Artistic style meets function and simplicity in this custom home nestled in the woods on 10 acres. Situated right outside the entrance to Giant City State Park, near the Makanda Boardwalk and wineries. Home features an open kitchen and living room space with vaulted ceiling. Spacious sunroom/studio with a view of the woods. Relax and take in all that nature has to offer on the back deck. This home lends itself to a sustainable lifestyle by including solar support, a wood burning stove, and a fresh water well while also including modern amenities including public water and a heat pump/furnace for heating and cooling. On the property there is a one-to-two-bedroom cottage that could be used as a mother-in-law suite or an income producing rental; a workshop; a large covered patio; and other outbuildings. This would make a great owner-occupied home, a vacation home, or Vrbo. You must see this one yourself to truly appreciate all this property has to offer. Call for your appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
10 acresLot Size
$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Camille Dorris• RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
Bought with Rachel Davenport• RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
Artistic style meets function and simplicity in this custom home nestled in the woods on 10 acres. Situated right outside the entrance to Giant City State Park, near the Makanda Boardwalk and wineries. Home features an open kitchen and living room space with vaulted ceiling. Spacious sunroom/studio with a view of the woods. Relax and take in all that nature has to offer on the back deck. This home lends itself to a sustainable lifestyle by including solar support, a wood burning stove, and a fresh water well while also including modern amenities including public water and a heat pump/furnace for heating and cooling. On the property there is a one-to-two-bedroom cottage that could be used as a mother-in-law suite or an income producing rental; a workshop; a large covered patio; and other outbuildings. This would make a great owner-occupied home, a vacation home, or Vrbo. You must see this one yourself to truly appreciate all this property has to offer. Call for your appointment today!
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Public record
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
1922400003
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Carport, Detached
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: 1221
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: 113
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
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: 14
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 12
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 7 Length: 10.5
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 9
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Other
Room 8 Length: 13.3
Room 8 Level: Upper
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 8.5
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Other
Room 9 Length: 20
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Width: 16
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Other
Room 10 Length: 16
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Kitchen
Room 10 Width: 12
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Tile
Room 11 Length: 20
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Additional Room
Room 11 Width: 16
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric Water Heater, Window Unit(s)
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 10
Lot Size Dimensions: 342x666 & 342x666
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1334
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: 3331.98
Tax Legal Description: PT SW 1/4 (E 1/2 N 1/2 E 1/2 ) SE 1/4 22-10-1 5 AC 448/272
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lagoon, Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Unity Point Consolidated
High School: Carbondale HS
Middle Or Junior School: Unity Point
Location Information
Directions: Go south on S. University Ave/US-51 S. Turn left onto E. Pleasant Hill Road. Turn right onto Springer Ridge Rd., and travel approximately 4.8 miles. Turn left onto Pete's Road. Stay on Pete's Rd and then take a slight left onto Turtle Rd.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 1922400003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed
Green Information
Green / Energy Efficient: Solar Assisted Hot Water
Home Information
Living Area: 1334
Building Area Total: 1334
Year Built: 1974
Around this home
Schools
Unity Point Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
Carbondale Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° 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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Estimated sale price
$213,000 – $258,000
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