Beardstown, IL 62618 - Cass County

Property Description

Live Auction location: Elks Lodge 205 East 2nd Street, Beardstown, IL 62618

Online bidding available as well

Date: 10/25/2024 Time: 1:00 p.m.

SELLING ABSOLUTE TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER WITH NO RESERVE!

Over 1 mile of Sangamon River frontage with Tract 2 and Tract 3 offering land on both sides of the river. This is your chance to own prime recreational and hunting property just outside the historic town of Beardstown, Illinois. From harvesting whitetails and other wildlife, to camping, boating, fishing, and hiking, this 225 +/- acre propertyoffered in three tractshas it all. This land hasnt been on the market in over 50 years!

Tract 1 30 +/- acres

Tract 1 is located at the southern end of the property and is the closest access point to the Beardstown Marina. With over 400 yards of river frontage, this tract offers fishing, camping, and a variety of hunting opportunities. Easy to navigate, with slight elevation changes, this tract includes several prime stand locations for hunting the whitetails that frequent this river bottom.

Tract 2 160 +/- acres

Tract 2 is the heart of the property, featuring over 600 yards of river frontage. This stretch of the Sangamon River offers excellent catfishing. Remnants of old slough areas, originally set up for duck hunting, can still be found here. Primarily timberland with pockets of old sloughs, the open areas of this tract create predictable paths that the deer move through, making it a prime parcel for hunting whitetail deer. The Sangamon River runs through the northwestern edge of this tract, leaving a portion of the land on the west side of the river. This tract offers up a variety of recreational activities, as well as spring turkey hunting, summer catfishing, and, of course, those river bottom whitetails!

Tract 3 35.51 +/- acres

Tract 3 is located at the northern end of the property. Split by the Sangamon River, this tract offers a combined total of over 800 yards of river frontage. There is plenty of bank space for enjoying the excellent catfishing the Sangamon River offers. Whether you choose to hunt the north or south side of the river, youll have the opportunity to pursue those river bottom whitetails that travel through this tract.

Property Highlights

- 225 +/- acres Offered in 3 Tracts

- Access via the Sangamon River

- Boat Launch Beardstown Marina

- Excellent Fishing

- River Bottom Whitetails

- Prime Deer Stand Locations

- Old Slough Pockets

- Blank Canvas

- 50 minutes from Springfield

- 2.5 hours from St. Louis