This perfectly located property has some serious perks. You will love a quiet cul-de-sac on the outskirts of the city hustle & bustle but a short commute to Springfield. The half acre lot is sitting in the highly desired Country Lake Estates & backs directly to the lake including huge yard & dock. Inside you'll enjoy an abundance of space w/generous bedrooms & a practical bi-level layout hosting tons of living & storage space. Enjoy a gorgeous floor to ceiling brick fireplace in the LR, large formal dining & the walkout basement offers a rec space, family room, office & 3rd full bath!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$170Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Kyle Killebrew• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with • The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA176610
Redfin Estimate
$276,088
$66K since sold in August 2021$3,000 since July
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 32.5% lower than the average sale price ($409K) of 5 comparable homes.
This perfectly located property has some serious perks. You will love a quiet cul-de-sac on the outskirts of the city hustle & bustle but a short commute to Springfield. The half acre lot is sitting in the highly desired Country Lake Estates & backs directly to the lake including huge yard & dock. Inside you'll enjoy an abundance of space w/generous bedrooms & a practical bi-level layout hosting tons of living & storage space. Enjoy a gorgeous floor to ceiling brick fireplace in the LR, large formal dining & the walkout basement offers a rec space, family room, office & 3rd full bath!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,349 (+2.6%)
$7,792 + $79,246
$87,038
2024
$5,211 (+2.7%)
$7,323 + $74,479
$81,802
2023
$5,076 (+6.7%)
$6,933 + $70,516
$77,449
2022
$4,757 (+33.7%)
$7,033 + $66,563
$73,596
2021
$3,557 (+0.7%)
$7,481 + $47,828
$55,309
2020
$3,531 (−0.2%)
$7,334 + $46,890
$54,224
2019
$3,537 (+3.3%)
$7,334 + $46,890
$54,224
2018
$3,425 (+4.1%)
$7,086 + $45,304
$52,390
2017
$3,292 (+0.5%)
$6,880 + $43,984
$50,864
2016
$3,276 (+0.4%)
$6,880 + $43,984
$50,864
2015
$3,261 (+0.6%)
$6,880 + $43,984
$50,864
2014
$3,243 (+1.8%)
$6,880 + $43,984
$50,864
2013
$3,184
$6,667 + $42,620
$49,287
Tax history for 23270 Railsplitter Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,349 (+2.6%)
$7,792 + $79,246
$87,038
2024
$5,211 (+2.7%)
$7,323 + $74,479
$81,802
2023
$5,076 (+6.7%)
$6,933 + $70,516
$77,449
2022
$4,757 (+33.7%)
$7,033 + $66,563
$73,596
2021
$3,557 (+0.7%)
$7,481 + $47,828
$55,309
2020
$3,531 (−0.2%)
$7,334 + $46,890
$54,224
2019
$3,537 (+3.3%)
$7,334 + $46,890
$54,224
2018
$3,425 (+4.1%)
$7,086 + $45,304
$52,390
2017
$3,292 (+0.5%)
$6,880 + $43,984
$50,864
2016
$3,276 (+0.4%)
$6,880 + $43,984
$50,864
2015
$3,261 (+0.6%)
$6,880 + $43,984
$50,864
2014
$3,243 (+1.8%)
$6,880 + $43,984
$50,864
2013
$3,184
$6,667 + $42,620
$49,287
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: COUNTRY LAKE ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,620
Building Sq. Ft: 1,620
Legal Description: T18 R6 COUNTRY LAKE ESTATES LOT 20.
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,087
Legal Lot Number: 20
Acres: 0.53
County Use Description: LOTS, RES WITH DWELL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Menard County
APN: 1235306005
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Cantrall Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Athens Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Athens Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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