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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,480 sqft$44/sqft
5796 Wards Mill Rd, Marion, IL 62959
Single FamilyProperty Type
5 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$44/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Lots of potential in this 5 acre property. Large living room with fireplace, pole barn, large master bedroom with a jet tub. Property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists. Seller's name is Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Seller does not pay customary closing costs: including title policy, escrow fees, survey or transfer fees. Proof of funds required on cash transactions: Lender pre-approval letter for all financed offers (dated within 30 days) This property may qualify for...Lots of potential in this 5 acre property. Large living room with fireplace, pole barn, large master bedroom with a jet tub. Property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists. Seller's name is Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Seller does not pay customary closing costs: including title policy, escrow fees, survey or transfer fees. Proof of funds required on cash transactions: Lender pre-approval letter for all financed offers (dated within 30 days) This property may qualify for Seller-Financing (Vendee)
  • Listed by: PAULA ARPASI 618.927.0811 plc2882@aol.com • HOMEFINDERS REALTY
  • Listed by: PAUL COONS Paul.Coons@aol.com • HOMEFINDERS REALTY
Listing closed: 04/08/2020 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: EB433633

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$228,000

Avg days on market

60

Sale-to-list ratio

90.3%

Marion, IL

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Location

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Property Information for 5796 Wards Mill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,829 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Marion
  • County Or Parish: Williamson
  • Directions: South Market to Wards Mill Rd, follow to 5796
  • Latitude: 37.665967
  • Longitude: -88.909654
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62959
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Zoning: None
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 11-08-100-004
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Exemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,829
  • Tax Legal Description: NW Sec: 08 TWP: 10 RNG: 03 NW Cor SW
  • Tax Year: 2018
School Information
  • Elementary School: Marion
  • High School: Marion
  • Middle Or Junior School: Marion
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1480.0
  • Living Area: 1480.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 575x378.78
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Legal Description
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Year Built Source: Unable to Verify Actual Age
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public, Septic System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Frame
Interior Features
  • Basement: Slab
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Forced Air, No Cooling
  • Operating Recording Device: None
  • Kitchen/Dining: Dining Informal
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Area: 1480.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 5
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Room Length: 25.4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 24.3
Room 7
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Room Length: 9.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 12.8
Room 9
  • Room Length: 17.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.6
Room 10
  • Room Length: 13.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Informal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 11
  • Room Length: 17.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.5
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 5796 Wards Mill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2020

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB433633

$65,255
Apr 8, 2020

Closed

MRED #433633

$65,255
Mar 31, 2020

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB433633

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2020

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB433633

$65,255
04/08/2020

Closed

MRED #433633

$65,255
03/31/2020

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB433633

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

Public Records for 5796 Wards Mill Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,465Additions$47,370Total$51,835
Tax Record2024$3,389 ($282 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,064 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,064 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyWILLIAMSONAPN11-08-100-004

Schools near 5796 Wards Mill Road

This home is within Marion Community Unit School District 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Marion Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Marion 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5796 Wards Mill Road, Marion, IL 62959
$65,255
3
1,480
217,800
2,240
43,560
$295,000
4
1,773
87,120
1,456
141,570
1,566,418
1,280
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