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Nestled on just under 8 sprawling acres in rural Crescent City, IL, this exceptional 2-story property offers the perfect blend of country living, functional workspace, and an unmatched setup for the serious radio operator.

This is a truly turn-key, world-class contest and DX station built to extraordinary standards. The heavy lifting is already done…10 towers, BIG antennas on 6 meters through 160 meters… just step in and get on the air!  Even the home is turn-key… it includes all furniture, major appliances, small appliances, TVs, dishes, pots & pans, a zero-turn mower, tools, and lots of hardware, from U-bolts to wire to spare rotors. Too much to list!

Location

1430 N State Route IL 49
Crescent City, IL 60928

• 15 minutes to Wateska, IL — Population ~5,000.  Has everything you need… Walmart, Hospital, Schools, etc.
• 1.5 hours (102 miles) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) International Airport
• 1.5 hours (90 miles) to Downtown Chicago
• 2 hrs / 97 miles to Peoria, IL

Home & Living Space

The Home & Living Space Featuring 2,000 square feet of comfortable living space, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home provides a cozy, functional layout with plenty of potential.

• Layout: Generous living areas spread across two stories.
• Basement: Full, unfinished basement offers massive potential for customized storage, a workshop, or expanded living quarters.
• Utilities & Efficiency: Complete self-sufficiency and peace of mind provided by a well-maintained 20 kW backup generator supported by 4 large propane tanks. Private well and septic system in place.

Included in the sale is all furniture, major appliances, small appliances, TVs, dishes, pots & pans, a zero-turn mower, tools, and lots of hardware, from U-bolts to wire to spare rotors. Too much to list!

Ham Radio Highlights

World-Class Amateur Radio Infrastructure: This is a truly turn-key, world-class contest and DX station built to extraordinary standards. The heavy lifting is already done…just step in and get on the air.

• Tower Arrays: 10 heavy-duty antenna towers (some commercial Pi-Rod) fully outfitted with high-performance antennas and heavy-duty rotors. One of which is a base rotating tower at 190 ft. 
• Radio Superiority: Dedicated 80m 4-Square array and a high-performance 160m vertical, offering top-tier performance on the low bands. A full size 4-element 40m Yagi at 140’. Rule the 20-meter band with 6 over 6 over 6 at 60’, 120’ & 180’. You’ll also own 2 Tri-Banders (1 high, 1 low). There’s a 6M 10-element Yagi on 60’ boom at 80’ capable of EME. There’s also a 6-element 15m and 7-element 10m antenna.
• Acreage: Just under 8 flat, rural acres with exceptional RF clearance and minimal local noise floor.
• More: The sale includes lots of hardware, from U-bolts to wire to spare rotors. Too much to list!

Outbuildings & Workspace

Outbuildings & Workspace: Whether you are a mechanic, woodworker, hobbyist, or need extensive equipment storage, the outbuilding footprint on this property is virtually unbeatable:

• 3 Large Shops: Includes 2 climate-controlled/heated shops for year-round projects and work.
• Barn: Classic 2-story structure offering ample room for livestock, hay, or additional storage.
• 2-Car Detached Garage: Convenient daily vehicle parking and storage.
• Metal Roofs: House, Barn and 3 shops all have newer metal roofs.

Asking Price

• $475,000

Interested in learning more or scheduling a private walkthrough?  Use the contact form below to contact Jerry WB9Z.

P.S. We are also selling our Florida 3BR, 2BA home on 2-acres in a non-deed restricted resort community with all the amenities just waiting for you to build your dream station. This is MLS listed. Contact us for more info.

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