Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds3,244 sqft
17612 Old Fairgrounds Rd, Petersburg, IL 62675
Single FamilyProperty Type
37.52 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$129/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

"High Prairie" is a fine example of craftmanship, elegance and style, all located on 37.52 acres of pristine property. 3 stall stable w/ tack room for horses. Reconstructed in 1984 based on the original home plans from the 1860s. Youll love the space in the living room, & library, plus the dining room has access to both screened porches for perfect entertaining. The large kitchen has an island, buil-in desk area. Hardwood flrs throughout main flr. Workshop & 4th bathroom in bsmt"High Prairie" is a fine example of craftmanship, elegance and style, all located on 37.52 acres of pristine property. 3 stall stable w/ tack room for horses. Reconstructed in 1984 based on the original home plans from the 1860s. Youll love the space in the living room, & library, plus the dining room has access to both screened porches for perfect entertaining. The large kitchen has an island, buil-in desk area. Hardwood flrs throughout main flr. Workshop & 4th bathroom in bsmt
  • Listed by: Rebecca Hendricks 217.787.7000 beckyhendricks@msn.com • The Real Estate Group Inc.
Listing closed: 10/16/2009 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: CA294075

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$397,000

Avg days on market

62

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

Petersburg, IL

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Amenities

  • Basement
  • Cable Included
  • Central Heating
  • Creek Front
  • Deck
  • Detached Parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Heat

Location

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Sold By Blane Real Estate

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Property Information for 17612 Old Fairgrounds Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,377 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size: 37.52 AC / 1,634,371 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Petersburg
  • County Or Parish: Menard
  • Directions: Rte 97 to Petersburg, go through Petersburg to Old Fairgrounds Rd,go right,
  • Latitude: 40.023752
  • Longitude: -89.85332
  • MLSArea Minor: Petersburg,Tallula,Oakford
  • Postal Code: 62675
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1111400002
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead Improvement
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,377
  • Tax Legal Description: S11 T18 R7 N PT E PT (EX RD) NW & N PT SW SE. 36.00 AC
  • Tax Year: 2008
School Information
  • High School: Porta CUSD #202
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Gravel
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 3244.0
  • Living Area: 3244.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Other, Creek
  • Lot Size Acres: 37.52
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 37.52 acres
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1984
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Septic System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Outbuilding(s), Screened Patio
  • Construction Materials: Brick
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Other
  • Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished, Poured
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Electric, Gas, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Central
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Kitchen/Dining: Eat-In Kitchen,Island,Pantry
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Area: 3244.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Room Area: 1892.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
Room 9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry

Property History for 17612 Old Fairgrounds Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2009

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA294075

$418,000
Aug 3, 2009

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA294075

Jul 27, 2009

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA294075

$425,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2009

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA294075

$418,000
08/03/2009

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA294075

07/27/2009

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA294075

$425,000

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

Public Records for 17612 Old Fairgrounds Road

Taxable ValueLand$10,650Additions$133,221Total$143,871
Tax Record2025$10,439 ($870 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtLot Size1,634,371 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1987CountyMENARDAPN11-11-400-002

Schools near 17612 Old Fairgrounds Road

This home is within Porta Community Unit School District 202.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Petersburg Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Porta Central
Public3 to 6

Porta High School
Public7 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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3,244
1,634,371
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