Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,300 sqft$215/sqft
253 Water Tower Rd, Stonefort, IL 62987
Single FamilyProperty Type
20 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$215/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

The perfect place! Offered 2 ways! WITH 20 A's +/- AS LISTED($298,000) OR WITH 10A's+/- ($199,999),BOTH WITH HOME & BUILDINGS. Just North Of Eddyville IL Trail Capital Of IL-20A's+/- Joining 1000's of A's-Shawnee Forest near Trails. Private/No Houses in Site & NO Building/Use Restrictions! 3BR-2BA Ranch w/Garage,Porch,Wonderful Covered Back Patio,Mix of Pasture/Mature Timber, Ponds.34x44x13+15'x44 Leanto Metal/Pole Building/Workshop/Horse Barn,(wired,concrete floor w/drain),Detached Small Carport/Storage...The perfect place! Offered 2 ways! WITH 20 A's +/- AS LISTED($298,000) OR WITH 10A's+/- ($199,999),BOTH WITH HOME & BUILDINGS. Just North Of Eddyville IL Trail Capital Of IL-20A's+/- Joining 1000's of A's-Shawnee Forest near Trails. Private/No Houses in Site & NO Building/Use Restrictions! 3BR-2BA Ranch w/Garage,Porch,Wonderful Covered Back Patio,Mix of Pasture/Mature Timber, Ponds.34x44x13+15'x44 Leanto Metal/Pole Building/Workshop/Horse Barn,(wired,concrete floor w/drain),Detached Small Carport/Storage Shed. Plenty of Sites for Another Home/Tiny House/Airbnb/MH/Guest Campers. Prime Hunting & Near Best Riding/Hiking Trails ANYWHERE(Bear Branch,Lusk Creek,Bell Smith Springs,Bundren Falls,Lake Glendale! Living Rm has Flagstone Fireplace w/Buck Insert,Closets Provide Lots of Storage Options. Kitchen w/Appliances has Plenty of Cabinetry/Counters,3x10 Pantry & Washer/Dryer Behind Doors w/Shelving. Park Like Yard with Fruit Trees,Flowering Perennials & Cypress Trees w/Exposed Knees Line Part of the Back Yard Stocked Pond. Easy to Work From Home w/ShawneeLink High Speed Fiber Optic. Call Today to See! Don't Miss Out! Call TODAY to SEE!
  • Listed by: LYNN BEASLEY 618.534.6452 lynn@midwestrealestate.com • Midwest Real Estate
Listing closed: 06/28/2023 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: EB446334

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$164,000

Avg days on market

63

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

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Location

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Property Information for 253 Water Tower Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,745 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
  • County: Pope County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 20.00 AC / 871,200 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Stonefort
  • County Or Parish: Pope
  • Directions: Rt 145 North of Eddyville,West onto Water Tower Rd, 2.5 Miles on Right
  • Latitude: 37.5303633566616
  • Longitude: -88.6231146194458
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62987
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 01-1-26-030-007
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,745
  • Tax Legal Description: Part NW-SE Sect 26 TWP 11-R5
  • Tax Year: 2021
School Information
  • Elementary School: Pope Co
  • High School: Pope County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pope County
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Detached
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1300.0
  • Living Area: 1300.0
  • Lot Features: Fruit Trees, Pond/Lake, Pasture, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20 A's
  • 100 Year Plain: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial Map,Legal Description
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1975
Utilities
  • Sewer: Lagoon
  • Water Source: Cistern, Lagoon, Private Well
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: SEIEC Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Patio, Pole Barn, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Propane, Gas Water Heater, Central Air
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Window Treatments
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1300.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 2
  • 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 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: 12.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 9.5
Room 9
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 27.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.7
Room 10
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Informal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 9.5
Room 11
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.5
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 253 Water Tower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2023

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB446334

$280,000
Jun 28, 2023

Closed

MRED #446334

$280,000
Jun 8, 2023

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB446334

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2023

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB446334

$280,000
06/28/2023

Closed

MRED #446334

$280,000
06/08/2023

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB446334

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

Public Records for 253 Water Tower Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,691Additions$39,982Total$46,673
Tax Record2024$2,279 ($190 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size827,640 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyPOPEAPN01-1-26-030-007

Schools near 253 Water Tower Road

This home is within Pope County Community Unit School District 1.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pope County Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Pope Co 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: 253 Water Tower Road, Stonefort, IL 62987
$280,000
3
1,300
871,200
43,560
1,089,000
158,123
1,611,720
4,314,183

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