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Property Description
Buyer to confirm zoning, building, utilities, school district, square footage. Lines as appear do not represent a survey. Buyer's agent MUST be present at the showing. Send earnest money to Kenzley Title. Byron office: 117 S Lafayette St, Byron, IL 61010 - You can take earnest money to any Kenzley location. Todd Henry License #475154618 Whitetail Properties Real Estate 217-285-9000 License #481001054 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1459 Briar Knoll Rd
General
- Price: $789,000
- Taxes: $6,401 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2606
- MLS ID: 202601187
- Updated: 3/5/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Ceiling-Wood Decorative
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, LP Gas Tank Rented
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Parking
- Garage Description: None
Location
- Area: Lee County
- County: Lee
- Subdivision: IL
School Information
- School District: Other/Outside Area
- Elementary School: Other/Outside Area
- Middle School: Other/Outside Area
- High School: Other/Outside Area
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 1.5 Story
- Exterior Const.: Siding
- Roof: Metal
- Square Feet: 2,048
- Year Built: 1997
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 80
- Frontage: Hard Surface Road
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Well
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $385.25
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Tax Amount: $6,401
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Legal Description: SECT/LOT:09 TWP:19 RNG/BLK:010 NWQ NEQ BK 8801-740 BK 9610-2370 QCD, SECT/LOT:09 TWP:19 RNG/BLK:010 SWQ NEQ BK 8801-740 BK 9610-2370 QCD
- Flood plain: Yes
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Schools
Schools serving 1459 Briar Knoll Rd
School District:Amboy Community Unit School District 272
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Amboy Central Elementary School 30 East Provost Street, Amboy, IL 61310 | PK-4 | 4.4 mi |
Amboy Jr High School 240 North Metcalf Avenue, Amboy, IL 61310 | 5-8 | 4.6 mi |
Amboy High School 11 East Hawley Street, Amboy, IL 61310 | 9-12 | 4.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1459 Briar Knoll Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/05/2026
Listed
$789,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1459 Briar Knoll Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,054
6%
$85,622
6%
2021
$5,695
—
$81,077
9%
2021
$5,695
28%
$74,155
28%
2020
$4,446
—
$58,103
4%
2019
$4,440
4%
$55,952
4%
2018
$4,258
—
$53,899
6%
2018
$4,258
7%
$51,007
-3%
2017
$3,965
1%
$52,622
1%
2016
$3,909
1%
$52,218
1%
2015
$3,874
—
$51,902
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1459 Briar Knoll Road, Amboy, IL 61310 (MLS# 202601187) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1459 Briar Knoll Road is currently listed for $789,000 and was received on March 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 1459 Briar Knoll Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Amboy? You can browse all Amboy real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

