Looking for horse property (Chicago, Elgin: relocate, estate, for sale)

[The Denver Home Hunter]

We are being relocated from Denver to the Chicago area and are looking for at least an acre. We need to stay under $300,000 but are prepared to be an hour to 1 1/2 hours from the airport. Is this even possible?? I've seen one or two places but definately not many!

Any ideas on areas to look or agents to talk to?

Thanks-

[Drover]

I'd look in Kenosha County WI if I were you. IMO it's the most likely place to find open land cheap enough for what you're looking for while still providing relatively timely access to the airport courtesy of the Tri-State Tollway (and by "the" airport I presume you mean O'Hare).

[Inthesprawlpath]

There is a house zoned for horses in my neighborhood right now that just about fits your description.Contact ReMax for land in western Elgin.Horse property within PUD zoning is grandfathered in and horses are not allowed on the smaller properties in Kane County after the homeowner stops using the property for horses.There are only two left in our neighborhood.Only one is for sale.It's possible to find others too in other neighborhoods.

[Drover]

Any chance it's for sale for less than $300K? It's hard enough to find standard properties out there for that kind of money, much less a horse property...

[Inthesprawlpath]

Originally Posted by Drover

Any chance it's for sale for less than $300K? It's hard enough to find standard properties out there for that kind of money, much less a horse property...

Listed for 389,000.It's a small ranch house on 1.3 acres.You need to contact ReMax.That's the sign out front.Like all homes for sale around here,it's been on the market for awhile now.

[xxJoyfulxx]

I see one in Peotone, IL (driving distance to O'Hare is mapped at 1hr 10min - 61 miles) for $280,000.

Here is the details:
8 ACRES, 40 X 80 POLE BARN, 3 BEDRMS, 2 FULL BATHS, LR W/FP, FAMILYRM, LG KITCHEN AND 3 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE IN PEOTONE MANTENO SCHOOL DIST.,

HOME IS CLOSE TO I-57-ONLY 30 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN CHICAGO WHICH MAKES AN EASY COMMUTE.

KITCHEN W/BREAKFAST BAR, MASTER W/W-I-C AND LG BATH, 6 ACRES IS LEASED TO FARMER AND 2 ACRES FOR BACK YARD RECREATION EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLE WANT...ESTATE SALE... W/HOME WARRANTY

GINA RATLIFF (708) 364-5500

Horse Property Classifieds it's the only listing in IL.

Hope this helps. I've seen a couple horse farms for sale in Lake county & McHenry county, but not in that price range.

Good luck!

[mdz]

And those driving times would be correct around 3 am on a Monday

[WLUTZ]

That's a tough one. Try Marengo. About 1 hr. 20 minutes from airport.

[Drover]

Actually I'd bet Morengo to O'Hare is well under an hour unless traffic is awful. But even during rush hour, it's usually not bad that far west until right as you approach the airport. Might be a struggle staying in your price range out there though.

[WLUTZ]

I work near the airport and believe me, it's not well under an hour commute to Marengo.

But it's a very nice rural area.