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863 Richards Rd, Compton, IL 61318
About this home
DRAMATIC PRICE DROP! This is an amazing property. 5.69 Acres with a 1-2 bedroom beautifully decorated cottage and another flexible building that can be a shop and guest house, or shop and horse stable. This heavily wood property has walking/riding trails that lead to pasture and pond belonging to the neighbor. The house built in 1997 has been renovated and a porch/family room added. The grounds are landscaped with vegetable and flower gardens and two charming chicken houses. 1 for the roosters and 1 for the hens. The property sits on what was the small town of Melugin's Grove and the plat shows the lots as they once existed. This would be an ideal get away spot, or a home for someone who wants to be close to amenities, but be in the woods (many black walnuts!.) The outbuilding was at one time a stable for two horses and can be returned to that use. The current owner started to convert it to a guest house and most of the work has been done. Quiet, secluded, laid back living.
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Sale history for 863 Richards Rd
$58/sq ft
$115/sq ft
$117/sq ft
$136/sq ft
Tax history for 863 Richards Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # Of Cars: 1
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Detached
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Garden Tub
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 1
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 1
- Additional Rooms Information
- Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
- Basement Description: Crawl
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, In-Law Arrangement
- # of Rooms: 7
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
- Age: 16-20 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1 Story
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property Currently Being Leased: No
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): Yes
- Rehab Year: 2013
- General Information: School Bus Service
- Parcel Number: 17032000370000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 310X213X288X520X800X267X520X289
- Lot Size: 5.0-5.99 Acres
- Lot Features: Horses Allowed, Landscaped, Wooded
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,949.30
- Tax Year: 2016
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Cash
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Private Well
- Sewer: Septic-Private
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Propane, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Horse-Riding Area, Horse-Riding Trails
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 289
- Middle Or Junior School District: 289
- High School District: 289
- Location Information
- Township: BROOKLYN
- Corporate Limits: UNINCORPORATED
- Directions: Rt 39 to Paw Paw Exit, west past Rt 251 to Richards
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,600
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 5.69 acres
- Style: Other
- Year Built: 1997
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Lee County
- APN: 051703200037
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 10.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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2 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1478 Sq. Ft. | $231,048 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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- Beds | 2 Baths | 1344 Sq. Ft. | $216,283 |
- Beds | 1 Baths | 750 Sq. Ft. | $142,829 |
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3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2322 Sq. Ft. | $752,364 |
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