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4 beds3,164 sqft$126/sqft
847 Arkansas Rd, Highland, IL 62249
Single FamilyProperty Type
7.7 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$126/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Looking for life in the country? Imagine living on this amazing property! Over 7 private acres incl. a pond, TWO pole barns (2520 sf & 3880 sf), a storage silo and tons of room! Huge home is ready for your personal touches-needs updates - decor is original including pocket doors! Bids for updates & scope of work avail upon request. This home has great bones-custom built in 1978 in French Mansard style -over 3200 sq ft w/2 fireplaces on the main level & 2 more in the unfinished bsmt! Enjoy relaxing...Looking for life in the country? Imagine living on this amazing property! Over 7 private acres incl. a pond, TWO pole barns (2520 sf & 3880 sf), a storage silo and tons of room! Huge home is ready for your personal touches-needs updates - decor is original including pocket doors! Bids for updates & scope of work avail upon request. This home has great bones-custom built in 1978 in French Mansard style -over 3200 sq ft w/2 fireplaces on the main level & 2 more in the unfinished bsmt! Enjoy relaxing on the screened porch w/retractable shades & watch the evening sunset across the fields! Great for horses or a mini farm - whatever you want in country living! Highland Schools - Close to Highland/St Jacob. Aeration system updated 2019; roof 7 yrs; lower furnace 2019; hot water 2017. Don’t miss this opportunity - you won’t find another property like this - original 62 acres subdivided into this 7.59 acre plot - quiet, secluded. Front acreage tillable for a mini-farm or use for horses!
  • Listed by: Caleb Davis 618.401.8198 caleb.davis@kw.com • Keller Williams Marquee
Listing closed: 05/21/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MARIS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 21003210

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 847 Arkansas Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,011 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential / Detached Single
  • Architectural Style: French
  • Style Description: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Cross Street: Hoyt Monken
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 7.70 AC / 335,412 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Highland
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: 270 E to Rte 4, L on Ellis Rd to Rt on New Trenton Rd to L on Hoyt Monken Rd to L on Arkansas Rd, home is on left just past the 2 red pole barns (GPS may tell you to turn on Candace Lake Rd, don't - it's the second house past Candace Lake on left.
  • Latitude: 38.686476
  • Longitude: -89.665976
  • Postal Code: 62249
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: NONE
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 4339
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Greater Gateway Association of Realtors
  • Association Fee Frequency: None
  • Prop Asses City Tax: 0
  • Parcel Number: 01-1-24-21-00-000-015
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,011.00
  • Tax Legal Description: TR S1/2 SW EXC
  • Tax Year: 2018
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 0.0
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Other, Oversized, Rear/Side Entry, Workshop in Garage
  • Parking Total: 0.0
  • Driveway: Concrete,Gravel
School Information
  • Elementary School: HIGHLAND DIST 5
  • High School: Highland
  • High School District: Highland DIST 5
  • Middle Or Junior School: HIGHLAND DIST 5
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 3164.0
  • Lot Features: Backs to Open Grnd, Level Lot, Pond/Lake, Suitable for Horses, Water View
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.7
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 570X580X570X580
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 335412.0
  • Special Areas: 2 Story Entry Foyer,Entry Foyer,Family Room,Library/Den,Living Room,Main Floor Laundry
  • Other Structures: Boat Dock, Grain Storage, Pole Barn(s)
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3164.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: County Records
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Photos Count: 59
  • Videos Count: 0
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Flood Plain No, Sellers Discl. Avail
  • Age: 43
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • BuyerFinancing: VA
  • OccupantType: Vacant
Utilities
  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Workshop Area
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener
  • Basement: Concrete, Fireplace in LL, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Low Full Baths: 0
  • Low half Baths: 0
  • Primary Bath Description: Full Bath
  • Upper Full Baths: 2
  • Upper Half Baths: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Basement,Family Room,Living Room
  • Heat Source: Electric
  • Cooling: Electric, Dual
  • Fireplace Features: Woodburning Fireplce
  • Fireplaces Total: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Dual, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, Carpets, Window Treatments
  • Dining: Dining/Living Rm Cmb,Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow Window, Pocket Door(s), Sliding Glass Doors, Some Storm Windows, Some Wood Windows
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Main and Upper Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 0
  • LivingAreaSource: Assessor
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 22x15
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: 2 - M
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 2
  • Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 16x17
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: 2 - M
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 3
  • Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Room Wall Covering: None
  • Room Dimensions: 9x22
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: 2 - M
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 4
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 20x12
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Level: 2 - M
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Room Wall Covering: None
  • Room Dimensions: 7x8
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: 2 - M
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 6
  • Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 8x6
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: 2 - M
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 7
  • Room Floor Covering: Concrete
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 71x12
  • Room Length: 71.0
  • Room Level: 2 - M
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 8
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 15x13
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: 3 - U
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 9
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 16x11
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: 3 - U
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 10
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 19x18
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: 3 - U
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 11
  • Room Floor Covering: Carpeting
  • Room Wall Covering: Some
  • Room Dimensions: 19x13
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Level: 3 - U
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 12
  • Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Room Wall Covering: None
  • Room Dimensions: 14x9
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: 3 - U
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 13
  • Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Room Wall Covering: None
  • Room Dimensions: 9x5
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: 3 - U
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 5.0
Bedrooms
  • Bedroom Description: Master Bdr. Suite
  • Main and Upper Beds: 4
  • Lower Beds: 0
  • Upper Beds: 4
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen,Pantry
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Miscellaneous: Patio-Covered,Patio-Screened

Property History for 847 Arkansas Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 21, 2021

Closed

MARIS #21003210

$399,000
May 21, 2021

Closed

MRED #10974876

$399,000
May 21, 2021

Pending

MARIS #21003210

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/21/2021

Closed

MARIS #21003210

$399,000
05/21/2021

Closed

MRED #10974876

$399,000
05/21/2021

Pending

MARIS #21003210

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

Public Records for 847 Arkansas Road

Taxable ValueLand$25,880Additions$136,580Total$162,460
Tax Record2025$2,860 ($238 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,582 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,582 SqFtStories2Lot Size330,620 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1978CountyMADISONAPN01-1-24-21-00-000-015-002

Schools near 847 Arkansas Road

This home is within Highland Community Unit School District 5.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Highland Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Highland Middle School
Public6 to 8

Highland High School
Public9 to 12

Highland Elementary School
Public3 to 5

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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