3157 Rakestraw Rd

Manito, IL 61546

$145,900
Price
3
Beds
1,858 Sq. Ft.
$79 / Sq. Ft.
1,858
Sq. Ft.
$79
per Sq. Ft.
Pending Continue To Show
Pending Continue To Show

Description

If you’ve been searching for a peaceful setting, this is it! Tucked away at the end of the road, this home offers seasonal views of Spring Lake. As you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by a charming desert-style flagstone walkway, peach trees, raised garden beds, a decorative pond, and rock gardens. The backyard is fully fenced, and the detached garage/outbuilding—previously used as an automotive shop—provides excellent space for hobbies or storage. Inside, nearly everything has been updated for peace...If you’ve been searching for a peaceful setting, this is it! Tucked away at the end of the road, this home offers seasonal views of Spring Lake. As you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by a charming desert-style flagstone walkway, peach trees, raised garden beds, a decorative pond, and rock gardens. The backyard is fully fenced, and the detached garage/outbuilding—previously used as an automotive shop—provides excellent space for hobbies or storage. Inside, nearly everything has been updated for peace of mind and modern comfort. Upgrades include a new forced-air HVAC system, fresh carpeting in the bedrooms and living room, luxury vinyl plank flooring, repainted interiors, all new windows, ceiling fans, and beautifully remodeled bathrooms. The kitchen shines with a new island, cabinetry, and sink. Major mechanical updates include a new electric panel, septic system (2021), well pump (2021), steel roof and siding (2024), water heater, and water softener. This home blends charm, functionality, and thoughtful updates—all in a serene setting just steps from nature.

Property Details for 3157 Rakestraw Road

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
Smith Rakestraw
LISTING UPDATED: 01/09/2026 02:01 PM

Property Details for 3157 Rakestraw Road

StatusPending Continue To Show
MLS #PA1261009
Days on Market111
Taxes$2,887 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1972
Lot Size0.68 AC / 29,620 SF
CountyTazewell County

Location

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Building Information for 3157 Rakestraw Road

Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size0.68 AC / 29,620 SF

Payment Calculator

$952 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$711

Property Taxes

$241

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3157 Rakestraw Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Manito
  • County Or Parish: Tazewell
  • Directions: Manito Rd. to Rakestraw
  • Latitude: 40.463798
  • Longitude: -89.86298
  • MLSArea Minor: PAAR Area
  • Postal Code: 61546
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Parcel Number: 08-14-11-101-022
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,887
  • Tax Legal Description: DIST:080 SEC/TWN/RNG/MER:SEC 11 TWN 23N RNG 07W SEC 11 T23N R7W SMITH RAKESTRAW SUBD TRACT 18A NW 14
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School: Midwest Central
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1858.0
  • Living Area: 1858.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.68
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 169 x 176
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Farm Information
  • Zoned Agricultural: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial Map
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Private, Septic System
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Exterior Features: Replacement Windows
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Electric Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: Audio & Video
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 1858.0
  • 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: 0
  • 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: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 17.03
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.08
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 12.04
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 13.06
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 14.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.04
Room 10
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 23.04
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 9.08
Room 11
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 10.06
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 8.01
Room 12
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 16.05
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.07
Room 13
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 9.08
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 9.07
Room 14
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Length: 15.07
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Width: 7.11
Room 15
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 9.07
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 5.06
Room 16
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Description: Mud Room
  • Room Length: 9.04
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 7.07
Room 17
  • 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 3157 Rakestraw Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2026

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1261009

$145,900—
Jan 7, 2026

In Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1261009

—
Dec 17, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #1261009

—
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

MRED #1261009

$148,900—
Sep 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #1261009

$184,900—
Sep 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1261009

$184,900—
Jul 1, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903551312

$138,000

+52.6% / yr

Jul 1, 2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

$138,000—
May 23, 2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

—
May 22, 2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

$140,000—
May 5, 2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

$144,900—
May 5, 2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

$140,000—
May 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

$149,900—
May 29, 2020

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1208654

$16,000—
May 27, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #671974053

$16,000—
May 8, 2020

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1208654

—
Sep 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1208654

$33,500—
Aug 6, 2018

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1193022

$49,900—
Apr 6, 2018

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1193022

$53,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1261009

$145,900
01/07/2026

In Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1261009

—
12/17/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #1261009

—
12/17/2025

Price Change

MRED #1261009

$148,900
09/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #1261009

$184,900
09/18/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1261009

$184,900
07/01/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903551312

$138,000

+52.6% / yr

07/01/2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

$138,000
05/23/2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

—
05/22/2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

$140,000
05/05/2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

$144,900
05/05/2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

$140,000
05/02/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1257612

$149,900
05/29/2020

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1208654

$16,000
05/27/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #671974053

$16,000
05/08/2020

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1208654

—
09/05/2019

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1208654

$33,500
08/06/2018

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1193022

$49,900
04/06/2018

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1193022

$53,900

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

Public Records for 3157 Rakestraw Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,900Additions$42,960Total$45,860
Tax Record2024$2,887 ($241 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtStories1Lot Size29,744 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated2010CountyTAZEWELLAPN08-14-11-101-022

Schools near 3157 Rakestraw Road

This home is within Midwest Central Community Unit School District 191.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Midwest Central Primary School
Public - PK to 5
Midwest Central Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Midwest Central High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Midwest Central Primary School
PublicPK to 5

Midwest Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

Midwest Central 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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