1493 Old Ripley Road
Description
An old farmhouse, two old outbuildings...20 Acres of Opportunity – Farm, Build, Hunt, or Relax! Location. Flexibility. Potential. This mostly tillable 20-acre tract offers endless possibilities – from traditional farming and livestock to leasing for income (hunting rights, farmland rent, or even a rustic campground). Enjoy stunning sunsets, wide open skies, and fresh country air — ideal for your future dream home or getaway retreat. Electric on-site | Public water available at the road. The property includes:
An old farmhouse, two old outbuildings (one equipped with 220 electric), an old silo and a small pond. All need torn down or a serious renovation. Whether you’re wanting tillable farmland, homesteading, or just looking for space to breathe – this is a must-see. Schedule a showing today – and please do not trespass without an appointment.
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$100,000
Avg days on market
532
Sale-to-list ratio
81.7%
Sorento, IL
9 comparable properties found
$85,000
Sold 12/16/24
- Unavailable
- Bedrooms
- Unavailable
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- 24.76
- Acres
$7,000
Sold 07/18/25
- Unavailable
- Bedrooms
- Unavailable
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
$280,000
Sold 04/09/26
- Unavailable
- Bedrooms
- Unavailable
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- 42.66
- Acres
$297,000
Sold 09/14/26
- Unavailable
- Bedrooms
- Unavailable
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- 40.4
- Acres
$44,000
Sold 05/29/26
- Unavailable
- Bedrooms
- Unavailable
- Bathrooms
- Unavailable
- Square Feet
- 5.01
- Acres
Location
Sold By Landmark Realty
$1,323 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$1,201
$121
$0
1Property Information for 1493 Old Ripley Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,457 / year
- MLS Type: Farm / Farm
- County: Bond County
- Waterfront: Yes
Building Information
- Lot Size: 20.00 AC
Summary
- City: Sorento
- County Or Parish: Bond
- Directions: GPS Friendly
- Latitude: 38.961359
- Longitude: -89.571309
- Postal Code: 62086
- State Or Province: IL
- Sub division Name: Not in a Subdivision
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3242
- List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
- Parcel Number: 09-05-20-102-001
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,457.00
- Tax Legal Description: S20 T6 R4 N 1/2 NE NW.
- Tax Year: 2023
- Carport: No
- Garage: No
- Parking Total: 0.0
- Elementary School: BOND DIST 2
- High School: Greenville
- High School District: BOND DIST 2
- Middle Or Junior School: BOND DIST 2
Property
- Living Area: 0.0
- Lot Features: Farm, Gently Rolling, Level, Pasture, Scattered Woods, Suitable for Horses, Waterfront
- Lot Size Acres: 20.0
- Lot Size Area: 20.0
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 871200.0
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Equipment Shed, Silo(s)
- Possible Use: Horses, Fishing, Hunting, Livestock, Manufactured Home, Recreational, Farm
- Property Sub Type: Farm
- Property Type: Farm
- Wooded Area: 2.0
- Current Use: Row Crops, Pasture
- Documents Available: Other
- Documents Count: 0
- Photos Count: 1
- Year Built: 1900
- Disclosures: No Other Known Restrictions
- Ownership Type: Private
- BuyerFinancing: Conventional
- OccupantType: Vacant
- BusinessType: Residential
- Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available
- Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
- Fencing: Wire
- Pasture Area: 5.0
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- Road Surface Type: Concrete
- WaterfrontFeatures: Pond
- MIS_PoolYN: No
- MIS_SoilFeatures: Clay
- Basement YN: No
- Bathrooms Full: 0
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
- Bedrooms Total: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Rooms Total: 0
- MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 0
- MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 0
- MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 0
Property History for 1493 Old Ripley Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1558769957 | $225,000 | +125.5% / yr |
| May 22, 2025 | Closed MARIS #25023361 | $225,000 | — |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Pending MARIS #25023361 | — | |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Active Under Contract MARIS #25023361 | — | |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Listed (Active) MARIS #25023361 | $250,000 | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Closed MARIS #24010322 | $180,500 | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Pending MARIS #24010322 | — | |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1552918035 | $180,500 | — |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Active Under Contract MARIS #24010322 | — | |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Price Change MARIS #24010322 | $199,900 | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Price Change MARIS #24010322 | $225,000 | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Listed (Active) MARIS #24010322 | $199,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1558769957 | $225,000 +125.5% / yr |
| 05/22/2025 | Closed MARIS #25023361 | $225,000 |
| 04/19/2025 | Pending MARIS #25023361 | — |
| 04/19/2025 | Active Under Contract MARIS #25023361 | — |
| 04/16/2025 | Listed (Active) MARIS #25023361 | $250,000 |
| 03/12/2025 | Closed MARIS #24010322 | $180,500 |
| 03/12/2025 | Pending MARIS #24010322 | — |
| 02/12/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1552918035 | $180,500 |
| 01/13/2025 | Active Under Contract MARIS #24010322 | — |
| 02/21/2024 | Price Change MARIS #24010322 | $199,900 |
| 02/21/2024 | Price Change MARIS #24010322 | $225,000 |
| 02/21/2024 | Listed (Active) MARIS #24010322 | $199,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
1493 Old Ripley Road
Beds
0Baths
1Total Finished SqFt
1,020 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,020 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
871,200 SqFtSchools near 1493 Old Ripley Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pocahontas Center PublicPK to 8 | ||
Greenville Jr High School Public6 to 8 | ||
Greenville Elementary School PublicPK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 1493 Old Ripley Road, Sorento, IL 62086 | $225,000 | – | – | – | 871,200 |
– | – | 1 | 1,092 | 653,400 | |
– | – | – | – | 435,600 | |
– | – | – | – | 217,800 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,566 | 217,800 | |
$62,500 | 2 | 1 | 1,440 | 609,840 | |
$410,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,287 | – | |
$609,000 | – | – | – | 2,526,480 | |
$95,000 | – | 1 | 952 | 914,760 | |
– | – | – | – | 2,395,800 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,400 | 217,800 | |
– | – | 1 | 2,048 | 3,441,240 | |
– | – | 1 | 840 | 1,306,800 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,760 | 43,560 | |
– | – | 1 | 2,030 | 435,600 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,512 | 1,742,400 |
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