537 Morber Rd., Ava, IL 62907
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537 Morber Rd.,Ava, IL 62907
$595,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,300 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: dane werner
Office: midwest land group llc.
MLS#:26058841
Source:MO_MARIS
Price summary
- Price:$595,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$457.69
About this home
42+/- Acre Property Bordering Shawnee National Forest, Near Kinkaid Lake in Jackson County, Illinois
This turnkey farm offers a rare blend of usable acreage, comfortable living space, and outdoor recreation opportunities in a sought-after Jackson County, IL location. Bordering thousands of acres of the Shawnee National Forest and minutes from Kinkaid Lake, this property includes a 1,300 square foot home along with multiple large outbuildings that can support a variety of uses, from livestock and equipment storage to hobby farming or recreational needs.
The 42 +/- acres are primarily open ground with fencing already in place, making the property well suited for cattle, horses, or other agricultural uses. For outdoor enthusiasts, the property offers open ground suitable for adding food sources, along with the seclusion and access needed to pursue mature Southern Illinois bucks and turkeys right out the back door.
With more than 3,000 square feet of outbuilding space, this property is well equipped for hobby farming, livestock, and rural living. Existing features include five horse stalls, a chicken coop, and established pens. A stocked half-acre pond with bass, bluegill, and catfish adds another enjoyable outdoor amenity.
With its mix of open land, improvements, and proximity to Shawnee National Forest and popular Kinkaid Lake, properties like this are truly a rare find in this region of Southern Illinois.
Call Land Agent Dane Werner for details or for a showing.
Property Features
*42 +/- acres bordering thousands of acres of Shawnee National Forest
*Minutes from Kinkaid Lake boat ramp
*Beautiful 1,300 square foot home
*1,600 square foot barn with 5 horse stalls
*1,400 square foot outbuilding with finished space
*Property has fencing in place for cattle or horses
*Hunting potential is amazing in a big buck area of Southern Illinois
*Stocked 1/2 acre pond with bluegill, bass, and catfish
*25 minutes to Chester, IL
*Just over an hour from St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, MO
*Trico school district
*Taxes: $4,400...
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Home facts
- Year built:1990
- Subdivision & Development:n/a
- Listing ID #:26058841
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 13, 2026 at 03:37 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:8
- Living area:1,300 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Electric
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1990
- Building area:1,300 sq. ft.
- Lot area:42 Acres
- Lot Features:Adjoins Government Land, Pasture
- Levels:1.5 Story
Schools
- High school:TRICO
- Middle school:TRICO DIST 176
- Elementary school:TRICO DIST 176
Utilities
- Water:Cistern
- Sewer:Aerobic Septic
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$595,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$457.69
- Tax amount:$4,161 (2025)
Parking
- Parking description:1 Carport Space(s)
- Carport spaces:1
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