuilding space, this property is well equipped for hobby farming, livestock, and rural living. Existing features include five horse stalls, a chicken coop, and established pens. A stocked half-acre pond with bass, bluegill, and catfish adds another enjoyable outdoor amenity.
With its mix of open land, improvements, and proximity to Shawnee National Forest and popular Kinkaid Lake, properties like this are truly a rare find in this region of Southern Illinois.
Call Land Agent Dane Werner for details or for a showing.
Property Features
*42 +/- acres bordering thousands of acres of Shawnee National Forest
*Minutes from Kinkaid Lake boat ramp
*Beautiful 1,300 square foot home
*1,600 square foot barn with 5 horse stalls
*1,400 square foot outbuilding with finished space
*Property has fencing in place for cattle or horses
*Hunting potential is amazing in a big buck area of Southern Illinois
*Stocked 1/2 acre pond with bluegill, bass, and catfish
*25 minutes to Chester, IL
*Just over an hour from St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, MO
*Trico school district
*Taxes: $4,400
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Listed by: Midwest Land Group LLC • Dane Werner • 573-521-9061
$595,000
537 Morber Rd, Ava, IL 62907
3beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$458/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Dane Werner 573-521-9061,
Midwest Land Group LLC
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26058841
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Fencing: Cross Fenced,Perimeter
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture, Pond
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 42 Acres
- Features: Adjoins Government Land, Adjoins Wooded Area, Pasture, Pond on Lot, Private, Secluded
Details
- Parcel number: 0715300005
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Single Phase
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Water: Cistern
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ava
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $458/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $197,718
- Annual tax amount: $4,161
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $595,000-0.5%$458/sqft |
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| 8/29/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $598,000-3.5%$460/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $620,000+264.7%$477/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2017 | Sold | $170,000-32%$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2012 | Sold | $250,000$192/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,161 +5.9% | $65,906 +9.2% |
| 2024 | $3,929 +14.2% | $60,340 +11.1% |
| 2023 | $3,441 +6.6% | $54,315 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $3,228 +2.5% | $49,573 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $3,149 +2.7% | $47,171 +0.4% |
| 2020 | $3,067 +5.5% | $47,004 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $2,907 +11.7% | $45,443 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $2,604 | $43,983 -0.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $44,140 +1.4% |
| 2015 | -- | $43,542 +1% |
| 2014 | -- | $43,130 |
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Neighborhood: 62907
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Trico Dist 176
- Middle: Trico Dist 176
- High: Trico
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






