8745 Highway 159

1,452 Sq. Ft.
$134 / Sq. Ft.
1,452
Sq. Ft.
$134
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 5.5 +/- acre property is a must see. The 3 bedroom home fits nicely in its park like setting. Enjoy the large deck, patio with the fire pit and lake view. Whether growing vegetable in the organic garden or working on a project in the 24'x64' pole barn this is country living at it's best. The well kept home with gas fireplace is a perfect compliment to this conveniently located property.This 5.5 +/- acre property is a must see. The 3 bedroom home fits nicely in its park like setting. Enjoy the large deck, patio with the fire pit and lake view. Whether growing vegetable in the organic garden or working on a project in the 24'x64' pole barn this is country living at it's best. The well kept home with gas fireplace is a perfect compliment to this conveniently located property.
  1. Listed by Bobby Hosfelt • Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co
    P: (618)-558-4447 bobby@tarrantandharman.com

Property Details for 8745 Highway 159

Architectural Style
Rustic, Split Foyer
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 03/03/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 8745 Highway 159

StatusClosed
MLS #16060438
Days on Market182
Taxes$3,450 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1960
Lot Size5.50 AC / 239,580 SF
CountyMadison County IL

Location

Listing Courtesy of Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co

Sold By Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors

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Building Information for 8745 Highway 159

Stories-Year Built1960Building Size-Lot Size5.50 AC / 239,580 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,279 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$991

Property Taxes

$288

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8745 Highway 159

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Dorsey
  • County Or Parish: Madison
  • Directions: Route 159 north to Seiler Road, then continue north on 159 to property on left
  • Latitude: 38.976564
  • Longitude: -89.968564
  • Postal Code: 62021
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: none
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 1217
  • Country: US
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Greater Gateway Association of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 16-1-03-15-00-000-004
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,450.00
  • Tax Legal Description: PT NE NE
  • Tax Year: 2015
Owner
  • Township: Madison
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Covered, Detached, Oversized, Off Street, Storage, Workshop in Garage
  • Parking Total: 5.0
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: 1452.0
  • Lot Features: Adjoins Wooded Area, Views
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.5
  • Lot Size Area: 5.5
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 5.5 acres
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 239580.0
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn(s), Shed(s)
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1452.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 43
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Disclosures: Unknown, Flood Plain No, Mold
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Ownership Type: Private
  • BuyerFinancing: FHA
  • OccupantType: Vacant
Utilities
  • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Covered, Deck, Patio
  • MIS_PoolYN: No
  • FoundationDetails: Slab
  • MIS_GarageSizeDescription: 24x64
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range Hood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: Multi/Split, Two
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Gas, Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Recreation Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Interior Features: Kitchen/Dining Room Combo, Walk-In Pantry, Open Floorplan
  • Window Features: Wood Frames, Window Treatments
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • LivingAreaSource: Other
  • LivingAreaUnits: Square Feet
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 1
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 3
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 2
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 2
  • SecurityFeatures: Security System Owned
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 7x5
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 6x5
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 14x9
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x13
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 24x10
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 8x6
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 21x10
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 21x13
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 14x6
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 6.0

Property History for 8745 Highway 159

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #592594154

$195,000—
Mar 3, 2017

Closed

MARIS #16060438

$195,000—
Jan 23, 2017

Pending

MARIS #16060438

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #592594154

$195,000
03/03/2017

Closed

MARIS #16060438

$195,000
01/23/2017

Pending

MARIS #16060438

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Public Records for 8745 Highway 159

Taxable ValueLand$13,470Additions$56,840Total$70,310
Tax Record2025$4,061 ($338 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt440 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt440 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1976CountyMADISONAPN16-1-03-15-00-000-004

Schools near 8745 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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