$300,000
SOLD JUL 7, 2025

Simpson, IL 62985

41.5 Acres
$7,229 Price per Acre
1,807,740 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$750 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 41.5 Acre Lot
  • Pond
  • No HOA
  • Vienna High School Rated 9+

About This Lot

As of July 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gage Shepard

LandGuys, LLC of Illinois Brokerage Phone: 217-415-3362 License #475213071 Listed on: 04/22/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-Member Agent RMLSA

Non-MLS

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,278

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 41.5 Acre Lot
  • Few Trees

Home Design

  • 400 Sq Ft Home

Schools

  • Vienna High School

Additional Features

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-24-103-000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Whippoorwill Subdivision

Recreation

  • Pond
  • Creek On Lot

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,278

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Land
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Attribution Contact: Pref: 217-415-3362
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Possible Use: Recreational
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Living Area: 400

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Creek, Pond/Lake, Trees-Moderate
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • 100YearPlain: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Public, Septic System

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • MandatoryAssocMonthlyFeeYN: No
  • MandatoryAssocAnnualFeeYN: No

Schools

  • High School: Vienna

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 41.5
  • Lot Size: 41.5 acres
  • Parcel #: 06-24-103-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1278.3
  • TaxExemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
Jun 19, 2025
Sold by
Ronspies Robert P and Ronspies Jeffrey A
Bought by
Clad Rentals Llc
Seller's Agent
Gage Shepard
LandGuys, LLC of Illinois
Buyer's Agent
Non-Member Agent RMLSA
Non-MLS
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$304,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.86%
Original Mortgage
$199,200
Outstanding Balance
$197,240
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$106,760

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2025
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Ronspies Robert P and Ronspies Jeffrey A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2001
Bought by
La Salle Bank Na
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $300,000 Wheatland Title
Warranty Deed $300,000 Wheatland Title
Deed -- Chicago Title
Deed -- Chicago Title
Deed $47,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $199,200 VA
Closed $199,200 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Sold $300,000 0.0% $750 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $300,000 -- $750 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $1,638 $24,424 $5,364 $19,060
2023 $1,278 $17,891 $4,773 $13,118
2022 $1,262 $17,538 $4,420 $13,118
2021 $1,264 $17,214 $4,096 $13,118
2020 $1,233 $16,925 $3,807 $13,118
2019 $1,241 $16,418 $3,300 $13,118
2018 $1,251 $16,218 $3,100 $13,118
2017 $1,236 $15,928 $2,810 $13,118
2016 $1,228 $15,703 $2,585 $13,118
2015 $669 $8,392 $2,380 $6,012
2014 $635 $8,252 $2,240 $6,012
2013 $643 $8,227 $2,215 $6,012
2012 $553 $7,463 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Gage Shepard

    LandGuys, LLC of Illinois

    3 Total Sales

    Gage Shepard
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Non-Member Agent RMLSA

    Non-MLS

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Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: CA1035897

RMLS Alliance

APN: 06-24-103-000

Illinois Johnson County Simpson

62985

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