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$149,900
20 Days On Site

861 Old US 51 Highway
Makanda, IL 62958

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1
Full Bath
1
Partial Bath
1,125
SqFt
$133
/SqFt
1924
Built
County:
Jackson
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
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Unity Point Schools! When you step into this remodeled vintage bungalow, you'll understand its unique blend of cozy and updated. Conveniently located just off Route 51, the property features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths that can easily be expanded with an additional bedroom and full bath. Front room features a home office / family room/ spacious mudroom with tons of natural light. Open living room / kitchen / dining area with build ins, lots of natural light, and space to entertain or enjoy some quiet time. Unfinished basement has a higher ceiling height and offers additional storage space or protection from storms. Outside, you'll discover a peaceful backyard with a gently sloping yard to watch the birds and enjoy nature. Metal roof (2017), updated water heater (2019), spray foam insulation, and most windows have been replaced. Aeration septic system (2018). Lovely property with ginkgo, poplar and pear trees. Detached one car garage with generous storage space for your treasures or a favorite hobby. Very peaceful spacious backyard. This could be your home - come and take a look at this one before its gone!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$149,900
Days On Site 
20 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,125 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.94 Acres
Year Built 
1924
MLS® Number 
12735675
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$894.14
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.94
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Parking 
DetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
1
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
Style 
FarmhouseRanch
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Basement 
UnfinishedPartial
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Heating 
Natural Gas
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 9X16Level - Main
Bedroom 3 
Bedroom 4 
Dining Room 
Family Room 
Heated Sun Room 
Dimensions - 11X11Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 15X13Level - Main
Laundry 
Living Room 
Dimensions - 22X12Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 18X12Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Vinyl SidingFrame
Community Features
MLS Area 
Makanda
School District 
Carbondale Community High School
Township 
Makanda
Schools
School District
Carbondale Community High School
Elementary School
Unity Point Elementary School
Middle School
Unity Point Elementary School
High School
Carbondale Community High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL



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