840 Sq. Ft.
$107 / Sq. Ft.
840
Sq. Ft.
$107
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 491 Wells Road! This is an adorable home in a great neighborhood just outside of Murphysboro. Located on a quiet, corner lot. This home has been tastefully renovated and is move in ready. Large storage shed with electric included. The peaceful wooded back yard is perfect for relaxing. This house would be a perfect starter home or ideal for downsizing. It would also make a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Priced to sell!Welcome to 491 Wells Road! This is an adorable home in a great neighborhood just outside of Murphysboro. Located on a quiet, corner lot. This home has been tastefully renovated and is move in ready. Large storage shed with electric included. The peaceful wooded back yard is perfect for relaxing. This house would be a perfect starter home or ideal for downsizing. It would also make a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Priced to sell!
  1. Listed by JASON • C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. C

Property Details for 491 Wells Street

Area
Murphysboro
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
0.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 01/14/2026 04:47 PM

Property Details for 491 Wells Street

StatusActive
MLS #459634
Days on Market140
Taxes$1,653 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / 1 Story / Detached Single
Year Built1943
Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,939 SF
CountyJackson County

Location

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Building Information for 491 Wells Street

Stories-Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,939 SF

Payment Calculator

$576 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$438

Property Taxes

$138

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 491 Wells Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 186
  • High School District: 186
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 186
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: No Garage, Other
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 37.7552527886213
  • Longitude: -89.3185916699753
  • Unparsed Address: 491 WELLS Road
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Replacement Windows
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Egress Window
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Master Bath YN: No
Exterior Features
  • Garage: No
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 840
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Building Area Total: 840
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached: No
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash, Conventional
  • Documents Available: Legal Description
  • Documents Count: 1
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Photos Count: 21
Miscellaneous
  • Road Surface: Paved
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 9x12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 8x12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12x13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8x10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12x13

Property History for 491 Wells Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 23, 2025

Withdrawn

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459634

$89,900—
Oct 15, 2025

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459634

—
Sep 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #459634

$89,900—
Sep 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459634

$89,900—
Jul 6, 2015

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB329469

$52,000—
Oct 2, 2014

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB329469

$55,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/23/2025

Withdrawn

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459634

$89,900
10/15/2025

Active Under Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459634

—
09/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #459634

$89,900
09/05/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB459634

$89,900
07/06/2015

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB329469

$52,000
10/02/2014

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB329469

$55,000

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

Public Records for 491 Wells Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,722Additions$14,389Total$16,111
Tax Record2024$1,653 ($138 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt840 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt840 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,939 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1943CountyJACKSONAPN14-10-177-008

Schools near 491 Wells Street

This home is within Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Carruthers Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Murphysboro Middle School
Public6 to 8

Murphysboro High School
Public9 to 12

Gen John A Logan Attendance Center
PublicK to 2

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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491 Wells Street is a single family home for sale in Murphysboro, IL 62966. This property was listed for sale on September 5, 2025 by C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. C, it's currently listed at $89,900. This listing's school district is Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186. Nearby schools include Carruthers Elementary School, Murphysboro Middle School and Murphysboro High School. 491 Wells Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 840 sqft single family home built in 1943.

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