Monroe County, Illinois 40 Acres of Land for Sale with Cabin

40 Acres with Log Cabin, Stocked Pond, and Hunting | Monroe County, Illinois Tucked away at the end of a quiet dead-end road, this private 40 acre recreational retreat in Monroe County, Illinois, offers an authentic log cabin, stocked pond, mature hardwood timber, and exceptional hunting habitat. Located approximately one hour from downtown St. Louis, the property is well-suited for a weekend getaway, family retreat, hunting property, or private escape from the city. At the heart of the property sits a fully furnished 840 square foot log cabin featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, electricity, a wood-burning stove, window air conditioning, a cistern, and a Generac home generator. A spacious covered front porch and rear deck provide comfortable places to enjoy the surrounding timber. The cabin was professionally stained with a premium protectant in 2025. A short walk from the cabin leads to an aerated and stocked 1.5 acre pond with a fishing dock and fire pit overlooking the water. The property also includes a 15' x 24' detached garage and storage building, an established trail system, a seasonal creek, food plot locations, mature hardwood timber, and quality deer and turkey habitat. Approximately 32 acres are enrolled in the Illinois Land and Water Reserve. Recreational uses, including hunting, trail maintenance, and timber management, remain permitted under an approved Forest Management Plan. A scenic sandstone glade, waterfall, and documented population of the rare Fameflower add to the property's natural character. Property details 40 total acres 36.5 acres of timber 2 acres of pasture 1.5 acre stocked pond Monroe County, Illinois Approximately one hour from downtown St. Louis 840 square foot furnished log cabin 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom 15' x 24' detached garage and storage building Key features Authentic furnished log cabin Aerated, stocked pond with fishing dock Fire pit overlooking the pond Generac home generator Wood-burning stove and window air conditioning Covered front porch and rear deck Professionally managed hardwood timber Established trail system throughout the property Seasonal creek and scenic waterfall Sandstone glade and rare Fameflower population Food plot locations Excellent deer and turkey habitat Approximately 32 acres in the Illinois Land and Water Reserve Approved Forest Management Plan Private dead-end road setting Every Property Tells a StoryTM. Let LandGuys Tell Yours.