Custom-built ranch on nearly 9 acres in sought-after Triad School District! This 3-bed, 2.5-bath home features a split floorplan with spacious, open living areas flooded with natural light—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The large kitchen, dining, and living space flow seamlessly, while the full unfinished basement with roughed-in plumbing offers endless potential. Outside, enjoy the privacy and beauty of the land, access to a shared pond, and plenty of storage with a two-car attached garage, large outbuilding, and additional detached garage. A rare opportunity for peaceful living with room to grow!
ENJOY COUNTRY LIFE IN BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM-BUILT HOME! Three sides full brick, many custom qualities in one-owner home. All wood floors are authentic oak, whole house highly insulated, 9ft hi doors on 32x32' garage with high ceiling. You'll appreciate the open floor plan & easy traffic flow of the home with garage leading into the laundry with sink & 1/2 bath, then into very spacious kitchen and breakfast area. Master suite has 2 walk-ins, a walk-in shower, jet tub, 2 vanity bowls. Open stair leads to full 9ft pour basement with insulation, large storm shelter, & extra bath rough-in. There is a double HVAC system: one for the master BR & one new in 2019 for the rest of the house. Whole house CAT5 cable & all bedrooms have telephone jacks. Local farmer removes hay (no lease or income). Propane tank buried, water filters on well, 60x64 building on separate elec meter , working water hydrant at outbuilding, aeration contract with Kohnen (pump 2yrs old). The main well behind outbuilding.
MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23013418
Sep 14, 2023
Delisted
—
Mar 15, 2023
Listed
$650,000
$266/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10876166
Jan 5, 2017
Listing Removed
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MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4409803
Jan 6, 2017
Delisted
—
Jan 5, 2017
Price Changed
$436,000
$178/sq ft
Dec 20, 2016
Price Changed
$437,000
$179/sq ft
Dec 6, 2016
Price Changed
$438,000
$179/sq ft
Nov 22, 2016
Price Changed
$439,000
$179/sq ft
Nov 22, 2016
Price Changed
$430,000
$176/sq ft
Nov 8, 2016
Price Changed
$440,000
$180/sq ft
Oct 25, 2016
Price Changed
$441,000
$180/sq ft
Oct 11, 2016
Price Changed
$442,000
$181/sq ft
Sep 27, 2016
Price Changed
$443,000
$181/sq ft
Sep 13, 2016
Price Changed
$444,000
$181/sq ft
Aug 30, 2016
Price Changed
$445,000
$182/sq ft
Aug 16, 2016
Price Changed
$446,000
$182/sq ft
Aug 2, 2016
Price Changed
$447,000
$183/sq ft
Jul 19, 2016
Price Changed
$448,000
$183/sq ft
Jul 5, 2016
Price Changed
$449,000
$183/sq ft
May 4, 2016
Listed
$450,000
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 2004
Sold
$178,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,696 (+14.0%)
$12,050 + $187,260
$199,310
2024
$11,137 (+9.3%)
$12,050 + $187,260
$199,310
2023
$10,188 (+2.5%)
$10,990 + $172,400
$183,390
2022
$9,939 (+3.5%)
$8,800 + $140,690
$149,490
2021
$9,599 (+3.7%)
$8,800 + $140,690
$149,490
2019
$9,259 (+2.8%)
$8,160 + $132,090
$140,250
2018
$9,005 (+4.4%)
$7,510 + $124,430
$131,940
2017
$8,626 (+1.5%)
$6,700 + $113,650
$120,350
2016
$8,500 (−0.7%)
$6,700 + $113,650
$120,350
2015
$8,556 (+12.5%)
$6,330 + $109,410
$115,740
2013
$7,608
$6,230 + $108,590
$114,820
Tax history for 3918 Buffalo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,696 (+14.0%)
$12,050 + $187,260
$199,310
2024
$11,137 (+9.3%)
$12,050 + $187,260
$199,310
2023
$10,188 (+2.5%)
$10,990 + $172,400
$183,390
2022
$9,939 (+3.5%)
$8,800 + $140,690
$149,490
2021
$9,599 (+3.7%)
$8,800 + $140,690
$149,490
2019
$9,259 (+2.8%)
$8,160 + $132,090
$140,250
2018
$9,005 (+4.4%)
$7,510 + $124,430
$131,940
2017
$8,626 (+1.5%)
$6,700 + $113,650
$120,350
2016
$8,500 (−0.7%)
$6,700 + $113,650
$120,350
2015
$8,556 (+12.5%)
$6,330 + $109,410
$115,740
2013
$7,608
$6,230 + $108,590
$114,820
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.89 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,304
Year built
2006
Style
Vacant Land
County
Madison County
APN
061171300000004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Main And Upper Level Bedrooms: 3
Upper Level Bedrooms: 0
Lower Level Bedrooms: 0
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Main Level Bathrooms Half: 1
Main Level Bathrooms Full: 2
Main And Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
Upper Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Upper Level Bathrooms Full: 0
Lower Level Bathrooms Half: 0
Lower Level Bathrooms Full: 0
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Roughed-In Bath, Unfinished
Other Rooms Information
Room Count: 0
# of Rooms: 10
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Great Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Propane, Zoned
Cooling Information: Central Air
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Pool Information
Pool YN: 0
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,448
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
Lot Information
Lot Features: Pond on Lot, Private, Rectangular Lot
Lot Size Acres: 8.89
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,137
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Second Mortgage YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Electric: Ameren
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
Location
School Information
Elementary School: TRIAD DIST 2
Middle Or Junior High School: TRIAD DIST 2
High School: Triad
High School District: Triad DIST 2
Location Information
Address Line: 3918 Buffalo RD, HGHLND IL 62249
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,304
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8.89 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Madison County
APN: 061171300000004
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Auction YN: 0
Home Warranty YN: No
Seller Consider Concession YN: 1
Home Information
Living Area: 2448
Living Area Source: Other
Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 2448.00
Living Area Unknown YN: 0
Above Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 2448.00
Below Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 0.00
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Marine Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
Triad Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.8mi
7/10
Triad High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi
9/10
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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
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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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.
10 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$597,000 – $722,000
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