Mercer County, Illinois 108 Acres of Land for Sale

108.8 Acres with Turnkey Hunting and Edwards River Recreation | Mercer County, Illinois Located in Mercer County, Illinois, just 1.5 miles east of New Boston, this 108.8 acre Edwards River hunting retreat offers a strong mix of trophy whitetail habitat, river access, waterfowl potential, and turnkey recreational improvements in one of western Illinois' most respected deer hunting regions. The farm features mature river bottom timber, younger hardwood plantings from an expired CRP contract, grassy openings, food plots, and natural travel corridors that support deer, turkey, pheasants, quail, waterfowl, and bald eagles. With approximately 7 to 8 established food plot locations and heavy deer sign throughout the property, this farm is set up to hunt from day one. More than 3 miles of maintained interior and perimeter trails provide excellent access for hunting, habitat work, ATV riding, hiking, and general recreation. Seven box blinds will remain with the property, along with two 20-foot shipping containers positioned side by side with a trussed roof system between them for secure equipment storage, ATV parking, and hunting gear. The property also includes a 2.75-acre wetland area with dikes already established and prepared for installation of a water control structure, which is included with the sale. Once completed, this area can be seasonally managed and flooded as a shallow-water marsh for ducks and other migrating waterfowl. The Edwards River adds fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and summertime recreation, while nearby Mississippi River access expands opportunities for boating, fishing, water skiing, and river exploration. Property details Acreage: 108.8 acres County and state: Mercer County, Illinois Nearest town: New Boston, Illinois Location note: Approximately 1.5 miles east of New Boston River access: Edwards River frontage and access Trail system: More than 3 miles of maintained interior and perimeter trails Hunting improvements: Seven box blinds included Equipment storage: Two 20-foot shipping containers with trussed roof system Waterfowl improvement: 2.75-acre wetland impoundment site with water control structure included Regional access: Approximately 50 minutes from downtown Quad Cities Regional access: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes from Peoria, Illinois Key features 108.8 acres in Mercer County, Illinois Located approximately 1.5 miles east of New Boston Edwards River frontage and access Western Illinois trophy whitetail hunting region Mature river bottom timber Younger hardwood plantings from an expired CRP contract Outstanding deer and turkey habitat Pheasant, quail, ducks, and bald eagles present Approximately 7 to 8 established food plot locations More than 3 miles of maintained trails Seven box blinds included Covered equipment storage with shipping containers 2.75-acre waterfowl impoundment site Fishing, kayaking, and floating on the Edwards River Minutes from Mississippi River boating and fishing access Every Property Tells a Story. Let LandGuys Tell Yours.