1459 Briar Knoll Road

Sold & Closed 4/30/26
Sold & Closed 4/30/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$789,000
2 beds2,048 sqft$385/sqft
1459 Briar Knoll Rd, Amboy, IL 61310
Single FamilyProperty Type
80 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$385/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This is the right property in the right location, surrounded by strong connecting habitat with a long history of solid deer management just outside of Amboy in Lee County. Farms like this are hard to come by in this area, especially ones that have been set up and cared for with hunters in mind. The surrounding cover, ag ground, and travel corridors create a natural funnel for deer movement and make this a proven spot year after year. From the moment you pull through the gated entrance, you can tell...This is the right property in the right location, surrounded by strong connecting habitat with a long history of solid deer management just outside of Amboy in Lee County. Farms like this are hard to come by in this area, especially ones that have been set up and cared for with hunters in mind. The surrounding cover, ag ground, and travel corridors create a natural funnel for deer movement and make this a proven spot year after year. From the moment you pull through the gated entrance, you can tell this place was built for both enjoying time outdoors and getting serious about hunting. The gated entrance takes you down a private lane to the cabin area that is tucked away from the main hunting habitat. This layout allows you to come and go without pushing deer off the core of the farm. The cabin and surrounding hangout areas carry that classic vintage deer camp feel that is getting harder to find. Inside, there is a large open room with a stone wood-burning fireplace that serves as the heart of the cabin. The space flows into a bar area and kitchen, creating the kind of spot where stories get told and plans get made after long days in the stand. It feels like a true deer camp that has been well cared for over the years. There are two rooms and a full bathroom on the main floor, making it comfortable for everyday use. Upstairs, the loft functions as a bunk room and can sleep several guests, which is ideal for hosting groups during deer season or summer work weekends. Just steps out the front door of the cabin sits the pond, which is loaded with fish and offers a great spot to relax, cool off, or cast a line in the evenings. Down by the pond is a covered shelter with power and a clay thrower, making it an easy place to spend summer afternoons after a day of working on food plots or hanging stands in preparation for the fall. This setup gives the property value well beyond just hunting, creating a place people will want to spend time year-round. The versatility of this farm is tough to beat for the area. There are roughly ten acres of crop ground that can provide annual income or be transitioned into additional habitat, depending on your goals. There are also about seven acres of food plots scattered throughout the property, already positioned to hold deer and keep them moving during daylight hours. An extensive trail system allows you to navigate the farm with ease and provides quiet access to stands and blinds. A long three-acre plot along the eastern side of the property is a prime location for a hard-sided blind where deer move off the neighboring ag ground. There are multiple smaller plots that could be expanded over time to continue improving the habitat and hunting setup. Additional perks include an outbuilding for storage of tractors, implements, and equipment needed to maintain the property. The farm sits across from Briar Knoll Hunt Club, a well-known pheasant club, which gives added opportunity to hunt multiple species in the area. The location is private and quiet, yet conveniently located with quick access to I-39 and I-88, making it easy to get here from several directions. This is the kind of place that checks a lot of boxes for someone looking for a serious hunting property that is also a comfortable place to gather, work the land, and build memories year after year.
  • Listed by: Todd Henry 815.997.2256 todd.henry@whitetailproperties.com • Whitetail Properties Real Estate LLC
Listing closed: 04/30/2026 12:00 AM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 202601187
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Property Information for 1459 Briar Knoll Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,401 / year
  • MLS Type: House / 1.5 Story
  • County: Lee County
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Garage: 0.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 80.00 AC / 3,484,800 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: AMBOY
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61310
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16.0
  • Geo Address Line: 1459 Briar Knoll Rd
  • Geo Primary City: Amboy
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61310
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 1
  • Address: 1459 Briar Knoll Road
  • County: Lee County
  • Zip Code: 61310
  • Year Built: 1997
  • School District: Other/Outside Area
  • Elementary School 1: Other/Outside Area
  • Middle School: Other/Outside Area
  • High School: Other/Outside Area
  • Township: May
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes: $6,401
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 80.0
  • Property Type: Agriculture, Creek/Pond, Wooded, Country View, Panorama, Rural
  • Road Frontage: Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2048
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2048
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 132109200003
  • HUD: No
  • Additional PINS: 132109200004
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Siding
  • General Features: Horses Allowed, Main Floor Primary, Out Building(s), Patio, Fire-Pit/Fireplace
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: No
  • Basement Type: None
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water/Steam, Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, LP Gas Tank Rented
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Ceiling-Wood Decorative
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 8
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 13
  • Dining Room Width: 14
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 10
  • Family Room Width: 31
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 13
  • Kitchen Width: 15
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: No
  • Living Room Level: N/A
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 13
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 8
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Bar
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Bathroom
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 7
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 10
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Laundry
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 7
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 8
  • Addl Room 8 Name: Loft
  • Addl Room 8 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 8 Length: 15
  • Addl Room 8 Width: 19
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 1459 Briar Knoll Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2026

Sold

MRED #12565776

$789,000—
Apr 29, 2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601187

$789,000—
Mar 9, 2026

Pending

MRED #12565776

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2026

Sold

MRED #12565776

$789,000
04/29/2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202601187

$789,000
03/09/2026

Pending

MRED #12565776

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1459 Briar Knoll Road

Taxable ValueLand$34,110Additions$60,270Total$94,380
Tax Record2025$6,366 ($531 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,048 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,742,400 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1997Year Renovated1997CountyLEEAPN13-21-09-200-003

Schools near 1459 Briar Knoll Road

This home is within Amboy Community Unit School District 272.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Amboy Central Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Amboy Jr High School
Public - 5 to 8
Amboy High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Amboy Central Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Amboy Jr High School
Public5 to 8

Amboy High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1459 Briar Knoll Road, Amboy, IL 61310
$789,000
2
2,048
3,484,800
511 Mazy Road, Amboy, IL 61310
–
–
2
1,760
567,587
1507 Briar Knoll Road, Amboy, IL 61310
–
–
1.5
1,296
14,374,800
1441 Briar Knoll Road, Amboy, IL 61310
$440,000
–
1
904
3,484,800
525 Mazy Road, Amboy, IL 61310
$87,000
2
1,056
87,120
1502 Briar Knoll Road, Amboy, IL 61310
–
–
4
2,040
6,320,992

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