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  • $789,000

    1459 Briar Knoll Rd, Amboy, IL 61310

    2beds
    2,048sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1997
    80 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $385/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Gated entranceBar area and kitchen
    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.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 09, 2026 at 12:01pm

    Listed by:

    Todd Henry 815-997-2256,

    Whitetail Properties Real Estate Llc

    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202601187MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 176
      • Dimensions: 11 x 16
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 88
      • Dimensions: 8 x 11
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 182
      • Dimensions: 13 x 14
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 310
      • Dimensions: 10 x 31
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 195
      • Dimensions: 13 x 15
      Heating
      • Hot Water/Steam, Radiant
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, LP Gas Tank Rented, Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Ceiling-Wood Decorative
      • Has basement: No
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fire-Pit/Fireplace
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,048
      • Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,048
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Country, Panorama
      • Waterfront features: Creek/Pond
      Lot
      • Size: 80 Acres
      • Features: Horses Allowed, Agricultural, Wooded, Rural
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding
      • Additional parcels included: 132109200004
      • Parcel number: 132109200003
      • Horses can be raised: Yes

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Siding
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • Year built: 1997

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: IL
      Location
      • Region: Amboy

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $385/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $256,866
      • Annual tax amount: $6,401
      • Price range: $789K - $789K
      • Date on market: 3/6/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 16 days
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Road surface type: Hard Surface Road
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        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/9/2026Pending sale$789,000$385/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601187 Report a problem
        3/5/2026Listed for sale$789,000$385/sqft
        Source: Whitetail Properties #107780 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$6,054 +0.5%$85,622 +5.6%
        2023$6,023 +5.8%$81,077 +9.3%
        2022$5,695 +25.7%$74,155 +27.6%
        2021$4,529 $58,103 +3.8%
        2020-- $55,952 +3.8%
        2019$4,440 +12%$53,899 +5.7%
        2018$3,965 $51,007 -3.1%
        2017$3,965 +1.4%$52,622 +0.8%
        2016$3,909 +0.9%$52,218 +0.6%
        2015$3,874 +0.9%$51,902 +0.5%
        2014$3,840 +14.2%$51,648 +8%
        2013$3,363 $47,829

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $5,231/mo
        Principal & interest
        $3969
        Property taxes
        $1262
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 61310

          Getting around

          2 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          30 / 100
          Somewhat Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Other/Outside Area
          • Middle: Other/Outside Area
          • High: Other/Outside Area
          • District: Other/Outside Area

          Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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