This mixed-use farm is located northwest of Rockford along Telegraph Road in Winnebago County, Illinois and offers a strong combination of production ground, timber, and recreational opportunity. The property features approximately 250 feet of road frontage, providing easy, practical access for farming, managing, or enjoying the land without complication. Approximately 38 +/- acres are in tillable production and are divided into multiple sections by timber and natural features. This layout adds character to the farm while creating edge and transition areas that wildlife naturally use. The tillable acres provide built-in income through an established 2026 farm rent, offering immediate return while still leaving flexibility to shift portions of the farm toward recreation if desired. The southwest tillable field, in particular, offers strong potential for food plots or could be left in cover to further enhance hunting opportunities. Roughly 7 acres of timber and valley ground sit near the center of the property and serve as the recreational core. This area provides natural cover, elevation change, and a level of seclusion that is hard to find in this part of the county. Whether the goal is bow hunting whitetails, chasing spring gobblers, target shooting, or weekend camping, this portion of the farm offers flexibility and multiple setup options throughout the season. The property is located near several public land preserves and the Pecatonica River, adding to the recreational appeal of the surrounding area. While these features do not directly border the farm, they contribute to the outdoor lifestyle this part of Winnebago County is known for. Convenient access to US Route 20 and Interstate 90 makes it easy to reach Rockford and surrounding markets while still enjoying a rural setting once on the property. This is a farm that fits a wide range of buyers, from the recreational landowner to the investor looking for income with upside. Tracts of this size, diversity, and location do not come up often in Winnebago County. The property can be purchased on its own or in combination with the adjoining 68 acres, offering the opportunity to expand acreage, increase income, and create a larger recreational or investment farm. Subject to 2026 farm lease.
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Listed by Todd Henry• Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
This recently surveyed farm is located in Winnebago County, Illinois, and offers a well-balanced mix of productive farmland, conservation ground, and timber, giving it both income potential and strong recreational appeal. Access comes directly off Telegraph Road, where there is ample room for a proper field entrance and equipment access. The south side of the property is naturally screened by timber and CRP along the road, providing privacy and a tucked-away feel once you are on the farm. The interior of the property consists of approximately 35+/- acres of productive tillable ground with a rolling composition. The terrain lays well and provides natural contour that breaks up sight lines and adds visual interest across the farm. These acres offer built-in income with a current farm tenant in place, providing immediate return while allowing flexibility for future ownership plans, conservation practices, or recreational improvements. On the western side of the property, acreage is enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program alongside timber running the boundary. This portion of the farm provides excellent bedding and security cover for wildlife while also contributing to long-term habitat stability. The mix of CRP grasses and timber creates a natural transition zone that deer and other wildlife use consistently. The eastern side of the property features approximately 11 acres of hardwood timber with a trail system that winds through the woods and crosses a creek that adds both character and function to the farm. The creek corridor enhances wildlife movement, provides a natural water source, and creates scenic appeal within the timber. This area offers excellent hunting opportunities and includes grass coves that could easily be converted into food plots, staging areas, or additional habitat improvements for deer and turkey. The timber layout allows for multiple access routes and stand locations depending on wind and season. Location continues to be a strong point with convenient access to US Route 20 and Interstate 90, making travel to Rockford and surrounding markets quick and simple. Even with that convenience, the property maintains a rural feel once you are on the ground. This is the kind of farm that works for a wide range of buyers, whether you are a hunter looking for a weekend retreat, a landowner wanting a manageable recreational property, or an investor seeking income with long-term upside. Farms of this size and diversity are not common in Winnebago County and tend to move quickly. The property can be purchased on its own or in combination with the adjoining 47 acres, offering the opportunity to expand acreage, increase income potential, and create a larger recreational or investment farm. Subject to 2026 farm lease.
NWIAR #202600501
Mar 24, 2026
Sold
$677,115
Feb 5, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
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$677,115
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This recently surveyed farm is located in Winnebago County, Illinois, and offers a well-balanced mix of productive farmland, conservation ground, and timber, giving it both income potential and strong recreational appeal. Access comes directly off Telegraph Road, where there is ample room for a proper field entrance and equipment access. The south side of the property is naturally screened by timber and CRP along the road, providing privacy and a tucked-away feel once you are on the farm. The interior of the property consists of approximately 35+/- acres of productive tillable ground with a rolling composition. The terrain lays well and provides natural contour that breaks up sight lines and adds visual interest across the farm. These acres offer built-in income with a current farm tenant in place, providing immediate return while allowing flexibility for future ownership plans, conservation practices, or recreational improvements. On the western side of the property, acreage is enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program alongside timber running the boundary. This portion of the farm provides excellent bedding and security cover for wildlife while also contributing to long-term habitat stability. The mix of CRP grasses and timber creates a natural transition zone that deer and other wildlife use consistently. The eastern side of the property features approximately 11 acres of hardwood timber with a trail system that winds through the woods and crosses a creek that adds both character and function to the farm. The creek corridor enhances wildlife movement, provides a natural water source, and creates scenic appeal within the timber. This area offers excellent hunting opportunities and includes grass coves that could easily be converted into food plots, staging areas, or additional habitat improvements for deer and turkey. The timber layout allows for multiple access routes and stand locations depending on wind and season. Location continues to be a strong point with convenient access to US Route 20 and Interstate 90, making travel to Rockford and surrounding markets quick and simple. Even with that convenience, the property maintains a rural feel once you are on the ground. This is the kind of farm that works for a wide range of buyers, whether you are a hunter looking for a weekend retreat, a landowner wanting a manageable recreational property, or an investor seeking income with long-term upside. Farms of this size and diversity are not common in Winnebago County and tend to move quickly. The property can be purchased on its own or in combination with the adjoining 47 acres, offering the opportunity to expand acreage, increase income potential, and create a larger recreational or investment farm. Subject to 2026 farm lease.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12538670
Jan 30, 2026
Listed (Active)
$464,360
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Last updated by owner on Jan 30, 2026.
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