7-Acre Country Homesite in Dow, Illinois — No HOA, No Restrictions! The corn is harvested, so go park along HWY and chaeck this spot out! Build your dream home on approximately 7 acres of beautiful, usable land in rural Dow, Illinois! This tract offers a rare opportunity to create your own private country retreat while still being conveniently located near Alton and the St. Louis metropolitan area. The property has highway access directly from Highway 3, just east of the Salem Road and Elsah Road area, providing easy access. Rural water, electric, and high-speed fiber internet are available, making this an ideal location for building a modern country home with the conveniences you want. The gently laid-out acreage includes a natural drainage area along the SW edge of the property that may provide potential for a pond. Imagine a home overlooking your own pond, pasture, garden, or open acreage—the possibilities are yours. One of the biggest advantages of this property is the freedom it offers. The acreage is not located in a subdivision and has no HOA fees or known subdivision restrictions, giving you the flexibility to design and use your property to suit your lifestyle. The property is surrounded by several well-maintained homes on larger individual tracts, creating an attractive rural residential setting without the confines of a traditional subdivision. Whether you're looking to build a forever home, establish a private country getaway, create a hobby farm, or simply secure acreage for your future, this property offers the space and freedom to make it your own. Located in Jersey County School District and within convenient driving distance of Alton and the greater St. Louis area, this is country living with access to the amenities of town and city life. Easy to view. Please be courteous of the neighbors, Park along HWY 3, do not drive to the end of the Private Lane, as it's DEAD END, No turn around* If you turn onto the Lane, you will need to back out* New address will be assigned when a new owner builds.
10.11 acres offer a great site to build your new home! OR if you want more there is 30.16 acres m/l of prime ground available as one large parcel! Each tract is available for $199,900. Two of the tracts have access off of Joe Knight Road, while Tract #3 features access off of Route 3. Each tract offers a beautiful combination of flat cropland and rolling terrain with trees. Tract #2 includes a mobile home with a detached garage. Take this opportunity to buy a 10-acre tract and build your dream home! (Tract #1: 10.11 acres m/l; Tract #2: 10.12 acres m/l; Tract #3: 9.59 acres m/l).
MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26017089
Mar 30, 2026
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$199,900
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Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for TBD State Highway 3
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $55,000 and $549,000.
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