Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,005 sqft
16494 Highway 29, Athens, IL 62613
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.47 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$140/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Experience Country Living in this GORGEOUS 4 bed/2.5 ba Ranch on 1.47 AC! Athens Schools, Beautiful Views out every window, updated baths, WOW Kitchen, vaulted ceiling & partial walkout basement waiting to be finished! Stunning Liv Rm has vaulted ceilings, focal brick gas Fireplace, opens to covered deck & sports wow country views! Kit offers beautiful oak cabinets, pantry, breakfast bar, coffee ledge, updated hardware , lights & ceiling fan! Plenty room for Dining area or huge island! Master is...Experience Country Living in this GORGEOUS 4 bed/2.5 ba Ranch on 1.47 AC! Athens Schools, Beautiful Views out every window, updated baths, WOW Kitchen, vaulted ceiling & partial walkout basement waiting to be finished! Stunning Liv Rm has vaulted ceilings, focal brick gas Fireplace, opens to covered deck & sports wow country views! Kit offers beautiful oak cabinets, pantry, breakfast bar, coffee ledge, updated hardware , lights & ceiling fan! Plenty room for Dining area or huge island! Master is in the back of the house with slider to private deck, newer carpet, walk in closet & UNBELIEVEABLE bath remodel offers heated floors, walk in shower w tile surround and glass doors PLUS built in storage cabinet! Other 2 bedrooms are large and have great space & country views. Main fl bath was also updated in 2010 with tiled tub/shower, neat shelving nook & heated floors! Open stairway to the basement has 4th Bedroom, unfinished roughed in Family /Rec rm., door to backyard and plenty storage! Garage is heated & insulated. Home has Pella windows w interior blinds, 2x6 construction and 16" blown in insulation. The exterior was Freshly stained in May of 2025. City water! White pine tree boarders yard, black raspberry plants, sour cherry tree & gingko. PLUS Border Magic edging in 2020! City Water. Move right in and LIVE THE LIFE!
  • Listed by: Kim Wenda 217.341.3555 kimwenda@att.net • RE/MAX Professionals
Listing closed: 07/21/2025 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: CA1037244

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$235,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

Athens, IL

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Property Information for 16494 Highway 29

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,777 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 1.47 AC / 64,033 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Athens
  • County Or Parish: Menard
  • Directions: Rt 29 N house is on R after Athens
  • Latitude: 39.997297
  • Longitude: -89.713548
  • MLSArea Minor: Athens,Greenview
  • Postal Code: 62613
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 13-19-100-007
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,777
  • Tax Legal Description: See Tax Records
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School: Athens District #213
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1750.0
  • Living Area: 2005.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Fruit Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.47
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 232 x 322
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial Map,Legal Description
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Poured Concrete
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1987
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Septic System
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: Menard Electric, Ameren
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Cedar
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 2
  • Number Half Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 1750.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 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: 255.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement
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: 15.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 13.4
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 10.1
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.1
Room 9
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.2
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 12.3
Room 10
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 20.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.2
Room 11
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.1
Room 13
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 7.7
Room 14
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 16494 Highway 29

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 21, 2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1037244

$281,000
Jun 20, 2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1037244

Jun 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1037244

$279,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/21/2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1037244

$281,000
06/20/2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1037244

06/18/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1037244

$279,900

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

Public Records for 16494 Highway 29

Taxable ValueLand$6,040Additions$46,052Total$52,092
Tax Record2025$3,000 ($250 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,750 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,750 SqFtLot Size64,033 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1987CountyMENARDAPN13-19-100-007

Schools near 16494 Highway 29

This home is within Athens Community Unit School District 213.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cantrall Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Cantrall Intermediate School
Public4 to 6

Athens Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Athens Sr 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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This home: 16494 Highway 29, Athens, IL 62613
$281,000
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295,772
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6,102,756
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