Looking for life in the country? Imagine living on this amazing property! Over 7 private acres incl. a pond, TWO pole barns (2520 sf & 3880 sf), a storage silo and tons of room! Huge home is ready for your personal touches-needs updates - decor is original including pocket doors! Bids for updates & scope of work avail upon request. This home has great bones-custom built in 1978 in French Mansard style -over 3200 sq ft w/2 fireplaces on the main level & 2 more in the unfinished bsmt! Enjoy relaxing on the screened porch w/retractable shades & watch the evening sunset across the fields! Great for horses or a mini farm - whatever you want in country living! Highland Schools - Close to Highland/St Jacob. Aeration system updated 2019; roof 7 yrs; lower furnace 2019; hot water 2017. Don’t miss this opportunity - you won’t find another property like this - original 62 acres subdivided into this 7.59 acre plot - quiet, secluded. Front acreage tillable for a mini-farm or use for horses!
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
7.7 acresLot Size
$176Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Caleb Davis• Keller Williams Marquee
Bought with Tara Marr• Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
Window Features: Bay Window(s), Storm Window(s), Wood Frames, Window Treatments
Appliances: Water Softener Rented, Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer, Water Softener
Flooring: Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
Door Features: Pocket Door(s), Sliding Door(s)
Pool Information
Pool YN: 0
Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Grain Storage, Pole Barn(s)
Above Grade Finished Area: 3,164
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins Open Ground, Level, Suitable for Horses, Views, Waterfront
Directions: 270 E to Rte 4, L on Ellis Rd to Rt on New Trenton Rd to L on Hoyt Monken Rd to L on Arkansas Rd, home is on left just past the 2 red pole barns (GPS may tell you to turn on Candace Lake Rd, don't - it's the second house past Candace Lake on left.
Cross Street: Hoyt Monken
Address Line: 847 Arkansas Dr, Highland IL 62249
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,582
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Madison County
APN: 011242100000015002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Transaction Type: Sale
Possible Buyer Fees YN: 0
Seller Paid Repairs Amount: 645.00
Listing Date Information
Expected Active Date: 2021-01-19
Home Information
Living Area: 3164
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor
Living Area Srch Sq Ft: 3164.00
Living Area Unknown YN: 0
Above Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 3164.00
Below Grade Finished Area Srch Sq Ft: 0.00
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Highland Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.9mi
Highland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
6/10
Highland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
9/10
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Estimated sale price
$531,000 – $642,000
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