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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,334 sqft
79 Turtle Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
Single FamilyProperty Type
10 acresLot Size
1974Year Built
$154/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Artistic style meets function and simplicity in this custom home nestled in the woods on 10 acres. Situated right outside the entrance to Giant City State Park, near the Makanda Boardwalk and wineries. Home features an open kitchen and living room space with vaulted ceiling. Spacious sunroom/studio with a view of the woods. Relax and take in all that nature has to offer on the back deck. This home lends itself to a sustainable lifestyle by including solar support, a wood burning stove, and a fresh...Artistic style meets function and simplicity in this custom home nestled in the woods on 10 acres. Situated right outside the entrance to Giant City State Park, near the Makanda Boardwalk and wineries. Home features an open kitchen and living room space with vaulted ceiling. Spacious sunroom/studio with a view of the woods. Relax and take in all that nature has to offer on the back deck. This home lends itself to a sustainable lifestyle by including solar support, a wood burning stove, and a fresh water well while also including modern amenities including public water and a heat pump/furnace for heating and cooling. On the property there is a one-to-two-bedroom cottage that could be used as a mother-in-law suite or an income producing rental; a workshop; a large covered patio; and other outbuildings. This would make a great owner-occupied home, a vacation home, or Vrbo. You must see this one yourself to truly appreciate all this property has to offer. Call for your appointment today!
  • Listed by: CAMILLE DORRIS 618.303.0273 dorris4@mchsi.com • REALTY CENTRAL, INC.
Listing closed: 08/05/2021 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: EB439218

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Property Information for 79 Turtle Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,332 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Lot Size: 10.00 AC / 435,600 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Carbondale
  • County Or Parish: Jackson
  • Directions: Go south on S. University Ave/US-51 S. Turn left onto E. Pleasant Hill Road. Turn right onto Springer Ridge Rd., and travel approximately 4.8 miles. Turn left onto Pete's Road. Stay on Pete's Rd and then take a slight left onto Turtle Rd.
  • Latitude: 37.630837
  • Longitude: -89.197068
  • MLSArea Minor: EBOR Area
  • Postal Code: 62902
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1922400004
  • Parcel Number: 1922400003
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,332
  • Tax Legal Description: PT SW 1/4 (E 1/2 N 1/2 E 1/2 ) SE 1/4 22-10-1 5 AC 448/272
  • Tax Year: 2019
School Information
  • Elementary School: Unity Point Consolidated
  • High School: Carbondale HS
  • Middle Or Junior School: Unity Point
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached
  • Garage: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1334.0
  • Living Area: 1334.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 342x666 & 342x666
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial Map,Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Green Energy Efficient: Solar Assisted Hot Water
Utilities
  • Sewer: Lagoon
  • Water Source: Lagoon, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric Water Heater, Window Unit(s)
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Equipment: Water Heater-Electric
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1221.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 113.0
  • 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
  • Number Half Baths: 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: Other
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 10.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Length: 13.3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 8.5
Room 9
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 16.0
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 79 Turtle Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 5, 2021

Closed

MRED #439218

$205,000—
Aug 5, 2021

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB439218

$205,000—
Aug 4, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1469515323

$205,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/05/2021

Closed

MRED #439218

$205,000
08/05/2021

Closed

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB439218

$205,000
08/04/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1469515323

$205,500

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Public Records for 79 Turtle Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,856Additions$55,832Total$62,688
Tax Record2025$4,446 ($370 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt706 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt706 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1971Year Renovated1971CountyJACKSONAPN19-22-400-003

Schools near 79 Turtle Road

This home is within Unity Point Central Consolidated School District 140.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Unity Point Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Carbondale Community High School
Public9 to 12

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