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Horse Farms For Sale in Illinois

Not Your Average Illinois Horse Properties

Illinois may be known as the “most average state,” but our horse farms and ranches are anything but ordinary. The Prairie State offers just plentiful pastureland and room to roam. Fortunately, our horse properties for sale in Illinois offer beautiful scenery alongside unrivaled function. Browse our listings below and find your piece of farmland today.

Features of our Properties

Whether you’re looking to house two horses or twenty, we have ample options in property features. Because Illinois is mostly flat, it’s easy to find farms and ranches that provide all of the functions you need even with modestly sized acreage. When looking at horse farms for sale in Illinois, be sure to consider all of the activities you wish to offer. As the leading curator of Illinois horse properties, we are pleased to offer comprehensive ranch features including:

  • Abundant farm and pastureland
  • Water features like streams and ponds
  • Privacy fences and screens
  • Unzoned acreage
  • Barns and storage structures

That’s just the beginning of what our properties have in store, no matter how many horses you have.

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$5,495,000

JUST SOLD

Sold Feb 2025

Horse Property for sale.
Premier Equestrian Facility

Libertyville, Lake County, Illinois


Premier equestrian facility that has been updated and maintained to the highest possible standards, on nearly 30 acres plus 46 additional acres available through lease with Township. This gated property includes the heated main barn with 82 matted stalls in 3 aisles, and attached heated indoor arena (80x200) with Kruse Cushion Ride (KCR) footing. Four private temperature-controlled tack rooms with custom saddle and bridle racks, state of the art LED lighting, two large indoor wash racks, commercial laundry facilities, break room, and MacroAir fans throughout. Upstairs find a spacious heated and air-conditioned viewing room with kitchenette overlooking indoor arena, three heated and air-conditioned private trainer offices, large heated and air-conditioned barn manager’s office, and temperature-controlled conference room. Additional barn has 13 matted stalls and hay loft that holds more than 6,000 bales. Two luxurious outdoor arenas with drainage, limestone base and KCR footing (150x300 and 80x200). Hunt field is just under two acres. 14 large four-board painted fence grass pastures covering apx 18 acres. 10 all-weather limestone paddocks. Lunging paddock. Easy access to Des Plaines River Trail for miles of trail riding. Along with the farmhouse, you’ll find a 900+ sq ft detached garage for storage. Additional metal clad pole building (5141 sq ft) for storage. Maintenance shop (3384 sq ft) has feed and grain room with grain silo, and manure staging area and general storage. Farm equipment included, such as multiple trucks, tractors and arena drags, manure dump trailer, skid steer, horse treadmill, and much more. Conveniently located close to major highways and easy commute to Chicago or Milwaukee. This is a turn-key facility, and an equestrian enthusiast’s paradise with stunning land and facilities.

Sue Behringer , @properties

29.00 ACRES
4 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
1483 SQ FT
 
$495,000

UNDER CONTRACT

Horse Property for sale.
New Price! 12.25 Acre Rural Recreational Retreat!

Newark, Kendall County, Illinois


RURAL RECREATIONAL RETREAT that gives you COUNTRY LIVING at it's BEST! 12+ WOODED ACRES with CREEK, FARMHOUSE, GARAGE, OUTBUILDING, BARN & SHED. Make this your primary residence or consider it as 2nd Home for weekend RETREAT where you can find PEACE and reconnect with NATURE. Set back from the road on a long, private, circle drive, you'll find a 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, Cedar home offering over 2300 Sq Ft plus an Unfinished Basement. The main floor features the large family room with a fireplace, dining room, full bath, 3 bedrooms, mudroom, office, pantry, laundry and large deck. The 2nd floor features the master bedroom and bath. The entire interior & exterior has been freshly painted and a new roof was added in 2022. Many cosmetic updates have been made so that this home is ready for you to enjoy! OUTBUILDINGS include: DETACHED 1-CAR GARAGE with concrete floor and electric. (Needs Garage Door and TLC). 2-STORY WORKSHOP is 15x30 with vinyl siding and electric. Use it As-Is or or finish it for a GUEST HOUSE. ORIGINAL BARN is a perfect run-in shed or enclose it for a 1-stall barn with tack room. Across the drive and down the hill is the NEWER HORSE BARN (20x30 POLE BUILDING) with 3 Stalls, Tack room, Concrete Floor and Electric. Behind the barn is a 3-Sided Lean-To and a flat, cleared space - perfect for a pasture or arena - just add fencing. Beyond the creek is FULLY WOODED with TRAILS cut thru for walking or riding (horses, bikes or ATV's). Plenty of wildlife and beautiful throughout the year...hunt, fish, camp. LOCATED between Yorkville and Newark just off of Rt. 71 for easy commute into the suburbs. Zoned R1 - Residential and does allow for animals!

