1459 Briar Knoll Road, Amboy, IL 61310
1459 Briar Knoll Road, Amboy, IL 61310
1459 Briar Knoll Road, Amboy, IL 61310
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$789,000
$789,000
Est.Price: ?

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2 BD
1 BA
2,048 SqFt

1459 Briar Knoll Road Amboy, IL 61310

Est. payment /mo
SOLD DATE : 04/30/2026

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Key Details

Sold Price $789,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type 1.5 Story

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,048 sqft

Price per Sqft $385

Subdivision Il

MLS Listing ID 202601187

Style 1.5 Story

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 1

Annual Tax Amount $6,401

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 80.000 Acres

Property Sub-Type 1.5 Story

Property Description

This is the right property in the right location, surrounded by strong connecting habitat with a long history of solid deer management just outside of Amboy in Lee County. Farms like this are hard to come by in this area, especially ones that have been set up and cared for with hunters in mind. The surrounding cover, ag ground, and travel corridors create a natural funnel for deer movement and make this a proven spot year after year. From the moment you pull through the gated entrance, you can tell this place was built for both enjoying time outdoors and getting serious about hunting. The gated entrance takes you down a private lane to the cabin area that is tucked away from the main hunting habitat. This layout allows you to come and go without pushing deer off the core of the farm. The cabin and surrounding hangout areas carry that classic vintage deer camp feel that is getting harder to find. Inside, there is a large open room with a stone wood-burning fireplace that serves as the heart of the cabin. The space flows into a bar area and kitchen, creating the kind of spot where stories get told and plans get made after long days in the stand. It feels like a true deer camp that has been well cared for over the years. There are two rooms and a full bathroom on the main floor, making it comfortable for everyday use. Upstairs, the loft functions as a bunk room and can sleep several guests, which is ideal for hosting groups during deer season or summer work weekends. Just steps out the front door of the cabin sits the pond, which is loaded with fish and offers a great spot to relax, cool off, or cast a line in the evenings. Down by the pond is a covered shelter with power and a clay thrower, making it an easy place to spend summer afternoons after a day of working on food plots or hanging stands in preparation for the fall. This setup gives the property value well beyond just hunting, creating a place people will want to spend time year-round. The versatility of this farm is tough to beat for the area. There are roughly ten acres of crop ground that can provide annual income or be transitioned into additional habitat, depending on your goals. There are also about seven acres of food plots scattered throughout the property, already positioned to hold deer and keep them moving during daylight hours. An extensive trail system allows you to navigate the farm with ease and provides quiet access to stands and blinds. A long three-acre plot along the eastern side of the property is a prime location for a hard-sided blind where deer move off the neighboring ag ground. There are multiple smaller plots that could be expanded over time to continue improving the habitat and hunting setup. Additional perks include an outbuilding for storage of tractors, implements, and equipment needed to maintain the property. The farm sits across from Briar Knoll Hunt Club, a well-known pheasant club, which gives added opportunity to hunt multiple species in the area. The location is private and quiet, yet conveniently located with quick access to I-39 and I-88, making it easy to get here from several directions. This is the kind of place that checks a lot of boxes for someone looking for a serious hunting property that is also a comfortable place to gather, work the land, and build memories year after year.

Location

State IL

Area Lee County

Rooms

Family Room Yes

Dining Room Yes

Interior

Hot Water Gas

Heating Hot Water/Steam, Radiant

Cooling None

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood

Exterior

Exterior Feature Siding

Roof Type Metal

Building

Sewer Septic

Water Well

Schools

Elementary Schools Other/Outside Area

Middle Schools Other/Outside Area

High Schools Other/Outside Area

School District Other/Outside Area

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