lands for sale Illinois, United States

Rare 4.54-Acre Estate Homesite in Countryside Lake! A rare opportunity to create a truly exceptional private estate in one of the area's most desirable lake communities. Set on 4.54 wooded acres in the sought-after Countryside Lake community, this secluded homesite offers the privacy, scale, and natural beauty rarely found in such a well-established neighborhood. Surrounded by mature trees and abundant wildlife, the property provides an extraordinary setting for a custom residence-whether envisioning a sophisticated modern estate, timeless farmhouse, luxury ranch, or private retreat. There is ample room to thoughtfully incorporate a pool, guest or accessory structures, expansive outdoor living spaces, gardens, or other estate amenities. Beyond the privacy of the homesite, Countryside Lake offers a distinctive lifestyle centered around its private lake. Residents enjoy access to the community boat launch and dock, lakefront park, sandy beach, tennis courts, playground, and year-round community events. The neighborhood also connects conveniently to area bike paths, with access to the Millennium Trail from Hawley Road. Countryside Golf Course and Steeple Chase Golf Club are easily accessible from the surrounding trail network. Located in unincorporated Mundelein, this peaceful wooded setting offers a rare combination of privacy and convenience, with shopping, dining, recreation, and highly regarded schools nearby. The property is not located in a flood plain. For a discerning buyer or builder, this is more than an opportunity to purchase acreage-it is an opportunity to create a legacy property within an established private lake community.

Set on approximately 213 acres of scenic lakes and mature timber in Knox County, just moments from the Oak Run Lake community, Dragonfly Lakes is a one-of-a-kind luxury resort that blends rustic charm with a deep connection to nature. This thoughtfully designed retreat features 20 beautifully crafted timber-frame cabins, each fully furnished and equipped with high-speed internet, wood-burning fireplaces, and private outdoor fire pits. Every cabin is perfectly positioned to capture serene water views, overlooking one of the property's large, stocked lakes. The expansive grounds include two sizable lakes along with several smaller bodies of water, creating a stunning landscape with ample opportunity for future expansion. A central stretch of land below the existing cabins offers an picture-perfect setting for a wedding venue or event space, further enhancing the property's income potential. Infrastructure is already in place, with water and high-speed internet servicing the development, and public sewer under consideration. A striking custom timber-frame gatehouse welcomes guests upon arrival and presents an opportunity for additional amenities such as laundry services, retail, or fishing outfitting. Guests can enjoy kayaking on each lake or explore miles of scenic trails winding through the wooded terrain. Bordering the highly sought-after Oak Run Resort, a premier vacation destination featuring a 600-acre lake and 18-hole golf course. Dragonfly Lakes is ideally positioned as a complementary luxury offering. Whether envisioned as a private retreat, wedding destination, hunting club, duck club, or income-generating resort, this exceptional property delivers a rare combination of natural beauty, modern comfort, and future potential.

Design and build your custom luxury estate on this exceptional 1.49 acre homesite in Cutters Run South, one of South Barrington's most sought after luxury communities. The lot is ideally positioned to capture tranquil water views, creating a peaceful backdrop for everyday living. With generous space for a custom residence and resort inspired outdoor amenities, this property offers the opportunity to create a private retreat tailored to your vision and lifestyle. An association maintained children's play area sits adjacent to the lot and pond, adding both charm and convenience. The property is located within highly acclaimed Barrington School District 220, including top rated Barrington High School. Privacy and accessibility are perfectly balanced, with The Arboretum of South Barrington just a half mile away, offering fine dining, upscale shopping, and a luxury cinema experience. Interstate 90 is approximately 1.8 miles away, providing easy access to O'Hare International Airport, surrounding suburbs, and downtown Chicago. This is a rare opportunity to build your dream home in one of South Barrington's premier estate communities.

This is a rare opportunity to build your dream estate located in the prestigious Hinsdale Central High School and Elm Elementary school. This wonderful parcel of land is 1.23 acres in size and is situated at the end of a very quiet cul-de-sac. The location is perfect for commuters needing access to all of the major expressways and the BNSF Metra train line. The property is being offered solely as land value. The ranch house that sits on the property was built in 1965 and has sustained major water damage. It is not to be shown.

Welcome to Meier Farms - a legacy estate of rare depth and quiet distinction on ~42.66 contiguous acres in McLean, Illinois, across two legally independent parcels, each with direct driveway access. The CROWN JEWEL: is an 18,000+ sq ft custom post-frame building by FBi Buildings - the midwest's premiere post frame builders (180'x100', 2023) - featuring radiant-heated sealed concrete floors, 20' clearance between cold storage and shop bays, separate metering (at transformer), dedicated septic, three (3) oversized washrooms, separate laundry and accessory quarters for guest, staff, or equine/ag operations use. Fully independent from the main residence. THE MAIN RESIDENCE: Built by Funk Construction & Woodworking, the main residence was made to last: Main level living with wide 36 doorways, handcrafted solid oak trim, a Galena-inspired brick fireplace, Brazilian walnut floors, travertine stone, and a chef's kitchen with cherrywood cabinetry and granite counters. Three bedrooms and four full baths, plus two main-level office/den spaces that easily convert to bedrooms. The Walkout Lower Level lives as a complete in-law suite - Second full kitchen, hand-carved solid wood bar, billiards room, and expansive living space with egress, onto a pergola-covered stone patio and water garden. Use the home and its finished lower level as flexible, separate living areas, or spread out across the full property. Well suited to multi-generational or recreational living. A new geothermal HVAC system (2024) delivers efficient year-round comfort. THE LAND is above equally exceptional: over 21 acres of income-producing permanent pasture across thoughtfully graded terrain, sustained by a private well drawing from aquifer. A stocked ~2-acre lake - largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish - conveys with a lakeside cabin, pavilion, and recreational amenities, bordered by a natural creek corridor and a tree-line of fruiting (apple orchard, grape vines) and flowering species. Electric-serviced with running water, and sound system. It's built for entertaining from day to night. Two open-sided steel shelters and a dual-pasture swing gate support rotational grazing or foaling operations. Bordered by private preservation areas and minutes from Funks Grove Nature Preserve, Historic Route 66, and the extended Constitution Trail. Ideally positioned between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis with nearly equal drive times, and ~20 minutes south of Bloomington-Normal-home to State Farm, Rivian, ISU, Illinois Wesleyan, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, and OSF. Rural seclusion paired with quick access to major employers, healthcare, and schools. Offerings of this caliber are rare-contact the listing agent for a private showing.