1825 Bald Knob Rd

1,079 Sq. Ft.
$334 / Sq. Ft.
1,079
Sq. Ft.
$334
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 25.5-acre property is situated in a highly sought-after, scenic section of the Shawnee National Forest, located near the second-highest elevation point in Illinois. The site offers a unique combination of permanent residency potential and immediate, turn-key income opportunities. The acreage includes space available for future development of a custom home. The property features six state-approved campsites ready for immediate operation. These sites are strategically located on the Shawnee Wine...This 25.5-acre property is situated in a highly sought-after, scenic section of the Shawnee National Forest, located near the second-highest elevation point in Illinois. The site offers a unique combination of permanent residency potential and immediate, turn-key income opportunities. The acreage includes space available for future development of a custom home. The property features six state-approved campsites ready for immediate operation. These sites are strategically located on the Shawnee Wine Trail and the renowned River to River Trail in the Bald Knob Wilderness. Five of the six sites are fully equipped with electric and water hookups, plus a shared dump site. The final site includes its own separate electric, water, and dump site connections. All campsite infrastructure is new and requires no upgrades. The newly remodeled, 1,088-square-foot residential home is discreetly positioned away from the campsites to ensure privacy. This furnished, two-bedroom, two-full-bath home features upgraded appliances and a comfortable, rustic aesthetic. It is currently generating income as a vacation rental but is equally suitable for use as a primary residence. Notable features include an 8'x32' screened-in front porch that offers views of the surrounding wildlife and low traffic on the private access road. A repainted 40'x50' barn stable, originally designed for equestrian use, is also on the property. This structure offers significant flexibility for various uses or conversion. The home is prepared as a turn-key rental, offering convenience for incoming guests. The access road leads directly to the Bald Knob Cross of Peace, a major, highly visible regional landmark that attracts international visitors. The property is steps from the Godwin Trailhead and offers convenient access to major hiking destinations such as Pomona Natural Bridge and Little Grand Canyon. The area is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, including bicyclists, rock climbers, and hunters, with ample public hunting grounds nearby. The Shawnee Wine Trail, a significant visitor draw, is easily accessible, with three of the twelve wineries located within a five-mile radius. Additional regional amenities include two 150-year-old legacy orchards, local artisans, musicians, farm-to-table dining options, and a major university, collectively contributing to the area's strong destination appeal.
  1. Listed by Scott Schroeder • Midwest Land Group
    P: (815)-383-0702 C: (815)-383-0702 sschroeder@midwestlandgroup.com

Property Details for 1825 Bald Knob Road

Area
Alto Pass
Township
11-2W
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Propane
LISTING UPDATED: 03/27/2026 04:41 AM

Property Details for 1825 Bald Knob Road

StatusNew
MLS #12602893
Days on Market2
Taxes$1,742 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story / Detached Single
Year Built2010
Lot Size25.50 AC / 1,110,780 SF
CountyUnion County

Location

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Building Information for 1825 Bald Knob Road

Stories-Year Built2010Building Size-Lot Size25.50 AC / 1,110,780 SF

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$1,892 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,747

Property Taxes

$145

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1825 Bald Knob Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 17
  • High School District: 17
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 17
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Built Before 1978: No
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1079
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1079
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1079
  • Main Sq Ft: 1079
  • Lot Size: 10+ Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 25.5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 44
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X16
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X12
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X20
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 8X36

Property History for 1825 Bald Knob Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12602893

$360,000—
Sep 6, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1541134352

$327,000

+37.1% / yr

Sep 6, 2024

Closed

MRED #454153

$327,000—
Sep 6, 2024

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454153

$327,000—
Jul 25, 2024

Pending

MRED #454153

—
Jul 25, 2024

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454153

—
Jul 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #454153

$339,000—
Jul 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454153

$339,000—
Dec 19, 2023

Expired

MARIS #23028306

$389,000—
Dec 19, 2023

Withdrawn

MRED #448990

$389,000—
Dec 19, 2023

Withdrawn

MARIS #23028306

—
Dec 19, 2023

Withdrawn

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB448990

$389,000—
Nov 19, 2023

Expired

MARIS #23028306

—
May 18, 2023

Price Change

MARIS #23028306

$399,000—
May 18, 2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB448990

$399,000—
May 18, 2023

Listed (Active)

