Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,600 sqft
8637 Highway 159, Dorsey, IL 62021
Single FamilyProperty Type
1847Year Built
$60/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Farmette on 2 acres +/-. Includes 4 outbuildings and older home with electrical updates. Original wood floors and stairs. Anyone with a flair for decorating could make this an adorable country charmer. Lots of room for gardening and flowers, entertaining, and hobbies. Don't miss this opportunity to own this home! Agent related to seller.Farmette on 2 acres +/-. Includes 4 outbuildings and older home with electrical updates. Original wood floors and stairs. Anyone with a flair for decorating could make this an adorable country charmer. Lots of room for gardening and flowers, entertaining, and hobbies. Don't miss this opportunity to own this home! Agent related to seller.
  • Listed by: Shelly Niemeier 618.781.3857 shellyniemeier@gmail.com • Legacy Realty & Auction, LLC
Listing closed: 09/30/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MARIS, MLS#: 4500260

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Property Information for 8637 Highway 159

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,215 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1847
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Dorsey
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: 159 North ~ home is just North of Seiler Rd.
  • Latitude: 38.971464
  • Longitude: -89.970605
  • Postal Code: 62021
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: NOT IN A SUBDIVISION
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 6202
  • Country: US
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Greater Gateway Association of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: Part of 16-1-03-15-00-000-008
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,215.00
  • Tax Year: 2014
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Detached
  • Parking Total: 2.0
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: 1600.0
  • Lot Features: Suitable for Horses
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: +/- 2 Acres
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1600.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 23
  • Year Built: 1847
  • BuyerFinancing: Conventional
Utilities
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Gravel
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • MIS_PoolYN: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Cellar, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • LivingAreaUnits: Square Feet
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0

Property History for 8637 Highway 159

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #586140099

$96,000—
Sep 30, 2016

Closed

MARIS #4500260

$96,000—
Aug 6, 2016

Pending

MARIS #4500260

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #586140099

$96,000
09/30/2016

Closed

MARIS #4500260

$96,000
08/06/2016

Pending

MARIS #4500260

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Public Records for 8637 Highway 159

Taxable ValueLand$15,280Additions$38,950Total$54,230
Tax Record2025$3,424 ($285 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt666 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt666 SqFtStories2Lot Size89,298 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1847Year Renovated1847CountyMADISONAPN16-2-03-15-00-000-024

Schools near 8637 Highway 159

This home is within Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Midway School
PublicPK to 2

Worden 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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