This property has a lot to offer at a great price, and the sellers are MOTIVATED! Country living far enough out to feel secluded, but close enough to interstate access to go anywhere you want conveniently. 3 beds AND an office, main level laundry AND a mudroom, 4 seasons room, large living room and kitchen-dining spaces, 4.5 acres, metal roof (approx 2012, including replaced trusses), 24'x28' pole barn/garage with concrete floor and electricity, 16'x10' shed, pond, 32'x23' concrete patio, fenced area, whole house generator (2012), propane tank filled 12/31/22, mounted living room tv stays, brand new dishwasher, brand new thermostat, large pecan tree on property, keyless entry on back door and garage doors. Will this be YOUR new home?
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Market trends in 62908, IL
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$450K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
197d
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Sale history for 6985 New Columbia Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4240596
Jun 1, 2023
Sold (MLS)
$135,000
$81/sq ft
Jun 1, 2023
Sold
$135,000
$81/sq ft
Apr 19, 2023
Contingent
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Apr 5, 2023
Price Changed
$139,900
$84/sq ft
Feb 17, 2023
Listed
$139,900
$84/sq ft
Feb 17, 2023
Listed
$145,000
$87/sq ft
+25
This property has a lot to offer at a great price, and the sellers are MOTIVATED! Country living far enough out to feel secluded, but close enough to interstate access to go anywhere you want conveniently. 3 beds AND an office, main level laundry AND a mudroom, 4 seasons room, large living room and kitchen-dining spaces, 4.5 acres, metal roof (approx 2012, including replaced trusses), 24'x28' pole barn/garage with concrete floor and electricity, 16'x10' shed, pond, 32'x23' concrete patio, fenced area, whole house generator (2012), propane tank filled 12/31/22, mounted living room tv stays, brand new dishwasher, brand new thermostat, large pecan tree on property, keyless entry on back door and garage doors. Will this be YOUR new home?
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB405968
Sep 21, 2016
Sold
$73,500
$44/sq ft
Sep 21, 2016
Sold (MLS)
$73,500
$44/sq ft
May 9, 2016
Listed
$79,900
$48/sq ft
May 9, 2016
Listed
$79,900
$48/sq ft
There is alot to like about this 3 bedroom home located in northern Massac County, with ready access to I-24. Recent updates include a new metal roof, heat & air and a whole-home generator. The home is situated on a 4.5 acres that includes a pond and a storage shed. Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer & Dryer, Generator
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,153 (+9.7%)
$4,201 + $40,939
$45,140
2024
$2,874 (+62.5%)
$4,201 + $40,939
$45,140
2023
$1,769 (+1.3%)
$4,201 + $40,939
$45,140
2022
$1,746 (+3.2%)
$3,955 + $23,850
$27,805
2021
$1,693 (+0.3%)
$3,955 + $23,850
$27,805
2020
$1,688 (+1.5%)
$3,955 + $23,850
$27,805
2019
$1,664 (+15.9%)
$3,955 + $23,850
$27,805
2018
$1,436 (+2.0%)
$3,955 + $23,850
$27,805
2017
$1,408 (+2.6%)
$3,955 + $20,850
$24,805
2016
$1,372 (−1.6%)
$3,955 + $20,850
$24,805
2015
$1,394 (+1.1%)
$3,955 + $20,850
$24,805
2014
$1,379 (+11.5%)
$3,955 + $20,850
$24,805
2013
$1,237
$3,830 + $20,195
$24,025
Tax history for 6985 New Columbia Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,153 (+9.7%)
$4,201 + $40,939
$45,140
2024
$2,874 (+62.5%)
$4,201 + $40,939
$45,140
2023
$1,769 (+1.3%)
$4,201 + $40,939
$45,140
2022
$1,746 (+3.2%)
$3,955 + $23,850
$27,805
2021
$1,693 (+0.3%)
$3,955 + $23,850
$27,805
2020
$1,688 (+1.5%)
$3,955 + $23,850
$27,805
2019
$1,664 (+15.9%)
$3,955 + $23,850
$27,805
2018
$1,436 (+2.0%)
$3,955 + $23,850
$27,805
2017
$1,408 (+2.6%)
$3,955 + $20,850
$24,805
2016
$1,372 (−1.6%)
$3,955 + $20,850
$24,805
2015
$1,394 (+1.1%)
$3,955 + $20,850
$24,805
2014
$1,379 (+11.5%)
$3,955 + $20,850
$24,805
2013
$1,237
$3,830 + $20,195
$24,025
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.5 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Massac County
APN
02-06-400-006
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 Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1668
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 0
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement Level
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Informal Dining Room
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Room 12 Information
Room 12 Type: Den/Office
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Type: Laundry
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Type: Additional Room
Room 15 Information
Room 15 Type: Additional Room 2
Room 16 Information
Room 16 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 16 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 16 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane, Forced Air, Electric Water Heater, Central Air, Generator
Tax Legal Description: S06 T14 R04, W 1/2 SW SEC 5 & PT SE SE SEC 6
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Septic System
Location
School Information
High School: Massac Unit 1
Location Information
Directions: From Rt 146 turn south onto Old Metropolis Rd, property is on the right, signed (7.5 miles from McDonald's in Vienna, approx 3 miles north of Big Bay exit)
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Massac County
APN: 02-06-400-006
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1668
Building Area Total: 1668
Year Built: 1940
Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Cell: 618-922-8820
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 7.0mi
9/10
Massac Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 10.8mi
7/10
Massac County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.1mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% 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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