Amy Rogus , Century 21 Integra - Farm Ranch Team

12.25 ACRES
4 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
2314 SQ FT
 
$880,000

JUST SOLD

Sold Mar 2025

Horse Property for sale.
NEW PRICE! PRIVATE HORSE PROPERTY / RURAL ESTATE

Mazon, Grundy County, Illinois


PRIVATE HORSE PROPERTY / RURAL ESTATE / COUNTRY ESCAPE * 20 ACRES * RANCH HOME * MORTON HORSE BARN * OUTBUILDING / WORKSHOP. QUALITY BUILT HOME is ALL BRICK and STONE offering 3,420 Sq Ft with 5 BR / 3.5 BA. Custom Finishes including 9 and 10-Foot Ceilings; Transom windows, 6-Panel Doors and Trim around the doorways. Kitchen features Granite Counters, Mission Style Oak Cabinets, Stainless Steel Appliances, pass-thru to the Great Room and pantry closet. Seller's favorite room is the eating area with the wood burning stove...it's been the "Gathering Place" for friends and family. It's open to the Great Room that's centrally located. 1st Floor Master Bedroom with tray ceilings (lighted) and Walk-In Closet. Master Bathroom with Jet Tub and 2 sinks, separate shower (redone 6 months ago with two rain shower heads). 2nd Bedroom has it's own full bath; 3rd and 4th Bedrooms (or Office with French Doors) share access to the Full Hall Bath. 5th Bedroom / Bonus Room with WIC & Full Bath is above the garage; Perfect for an In-Law or Related-Living Suite, as that space also opens up to Unfinished Attic space. 1st Floor Laundry and Half Bath are conveniently located next to the 2-Car Attached Garage that is Heated and Insulated with a Drain and Slop Sink. Full Unfinished Basement is 9 Feet Tall and ready to be finished as it has Rough-In Plumbing for Bathroom. The Covered Back Porch is protected from the weather on 3 sides and is accessible from the Kitchen and Master BR. It has a great view of the cleared back yard that goes down to the creek. HORSE BARN is a Morton Pole Building that is 36x72 with 6 stalls (tongue and groove with mats) Four with Dutch Doors to individual paddocks. There is also a tack room, wash rack and hay loft as well as unused space for 3 more stalls or as you see fit. 4-Board Vinyl Fenced Pasture and 60 Ft Steel Round Pen. Plenty of land behind the barn to add an indoor arena and / or outdoor arena. MACHINE SHED / OUTBUILDING is cinderblock with electric, concrete floor and two 10-Foot Overhead Doors. Roof is 15 years old. The WORKSHOP area is separated and can be heated. This property has something to offer everyone...peaceful park-like setting to enjoy nature and wildlife, wooded land to cut trails for hiking, riding or hunting; tillable ground for the farmer in you and pasture area for the horses. Mature Oak, Black Walnut, Hickory and Mulberry Trees & plenty of firewood. Chicken House and Playhouse stay. Need a 2nd home? There are 2 PIN #'s to this property and you can build a 2nd residence on the 2nd PIN per the county. Sellers are the ORIGINAL OWNERS, so please ask questions!

