
Recreational Land & Farm for Sale in Sterling, Illinois
23730 Lincoln Hwy, Sterling, IL 61081
Don't miss this opportunity to own a well maintained Whiteside County Farm! This 163+/- acre farm offers a prime location along US Route 30, just minutes from I-88 Exit 36 and adjacent to the high-traffic Walmart Distribution Center-making it an attractive opportunity for both farmers and investors. The property includes approximately 147.59 +/- tillable acres, 3.8 +/- acres of pasture with electrical access, and 4.5+/- acres of wooded hillside, providing a diverse landscape with multiple potential uses. With access points from Highway 30, Matthew Road, and Harvey Road, the property also holds promise as a future transitional or development site. Well-maintained by a long-term tenant, the farm features a mix of soil types from Class A to Class C, with an average Productivity Index (PI) of 124.4, classifying it as a strong Class B farm. Full possession will be available at the end of the 2025 tenant lease.
Location
- Street address
- 23730 Lincoln Hwy
- County
- Whiteside County
- Elevation
- 630 feet
Directions
Take I-88 just west of Rockfalls, IL to Exit 36; Head north approximately 1.5 miles. The farm is located on both sides of US 30 just North and North East of the Walmart Distribution Center.
Property details
- Acreage
- 163 acres
- Zoning
- Agricultural
- MLS #
- MyStateMLS 11506939
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2023
- $5,427
Parcels
- 1022400003
- 1027200001
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Vacant Land
Lot
- View
- Farm, Scenic
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | New listing | $2,037,500 | — | MyStateMLS |
| June 3, 2025 | Listing removed | $2,037,500 | — | Listing agent |
| May 29, 2025 | New listing | $2,037,500 | — | MyStateMLS |










