You have to check out this home that offers so much space inside and out. You can check off that list of must haves because this has it all. This country property sits on 7 acres and some of which can be rented out to farm to turn a profit. You will have 1875 sq.ft. of living space to entertain or enjoy yourself. There are two big porches in the front and back, both excellent to sit and watch the kiddos play or see deer and wildlife grazing in your yard. When the brisk night of autumn comes, enjoy getting warm beside the fire pit that is surrounded by two swings and roast some marshmallows or my favorite smores'. There are additional electrical poles if you have family or friends who come visit from out of town and they bring a camper. Easy coming and going with a circle drive and plenty of parking space which helps not getting blocked in. This home is a must see, to really grasp all it has to offer and memories waiting to be made.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
7 acresLot Size
$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Angela Evans• HOME SWEET HOME REAL ESTATE
You have to check out this home that offers so much space inside and out. You can check off that list of must haves because this has it all. This country property sits on 7 acres and some of which can be rented out to farm to turn a profit. You will have 1875 sq.ft. of living space to entertain or enjoy yourself. There are two big porches in the front and back, both excellent to sit and watch the kiddos play or see deer and wildlife grazing in your yard. When the brisk night of autumn comes, enjoy getting warm beside the fire pit that is surrounded by two swings and roast some marshmallows or my favorite smores'. There are additional electrical poles if you have family or friends who come visit from out of town and they bring a camper. Easy coming and going with a circle drive and plenty of parking space which helps not getting blocked in. This home is a must see, to really grasp all it has to offer and memories waiting to be made.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB444356
Jul 29, 2022
Sold (MLS)
$220,000
$117/sq ft
Jul 29, 2022
Sold
$220,000
$117/sq ft
Jun 19, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 3, 2022
Price Changed
$224,900
$120/sq ft
May 16, 2022
Price Changed
$249,900
$133/sq ft
May 7, 2022
Listed
$224,900
$120/sq ft
May 7, 2022
Listed
$269,900
$144/sq ft
+48
This is the perfect COUNTY HOME with 1875 sq. ft. of living space ideal for families with kids and pets. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms to accommodate a tribe. The rustic front porch opens into a newly built (2021) 1000 sq ft addition with vinyl plank floors throughout. The large rustic kitchen with a dining area and island overlooks the back yard. The cozy master suite has a walk-in shower and walk-in closet. For the convenience of today's stay at home working people, there is a private office space with high-speed internet available. Out the kitchen door is a large deck perfect for outdoor living space and certain to provide a great view of local wildlife. A 24'x70' POLE BARN has multi-purposes. One part is a REC ROOM that includes a full bathroom and laundry hookups, while the other is a 2+ car garage. This home sits on 7 ACRES some of which is farmed and generates additional income. There are 2 carports, one of which is extra tall. There is an additional barn.
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB413834
Aug 11, 2017
Sold
$85,000
$45/sq ft
Aug 11, 2017
Sold (MLS)
$85,000
$45/sq ft
Jun 8, 2017
Listed
$85,000
$45/sq ft
Jun 8, 2017
Listed
$85,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$989 (+8.1%)
$7,275 + $16,555
$23,830
2023
$914 (−33.8%)
$6,165 + $14,030
$20,195
2022
$1,382 (−0.7%)
$5,555 + $12,640
$18,195
2021
$1,392 (+3.0%)
$5,240 + $11,925
$17,165
2020
$1,351 (−0.2%)
$5,040 + $11,465
$16,505
2019
$1,354 (−0.2%)
$4,940 + $11,240
$16,180
2018
$1,357 (−0.3%)
$4,845 + $11,020
$15,865
2017
$1,361 (+4.9%)
$4,795 + $10,910
$15,705
2016
$1,297 (+75.1%)
$4,690 + $10,670
$15,360
2015
$741 (+0.7%)
$4,390 + $9,985
$14,375
2014
$736 (+1.8%)
$4,335 + $9,855
$14,190
2013
$723
$4,258 + $9,681
$13,939
Tax history for 15479 Willis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$989 (+8.1%)
$7,275 + $16,555
$23,830
2023
$914 (−33.8%)
$6,165 + $14,030
$20,195
2022
$1,382 (−0.7%)
$5,555 + $12,640
$18,195
2021
$1,392 (+3.0%)
$5,240 + $11,925
$17,165
2020
$1,351 (−0.2%)
$5,040 + $11,465
$16,505
2019
$1,354 (−0.2%)
$4,940 + $11,240
$16,180
2018
$1,357 (−0.3%)
$4,845 + $11,020
$15,865
2017
$1,361 (+4.9%)
$4,795 + $10,910
$15,705
2016
$1,297 (+75.1%)
$4,690 + $10,670
$15,360
2015
$741 (+0.7%)
$4,390 + $9,985
$14,375
2014
$736 (+1.8%)
$4,335 + $9,855
$14,190
2013
$723
$4,258 + $9,681
$13,939
*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
7 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
334100009
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Oversized
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 3
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 3
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1435
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 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: 440
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement
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 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 6 Length: 13
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 12
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 7 Length: 4
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 8
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 8 Length: 10
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 10
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Egress Window: Yes
Room 9 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 9 Length: 9
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9 Width: 10
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 10 Length: 14
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Living Room
Room 10 Width: 22
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 11 Length: 18
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Room 11 Width: 16
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 12 Length: 5
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Office
Room 12 Width: 4
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Other
Room 13 Length: 70
Room 13 Level: Additional
Room 13 Type: Recreation Room
Room 13 Width: 24
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 14 Length: 5
Room 14 Level: Main
Room 14 Type: Laundry
Room 14 Width: 11
Room 15 Information
Room 15 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 15 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 15 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heating Systems - 2+, Baseboard, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Egress Window(s), Finished, Partial
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s),High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplaces Total: 0
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Pole Barn, Shed(s)
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Agricultural, Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 462x660
Road Surface Type: Paved
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1435
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: 1352
Tax Legal Description: Sec. 34 TWP 05 RNG 03 PT NW POB E SW COR N660 E462 S660 W to POB
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Aerator/Aerobic, Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Ewing-Northern Grade School
High School: Benton Consolidated High School
Middle Or Junior School: Ewing Northern
Location Information
Directions: Coming from Benton square on 37 from the square turn right on Bailey Lane travel about 2.5 miles, turn left on Sam Pyle Bridge Road turns into Cyril James Rd, to Willis Rd turn right in drive
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 334100009
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1875
Building Area Total: 1435
Year Built: 2000
Around this home
Schools
Ewing-Northern Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
9/10
Benton Cons High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$299,000 – $362,000
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