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  • Listed by: Trophy Properties & Auction • Jesse R Klingler • Contact: 636-699-5208
    Price cut: $50K (5/27)
    $1,200,000

    295 Panthers Den Rd, Makanda, IL 62958

    3beds
    2,300sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2013
    6.66 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $522/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    French-inspired designStorybook-inspired architectureFire pitsThree thoughtfully designed cabinsCarefully curated amenitiesPrivate hot tubsWashers and dryers
    Rocky Comfort Cabins: A Unique Turnkey Investment for Sale - Union County Property Highlights: • Turnkey Lodging Business • Established Since 2013 • Private Walking Trail to Blue Sky Vineyard • Existing Reservations & Future Bookings Included • Established Website, Social Media Presence & Guest Reviews • Strong Occupancy History • Loyal Repeat Clientele • Storybook-Inspired & French-Inspired Cabins • Room for Future Expansion • Proven Operating History Welcome to Rocky Comfort Cabins, a highly rated, fully operational lodging business located in the heart of Southern Illinois wine country. Established in 2013, Rocky Comfort Cabins has built a strong reputation, loyal repeat clientele, and a proven history of guest satisfaction. Situated on more than 6 acres and connected to Blue Sky Vineyard by a private walking trail agreement, the property offers guests a unique combination of privacy, natural beauty, and convenient access to one of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail's premier destinations. The property features three thoughtfully designed cabins, each offering a distinct guest experience. Two cabins showcase charming storybook-inspired architecture, while the third reflects a warm French-inspired design. Guests enjoy private hot tubs, fire pits, washers and dryers, and carefully curated amenities throughout the property. Over more than a decade of operation, Rocky Comfort Cabins has earned outstanding guest reviews, strong occupancy, and a reputation as one of the region's most distinctive lodging destinations. The sale includes the established business, future reservations and bookings, website, social media presence, operating systems, and the Rocky Comfort Cabins brand, allowing a new owner to step into an operating business from day one. Significant investments in the cabins, landscaping, and guest experience have already been completed, allowing a new owner to focus primarily on operations, guest experience, and future growth. With room for future expansion and an established operating history, Rocky Comfort Cabins presents a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey hospitality business in the heart of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Financial: Its produced $264,515 Gross Revenue (2025) with a 2025 Occupancy: 85.5% and occupancy exceeded 98% of available inventory when owner-blocked nights for maintenance, upgrades, weather closures, and operational scheduling were excluded.
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    Jesse R Klingler 636-699-5208,

    Trophy Properties & Auction

    Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25072146MLS LogoOriginating MLS: East Central Board of REALTORS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Electric
      Cooling
      • Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer
      Features
      • Country Kitchen, Custom Cabinetry, Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Shower
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
      • Basement: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Gas
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,300 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,300

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Carport
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      • Carport spaces: 1
      • Covered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      Lot
      • Size: 6.66 Acres
      • Features: Agricultural, Farm, Few Trees, Natural Foliage
      Details
      • Additional structures: Additional Residence, Guest House, Second Residence
      • Parcel number: 10182000011
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage,French Provincial,Garden
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Cement Siding, Concrete, Stucco
      Condition
      • Year built: 2013

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Other
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Cistern, Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Available

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Makanda

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $522/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $150,300
      • Annual tax amount: $4,094
      • Date on market: 10/29/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 257 days
      • Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
      • Inclusions: Fixtures
      • Ownership: Private
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Gravel

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/27/2026Price change$1,200,000-4%$522/sqft
        Source: MARIS #25072146 Report a problem
        1/6/2026Price change$1,250,000-2%$543/sqft
        Source: MARIS #25072146 Report a problem
        10/29/2025Listed for sale$1,275,000+8179.2%$554/sqft
        Source: MARIS #25072146 Report a problem
        3/26/2013Sold$15,400$7/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$3,052 +13.5%$50,100 +8%
        2023$2,689 +0.5%$46,390 +8%
        2022$2,675 +2.4%$42,953 +4.6%
        2021$2,611 -0.4%$41,045
        2020$2,621 -0.2%$41,045
        2019$2,627 +3.5%$41,045 +4.6%
        2016$2,538 $39,240 +86.1%
        2015-- $21,080
        2014-- $21,080 +3472.9%
        2013-- $590
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 62958

        Getting around

        9 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        4 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • Elementary: Lick Creek Ccsd 16
        • Middle: Lick Creek Ccsd 16
        • High: Anna-Jonesboro

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