Chris Nichols

Chris Nichols

Owner / Illinois & Missouri Broker / Pike Office Managing Broker

Phone: 217-473-3777
Office: 217-285-5800
cnicholspcre@gmail.com

I am an extremely proud owner and partner of PCRE Real Estate & Auction, Inc. Originally from upstate New York, I grew up an avid outdoorsman and student of whitetail deer and quality deer management.

My interest in that field led me to Mississippi State University in 2003, where I served under a graduate student on a vegetation study, and later became a videographer and editor at Mossy Oak Productions in West Point, MS. My 2 years at Mossy Oak allowed me the opportunity as a young man to travel North America and make a lifetime’s worth of contacts & connections, that ultimately led me to the whitetail capital of the world, Pike County, Illinois.

In 2008 I became an owner and partner at Pike County Real Estate, Inc. (which later became PCRE Real Estate & Auction, Inc.) where I specialize in selling hunting land and homes all throughout the surrounding area. I have developed a book of business full of buyers and sellers of some of the country’s finest deer hunting properties, many of which have become not only fantastic clients, but great friends as well.

Our real estate expertise at PCRE is absolutely second to none!! Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of our qualified brokers for all of your real estate needs!!

NEW LISTING!! Rare investment opportunity to park your hard-earned money into this beautiful Southern Pike County farmland! This scenic property is composed of approximately 104 acres of excellent tillable dirt, fertilized each year with the hog manure produced at the local barns, significantly increasing the annual yield production of both corn & soybeans. The balance […]

SALE PENDING!! Awesome tillable farm laying in the Bay Creek bottoms! This investment property is complete with nearly 80 prime tillable acres with the balance of the acres in timber & bedding thickets laying along the creek, making for some dynamite whitetail deer hunting! There is also an older machine shed on the property, and […]

SALE PENDING!! Beautiful investment farm composed of 88 acres of tillable with the balance in big timber, bedding thickets, and a spring fed creek winding through the middle of it! Call us today, and we can sell yours too!

SALE PENDING! Beautiful hunting farm in one of Pike County’s finest deer management locations! The property is composed of 34 acres tillable with the balance in big timber and bedding thickets.

Sale Pending! This property has a fantastic mix of timber, tillable and habitat making up a superior deer hunting tract in Pike County, Illinois. The property is made up of approximately 36 acres of tillable ground with a Productivity Index of 112.5, earning $210/yr cash rent, with the balance of the property in big timber […]

Nestled at 32250 Jim Town Hollow Rd, Rockport, IL, this newly listed home is a must-see for homebuyers looking for the perfect blend of comfort and style. This charming house features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Step inside to see the beautiful engineered hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout the house. The flooring was replaced […]

Excellent farm hitting the market for sale!! This property has a fantastic mix of timber, tillable, and habitat, making up a superior deer hunting tract in Pike County, Illinois. The property is made up of approximately 36 acres of tillable ground with a Productivity Index of 112.5, earning $210/yr cash rent, with the balance of […]

Welcome to this exciting commercial opportunity located at one of the area’s busiest intersections in Atlas, Illinois! Nestled at, 17644 US-54, this newly listed property is ready to become your next business venture or investment. Formerly a bustling bar and restaurant, this turn-key commercial building has undergone significant updates, making it primed for its next […]

Here is a rare opportunity to own a piece of property in a location that is truly a deer hunter’s dream! Welcome to this beautiful 80 acres made up of approximately 20 acres of ridge top hayfields with the balance and big marketable timber, bedding thickets, and creek surrounding part of the north and East […]

This is a very unique opportunity in today’s land market! High percentage tillable farms rarely come available, so do not let this farm pass you by! The property, which sits a stone’s throw from Siloam Springs State Park, is made up of 95 acres, 84 of which are in productive tillable with a PI of […]

Are you eager to find that charming home in a peaceful neighborhood? Peek no further than 742 Williams St. This delightful property has recently hit the market, showcasing a traditional charm with all the right upgrades to make living easy and stress-free.Stepping inside, you’ll find a generous 1,382 sq. ft. of space that flows effortlessly […]

Welcome to your new home located at 29899 330th Ave, Baylis, IL 62314! Nestled on a quiet dead-end road, this property is situated on a sprawling 5 acres and offering the perfect blend of privacy and spacious outdoor enjoyment. This delightful home boasts five bedrooms and four bathrooms, providing plenty of space for the growing […]

Built in 1823 and used originally as a trading post between Alton, IL & Keokuk, IA, this breathtaking brick home is the oldest structure standing in Pike County, Illinois today! The history around this property is endless, and if the walls of this place could talk, oh the stories they could tell!! From Brigham Young […]