Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,300 sqft
279 Athensville Rd, Palmyra, IL 62674
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.11 acresLot Size
1972Year Built
$192/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Auction Listing. Peace and quiet await you on this 4.11± acre homestead in Western Macoupin County. Technically a Roodhouse address, but functionally rural Palmyra, this property is your dream come true if solitude is what you seek. What’s your #1 criteria? Quality construction? 3 bedrooms? Updated bathroom? Walk-out basement awaiting your finishes? Nice outbuilding (30’x30’ insulated true Morton building with electricity and concrete)? Space to garden or tinker outdoors? This property doesn’t make...Auction Listing. Peace and quiet await you on this 4.11± acre homestead in Western Macoupin County. Technically a Roodhouse address, but functionally rural Palmyra, this property is your dream come true if solitude is what you seek. What’s your #1 criteria? Quality construction? 3 bedrooms? Updated bathroom? Walk-out basement awaiting your finishes? Nice outbuilding (30’x30’ insulated true Morton building with electricity and concrete)? Space to garden or tinker outdoors? This property doesn’t make you choose – it has it all and then some! New flooring through most of the main level. New kitchen countertops. Vinyl replacement windows. Simple second bathroom in the basement that could be further expanded. Briggs & Stratton Generator. Back patio and deck overlooking the shaded backyard. Two-car attached garage and two smaller storage sheds. Public water, septic, propane. Northwestern CUSD #2. Pre-inspections welcome, but property is selling As-Is. Seller accepted a pre-auction offer; auction is canceled.
  • Listed by: Allison Worrell 309.333.2500 allisonw@worrell-landservices.com • Worrell Land Services, LLC
Listing closed: 03/25/2026 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: CA1041671

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 279 Athensville Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,844 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Lot Size: 4.11 AC / 179,031 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Roodhouse
  • County Or Parish: Macoupin
  • Directions: From Palmyra, head West on Palmyra Rd. then North on Robin Rd. then West on Athensville Rd. From IL-267, head East on County Rd. 2 (Scottville Modesto Rd.) then South on Mt. Zion Rd. then West on Athensville Road. Located on South side of Athensville Rd.
  • Latitude: 39.4625
  • Longitude: -90.147341
  • MLSArea Minor: Remainder Macoupin Co
  • Postal Code: 62082
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 26-000-483-00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,844
  • Tax Legal Description: S30 T12 R9 PT N 1/2 NW
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School: Northwestern
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1300.0
  • Living Area: 1300.0
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.11
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 575'x312'
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial Map,Topographic Maps
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Year Built Source: Unable to Verify Actual Age
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Septic System
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: MGM Electric, CHS Propane, Scottville Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Exterior Features: Shed(s), Replacement Windows
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air, Propane Rented, Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Operating Recording Device: Audio & Video
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1300.0
  • 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: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 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: Laminate
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 19.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.4
Room 10
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 22.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.4
Room 11
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Description: Upstairs Bathroom
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 12
  • 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 279 Athensville Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2026

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1041671

$249,500—
Feb 27, 2026

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1041671

—
Feb 27, 2026

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1041671

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2026

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1041671

$249,500
02/27/2026

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1041671

—
02/27/2026

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1041671

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Public Records for 279 Athensville Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,846Additions$54,870Total$57,716
Tax Record2025$2,907 ($242 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size179,032 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalCountyMACOUPINAPN26-000-483-00

Schools near 279 Athensville Road

This home is within Northwestern Community Unit School District 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Northwestern Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Northwestern Jr High School
Public7 to 8

Northwestern 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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