OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2017 for $148K

$261,134

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,024/mo

•

1,285

sq ft

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

5.69 acresLot Size

$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mary Nelson • Castle View Real Estate

Bought with Mary Nelson • Castle View Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09695569

Redfin Estimate

$261,134

$113K since sold in October 2017$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 12.4% lower than the average sale price ($298K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$375,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,288 sq ft
704 Carnahan Rd, Compton, IL 61318
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$225,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,421 sq ft
2001 Diana Dr, Mendota, IL 61342
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$450,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,766 sq ft
3472 S Paw Paw Rd, Paw Paw, IL 61353
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$254,900
D
3 beds2 baths1,307 sq ft
201 W Hardanger Gate, Lee, IL 60530
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$320,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,720 sq ft
2728 W Brooklyn Rd, Compton, IL 61318
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$162,900
F
2 beds1 bath1,064 sq ft
606 W Main St, Sublette, IL 61367

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Market trends in 61318, IL

Last updated September 2026

Sale-to-List Price

97.9%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$272K

$80 MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

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Sale history for 863 Richards Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,237 (+19.5%)

$38,282 + $47,453

$85,735

2024

$5,217 (+16.0%)

$32,442 + $40,214

$72,656

2023

$4,497 (+8.7%)

$27,493 + $34,080

$61,573

2022

$4,135 (+7.5%)

$16,732 + $39,404

$56,136

2021

$3,846 (+4.1%)

$15,493 + $36,485

$51,978

2020

$3,695 (+2.3%)

$15,042 + $35,422

$50,464

2019

$3,611 (+68.4%)

$14,604 + $34,390

$48,994

2018

$2,144 (−11.1%)

$15,941 + $18,334

$34,275

2017

$2,412 (+23.7%)

$15,477 + $17,800

$33,277

2016

$1,949 (−12.0%)

$15,477 + $17,800

$33,277

2015

$2,214 (−30.6%)

$15,477 + $17,800

$33,277

2014

$3,192 (+2.8%)

$23,330 + $23,120

$46,450

2013

$3,105

$23,330 + $23,120

$46,450

Tax history for 863 Richards Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$6,237 (+19.5%)

$38,282 + $47,453

$85,735

2024

$5,217 (+16.0%)

$32,442 + $40,214

$72,656

2023

$4,497 (+8.7%)

$27,493 + $34,080

$61,573

2022

$4,135 (+7.5%)

$16,732 + $39,404

$56,136

2021

$3,846 (+4.1%)

$15,493 + $36,485

$51,978

2020

$3,695 (+2.3%)

$15,042 + $35,422

$50,464

2019

$3,611 (+68.4%)

$14,604 + $34,390

$48,994

2018

$2,144 (−11.1%)

$15,941 + $18,334

$34,275

2017

$2,412 (+23.7%)

$15,477 + $17,800

$33,277

2016

$1,949 (−12.0%)

$15,477 + $17,800

$33,277

2015

$2,214 (−30.6%)

$15,477 + $17,800

$33,277

2014

$3,192 (+2.8%)

$23,330 + $23,120

$46,450

2013

$3,105

$23,330 + $23,120

$46,450

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.69 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,600

Year built

1997

Style

Other

County

Lee County

APN

051703200037

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

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

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Northbrook School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 10.3mi

6/10

Mendota Twp High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.1mi

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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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Address	Redfin Estimate
863 Richards Rd Apartment 52, Compton, IL - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2206 Sq. Ft.	$380,588
2750 Shaw Rd, Compton, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1478 Sq. Ft.	$227,600

Address	Redfin Estimate
865 Richards Rd, Compton, IL - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$225,947
2767 Shaw Rd, Compton, IL - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 750 Sq. Ft.	$159,399

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