Escape to your own private retreat on this stunning 41.5+/- acre parcel in southern Illinois, bordering the Shawnee National Forest. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, this mostly wooded property offers excellent hunting, hiking, fishing, and endless exploration right out your back door. A small, 400 square foot rustic hunting cabin with a loft provides a cozy basecamp, while a 30' x 50' barn adds valuable storage for equipment, ATVs, or gear. Whether you're seeking a weekend getaway, a private hunting camp, or the foundation for your dream homestead, this property offers peace, privacy, and direct access to thousands of acres of protected forest. Secluded yet accessible, this is a rare opportunity to own a slice of wilderness with all the beauty and serenity of the Shawnee at your doorstep.
Sold for $300,000 on 07/07/25
$300,000
Simpson, IL 62985
0beds
41.5Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in 2001
41.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$750/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 08, 2025 at 01:01pm
Listed by:
Gage Shepard Pref:217-415-3362,
LandGuys, LLC of Illinois
Bought with:
Non-Member Agent RMLSA
Non-MLS
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1035897
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 400
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Waterfront features: Creek, Pond/Lake
Lot
- Size: 41.50 Acres
- Dimensions: 41.5 acres
- Features: Few Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 0624103000
- Zoning description: Other
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Simpson
- Subdivision: Whippoorwill