8720 Possum Hill Rd
Description
Welcome home to your own private retreat. Nestled on 7.6 wooded acres with a stocked pond and winding trails, this property offers peace, privacy, and space to enjoy nature every day. As you travel the asphalt drive through the trees, you’ll immediately appreciate the serene setting. Step inside the tri-level home and be greeted by stunning acacia and hickory hardwood flooring that flows throughout the house. The dining room features...7.6 ACRES | STOCKED POND | POLE BARN | POOL | 4 BED, 3 BATH HOME
Welcome home to your own private retreat. Nestled on 7.6 wooded acres with a stocked pond and winding trails, this property offers peace, privacy, and space to enjoy nature every day. As you travel the asphalt drive through the trees, you’ll immediately appreciate the serene setting. Step inside the tri-level home and be greeted by stunning acacia and hickory hardwood flooring that flows throughout the house. The dining room features a large window overlooking the backyard, while the kitchen offers granite countertops, backsplash, ceramic flooring, pantry, and an large arched window to the living room. Just off the kitchen, the three-season room provides beautiful pond views, windows and screens for summer breezes, and a hookup ready for a hot tub. The living room showcases hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a large bay window for natural light. Upstairs, you’ll find generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space. The main full bath includes a walk-in stone-floor shower and a soaking tub. The primary suite features hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, and a ¾ bath with ceramic flooring and granite countertop. The lower level includes a bedroom with exterior access, ideal for a home office, along with a laundry room complete with washer, dryer, cabinets, and a half bath. The unfinished basement offers additional space to customize and includes a second wood-burning fireplace. The attached two-car garage is equipped with a wall heater, wood stove and a compressor. Outdoor living shines with front and back decks, a paver patio, mature landscaping, and a 20x40 above-ground pool. The 24x36 pole barn with electric and concrete floor, 9-foot door with opener adds excellent storage or workshop space. Recent updates: Asphalt drive (2022), Roof (2023), HVAC (2024), Water heater (2017), Pool pump/cover/filter/liner (2025), and updated flooring. A rare opportunity to own a peaceful property with acreage, water, and amenities — all in one beautiful setting.
- Listed by Carla Baugh • Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
Property Details for 8720 Possum Hill Road
Property Details for 8720 Possum Hill Road
| Status | Coming Soon |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 26007384 |
| Days on Market | - |
| Taxes | $7,744 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Lot Size | 7.65 AC / 333,234 SF |
| County | Madison County IL |
Location
Building Information for 8720 Possum Hill Road
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Property Information for 8720 Possum Hill Road
- City: Worden
- County Or Parish: Madison
- Directions: Rt. 4 to Possum Hill Rd., go through town and about 2 miles out of town, just before Brick Yard Hill Rd.
- Latitude: 38.930555
- Longitude: -89.854372
- Postal Code: 62097
- State Or Province: IL
- Sub division Name: Not in a Subdivision
- List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
- Parcel Number: 12-1-04-34-00-000-009.002
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,744.00
- Tax Legal Description: PT N 1/2 NE
- Tax Year: 2024
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Carport: No
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Asphalt, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage
- Elementary School: EDWARDSVILLE DIST 7
- High School: Edwardsville
- High School District: Edwardsville DIST 7
- Middle Or Junior School: EDWARDSVILLE DIST 7
- Living Area: 2400.0
- Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Heavy Woods, Pond on Lot, Sprinklers In Front, Waterfront
- Lot Size Acres: 7.65
- Lot Size Dimensions: 333,234 sq. ft.
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 333234.0
- Other Structures: Equipment Shed, Pole Barn(s)
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2400.0
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
- Documents Available: None Available
- Documents Count: 0
- Photos Count: 33
- Year Built: 1975
- Disclosures: Lead Paint,Seller Property Disclosure
- Construction Materials: Brick, Cedar, Wood Siding
- Ownership Type: Private
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Propane Leased, Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Pool Private: Yes
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Microwave, Gas Oven, Propane Water Heater, Range Hood, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Basement: 8 ft + Pour, Concrete, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- Basement YN: Yes
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Main Level Bedrooms: 0.0
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Basement, Blower Fan, Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Heating: Natural Gas, Propane
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Separate Dining, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop/Hobby Area
- Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
- Window Features: Bay Window(s), Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Rooms Total: 11
- Room Dimensions: 24.5x15
- Room Length: 24.5
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Dimensions: 20x10
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Level: First
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 15x15
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Type: Sunroom
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Dimensions: 13.7x13
- Room Length: 13.7
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Dimensions: 13.4x11
- Room Length: 13.4
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Dimensions: 13x8
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Description: Includes 1/2 bath
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Lower
- Room Type: Bathroom 4
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 16x13.6
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Width: 13.6
- Room Dimensions: 7x8
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Level: Upper
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Width: 8.0
Property History for 8720 Possum Hill Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #658208213 | $13,572 | -70.1% / yr |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #609919087 | $210,000 | — |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Closed MARIS #17011105 | $210,000 | — |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Closed MARIS #17011105 | $215,000 | — |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Closed MARIS #17011105 | $210,000 | — |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Pending MARIS #17011105 | — | |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Price Change MARIS #17011105 | $215,000 | — |
| Feb 20, 2017 | Price Change MARIS #17011105 | $250,000 | — |
| Feb 20, 2017 | Listed (Active) MARIS #17011105 | $215,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #658208213 | $13,572 -70.1% / yr |
| 08/02/2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #609919087 | $210,000 |
| 08/02/2017 | Closed MARIS #17011105 | $210,000 |
| 08/01/2017 | Closed MARIS #17011105 | $215,000 |
| 08/01/2017 | Closed MARIS #17011105 | $210,000 |
| 07/12/2017 | Pending MARIS #17011105 | — |
| 02/21/2017 | Price Change MARIS #17011105 | $215,000 |
| 02/20/2017 | Price Change MARIS #17011105 | $250,000 |
| 02/20/2017 | Listed (Active) MARIS #17011105 | $215,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8720 Possum Hill Road
Schools near 8720 Possum Hill Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 2 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hamel Elementary School PublicPK to 2 | ||
Worden Elementary School Public3 to 5 | ||
Liberty 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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