2924 Bess Hollow Rd

4,181,760 / 96
Lot Size / Acres

Description

Kamaroo Farms is a turnkey 96-acre agritourism and exotic animal ranch in Calhoun County, Illinois, just 50 miles north of St. Louis. The property is ready for someone looking to raise exotic animals and includes camels, kangaroos, ostrich, emu, wild burros, donkeys, sheep, and multiple varieties of pheasants. Improvements include a 2 bed, 3 bath home, guest cabin with rental income history, and a 96' x 75' metal building featuring an aircraft hangar with a hydraulic Icon door, heated insulated shop,...Kamaroo Farms is a turnkey 96-acre agritourism and exotic animal ranch in Calhoun County, Illinois, just 50 miles north of St. Louis. The property is ready for someone looking to raise exotic animals and includes camels, kangaroos, ostrich, emu, wild burros, donkeys, sheep, and multiple varieties of pheasants. Improvements include a 2 bed, 3 bath home, guest cabin with rental income history, and a 96' x 75' metal building featuring an aircraft hangar with a hydraulic Icon door, heated insulated shop, and additional storage. A 1,600' x 100' private airstrip, ten fenced paddocks, and a 3.5-acre stocked lake make this a truly unique offering. Outstanding deer, turkey, and quail hunting, plus nearby horseback riding, hiking, duck hunting, and fishing complete this one-of-a-kind investment opportunity.
  1. Listed by Justin Bruehl • Living The Dream Inc.
    P: (618)-410-9496 justinb@livingthedreamland.com

Property Details for 2924 Bess Hollow Road

Architectural Style
Traditional
LISTING UPDATED: 07/14/2026 03:31 PM

Property Details for 2924 Bess Hollow Road

StatusActive
MLS #26045008
Days on Market1
Taxes$8,176 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeLand
MLS TypeFarm / Farm
Year Built2015
Lot Size96.00 AC
CountyCalhoun County

Location

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Building Information for 2924 Bess Hollow Road

Lot Size96.00 AC

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$8,530 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,848

Property Taxes

$681

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2924 Bess Hollow Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Kampsville
  • County Or Parish: Calhoun
  • Directions: FROM KAMPSVILLE, TAKE 96 WEST FOR 3 MILES, TURN RIGHT ON BESS HOLLOW ROAD, 2.9 MILES ON BESS HOLLOW ROAD, DRIVEWAY IS ON THE RIGHT. NO SIGNS
  • Latitude: 39.30748557
  • Longitude: -90.69448212
  • Postal Code: 62053
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: n/a
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 07-03-36-400-001 & 07-05-01-200-100
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,176.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: CALHOUN DIST 40
  • High School: CALHOUN
  • High School District: CALHOUN DIST 40
  • Middle Or Junior School: CALHOUN DIST 40
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Pasture, Pond on Lot, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 96.0
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4181760.0
  • Other Structures: Airplane Hangar, Barn(s), Guest House
  • Property Sub Type: Farm
  • Property Type: Farm
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1400.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Documents Available: Aerial Photos
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Photos Count: 96
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • HomeWarrantyYN: No
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
Utilities
  • Electric: Other
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Perimeter, Wire
  • View: Lake, Pasture, Pond, Trees/Woods
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement YN: No
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 2
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 1
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 2
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 3
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0

Property History for 2924 Bess Hollow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26045010

$1,300,000—
Jul 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12704874

$1,575,000—
Jul 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26045008

$1,575,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26045010

$1,300,000
07/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12704874

$1,575,000
07/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26045008

$1,575,000

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

Public Records for 2924 Bess Hollow Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,503Additions$84,320Total$104,823
Tax Record2024$7,634 ($636 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size3,528,360 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialCountyCALHOUNAPN07-03-36-400-001

Schools near 2924 Bess Hollow Road

This home is within Calhoun Community Unit School District 40.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School
PublicPK to 8

Calhoun 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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2924 Bess Hollow Road is a 96 ac of land for sale in Kampsville, IL 62053. This property was listed for sale on July 14, 2026 by Living The Dream Inc., it's currently listed at $1,575,000. This listing's school district is Calhoun Community Unit School District 40. Nearby schools include Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School and Calhoun High School. 2924 Bess Hollow Road is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,400 sqft 96 ac of land built in 2015 on a 4,181,760 sq. ft. / 96 acres lot.

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