TBD 1 Fish Farm, Herod, IL, 62938

Discover a rare 24 ± acre opportunity in Hardin County, Illinois with substantial paved road frontage on Fish Farm Rd in the heart of Southern Illinois’s Shawnee Hills. The property features rolling, buildable terrain at approximately 430 ft elevation, well outside any flood zone, with a great mix of wooded and open ground ideal for recreation, hunting, or building. With no countywide zoning, no HOA, and no POA, and confirmation from the County Assessor and Clerk that the parcel can be subdivided with multiple homes allowed, the possibilities are wide open for a homestead, hunting retreat, RV setup, cabin site, or investment property. Stick-built, modular, manufactured, and mobile homes are allowed Located in prime trophy whitetail and turkey country, the property is just minutes from Cave-In-Rock State Park, Garden of the Gods Wilderness, Lusk Creek Wilderness, and Shawnee National Forest’s 280,000+ acres of public land and trails. Annual property taxes are only $22.22, and fiber internet is available nearby through Shawnee Communications. Electric is nearby but not yet connected, and buyers will need to install a well and septic system. The property is not in a flood zone and no wetlands have been noted.

62 ± Acres on Fish Farm Rd — Stocked Fish Pond Welcome to one of the most versatile recreational and investment tracts to hit the Hardin County market — 62 ± acres of mixed timber and open ground on Fish Farm Rd in the heart of Southern Illinois’s Shawnee Hills. The property features substantial paved road frontage, a stocked fish pond on-site, and rolling, buildable terrain at roughly 430 ft elevation, well outside any flood zone. With no countywide zoning, no HOA/POA, and the parcel can be subdivided with multiple homes built, the possibilities are wide open: a family compound, hunting club, weekend cabin retreat, homestead, or buy-and-hold timberland. This is trophy whitetail and turkey country, surrounded by some of the Midwest’s most iconic outdoor destinations — fifteen minutes from the Ohio River at Rosiclare and Cave-In-Rock State Park, twenty minutes from Garden of the Gods Wilderness, and a short drive to Lusk Creek Wilderness and the Shawnee National Forest’s 280,000+ acres of public hunting and trails. Annual property taxes are an astonishingly low $153.88, and Shawnee Communications fiber-to-the-home is built out across the surrounding exchanges. There is electric nearby, but not connected. This land does not have utility hook-ups currently. Buyer will be responsible for a survey, due diligence on water (well required), septic and intended use. Local Insights. Just minutes from Cave-In-Rock State Park, Garden of the Gods Wilderness, Lusk Creek Wilderness, and the Shawnee National Forest, this area is known for some of the best hiking, hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation in Southern Illinois. Nearby towns like Elizabethtown and Rosiclare other local restaurants, riverfront dining, small-town charm, and essential services.

67.5 ± Acres on Fish Farm Rd — Heavily Timbered Discover a rare large contiguous timber tract in Hardin County — 67.5 ± acres of mature hardwoods with substantial paved road frontage on Fish Farm Rd, located in the heart of Southern Illinois’s Shawnee Hills. The property features rolling, buildable terrain at approximately 430 ft elevation, well outside any flood zone, making it ideal for recreation or long-term investment. The opportunity is wide open for a hunting retreat, family compound, cabin site, or timber investment property. This is prime trophy whitetail and turkey country, surrounded by some of Southern Illinois’s best outdoor destinations, including Shawnee National Forest (280,000+ acres), Cave-In-Rock State Park, Garden of the Gods Wilderness, and Lusk Creek Wilderness, all within a short drive. The property also benefits from low annual taxes of $174.18, electric nearby (not yet connected), and fiber internet availability in the surrounding area via Shawnee Communications. Buyer will be responsible for installing a well, septic, and completing all due diligence,