Hard to find custom home on beautiful land in Giant City School District. This gorgeous log home features an open floor plan with cathedral ceiling with exposed truss and huge loft. Sit by the cozy fireplace in your living room that opens up to the dining room and huge kitchen with loads of cabinets and countertops. The house keeps getting better with your full walkout basement with 2 bedrooms and a game room. Sit outside on either the front covered porch or out back and enjoy the unbelievable view of the almost 64 acres with trees, water and open ground. Plenty of room with 2 pole barns.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Nikki Rishel• Southern Illinois Realty Experts - Carbondale
Bought with Nikki Rishel• Southern Illinois Realty Experts Carbondale
Hard to find custom home on beautiful land in Giant City School District. This gorgeous log home features an open floor plan with cathedral ceiling with exposed truss and huge loft. Sit by the cozy fireplace in your living room that opens up to the dining room and huge kitchen with loads of cabinets and countertops. The house keeps getting better with your full walkout basement with 2 bedrooms and a game room. Sit outside on either the front covered porch or out back and enjoy the unbelievable view of the almost 64 acres with trees, water and open ground. Plenty of room with 2 pole barns.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,321 (+6.1%)
$9,463 + $99,812
$109,275
2024
$7,841
$9,463 + $99,812
$109,275
Tax history for 152 Retriever Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,321 (+6.1%)
$9,463 + $99,812
$109,275
2024
$7,841
$9,463 + $99,812
$109,275
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
33.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,564
Year built
1999
Style
Ranch
County
Jackson County
APN
19-14-400-004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Gravel, Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Area: 1728
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: 1000
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: 1
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
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: Other
Room 6 Length: 25
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 12
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Other
Room 7 Length: 23.5
Room 7 Level: Upper
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 13.5
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: No
Room 8 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 8 Length: 10
Room 8 Level: Basement
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 10
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Egress Window: Yes
Room 9 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 9 Length: 10
Room 9 Level: Basement
Room 9 Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9 Width: 10
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Other
Room 10 Length: 25
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 10 Width: 26
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Other
Room 11 Length: 12
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Room 11 Width: 12
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump, Geothermal
Room Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Partially Finished
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other, Pond/Lake
Lot Size Dimensions: 63.80
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 2728
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: 6864.4
Tax Legal Description: Pt Se 1/4 Se 1/4 14-10-1 33.80
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Aerator/Aerobic, Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Giant City Consolidated
High School: Carbondale HS
Location Information
Directions: Giant City Road to Zion Road to Retriever Road.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,564
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 33.8 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 19-14-400-004
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 2728
Building Area Total: 2728
Year Built: 1999
Around this home
Schools
Giant City Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
Carbondale Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$472,000 – $571,000
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