Ranch style home on 2.78 acres just minutes west of Jacksonville. 3-bedroom, 2 full bath, 28x28 large 2.5 car attached garage. This home has had significant updates in the past 6 months. All new flooring. All new interior paint. Many new light fixtures and doors. 2013 roof and HVAC were updated. This home has everything you need on the main level. Living and family rooms. 3 season room. Main floor Laundry. Peaceful country setting! Some timber at back of lot.
Ranch style home on 2.78 acres just minutes west of Jacksonville. 3-bedroom, 2 full bath, 28x28 large 2.5 car attached garage. This home has had significant updates in the past 3 months. All new flooring. All new interior paint. Many new light fixtures and doors. 2013 roof and HVAC were updated. This home has everything you need on the main level. Living and family rooms. 3 season room. Main floor Laundry. Peaceful country setting! Some timber at back of lot.
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1012543
Apr 6, 2022
Sold
$140,000
$88/sq ft
Feb 22, 2022
Listed
$155,000
$97/sq ft
+12
Ranch Style home on 2.78 acres just outside the west end of town. 3 bedroom, 2 full bath. Master bedroom has attached bath. Large two car attached garage. Newer Roof and HVAC (2013). Home is all electric and very efficient. Low power bills. Home features a front living room, kitchen and family room combo. 12x12 3 season room on back could be used year round. Some timber on the back of property.
Public Records
Apr 19, 2006
Sold
$138,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 28, 2005
Sold
$85,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 18, 2005
Sold
$71,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,978 (−0.9%)
$7,260 + $61,020
$68,280
2024
$4,014 (+1.1%)
$7,260 + $61,020
$68,280
2023
$3,969 (+65.2%)
$7,260 + $59,680
$66,940
2022
$2,403 (−37.5%)
$7,260 + $53,630
$60,890
2021
$3,847 (+6.8%)
$7,260 + $48,910
$56,170
2020
$3,602 (+8.1%)
$7,260 + $46,800
$54,060
2019
$3,332 (+6.4%)
$7,260 + $42,180
$49,440
2018
$3,133 (+3.6%)
$7,260 + $38,610
$45,870
2017
$3,025 (+4.1%)
$8,350 + $35,940
$44,290
2016
$2,905 (+1.0%)
$8,350 + $34,890
$43,240
2015
$2,877 (+4.2%)
$7,950 + $33,230
$41,180
2013
$2,762
$7,560 + $31,630
$39,190
Tax history for 1391 Merritt Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,978 (−0.9%)
$7,260 + $61,020
$68,280
2024
$4,014 (+1.1%)
$7,260 + $61,020
$68,280
2023
$3,969 (+65.2%)
$7,260 + $59,680
$66,940
2022
$2,403 (−37.5%)
$7,260 + $53,630
$60,890
2021
$3,847 (+6.8%)
$7,260 + $48,910
$56,170
2020
$3,602 (+8.1%)
$7,260 + $46,800
$54,060
2019
$3,332 (+6.4%)
$7,260 + $42,180
$49,440
2018
$3,133 (+3.6%)
$7,260 + $38,610
$45,870
2017
$3,025 (+4.1%)
$8,350 + $35,940
$44,290
2016
$2,905 (+1.0%)
$8,350 + $34,890
$43,240
2015
$2,877 (+4.2%)
$7,950 + $33,230
$41,180
2013
$2,762
$7,560 + $31,630
$39,190
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
2.78 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Morgan County
APN
0832200016
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1600
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement Level
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump, Central
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Interior Features
Garage Door Opener(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Fireplaces Total: 0
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Shed(s)
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 2.78
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.78
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1600
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: 3632.4
Tax Legal Description: RNG/BLK:11 TWP:15 SECT/LOT:32 NW COR NE NE DOC-402347 9-90 75,000
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Septic System
Location
School Information
High School: District #117 Eisenhower
Location Information
Directions: old 36 west to Merritt Road. Head west just past West point North subdivision.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Jacksonville Northeast
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.78 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Morgan County
APN: 0832200016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Jacksonville Northeast
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1600
Building Area Total: 1600
Year Built: 1988
Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Office: 217-245-9613
Around this home
Schools
Eisenhower Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
8/10
Jacksonville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
4/10
Jacksonville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
2/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% 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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