5537 Highway 159

Edwardsville, IL 62025

$240,000
Price
3
Beds
1,421 Sq. Ft.
$169 / Sq. Ft.
1,421
Sq. Ft.
$169
per Sq. Ft.
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Pending
Pending

Description

Country living can be yours with this 3 bedroom, 1bath, brick ranch with easy access to downtown Edwardsville! 1/2 acre lot with 2 car detached garage, work shop and 2 additional sheds. Eat in kitchen with abundance of solid oak cabinets, some bathroom updates and spacious living room with fireplace. Nice covered front porch and deck in back for your outside enjoyment. Full unfinished basement. Come take a look. Still time to put in a great vegetable garden to enjoy this summer! Selling As-Is.Country living can be yours with this 3 bedroom, 1bath, brick ranch with easy access to downtown Edwardsville! 1/2 acre lot with 2 car detached garage, work shop and 2 additional sheds. Eat in kitchen with abundance of solid oak cabinets, some bathroom updates and spacious living room with fireplace. Nice covered front porch and deck in back for your outside enjoyment. Full unfinished basement. Come take a look. Still time to put in a great vegetable garden to enjoy this summer! Selling As-Is.
  1. Listed by Donna Gayler • Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
    P: (618)-972-2848 donnagayler@gmail.com

Property Details for 5537 Highway 159

Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/06/2026 10:05 AM

Property Details for 5537 Highway 159

StatusPending
MLS #26009632
Days on Market10
Taxes$1,733 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
CountyMadison County IL
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Location

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Building Information for 5537 Highway 159

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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$1,353 per month

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$1,209

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 5537 Highway 159

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Edwardsville
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: West on Main St. Edwardsville. Turn Right at traffic light onto N. State Rt. 159. Home is on the left, across from the Allen property.
  • Latitude: 38.85984
  • Longitude: -89.960798
  • Postal Code: 62025
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Wishbone Mdws
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 15-1-09-26-01-101-014
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,733.00
  • Tax Legal Description: PT NW & Wishbone Meadows Part Lot 1
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • AssociationYN: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Gravel
School Information
  • Elementary School: EDWARDSVILLE DIST 7
  • High School: Edwardsville
  • High School District: Edwardsville DIST 7
  • Middle Or Junior School: EDWARDSVILLE DIST 7
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1421.0
  • Lot Features: Near Golf Course
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1421.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Documents Available: Boundary Survey, Floor Plan
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 36
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Disclosures: Flood Plain No, Lead Paint
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • StructureType: House
  • MIS_EfficiencyYN: No
  • HomeWarrantyYN: No
  • LeaseConsideredYN: No
  • OccupantType: Vacant
Utilities
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • ExteriorFeatures: Entry Steps/Stairs
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Covered, Deck
  • MIS_PoolYN: No
  • FoundationDetails: Block
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Double Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Water Heater
  • Basement: Block, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Electric, Gas
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Country Kitchen, Custom Cabinetry, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Solid Surface Countertop(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Bathroom, Multiple Locations
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Window Treatments, Wood Frames
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • LivingAreaSource: Public Records
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 3
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 1
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 19.5x13.5
  • Room Length: 19.5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.5
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 23x14.3
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 14.3
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 6.5x13.11
  • Room Length: 6.5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 13.11
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 14.6x13.11
  • Room Length: 14.6
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.11
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 9.4x10.2
  • Room Length: 9.4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 10.2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 10.11x13.5
  • Room Length: 10.11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 13.5

Property History for 5537 Highway 159

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 5, 2026

Pending

MARIS #26009632

—
Mar 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26009632

$240,000—
Jul 18, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #97840139

$75,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/05/2026

Pending

MARIS #26009632

—
03/26/2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26009632

$240,000
07/18/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #97840139

$75,000

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

Public Records for 5537 Highway 159

Taxable ValueLand$8,780Additions$50,800Total$59,580
Tax Record2024$1,733 ($144 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,421 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,421 SqFtStories1Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960CountyMADISONAPN15-1-09-26-01-101-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5537 Highway 159

This home is within Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
N O Nelson Elementary School
Public - PK to 2
Woodland Elementary School
Public - 3 to 5
Lincoln Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Edwardsville High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
N O Nelson Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Woodland Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Lincoln Middle School
Public6 to 8

Edwardsville 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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