Attention Horseback Riders & Hunters! This property adjoins the Shawnee National Forest in Pope County. This property can be divided up into 4 smaller tracts or less. If your looking for smaller tracts to set up base camp for horseback trail riding or deer camp next to the Shawnee Forest. Look no further! These small tracts in Pope County are located on Sand Cave Rd next to the entrance trail to Sand Cave and different horseback rising trails. There are 1000's of acres to hunt, hike ,explore or trail ride. Most of these tracts are fenced and some cross fencing. Access to public water and electric on every tract. The list of the tracts are as follows Tract # 1 - 2 +/- acres with 3 bed/2 bath mobile home and some pasture area - $23,900 Tract # 2- 4 +/- acres mostly fenced pasture with small shed sitting on a corner lot - $28,000 Tract # 3 8+/- Acres mostly fenced pasture with 1 acre pond - $56,000 Tract # 4 6+/- acres fenced pasture with scattered trees - $42,000
•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #19041086
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Market trends in 62985, IL
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
93.4%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$140K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
37d
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Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 17 Sand Cave Rd
Date
Event
Price
MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #19041086
Sep 16, 2019
Sold
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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB429480
Sep 20, 2019
Sold
*
Sep 20, 2019
Sold (MLS)
*
Aug 2, 2019
Listed
$149,900
$150/sq ft
Aug 2, 2019
Listed
$149,900
$150/sq ft
+22
Attention Hunters and Horseback Trail Riders!Looking for smaller acreage to set up base camp for hunting or horseback riding in the Shawnee Forest? Look no further, you can't get much closer to thousands of acres of public hunting and numerous horse trails.These small tracts in Pope County are located on Sand Cave Rd adjacent to the Shawnee Forest and entrance to the Sand Cave and riding trails. There are 4 different tracts that will all have access to electric and county water. Most of these tracts are fenced and cross fenced. Easy access to all the tracts as well. List prices on the tracts are listed below. For more info or schedule a showing contact Land Specialist Curtis Rogers NA
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$427 (+42.5%)
$7,060 + $1,939
$8,999
2023
$300
$6,270 + $1,774
$8,044
Tax history for 17 Sand Cave Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$427 (+42.5%)
$7,060 + $1,939
$8,999
2023
$300
$6,270 + $1,774
$8,044
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
9.01 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Ranch
County
Pope County
APN
04103048005001
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 0
Parking Features: RV Access/Parking
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Main And Upper Level Bedrooms: 3
Upper Level Bedrooms: 0
Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Main Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Main Level Bathrooms Full: 2
Main And Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
Upper Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Upper Level Bathrooms Full: 0
Lower Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Lower Level Bathrooms Full: 0
Other Rooms Information
Room Count: 0
# of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric, Propane
Cooling Information: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Appliances: Other, Electric Water Heater
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Wire, Partial Cross
Pool Information
Pool YN: 0
Farm Information
Tillable Area: 0.00
Soil Features: Clay,Loamy
Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Farm
Property Sub Type: Farm
Other Structures: Mobile Home, Shed(s)
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,000
Land Information
Current Use: Pasture, Recreational, Residential
Possible Use: Horses, Hunting, Livestock, Manufactured Home, Recreational
Wooded Area: 2
Pasture Area: 18
Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins Government Land, Adjoins Wooded Area, Corner Lot, Gently Rolling, Pasture, Suitable for Horses, Waterfront
Lot Size Area: 20
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 20
Lot Size Source: Owner
Lot Size Area Unknown YN: 0
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Chip And Seal
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $800
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Count: 0
School Information
Elementary School: POPE DIST 1
Middle Or Junior High School: POPE DIST 1
High School: Pope County
High School District: POPE DIST 1
Location Information
Directions: From Route 145 in Eddyville turn West onto Eddyville Rd/Main St, follow Main St then follow curve to the west that turns into Ozark Rd, continue West 1.5 miles then turn South onto Cedar Grove Rd, go approx. 2.5 miles then turn west onto Sand Cave Rd
Address Line: 17 Sand Cave Rd, Simpson IL 62985
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9.01 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Pope County
APN: 04103048005001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Recreational YN: 1
Transaction Type: Sale
Possible Buyer Fees YN: 1
Seller Paid Repairs Amount: 0.00
Home Information
Living Area: 1000
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 1000.00
Living Area Unknown YN: 1
Around this home
Schools
Pope County Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 11.7mi
6/10
Pope County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.7mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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