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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,430 sqft$27/sqft
155 Bear Rd, Carbondale, IL 62903
Single FamilyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
2010Year Built
$27/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Off-grid living close to all things Carbondale. Bring your hammer and as this is a fixer upper. This home was sustainably built to be off the grid and is close to SIU. The home was built around two mobile homes. It was set at an angle for passive solar gain. There's a huge wood burning stove. Metal roof, ready for cisterns. Huge deck with Cedar tree posts and carport. Geodesic built high tunnel with sprinkler system that attaches to hose around half meadow half woods of the 5 acres. The creek runs...Off-grid living close to all things Carbondale. Bring your hammer and as this is a fixer upper. This home was sustainably built to be off the grid and is close to SIU. The home was built around two mobile homes. It was set at an angle for passive solar gain. There's a huge wood burning stove. Metal roof, ready for cisterns. Huge deck with Cedar tree posts and carport. Geodesic built high tunnel with sprinkler system that attaches to hose around half meadow half woods of the 5 acres. The creek runs along partial boundary line. Electric line buried. Fruit trees on the property! This home is a unique piece of Southern Illinois. Schedule your showing to start your new adventure!
  • Listed by: ROBERT DAVENPORT 618.924.3644 bobdavenport60@gmail.com • REALTY CENTRAL, INC.
Listing closed: 10/08/2021 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: EB441073

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$220,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

92.0%

Carbondale, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 155 Bear Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $394 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Parking Total: 0.0
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2010
  • Lot Size: 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Carbondale
  • County Or Parish: Jackson
  • Directions: From Union Hill Rd, turn onto Green Ridge Rd and then Bear Rd in Pomona Township.
  • Latitude: 37.6237679810665
  • Longitude: -89.1993437301636
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62903
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Zoning: Residential
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 18-01-100-015
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Exemptions: Other
  • Tax Annual Amount: $394
  • Tax Legal Description: PT SW 1/4 NW 1/4 5.00 1-10-2 2015R002831 2016R006050 2020R004666
  • Tax Year: 2020
School Information
  • Elementary School: Unity Point Consolidated
  • High School: Carbondale HS
  • High School District: UNITY POINT DIST 140
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unity Point
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Garage: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2430.0
  • Building Area Total: 2430.0
  • Living Area: 2430.0
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 5 acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 217800.0
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2010
Utilities
  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
  • Water Source: Aerator/Aerobic, Private Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Other, Frame
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Electric
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Forced Air, Central
  • Levels: One
  • Operating Recording Device: None
  • Kitchen/Dining: Eat-In Kitchen
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Area: 2100.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Room Area: 330.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 5
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 8
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 10
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 11
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.0
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 155 Bear Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 8, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1474381444

$65,500

+12.1% / yr

Oct 8, 2021

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB441073

$65,000
Oct 8, 2021

Closed

MRED #441073

$65,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/08/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1474381444

$65,500

+12.1% / yr

10/08/2021

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB441073

$65,000
10/08/2021

Closed

MRED #441073

$65,000

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

Public Records for 155 Bear Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,634Additions$7,862Total$14,496
Tax Record2025$683 ($57 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Total Finished SqFt2,424 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,424 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,424 SqFtLot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2012Year Renovated2012CountyJACKSONAPN18-01-100-015

Schools near 155 Bear Road

This home is within Unity Point Central Consolidated School District 140.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Unity Point Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Carbondale Community 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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