MARIS #23028306

$389,000—
May 18, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #448990

$399,000—
Apr 14, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1481142441

$112,000—
Sep 30, 2011

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB301776

$325,000—
Sep 30, 2011

Expired

MRED #301776

$325,000—
Jan 3, 2011

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB301776

$376,000—
Jan 3, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #301776

$376,000—
Sep 30, 2010

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB265544

$347,000—
Sep 30, 2010

Expired

MRED #265544

$347,000—
Jan 2, 2008

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB265544

$499,000—
Jan 2, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #265544

$499,000—
Oct 3, 2003

Expired

MRED #225689

$325,000—
Oct 3, 2003

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB225689

$325,000—
Oct 11, 2002

Listed (Active)

MRED #225689

$325,000—
Oct 11, 2002

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB225689

$325,000—
Mar 15, 2001

Expired

MRED #215450

$375,000—
Mar 15, 2001

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB215450

$375,000—
Feb 16, 2001

Listed (Active)

MRED #215450

$375,000—
Feb 16, 2001

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB215450

$375,000—
Feb 15, 2001

Expired

MRED #129428

$375,000—
Feb 15, 2001

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB129428

$375,000—
Feb 17, 2000

Listed (Active)

MRED #129428

$375,000—
Feb 17, 2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB129428

$375,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12602893

$360,000
09/06/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1541134352

$327,000

+37.1% / yr

09/06/2024

Closed

MRED #454153

$327,000
09/06/2024

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454153

$327,000
07/25/2024

Pending

MRED #454153

—
07/25/2024

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454153

—
07/09/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #454153

$339,000
07/09/2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454153

$339,000
12/19/2023

Expired

MARIS #23028306

$389,000
12/19/2023

Withdrawn

MRED #448990

$389,000
12/19/2023

Withdrawn

MARIS #23028306

—
12/19/2023

Withdrawn

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB448990

$389,000
11/19/2023

Expired

MARIS #23028306

—
05/18/2023

Price Change

MARIS #23028306

$399,000
05/18/2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB448990

$399,000
05/18/2023

Listed (Active)

MARIS #23028306

$389,000
05/18/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #448990

$399,000
04/14/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1481142441

$112,000
09/30/2011

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB301776

$325,000
09/30/2011

Expired

MRED #301776

$325,000
01/03/2011

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB301776

$376,000
01/03/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #301776

$376,000
09/30/2010

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB265544

$347,000
09/30/2010

Expired

MRED #265544

$347,000
01/02/2008

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB265544

$499,000
01/02/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #265544

$499,000
10/03/2003

Expired

MRED #225689

$325,000
10/03/2003

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB225689

$325,000
10/11/2002

Listed (Active)

MRED #225689

$325,000
10/11/2002

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB225689

$325,000
03/15/2001

Expired

MRED #215450

$375,000
03/15/2001

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB215450

$375,000
02/16/2001

Listed (Active)

MRED #215450

$375,000
02/16/2001

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB215450

$375,000
02/15/2001

Expired

MRED #129428

$375,000
02/15/2001

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB129428

$375,000
02/17/2000

Listed (Active)

MRED #129428

$375,000
02/17/2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB129428

$375,000

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Public Records for 1825 Bald Knob Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,630Additions$49,180Total$54,810
Tax Record2024$1,742 ($145 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size1,110,780 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialCountyUNIONAPN07-08-05-212-A

Schools near 1825 Bald Knob Road

This home is within Cobden Sud 17 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cobden Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cobden Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Cobden High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1825 Bald Knob Road is a single family home for sale in Alto Pass, IL 62905. This property was listed for sale on March 26, 2026 by Midwest Land Group, it's currently listed at $360,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on September 6, 2024. This listing's school district is Cobden Sud 17 School District. Nearby schools include Cobden Elementary School, Cobden Jr High School and Cobden High School. 1825 Bald Knob Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,079 sqft single family home built in 2010.

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