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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,784 sqft
14956 Bear Point Rd, Sesser, IL 62884
Single FamilyProperty Type
19.6 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$83/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Imagine owning a unique slice of history. The ground floor of this residence, constructed in 1900, served as the post office and general store for the community of Brayfield. Today, it stands transformed into a roomy dwelling, complete with a two-car garage and a pole barn. Tucked away in a 19.6-acre wooded expanse, this home offers a sense of solitude and a place of retreat while remaining mere miles from the nearest town.Imagine owning a unique slice of history. The ground floor of this residence, constructed in 1900, served as the post office and general store for the community of Brayfield. Today, it stands transformed into a roomy dwelling, complete with a two-car garage and a pole barn. Tucked away in a 19.6-acre wooded expanse, this home offers a sense of solitude and a place of retreat while remaining mere miles from the nearest town.
  • Listed by: Eugenia Manning 618.997.4663 gmanningh2h@yahoo.com • House 2 Home Realty Carterville
Listing closed: 08/30/2024 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: QC4253025

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Median sold price

$177,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

93.6%

Sesser, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 14956 Bear Point Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,787 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Three or More Stories
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 19.60 AC / 853,776 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Sesser
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Directions: From 4 way stop in sesser head south, turn west (right) on 154 turn left on bear point rd, follow to home. look for signs
  • Latitude: 38.0793356782779
  • Longitude: -89.0744816192627
  • MLSArea Minor: QCARA Area
  • Postal Code: 62884
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 01-23-100-011
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,787
  • Tax Legal Description: SEC 23 TWP 05 RNG 01 S 26A NW NW EX CHURCH PROPERTY & EX 2.31A SW COR & EX 3.28
  • Tax Year: 2022
School Information
  • Elementary School: Ses/Val
  • High School: Sesser/Valier
  • Middle Or Junior School: Sesser/Valier
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Gravel
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2784.0
  • Living Area: 2784.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 19.6
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 701 x 912
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Lagoon, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: SEIEC
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Pole Barn
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Cooling Systems - 2+
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Operating Recording Device: Audio & Video
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1440.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 672.0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 28.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den/Office
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Width: 21.0
Room 13
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 14
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 672.0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 14956 Bear Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2024

Closed

MARIS #24035031

$230,000—
Aug 30, 2024

Closed

MRED #4253025

$230,000—
Aug 30, 2024

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4253025

$230,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2024

Closed

MARIS #24035031

$230,000
08/30/2024

Closed

MRED #4253025

$230,000
08/30/2024

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4253025

$230,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 14956 Bear Point Road

Taxable ValueLand$18,785Additions$32,885Total$51,670
Tax Record2024$2,554 ($213 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size853,776 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN0123100011

Schools near 14956 Bear Point Road

This home is within Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sesser-Valier Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Sesser-Valier Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Sesser-Valier High School
Public9 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 14956 Bear Point Road, Sesser, IL 62884
$230,000
3
2,784
853,776
$285,000
4
2,578
87,120
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