Amy Rogus , Century 21 Integra - Farm Ranch Team

20.00 ACRES
5 BEDROOMS
4.5 BATHROOMS
3420 SQ FT
 
$3,200,000
Horse Property for sale.
Premier Equestrian Facility Plus Elegant Home

Marengo, McHenry County, Illinois


Possibly the finest equestrian center in the Midwest on 15 acres plus an elegant 6000+ sf home with the highest level of finishes. There are 3 barn with a total of 50 stalls, all with limestone base and matted. The main show barn is heated, has a lounge, tack room, dedicated farrier area, wash rack, feed room, laundry and medication room, grooming/ready room with 3 stanchions and a 50’ x 50’ indoor bull pen. This barn also has an indoor arena that is heated, has a crushed limestone footing with dimensions of 60’ x 144’ - perfect for working multiple disciplines. There are two additional barns: one mare barn with 11 stalls and another foal barn with 9 stalls plus equipment and hay storage. In addition the property has an outdoor arena, 19 turnouts/pastures and a 50’ round pen. The elegant home offers the finest finishes throughout including: hardwood floors or heated stone/tile floors throughout, crown molding in all rooms, 9’ ceilings on the first two levels, 6” base boards, 3 fireplaces, a true chef’s kitchen with a Decor stove and hood and Subzero and custom cabinets throughout. Additionally there are 5 bedrooms, 3 of which are ensuite each having air jet tubs, separate contemporary stall showers and Kohler fixtures throughout, with 5 full baths and 1 half bath. There is an enormous bar/game room with a separate entrance, Brazilian Cherry flooring, full bar with commercial grilling and frying capability and a stunning stone fireplace. See additional information for home and facility detail. This home and property is remarkable and a delight to see.

Sabina Ephraim , COMPASS Realty

15.00 ACRES
5 BEDROOMS
5.5 BATHROOMS
6200 SQ FT
 
$474,900

UNDER CONTRACT

Horse Property for sale.
NEW PRICE - Entrepreneur's Dream 3.6 Acre Farmette!

Plano, Kendall County, Illinois


ENTREPRENEURS and HOME-BASED BUSINESSES OWNERS: This home has been ANNEXED into the CITY of PLANO with NATURAL GAS and CITY WATER. It is Zoned R1 with PERMITTED USES including HOME OCCUPATIONS; VARIANCE for up to 5 HORSES and SPECIAL USE PERMIT for Agricultural uses, Bed & Breakfast Establishment, Childcare Facilities and Daycare Center (it's walking distance from schools!). The home has a Separate Entrance to an Office on the 1st Floor - keeping it PRIVATE from the rest of the house. Discover the rare opportunity with this 3.67 ACRE FARMETTE, offering the charm of the late 1800s home paired with modern conveniences. This property, the Original Homestead of Rock Creek Dairy Farms, boasts character and versatility throughout it's 3775 sq ft. It is a QUIET, SOLID home with THICK EXTERIOR WALLS. The UPDATED, EAT-IN KITCHEN features a 4x8 ISLAND, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, FLOOR-TO-CEILING BUILT-IN CABINETS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, CUSTOM LIGHTING, WOOD BEAMED CEILINGS and space for a large dining room table. The Family Room is the seller's favorite - 3 Walls of Windows provide beautiful "Naturescape" views. MAIN FLOOR also includes the Living Room, Library, Sitting Area, Office and Full Bath. 2ND FLOOR: 4 Bedrooms, Sitting / Sun Room & Full Bath. Two entrances to the unfinished BASEMENT; tall ceilings, great for storage! DETACHED GARAGE / BARN / OUTBUILDING is 40 x48; 2-story concrete building with 2 sets of staircases. Rebuild stalls (4 stall fronts still inside) or use as you wish. The ORIGINAL PUMP HOUSE serves well as a garden shed. A long drive sets the home back, in a private park-like setting with mature trees. It is adjacent to a Dedicated Wildlife Preserve on 2 sides. Additional buildable lot available (.41 acre). Sells "As-Is". Easy to show!

