Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds2,529 sqft$87/sqft
26131 Straw School Rd, Shannon, IL 61078
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.04 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$87/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

If it is country property that you are looking for, be sure to put this one on your list. Just over 3 acres of property, home offers 2529 sq. ft. of living space. Great room concept with kitchen, dinning area and living room in one large open room, the 2 bedrooms are at opposite ends of the home. Living room has vaulted celling and large stone fireplace, primary bedroom has it's own bath with walk-in closet and access to 4 seasons room with the hot tub. 2nd bedroom is also good sized with 2nd bathroom...If it is country property that you are looking for, be sure to put this one on your list. Just over 3 acres of property, home offers 2529 sq. ft. of living space. Great room concept with kitchen, dinning area and living room in one large open room, the 2 bedrooms are at opposite ends of the home. Living room has vaulted celling and large stone fireplace, primary bedroom has it's own bath with walk-in closet and access to 4 seasons room with the hot tub. 2nd bedroom is also good sized with 2nd bathroom directly across the hall. Office is off the kitchen and has access to laundry room and attached garage. Part of the garage is storage space 38 x 46, Work shop is 22 x 28 it is heated, hog barn is 28 x 60. All out building are in good shape and ready to use.
  • Listed by: THOMAS R MILLER lakecarrolltom@gmail.com • Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.
Listing closed: 07/24/2025 07:00 PM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®, MLS#: 202405228

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$184,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Shannon, IL

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Location

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Sold By Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.

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Property Information for 26131 Straw School Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,950 / year
  • MLS Type: House / House
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage: 2.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Attached, Gravel
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 3.04 AC / 132,422 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: SHANNON
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61078
  • Address: 26131 Straw School Road
  • County: Carroll County
  • Zip Code: 61078
  • Year Built: 1985
  • School District: Eastland
  • Elementary School 1: Eastland
  • Middle School: Eastland
  • High School: Eastland
  • Township: Cherry Grove/Shannon
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes: $2,950
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 3.04
  • Property Type: Agriculture, Country View, Rural
  • Road Frontage: Gravel
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 2529
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2529
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2529
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 010515100004
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 0
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Metal
  • General Features: County Taxes, Great Room, Laundry 1st Floor, Main Floor Primary, Porch 4 Season, Porch Enclosed, Storage Shed
  • Roof: Shingle, Metal
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: No
  • Basement Type: Slab
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling: Window Unit
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank Rented
  • Interior Features: Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Hot Tub Indoor, Walk-In Closet
Room Information
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 15
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 14
  • Dining Room Width: 11
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: No
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 17
  • Kitchen Width: 10
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 28
  • Living Room Width: 24
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 14
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 11
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Office
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: 4 seasons
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 23
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 15
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Laundry
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 13
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 6
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 26131 Straw School Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202405228

$220,000
Jun 22, 2025

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202405228

Apr 7, 2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202405228

$299,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202405228

$220,000
06/22/2025

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202405228

04/07/2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202405228

$299,000

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

Public Records for 26131 Straw School Road

Taxable ValueLand$11,535Additions$81,245Total$92,780
Tax Record2025$4,765 ($397 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,529 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,529 SqFtStories1Lot Size132,422 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated1985CountyCARROLLAPN01-05-15-100-004

Schools near 26131 Straw School Road

This home is within Eastland Community Unit School District 308.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Eastland Middle School
PublicPK to 6

Eastland High School
Public7 to 12

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