Closed
Last Sold Price
$91,000
3 beds1,500 sqft

5975 Roots Rd, Ellis Grove, IL 62241

Description

Totally remodeled in 2018, this underground home, which sits on a high hill, originally built in 1984, is ready to move in. No one has lived in this home since the remodel. Pictures will represent a new and quality interior. HVAC system was new in 2013 and utility bills are approximately $40 monthly. Full front porch faces West and enjoys cool breezes. This home is an all electric home with approximately $40/month utility bills. Within walking distance from this home are 20,000 acres of IDNR land...Totally remodeled in 2018, this underground home, which sits on a high hill, originally built in 1984, is ready to move in. No one has lived in this home since the remodel. Pictures will represent a new and quality interior. HVAC system was new in 2013 and utility bills are approximately $40 monthly. Full front porch faces West and enjoys cool breezes. This home is an all electric home with approximately $40/month utility bills. Within walking distance from this home are 20,000 acres of IDNR land with public access for hunting and fishing. Kaskaskia River is visible when leaves drop from trees. Refrigerator, stove are included. New washer/dryer and patio furniture are not included. Located 50 miles from St. Louis, commuting is easy. The foundation of the home shows no visible issues and the home is completely dry. The home is currently priced well below a recent appraisal.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.98 acresLot Size
1984Year Built
$61/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces
Listing closed: 08/05/2020 12:00 AM
Source: MARIS, MLS#: 18055619
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property information

5975 Roots Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,553 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential
  • County: Randolph County
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Style Description: Earth Home
  • Waterfront: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1984
  • Lot Size: 0.98 AC / 42,689 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

  • City: Ellis Grove
  • County Or Parish: Randolph-IL
  • Directions: Take Roots Road West from Rt. 3 in Ellis Grove. Drive approximately 2-3 miles. Drive on North side of highway immediately East of bridge. Short driveway to house.
  • Latitude: 38.018756
  • Longitude: -89.946081
  • Postal Code: 62241
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: not in subdivision

Taxes and HOA Information

  • List AOR: Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois
  • Prop Asses City Tax: 0
  • Parcel Number: 1404501300-045-013-00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,553.00
  • Tax Legal Description: T6-R8,Claim 20087-Survey 440,Pt.Lot9
  • Tax Year: 2016

Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Accessible Parking, Accessible Route to Entry, Additional Parking
  • Parking Total: 1.0
  • Driveway: Gravel

School Information

  • Elementary School: CHESTER DIST 139
  • High School: CHESTER
  • High School District: CHESTER DIST 139
  • Middle Or Junior School: CHESTER DIST 139

Property

Lot Information

  • Living Area: 1500.0
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees/Woods, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.98
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 00x00
  • Lot Size Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 42689.0
  • Special Areas: Living Room,Mud Room,Utility Room
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential

Property and Assessments

  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1500.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Appraiser
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Appraisal
  • Photos Count: 30
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Mold DISCL
  • Age: 36
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • BuyerFinancing: FHA
  • OccupantType: Owner

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Community

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Basement: None
  • Basement YN: No
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Low Full Baths: 0
  • Low half Baths: 0
  • Primary Bath Description: Shower Only
  • Upper Full Baths: 0
  • Upper Half Baths: 0
  • Heat Source: Electric
  • Cooling: Other, Electric
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Carpets
  • Dining: Dining/Living Rm Cmb
  • Rooms Total: 7

Room Information

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom Description: Divided Bdr Flr Plan,Main Floor Master
  • Main and Upper Beds: 3
  • Lower Beds: 0
  • Upper Beds: 0

Kitchen

  • Kitchen: SolidSurfaceCounter

Rental

Rent Information

  • Sub Lease: 0

Property History

5975 Roots Road

DateEventPrice
Aug 5, 2020

Closed

MARIS #18055619

$91,000
Aug 4, 2020

Closed

MARIS #18055619

$88,500
Aug 5, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1394356315

$91,000
DateEventPrice
08/05/2020

Closed

MARIS #18055619

$91,000
08/04/2020

Closed

MARIS #18055619

$88,500
08/05/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1394356315

$91,000

+15.7% / yr

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Public records

5975 Roots Road

Beds

0

Lot Size

61,855 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

County

RANDOLPH

APN

14-045-013-00

Schools

Near 5975 Roots Road

This home is within Sparta Community Unit School District 140.

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Nearby home values

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This home: 5975 Roots Road, Ellis Grove, IL 62241
$91,000
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1,500
42,689
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46,609
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1,336,856
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