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2 beds1,096 sqft

1802 Watt Hill Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.58 acresLot Size
1913Year Built
$82/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Own a piece of rustic history from Jackson County's early days: Remodeled one-room schoolhouse from 1913 has been converted to an incredible two-bedroom home. Remodeled kitchen with custom kitchen cabinets, paper stone counters and farm sink (2014), new roof (2009), original schoolhouse light fixtures, custom stained glass. Custom loft in second bedroom, new deck (2015). Marvin windows. Storm shelter. Entire house has been rewired. Oak hardwood flooring. Detached garage and storage shed. Fruit trees...Own a piece of rustic history from Jackson County's early days: Remodeled one-room schoolhouse from 1913 has been converted to an incredible two-bedroom home. Remodeled kitchen with custom kitchen cabinets, paper stone counters and farm sink (2014), new roof (2009), original schoolhouse light fixtures, custom stained glass. Custom loft in second bedroom, new deck (2015). Marvin windows. Storm shelter. Entire house has been rewired. Oak hardwood flooring. Detached garage and storage shed. Fruit trees and raspberries. Gorgeous rural setting but just minutes from town. Farm land to the south; acreage across the street - they pay taxes, you enjoy the country. Must see this one! China Cabinet
  • Listed by: JANET MCCREADY 618.559.1587 sismartmoves@gmail.com • REALTY CENTRAL, INC.
Listing closed: 04/27/2018 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: EB419160
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$87,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

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Location

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Property Information for 1802 Watt Hill Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $963 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Subdivision Name: None

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Lot Size: 1.58 AC / 68,824 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • City: Murphysboro
  • County Or Parish: Jackson
  • Directions: Take 20th street in Murphysboro Southwest of town to Worthen Cemetery Road
  • Latitude: 37.754097
  • Longitude: -89.408132
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62966
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Zoning: None or N/A
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 1311100008
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied
  • Tax Annual Amount: $963
  • Tax Legal Description: 2004/48744 2004/48746 PT S 1/2 NW 1/4 LYING S & EATERLY OF RD 1.58 AC 11-9-3 195/164 1038/174 486/16
  • Tax Year: 2016
School Information
  • Elementary School: Murphysboro
  • High School: Murphysboro
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage: true

Property

Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1096.0
  • Living Area: 1096.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Other, Agricultural, Fruit Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.58
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 514.36 x 329.10 x 427.56
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1913
Utilities
  • Sewer: Other, Aerobic Septic
  • Water Source: Other, Aerator/Aerobic
  • Utility Company: Southern FS Murdale Water Co Egyptian Electric

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fence, Patio, Shed(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Board, Frame
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, None
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Heating: Propane, Wood, Forced Air, Central, Whole House Fan
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Other Equipment: Fan-Whole House
  • Stories: 1

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Area: 1096.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 3
  • Room Length: 11.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 7.7
Room 4
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.4
Room 5
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.4
Room 6
  • Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 10.1
Room 7
  • Room Length: 11.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.9

Mobile Home

Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 1802 Watt Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 27, 2018

Closed

MRED #419160

$89,900—
Apr 27, 2018

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB419160

$89,900—
Apr 25, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #621197009

$90,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/27/2018

Closed

MRED #419160

$89,900
04/27/2018

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB419160

$89,900
04/25/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #621197009

$90,000

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

Public Records for 1802 Watt Hill Road

Taxable Value

Land

$3,474

Additions

$23,134
Total$26,608

Tax Record

2025

$1,571 ($131 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

832 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

832 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

68,825 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1944

Year Renovated

1944

County

JACKSON

APN

13-11-100-008

Schools near 1802 Watt Hill Road

This home is within Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Carruthers Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Murphysboro Middle School
Public6 to 8

Murphysboro High School
Public9 to 12

Gen John A Logan Attendance Center
PublicK to 2

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: 1802 Watt Hill Road, Murphysboro, IL 62966
$89,900
2
1,096
68,824
$184,500
2
1,428
87,120
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980
228,690
$180,000
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754,023
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1,649,617
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1,234,490

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