14477 Us Highway 51 Wapella, IL 61777
Estimated payment $7,300/month
About This Lot
Located in Northern DeWitt County, IL this 61.67 acre property offers a 7,425 sq ft steel framed building with tillable income and recreational opportunities abound.
Situated in Northern DeWitt County, Illinois, this surveyed 61.67-acre property offers a rare combination of income-producing farmland, exceptional recreational opportunities, and a newly constructed 7,425 sq. ft. steel-framed building. Conveniently located just 15 minutes south of Bloomington along US Highway 51, the property offers a variety of possibilities for business, agricultural, or personal uses.
The 5,500 sq. ft. main shop features concrete in-floor heating, insulated metal-finished walls, and an adaptable layout, making it ideal for equipment storage, or workshop space. An additional 1,925 sq. ft. of potential living quarters or office space boasts vaulted ceilings and expansive windows, creating an open, light-filled environment. A wraparound front porch overlooks the property’s ag field, providing the perfect vantage point for wildlife viewing and outdoor entertaining.
A 1.3 acre parking lot on the east side of the building accommodates large equipment, multiple vehicles, or event parking. The property’s 24.5 acres of tillable ground carry a productivity index of 125, with an additional 7.69 acres of expiring CRP contract acres. These areas also lend themselves well to possible wildlife food plots or enhanced habitat projects.
With a mix of upland and bottomland terrain connected by natural wildlife corridors, the land offers outstanding hunting and year-round recreational use right outside your door. Properties of this caliber are seldom available near Bloomington-Normalmaking this an exceptional investment opportunity.
INCOME:
TILLABLE: $7000
ACREAGE BREAKDOWN:
TILLABLE: 24.5 +/- Acres
EXPIRING CRP: 7.69 Acre
TIMBER: 22.5 +/- Acres
PARKING LOT: 1.3 +/- Acre
KEY FEATURES:
15 minutes south of Bloomington, 8 minutes south of Heyworth
Newly constructed 7,425 sq. ft. steel-framed building
5,500 sq. ft. heated shop space with insulated metal walls
Two overhead doors: (20' x 14') and (18' x 10')
1,925 sq. ft. of potential living or office space with vaulted ceilings
Large windows with scenic farm views
Wraparound porch with outdoor lighting
Heated concrete floors
Solar-powered electricity; generator-ready setup
Newly installed septic system and private well
Surveyed 61.67-acre property
1.3+/- acre parking lot suitable for large equipment or events
24.5 +/- tillable acres with a Productivity Index (PI) of 125
22.5 +/- acres of mature timber
7.69 acres of potential tillable ground or ideal food plot locations
Abundant wildlife, including whitetail deer and wild turkey
Scott Whittington
Listed on: 08/15/2025
Property Details
Property Type
- Land
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,576
Lot Details
- Current uses include hunting/fishing, row crop, timber
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,576 | $57,741 | $20,975 | $36,766 |
| 2023 | $1,386 | $22,291 | $22,291 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,280 | $20,526 | $20,526 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,175 | $18,922 | $18,922 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,106 | $17,465 | $17,465 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,000 | $15,666 | $15,666 | $0 |
| 2018 | $917 | $14,497 | $14,497 | $0 |
| 2017 | $865 | $13,436 | $13,436 | $0 |
| 2016 | $811 | $12,470 | $12,470 | $0 |
| 2015 | $696 | $11,591 | $11,591 | $0 |
| 2014 | $696 | $10,948 | $10,948 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $9,954 | $9,954 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2025 08/15/25 | For Sale | $1,285,000 | -- | $173 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $390,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $65,000 | Construction | |
| Closed | $1,131,756 | Construction | |
| Closed | $624,000 | Commercial |
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