Agricultural & Residential Land for Sale in Woodstock, Illinois

174-acre tillable farm along West Road in McHenry County, Illinois. Approximately 169 tillable acres of highly productive cropland with an average NCCPI 81.6 and PI 131.6. Features a house (needs work) offering additional income potential for farmers or investors. Excellent soils dominated by Ringwood, Elburn, and Pella silt loams. Gently rolling terrain with road frontage and strong access near Hartland/Woodstock.

Land

This 174-acre farm consists of four contiguous boundaries offering excellent road frontage along West Road. Approximately 169 acres are tillable, providing high efficiency for modern row-crop operations. The terrain is gently rolling with an average slope of 2.2% allowing for good natural drainage and equipment maneuverability.

The property is primarily open, productive cropland. One portion of the farm includes a house that needs work, presenting additional revenue potential through rental income for investors or owner-operator housing for farmers.

Improvements

The farmstead includes a house along with a solid set of agricultural outbuildings and grain storage infrastructure.

Key improvements feature:

One single-family home (needs renovation/updates) offering potential rental income or owner-occupied housing.

Large pole barn / machine shed with metal roof.

Additional sheds, workshops, and storage buildings.

The farmstead is well-located on the property with direct road access, surrounded by tillable ground, and provides functional support for a working farm operation.

Agriculture

This property is a highly productive 169-acre tillable farm well-suited for high-yield row crop production. The fertile soils and favorable topography support excellent corn and soybean rotations common to northern Illinois.

With an average Productivity Index (PI) of 131.6, this farm ranks well above the McHenry County average and performs strongly compared to statewide Illinois farmland. The combination of productive soils, gentle slopes, and good natural drainage creates ideal growing conditions with strong yield potential and operational efficiency for today’s farming practices.

The majority of the acreage is open cropland, making it an efficient, low-maintenance addition to any row-crop operation in the region.

Region & Climate

Located near Hartland and Woodstock in northern McHenry County, this farm lies in a strong agricultural area within the Chicago metro collar counties. The region supports active row-crop farming and rural residential use with good market access.

The humid continental climate provides an average of 36–39 inches of annual precipitation and a reliable growing season well-suited for high-yield corn and soybean production.

Location

Situated along West Road in Hartland Township, McHenry County, Illinois, this farm is conveniently located near the small community of Hartland and just minutes from Woodstock. The property offers easy access to local amenities, markets, and farm services.

Nearest major airport: Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) — approximately 45–50 miles. Chicago Rockford International (RFD) is about 45 miles away.