Amy Rogus , Century 21 Integra - Farm Ranch Team

3.95 ACRES
5 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
3775 SQ FT
 
$1,200,000
Horse Property for sale.
COMING SOON... UNIQUE INCOME PRODUCING FARM!

Somonauk, Dekalb County, Illinois


COMING SOON... UNIQUE INCOME PRODUCING FARM IN DEKALB COUNTY! Calling All Investors and / or Owner Occupants ... 50 ACRES with SOLAR FIELD, HOUSE, 3 OUTBUILDINGS, 2 PONDS and CREEK. THE ENTIRE PROPERTY IS LEASED OUT. The SOLAR FIELDS consist of approximately 25+/- acres (subject to final survey). Phase I came on-line in 2022; Phase II construction was just completed and will be coming on-line soon. The home, outbuildings and remaining land (including 2 ponds, creek and mature trees - great for pasture or other recreation) sit on the remaining 25+/- acres. The FARMHOUSE is 2,318 Sq Ft with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths and 3-Car Garage. Open Concept on the main floor between the Kitchen, Dining and Living Rooms; unique for this age of home. For those who want to live on a farm, but not do stairs...it features a LARGE 1st FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH. The beautiful original staircase leads you to the remaining 3 Bedrooms and Bath on the 2nd floor. NEW Siding, Roof and Garage Doors in 2022 and septic tank and field in 2016. The attached 3-car garage is also a nice addition to a farmhouse. It features a fireplace / BBQ (great for grilling in the winter), 1st Floor Laundry and access to the basement. The Partial Basement is partially finished with a half bath, flooring, ceiling and painted walls. Back yard is fenced for dogs. The LARGE POLE BUILDING is 50x170 and 16ft High with 8 inch thick concrete floor and electric. Sliding doors on either end. Roof was repainted in 2022. The SMALL POLE BARN is 40x68 and 12ft High with concrete floor, gas and electric, small, finished office, large overhead door. CORN CRIB is 28x40 and 15 high with a SIDE BARN (28x48). The crib is sturdy, but needs TLC; Roof, Siding and Sliding Doors. RENT PAYMENTS: Solar Lease pays $800/per acre per year PLUS the real estate taxes ($16,215) on the Phase I PIN. House Tenant pays $850/month, Large Outbuilding $500/month, and Small Outbuilding $400/month. A copy of the lease with the Solar Company will be available to serious buyers. This property is incorporated into the Village of Somonauk and is on NATURAL GAS. ZONED AGRICULTURE. See Additional Features Sheet for more details. Lines drawn on the photos are approximate lot lines only per county records and do not represent or replace a survey by a licensed surveyor.

Amy Rogus , Century 21 Integra - Farm Ranch Team

50.00 ACRES
4 BEDROOMS
2.5 BATHROOMS
2318 SQ FT
 
$1,390,000
Horse Property for sale.
38 ACRE HORSE FARM, 14 STALLS, INDOOR & OUTDOOR ARENAS

