Nestled in the trees on 4.74 acres on the edge of Chester sits this amazing 1600 sf home! Just down the road is the entrance to the Randolph County Lake, and being only 3 miles from the heart of Chester, it's the perfect location to enjoy country living without being far from town. Home has 3 bedrooms, and a huge living room with an amazing wood stove which heats the entire house. There are two bathrooms - it's a type of Jack and Jill style - primary bedroom has toilet and sink, and share the tub with the hallway bathroom which also has a toilet and sink. Spacious kitchen and dining room with patio access! It is believed that there are original hardwoods under the carpets in most rooms. The full dry basement has a rec room with electric fireplace, bar and built-in refrigerator for entertaining. Property priced to sell and ready to update to your heart's content. Two outbuildings in back and brick oven on patio-Call today!
Nestled in the trees on 4.74 acres on the edge of Chester sits this amazing 1600 sf home! Just down the road is the entrance to the Randolph County Lake, and being only 3 miles from the heart of Chester, it's the perfect location to enjoy country living without being far from town. Home has 3 bedrooms, and a huge living room with an amazing wood stove which heats the entire house. There are two bathrooms - well, it's a type of Jack and Jill style - you have a master toilet and sink, and share the tub with the hallway bathroom which also has a toilet and sink. Spacious kitchen and dining room with patio access! It is believed that there are original hardwoods under the carpets in most rooms. The full dry basement has a rec room with electric fireplace, bar and built-in refrigerator for entertaining. Property priced to sell and ready to update to your heart's content. There are two storage buildings. Call for showing today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,823 (+6.2%)
$6,430 + $59,360
$65,790
2023
$2,658 (+3.4%)
$6,020 + $55,565
$61,585
2022
$2,571 (+102.9%)
$5,595 + $51,625
$57,220
2021
$1,267 (−0.9%)
$5,275 + $48,650
$53,925
2020
$1,279 (−42.7%)
$5,150 + $47,480
$52,630
2019
$2,231 (+91.0%)
$5,274 + $48,624
$53,898
2018
$1,168 (−40.8%)
$5,204 + $47,981
$53,185
2017
$1,973 (+42.0%)
$5,204 + $47,981
$53,185
2016
$1,389 (−0.1%)
$4,525 + $41,700
$46,225
2015
$1,391 (+0.3%)
$4,525 + $41,700
$46,225
2014
$1,386 (+2.6%)
$4,525 + $41,700
$46,225
2013
$1,351
$4,525 + $41,700
$46,225
Tax history for 4264 Palestine Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,823 (+6.2%)
$6,430 + $59,360
$65,790
2023
$2,658 (+3.4%)
$6,020 + $55,565
$61,585
2022
$2,571 (+102.9%)
$5,595 + $51,625
$57,220
2021
$1,267 (−0.9%)
$5,275 + $48,650
$53,925
2020
$1,279 (−42.7%)
$5,150 + $47,480
$52,630
2019
$2,231 (+91.0%)
$5,274 + $48,624
$53,898
2018
$1,168 (−40.8%)
$5,204 + $47,981
$53,185
2017
$1,973 (+42.0%)
$5,204 + $47,981
$53,185
2016
$1,389 (−0.1%)
$4,525 + $41,700
$46,225
2015
$1,391 (+0.3%)
$4,525 + $41,700
$46,225
2014
$1,386 (+2.6%)
$4,525 + $41,700
$46,225
2013
$1,351
$4,525 + $41,700
$46,225
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
5.17 Acres
Year renovated
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Randolph County
APN
1103800900
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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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Last updated by owner on Oct 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Window Features: Sliding Glass Doors, Some Storm Windows
Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Fl Brick/Stn Veneer, Frame, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Other Structures: Equipment Shed, Outbuilding
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,620
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,620
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Open Grnd, Level Lot, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 4.74
Lot Size Dimensions: 322x973x106
Lot Size Source: County Records
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,253
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
School Information
Elementary School: CHESTER DIST 139
Middle Or Junior High School: CHESTER DIST 139
High School: CHESTER
High School District: CHESTER DIST 139
Location Information
Directions: From State Street, turn onto Van Zant, turn onto Palestine Road. Follow Palestine Road about 3 miles; property is on the right and wooded. Sign at driveway entrance.
Cross Street: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Randolph County
APN: 1103800900
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 2, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1620
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Chester Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chester, IL • 62233
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.