Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds3,206 sqft$109/sqft
31457 Straw School Rd, Shannon, IL 61078
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.36 acresLot Size
1967Year Built
$109/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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.
  • Listed by: DOUG MOLL farm.boy.624@gmail.com • BARNES REALTY, INC.
Listing closed: 06/01/2026 12:00 AM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 202506174

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Property Information for 31457 Straw School Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,142 / year
  • MLS Type: House / 1 Story
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage: 2.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Attached, Garage Remote/Opener, Gravel, Under, Concrete
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Lot Size: 5.36 AC / 233,481 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: SHANNON
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61078
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Zoom Level: 16.0
  • Geo Address Line: 31457 Straw School Rd
  • Geo Primary City: Shannon
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61078
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • 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: SOLD & CLOSED
  • 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: 3.0
  • 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
Jun 1, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #143374008

$350,000
Jun 1, 2026

Sold

MRED #12488557

$350,000
May 31, 2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506174

$350,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #143374008

$350,000
06/01/2026

Sold

MRED #12488557

$350,000
05/31/2026

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506174

$350,000

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

Public Records for 31457 Straw School Road

Taxable ValueLand$17,674Additions$76,491Total$94,165
Tax Record2025$5,533 ($461 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,106 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,106 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,106 SqFtStories1Lot Size233,525 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967Year Renovated1972CountyCARROLLAPN01-06-16-100-001

Schools near 31457 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

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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