Newark, Kendall County, Illinois


38 ACRES OF RECREATIONAL LAND! CALLING HUNTERS, HORSEBACK RIDERS AND OTHER RECREATORS...BRING YOUR SIDE-BY-SIDES OR DIRT BIKES. The LAND includes 10 acres of wooded trails, 13 acre hay field, 4 acre front pasture with the remainder including a creek front yard and the footprint of the barn. EQUESTRIAN ENTHUSIASTS...this HORSE FARM does not disappoint! 14 STALLS, INDOOR & OUTDOOR ARENAS - Use the BARNDOMINIUM as your primary residence or BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Elegant brick pillars stand at the gated entrance of this scenic farm. The drive leads you past the large front pasture, over the creek and up the small hill to your dream barn. There is more to this equine facility than what meets the eye! This pole barn, has upgraded Cedar Siding all around with newer insulated Metal Roof. The entrance has slate flooring and knotty pine walls with equine decor throughout. The BARN features 14 Stalls Total; (12x12) tongue & groove, matted with turn-out feeders. Exterior Stalls have Dutch doors that lead directly to lime paddocks and concrete aisle with drains. Interior finishes include: 1st Floor Office, Full Bath, Laundry / Kitchenette and Hot and Cold Wash Rack. INDOOR ARENA is 60 X 150 with sand footing, knotty pine wood kickboards on the lower half and insulated inner walls finished with soffit material. PLUS...there is finished space above the stalls that is the perfect Weekender / Entertaining space. This space is 2000 square feet with vaulted ceiling and skylights. It was recently remodeled and features wood burning fireplace, knotty pine / tongue & groove walls giving it a rustic cabin feel with luxury finishes of solid Hickory Wood Floors, Stainless Steel Appliances and Granite Counters! OUTDOOR ARENA is 100 x 300 with sand footing and 3-board white vinyl, low maintenance, fencing. TWO ROUND PENS on the property (one within the outdoor arena and one by the drive). This property was set-up to pamper your show horse or to let them live naturally in a large pasture with shelter. This property comes with one Residential Building Allocation. 1-Owner; well designed and well maintained - MUST SEE - MOVE IN READY!

Amy Rogus , Century 21 Integra - Farm Ranch Team

38.00 ACRES
4 BEDROOMS
2 BATHROOMS
2000 SQ FT
 
$4,999,000
Horse Property for sale.
WELL PRICED! EQUESTRIAN ESTATE - 60 Acres.

Elburn, Kane County, Illinois


Fantastic price drop! Welcome to the gated entrance of this exquisite and pristine condition, Prairie-style country estate perched on 60 acres of pure serenity outside the city of Chicago. Come via car, train or land on the private heli-pad. This expansive setting has over 7,500 sq. ft of living space, plus guest and pool houses, surrounded by landscaped horse paddocks, barns, stable and an indoor riding arena. Game room, movie theater and wine tasting room are ready for corporate or family entertainment. This nearby escape is created by Chicago's architect Rick Zinni who built this gorgeous home and setting to be one with nature and endless room to roam away from the hustle and bustle. This property seems perfect for your family's vacation home, a corporate retreat, a horse lover's primary or second home or anyone desiring 151 of total open space. 92 Acres of Land is also sold separately - ask PK 312.919.4343 for additional price information.

PK Johnson , Compass

60.00 ACRES
6 BEDROOMS
6 BATHROOMS
7500 SQ FT
 
$675,000
Horse Property for sale.
COMING SOON... 21+ ACRE FARMETTE

Somonauk, Dekalb County, Illinois


COMING SOON... 21 +/-ACRE FARMETTE; HOUSE, 3 OUTBUILDINGS, 2 PONDS and CREEK. This property is incorporated into the Village of Somonauk and is on NATURAL GAS. ZONED AGRICULTURE. The FARMHOUSE is 2,318 Sq Ft with 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths and 3-Car Garage. Open Concept on the main floor between the Kitchen, Dining and Living Rooms; unique for this age of home. It also features a LARGE 1st FLOOR MASTER BEDROOM AND BATH. The beautiful original staircase leads you to the remaining 3 Bedrooms and Bath on the 2nd floor. NEW SIDING, ROOF AND GARAGE DOORS in 2022 and SEPTIC TANK AND FIELD in 2016. The attached 3-car garage is also a nice addition to a farmhouse. It features a fireplace / BBQ (great for grilling in the winter), 1st Floor Laundry and access to the basement. The Partial Basement is partially finished with a half bath, flooring, ceiling and painted walls. Back yard is fenced for dogs. The LARGE POLE BUILDING is 50x170 and 16ft High with 8 inch thick concrete floor and electric. Sliding doors on either end. Roof was repainted in 2022. The SECOND POLE BARN is 40x68 and 12ft High with concrete floor, gas and electric, small, finished office, large overhead door. CORN CRIB is 28x40 and 15 high with a SIDE BARN / WORKSHOP (28x48). The crib is straight, but needs TLC; Roof, Siding and Sliding Doors. There are 2 PONDS, CREEK and mature trees; great for fishing, hunting, pasture, or other recreation. MULTIPLE POTENTIAL BUSINESS USES OR POTENTIAL HORSE PROPERTY - Use the smaller barn for your stalls and the large one for your Indoor Arena. A portion of the acreage from the parcel to the west will be added to the PIN for the farmette for a total of approximately 21 +/- acres (subject to final survey). This property is currently leased out to multiple tenants. Ok to drive by, but please do not disturb tenants. Proof of Funds or Pre-Approval Letter will be required for showings to be confirmed.

