31457 Straw School Rd

$399,000
Price
3
Beds
3,206 Sq. Ft.
$124 / Sq. Ft.
3,206
Sq. Ft.
$124
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Surrounded by farmland and nestled down a lane off of a quiet country road you will discover this picturesque setting where tranquility and charm abounds. Here lies a three bedroom, two and a half bath, ranch home with walk-out basement and two car garage with over 3,200 sq. ft. of finished living area surrounded by trees and a spring fed pond sitting on over five acres. There is also a 24' x 24' storage shed with concrete floor for additional vehicles, mowers, etc. So, if you have been searching...Surrounded by farmland and nestled down a lane off of a quiet country road you will discover this picturesque setting where tranquility and charm abounds. Here lies a three bedroom, two and a half bath, ranch home with walk-out basement and two car garage with over 3,200 sq. ft. of finished living area surrounded by trees and a spring fed pond sitting on over five acres. There is also a 24' x 24' storage shed with concrete floor for additional vehicles, mowers, etc. So, if you have been searching for peace and quiet in a beautiful country setting then you need look no further. One of the owners is an Illinois real estate licensee.

Property Details for 31457 Straw School Road

Style
Ranch
Garage
2.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Attached, Garage Remote/Opener, Gravel, Under, Concrete
LISTING UPDATED: 11/04/2025 10:47 AM

Property Details for 31457 Straw School Road

StatusActive And Available
MLS #202506174
Days on Market70
Taxes$5,142 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / 1 Story
Year Built1967
Lot Size5.36 AC / 233,481 SF
CountyCarroll County

Location

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Building Information for 31457 Straw School Road

Stories-Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size5.36 AC / 233,481 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,400 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,972

Property Taxes

$429

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 31457 Straw School Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: SHANNON
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61078
  • Address: 31457 Straw School Road
  • County: Carroll County
  • Zip Code: 61078
  • Year Built: 1967
  • School District: Eastland
  • Elementary School 1: Eastland
  • Middle School: Eastland
  • High School: Eastland
  • Township: Cherry Grove
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes: $5,142
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 5.36
  • Property Type: Creek/Pond, Country View, Rural
  • Road Frontage: Gravel
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1100
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 2106
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3206
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2106
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 010616100001
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 0
Utilities
  • Water: Other
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Siding, Aluminum
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, County Taxes, Horses Allowed, Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary, Out Building(s), Patio-Stamp Concrete, Porch Covered, Storage Shed
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished, Partial Exposure
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: LP Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • 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: 1
  • Total Baths: 2.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Disposal, Dishwasher, Sump Pump, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank
  • Interior Features: Water Filtration System
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 13
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 12.04
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 9.05
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 12
  • Dining Room Width: 10.10
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 18.01
  • Family Room Width: 15
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 18.01
  • Kitchen Width: 10.05
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 21.06
  • Living Room Width: 10.08
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 35.03
  • Rec Room Width: 25.04
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 17
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 6.11
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Laundry
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Mechanical
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 24
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 16.07
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 31457 Straw School Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12488557

$399,000
Nov 3, 2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506174

$399,000
Oct 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12488557

$429,000
Oct 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506174

$429,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2025

Price Change

MRED #12488557

$399,000
11/03/2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506174

$399,000
10/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12488557

$429,000
10/05/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506174

$429,000

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

Public Records for 31457 Straw School Road

Taxable ValueLand$16,289Additions$70,499Total$86,788
Tax Record2024$5,142 ($428 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,106 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,106 SqFtStories1Lot Size233,525 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated1972CountyCARROLLAPN01-06-16-100-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 31457 Straw School Road

This home is within Eastland Community Unit School District 308.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Eastland Middle School
PublicPK to 5

Eastland High School
Public6 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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31457 Straw School Road is a single family home for sale in Shannon, IL 61078. This property was listed for sale on October 6, 2025 by BARNES REALTY, INC., it's currently listed at $399,000. This listing's school district is Eastland Community Unit School District 308. Nearby schools include Eastland Middle School and Eastland High School. 31457 Straw School Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,206 sqft single family home built in 1967.

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