Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds2,272 sqft$20/sqft
289 Van Petten Rd, Harmon, IL 61042
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.33 acresLot Size
1881Year Built
$20/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Unique home with vaulted ceilings and wood burning stove. While there are many unfinished projects, there are also many hand-built upgrades including custom shutters and sliding barn door. Wood burning stove, peg wooden floors, and a fantastic 26' x 26' living room with vaulted ceilings and stone work. The property is in a country setting on a little over an acre. Country view includes 2 car garage with small barn/shed. Definite possibilities to make this large home into 3-4 bedrooms and easily two...Unique home with vaulted ceilings and wood burning stove. While there are many unfinished projects, there are also many hand-built upgrades including custom shutters and sliding barn door. Wood burning stove, peg wooden floors, and a fantastic 26' x 26' living room with vaulted ceilings and stone work. The property is in a country setting on a little over an acre. Country view includes 2 car garage with small barn/shed. Definite possibilities to make this large home into 3-4 bedrooms and easily two baths.

    Sold By GMS Realty Group, LLC

    • Listed by: Janelle McCarter 815.252.7283 jalilley24@yahoo.com • Landmark Realty Of Illinois LLC
    Listing closed: 03/22/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09808744

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $75,000

    Avg days on market

    32

    Sale-to-list ratio

    89.1%

    Harmon, IL

    9 comparable properties found

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    1

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    Square Feet
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    Acres
    a front view of a house with a yard
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    Sold 11/08/24

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    Sold 12/12/25

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    Sold 10/21/25

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    Bathrooms
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    a view of a house with a yard
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    Property Information for 289 Van Petten Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $2,323 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Lee County
    • Area: Harmon
    • Township: HARMON
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1881
    • Lot Size: 1.33 AC / 57,934 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 340
    • High School District: 340
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 340
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Office, Bonus Room
    • Num of Baths: 1.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Private Well
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 2272
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2272
    • Main Sq Ft: 2272
    • Lot Size: 1.0-1.99 Acres
    • Lot Dimensions: 335 X 160
    • Other Structures: Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete,Gravel
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Other
    • Roof Type: Metal
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 2272
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2017-11-29T17:42:00
    • Photos Count: 30
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 14X20
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X19
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 8X9
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 26X26
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 8X8
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    • Dimensions: 8X11

    Property History for 289 Van Petten Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 22, 2018

    Sold

    MRED #09808744

    $45,000
    Mar 9, 2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1286482641

    $45,000
    Jan 18, 2018

    Pending

    MRED #09808744

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/22/2018

    Sold

    MRED #09808744

    $45,000
    03/09/2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1286482641

    $45,000
    01/18/2018

    Pending

    MRED #09808744

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

    Public Records for 289 Van Petten Road

    Taxable ValueLand$4,952Additions$50,034Total$54,986
    Tax Record2025$3,805 ($317 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,272 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,272 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,056 SqFtStories1Lot Size57,935 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1941CountyLEEAPN10-13-28-200-003

    Schools near 289 Van Petten Road

    This home is within Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 5
    Public - 3 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Bureau Valley North
    PublicPK to 5

    Bureau Valley Elementary and J
    Public3 to 8

    Bureau Valley 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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