Amy Rogus , Century 21 Integra - Farm Ranch Team

21.66 ACRES
4 BEDROOMS
2.5 BATHROOMS
2318 SQ FT
 
$899,000
Horse Property for sale.
Equestrian Property Compound

Elizabeth, Jo Daviess County, Illinois


Equestrian property on acreage for Sale, Elizabeth, IL 61028. Come check out this beautifully designed horse property compound located at 8585 S. Derinda Road, Elizabeth, IL 61028. Property sits in the rolling hills of Derinda valley and heart of the Massbach Hounds' Foxhunting Club territory, with the meandering Rush River which flows through. Black Horse Farm is a premiere equestrian property in Jo Daviess County, IL. Attention to detail to the infrastructure is evident throughout this well-manicured and maintained equine paradise. To set the scene, you will be arriving to the main gate of the property, that leads down a long white fenced lane. Off to the right is the outdoor arena area approximately 150' x 100', along with several horse jumping course that begins at the outdoor arena to the paddocks and behind the historic 2-story farm home. Off to the right of the lane is the impressive multi-building structures showcasing a well-groomed 6800 square foot indoor riding arena, (7) stables, of four that have ceiling fans and heaters, equipment storage for all the equipment needed to keep this meticulous equine property in pristine condition. Moving along from the arena area to the original part of the barn, there's the thoughtfully laid out tack room that offers 4 lockers with saddle hangers, full bathroom, laundry, semi-kitchenette with desk, sink, microwave and refrigerator. Oh, but wait-there's more: a trophy room is off the tack room to showcase your trophies, awards, and other special moments that makes your equine journey so special. A workspace area is additional storage of feeding, watering supplies and general supplies that are needed to keep this beauty in tip top shape! A half bathroom is located on the main level of the loft barn. Heading upstairs is an open floor plan that could be used for gathering, special occasions/parties. Currently a portion is used by the seller as a workout home gym. A home office "command station" overlooks the entire compound. What a view to work from home! There is a personal sauna in the office space. The four bedrooms, 2.5 bath 1900's farmhouse has been preserved to keep its country style. Entering the front porch to the interior of the home, there are original hardwood floors are throughout the main level. Walk into the spacious dining room area, off to the left is the living room and master bedroom with private full bath. Kitchen is off the rear of the house, which also offers main level laundry, making this rustic beaut main level living. Upstairs are three more guest bedrooms, with a full bathroom servicing them. A storage room is off the upper bath. Off the kitchen is a screen in porch great for sitting and relaxing and taking in the beauty. This property just keeps on impressing, with the original Derinda Center Town Hall which was also a schoolhouse int he day. School house is set up as a guest suite/quarters that offers a full bathroom, bedroom area and a large open area. VERY UNIQUE to say the least, you really need to see this one in person to truly appreciate what the seller has built. Furnishings and equipment available for purchase. Square footages are approximates and aerial is estimated boundary lines and NOT a survey. Home finished square footage:1956 and schoolhouse guest suite is 936 sq ft. Please see MLS #12091193 or for more information, please provide written inquiry.

JACKIE DEBES , RE/MAX Prime Properties

14.06 ACRES
5 BEDROOMS
3 BATHROOMS
2892 SQ FT

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