This 70 acres is as close to the perfect Illinois hunting property you will ever find and is lacking nothing. I'll let the pictures do most of the talking but here is a quick run down of what is offered here. There are nearly 70 acres of continuous thick hardwood timber ridges and deep ravines that also have white pine mixed in. There is a large pond, a medium size pond and 2 small wildlife ponds set in the timber. There is prairie grass 4 - 8ft in height growing on south facing hillsides and some river bottom areas too. There are stands of mature black walnut all over this property and too many mature white and red oak to even count which represents a large source of residual income if desired (ask about potential $125,000 timber rebate back to purchaser). As far as hunting is concerned the deer and turkey numbers here are ridiculous and the property has been managed to hold and grow trophy animals for decades. Our cameras show a buck/doe ratio of nearly 1/1 and many matures bucks again this year. Also the property can be accessed from the west in 2 locations, 1 south access and 2 north access points. Serious hunters know this is huge! Lastly, the accommodations at this property will exceed your expectations.
The word "ultimate" is used way to often in this business. There is a newly remodeled/restored historic limestone home designed to hold the property owner and his family. Then there is a large hunting lodge next door to hold other friends and family that come to stay for a hunt. There also is a new steel sided pole barn that is 40X60 to hold farming equipment and atv's as well as 3 other cedar sided outbuildings for other storage of equipment and vehicles.
NWIAR #132424
Oct 14, 2016
Sold
$302,247
Oct 19, 2015
Listed
$385,000
NWIAR #132434
Oct 14, 2016
Sold
$963,254
Oct 18, 2015
Listed
$1,265,000
This 300 acres was sold with MLS # 20162040.
Public Records
Aug 17, 2012
Sold
$1,315,864
Public Records
Apr 14, 2000
Sold
$116,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,342 (−1.2%)
$12,438 + $63,705
$76,143
2024
$6,420 (−0.2%)
$11,812 + $63,705
$75,517
2023
$6,431 (−1.1%)
$10,969 + $60,007
$70,976
2022
$6,504 (−1.2%)
$10,969 + $60,007
$70,976
2021
$6,581 (+0.1%)
$7,809 + $60,007
$67,816
2020
$6,573 (−1.3%)
$7,809 + $60,007
$67,816
2019
$6,661
$7,809 + $60,157
$67,966
2018
$6,667 (+2.2%)
$7,809 + $60,157
$67,966
2017
$6,520 (−22.0%)
$7,809 + $60,157
$67,966
2016
$8,362 (+135.0%)
$15,766 + $70,053
$85,819
2015
$3,559 (+10.1%)
$10,164 + $26,140
$36,304
2013
$3,232
$8,294 + $26,140
$34,434
Tax history for 11599 Messmer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,342 (−1.2%)
$12,438 + $63,705
$76,143
2024
$6,420 (−0.2%)
$11,812 + $63,705
$75,517
2023
$6,431 (−1.1%)
$10,969 + $60,007
$70,976
2022
$6,504 (−1.2%)
$10,969 + $60,007
$70,976
2021
$6,581 (+0.1%)
$7,809 + $60,007
$67,816
2020
$6,573 (−1.3%)
$7,809 + $60,007
$67,816
2019
$6,661
$7,809 + $60,157
$67,966
2018
$6,667 (+2.2%)
$7,809 + $60,157
$67,966
2017
$6,520 (−22.0%)
$7,809 + $60,157
$67,966
2016
$8,362 (+135.0%)
$15,766 + $70,053
$85,819
2015
$3,559 (+10.1%)
$10,164 + $26,140
$36,304
2013
$3,232
$8,294 + $26,140
$34,434
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
42.14 Acres
Year renovated
1840
Sq. Ft.
1,640
Year built
1840
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Carroll County
APN
10-03-30-100-003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Land
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 70
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,640
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 42.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1840
Year Renovated: 1840
County: Carroll County
APN: 10-03-30-100-003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
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West Carroll High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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