Last Sold Price
3 beds2,160 sqft$75/sqft
511 N Hwy, Simpson, IL 62985

Description

Unique, beautiful, and efficient describe this lovely A-frame/berm house tucked into a hillside in rural Pope County. This home has an open main-floor plan with a spacious eat-in kitchen and a large living room. Upstairs is an incredible master suite that houses not only a large bedroom, but a custom bathroom with dual vanities as well as a spacious shower with dual showerheads. There is a private balcony that offers gorgeous views. Two other bedrooms complete the upstairs. Outside are 6 acres, a...Unique, beautiful, and efficient describe this lovely A-frame/berm house tucked into a hillside in rural Pope County. This home has an open main-floor plan with a spacious eat-in kitchen and a large living room. Upstairs is an incredible master suite that houses not only a large bedroom, but a custom bathroom with dual vanities as well as a spacious shower with dual showerheads. There is a private balcony that offers gorgeous views. Two other bedrooms complete the upstairs. Outside are 6 acres, a detached garage with office and a fully-equipped pole barn. Updates include new metal roof in '15, electrical, plumbing, flooring, walls, HVAC, and water heater all new in '16. All of this tucked away in the Shawnee National Forest area. Call today to schedule your showing. Cooktop/Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
LISTING CLOSED: 10/01/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by DEBBIE LENCE • RE/MAX SOUTHERN
    P: (618)-697-0775 C: (618)-697-0775 DEBBIELENCE@REMAX.NET

Property Details for 511 N Highway

Status
MLS #
EB430681
Days on Market
321
Taxes
$1,640 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
Year Built
1980
Lot Size
6.00 AC / 261,360 SF
Architectural Style
A-Frame
Subdivision Name
None

Location

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Building Information for 511 N Highway

Stories1Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size6.00 AC / 261,360 SF

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$958 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$821

Property Taxes

$137

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 511 N Highway

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Simpson
  • County Or Parish: Pope
  • Directions: From IL 147 head north to IL 145. Right on IL 145 to home on the right. Sig
  • Latitude: 37.461930875
  • Longitude: -88.65962317
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62985
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Zoning: Residential
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 04221070015042210660090422106600804221066011042210
  • Parcel Number: 04121071006
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,640
  • Tax Legal Description: 1, S21, T12, R05; 2, S21, T12, R6; Los 23-26 of Village of Glendale
  • Tax Year: 2018
School Information
  • Elementary School: Pope Co
  • High School: Pope County
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pope County
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2160.0
  • Living Area: 2160.0
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • 100 Year Plain: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1980
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Lagoon
  • Utility Company: N/A Millstone SEIEC
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Propane
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Equipment: TV Antenna
  • Operating Recording Device: None
  • Stories: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 2160.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • 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
  • Room Area: 0.0
  • 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: Laminate
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 16.1
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 15.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 12.8
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 11.7
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 9
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 26.1
Room 10
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 13.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 17.5
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 511 N Highway

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2020

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB430681

$161,500—
Oct 1, 2020

Closed

MRED #430681

$161,500—
Aug 16, 2020

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB430681

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2020

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB430681

$161,500
10/01/2020

Closed

MRED #430681

$161,500
08/16/2020

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB430681

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Schools near 511 N Highway

This home is within Pope County Community Unit School District 1.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pope County Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Pope Co High School
Public9 to 12

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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 511 N Highway, Simpson, IL 62985
$161,500
3
2,160
261,360
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–
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14,375
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–
–
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117,612
$135,000
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566,280
$117,000
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566,280
$60,000
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261,360

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