This home's estimate is 0.9% lower than the average sale price ($310K) of 5 comparable homes.
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8240 N State Route 159, Dorsey, IL 62021
About this home
Farmhouse on 2.5 Acres with Pond and Pole Barn! Set back from the road on 2.5 peaceful acres, this thoughtfully updated farmhouse offers modern comfort in a country setting. Recent updates include a new roof, siding, HVAC, appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and carpet, and the addition of a second full bathroom.The main level features two bedrooms and a full bath, while a third bedroom upstairs provides additional living space or a quiet retreat. A spacious pole barn with a poured concrete floor, office, and two garage doors is ideal for storage, hobbies, or a home business. The property also includes a farm pond, open space for gardening or pets, and mature trees that create a sense of seclusion. Appointments available starting 10/10.
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Sale history for 8240 N State Route 159
$263/sq ft
$267/sq ft
$267/sq ft
$33/sq ft
Tax history for 8240 N State Route 159
*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
- Has Carport
- Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Main: 2
- Main And Upper Level Bedrooms: 3
- Upper Level Bedrooms: 1
- Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 2
- Main Level Bathrooms Half: 0
- Main Level Bathrooms Full: 1
- Main And Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Level Bathrooms Half: 0
- Upper Level Bathrooms Full: 0
- Lower Level Bathrooms Half: 0
- Lower Level Bathrooms Full: 1
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Description: Full Bathroom in Lower Level
- Room Dimensions: 9x5
- Room Length: 9
- Room Width: 5
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Description: Delightful Dining Area
- Room Dimensions: 9x7
- Room Length: 9
- Room Width: 7
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Description: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 10x10
- Room Length: 10
- Room Width: 10
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Description: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 17x13
- Room Length: 17
- Room Width: 13
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Description: Main Floor Bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 12x12
- Room Length: 12
- Room Width: 12
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Description: Main Floor Bedroom #2
- Room Dimensions: 10x10
- Room Length: 10
- Room Width: 10
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom
- Room Description: First Floor Full Bathroom
- Room Dimensions: 7x6
- Room Length: 7
- Room Width: 6
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Description: Second Floor Bedroom
- Room Dimensions: 18x16
- Room Length: 18
- Room Width: 16
- Laundry Room Information
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Basement Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Features: Bathroom, Block, Partially Finished, Full
- Other Rooms Information
- Room Count: 8
- # of Rooms: 5
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Forced Air, Propane
- Cooling Information: Central Air, Electric
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: None
- Pool Information
- Pool YN: 0
- Waterfront Information
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Pond
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Other Structures: Gazebo, Pole Barn(s), Workshop
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,048
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
- Below Grade Finished Area: 55
- Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Farm, Pie Shaped Lot, Pond on Lot, Some Trees
- Lot Size Acres: 2.5
- Lot Size Dimensions: 766x803x255
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,857
- Tax Annual Amount Description: Exemptions,Owner Occupied,Persons with Disabilities
- Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: EDWARDSVILLE DIST 7
- Middle Or Junior High School: EDWARDSVILLE DIST 7
- High School: Edwardsville
- High School District: Edwardsville DIST 7
- Location Information
- Directions: GPS Friendly. House is on the east side of 159.
- Address Line: 8240 N State Route 159, DRSY IL 62021
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 820
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 2.5 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Madison County
- APN: 161032200000009
Other
- Listing Information
- Auction YN: 0
- Home Warranty YN: No
- Efficiency YN: 0
- Seller Consider Concession YN: 1
- Seller Paid Repairs Amount: 5450.00
- Home Information
- Living Area: 1103
- Living Area Source: Other
- Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 1103.00
- Living Area Unknown YN: 0
- Above Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 1048.00
- Below Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 55.00
- Building Features: Basement, Bathrooms
- Other
- Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.8mi
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
Nearby similar homes
Home values near 8240 N State Route 159
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 1479 Sq. Ft. | $238,229 |
4 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1607 Sq. Ft. | $281,902 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1525 Sq. Ft. | $315,851 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 2280 Sq. Ft. | $293,620 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2600 Sq. Ft. | $334,995 |
2 Beds | - Baths | 1792 Sq. Ft. | $237,718 |
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