Country living with endless potential! Situated on 1.63 acres just outside Ashton, this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy rural living while adding your own personal touches. The property features a spacious heated and cooled pole barn, ideal for hobbies, storage, a workshop, or small business use. Major updates have already been completed, including newer mechanicals, giving buyers peace of mind on the big-ticket items. The home offers a functional layout, an old limestone basement, and plenty of space both inside and out. While the interior could benefit from cosmetic updates, the property's acreage, outbuilding, and strong fundamentals make it a rare find. Enjoy country views, room to roam, and the flexibility to make this property your own. Whether you're looking for a homestead, hobby farm potential, or simply more space to spread out, this property is full of opportunity.
Country living with endless potential! Situated on 1.63 acres just outside Ashton, this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy rural living while adding your own personal touches. The property features a spacious heated and cooled pole barn, ideal for hobbies, storage, a workshop, or small business use. Major updates have already been completed, including newer mechanicals, giving buyers peace of mind on the big-ticket items. The home offers a functional layout, an old limestone basement, and plenty of space both inside and out. While the interior could benefit from cosmetic updates, the property's acreage, outbuilding, and strong fundamentals make it a rare find. Enjoy country views, room to roam, and the flexibility to make this property your own. Whether you're looking for a homestead, hobby farm potential, or simply more space to spread out, this property is full of opportunity.
Public Records
Oct 20, 2005
Sold
$89,900
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,299 (+78.1%)
$8,854 + $34,207
$43,061
2024
$1,290 (−1.1%)
$8,049 + $31,097
$39,146
2023
$1,305 (−3.0%)
$6,999 + $27,041
$34,040
2022
$1,345 (−9.9%)
$6,421 + $24,808
$31,229
2021
$1,492 (+9.0%)
$5,175 + $25,234
$30,409
2020
$1,369 (−22.9%)
$5,024 + $24,499
$29,523
2019
$1,777 (+5.8%)
$4,878 + $23,785
$28,663
2018
$1,679 (−0.5%)
$4,646 + $22,652
$27,298
2017
$1,688
$4,885 + $22,556
$27,441
2016
$1,688 (−0.6%)
$4,885 + $22,556
$27,441
2015
$1,698 (−0.4%)
$4,885 + $22,556
$27,441
2014
$1,705 (−4.2%)
$4,885 + $22,556
$27,441
2013
$1,780
$4,317 + $24,428
$28,745
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.63 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,636
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lee County
APN
030420100007
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Ashton, IL • 61006
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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69
46
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 2074 Prairie Rd
$185,761
$4,139 under list price of $190K
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