Truly remarkable and guaranteed to impress. Built by Ted Donovan as his personal residence. Nearly every inch of this home has been made even more beautiful by the current owners. Step into the tile entryway and onto refinished hardwood flooring in the living room, hall, and all bedrooms. Newly installed hardwood flooring in the dining room, and LVP in kitchen. New quartz counter tops, sink, coffee bar plus refinished cabinets. New built-in home office space and all new interior doors. Updated primary with closet organizer and ship lap accent wall. Completely remodeled bathroom with tile flooring, quartz counter, and cast iron tub with tile surround. All new light fixtures plus new windows in bedrooms and bathroom. Home has all new electrical with 200 amp service. All new sewer lines to road. Nearly a half acre lot with new 6ft privacy fence in back. Owners expanded the attached garage into an amazing 30 x 40 garage of your dreams with it's own electrical panel. Awesome full basement with newly finished space for additional rec/family room. Home is being pre-inspected with repairs being made. DO. NOT. MISS. THIS. HOUSE!
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
$117Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Eric Pedigo• The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Contact: Mobl: 217-891-4049
Bought with Dominic Casey• Apex Realty of Illinois, LLC
Est. $2,220 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1497 Passavant Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1043312
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$211,000
$117/sq ft
May 5, 2026
Pending
—
May 3, 2026
Listed
$199,900
$111/sq ft
Apr 28, 2026
Coming Soon
$199,900
$111/sq ft
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA161670
May 24, 2016
Sold
$119,000
$66/sq ft
Mar 28, 2016
Listed
$119,900
$67/sq ft
+5
Lots of memories have been made in this one owner custom home. Lasting quality was key when built by Ted Donovan. Featuring marble stone inside & out, hardwood floors under carpet, rec room & 2nd bath in basement. Covered patio is great for family picnics. Large yard. Roof new in 2016. Hickory kitchen. Whole house fan. Move in & make yourself at home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,719 (+16.4%)
$6,900 + $53,700
$60,600
2024
$4,054 (−5.1%)
$6,900 + $53,700
$60,600
2023
$4,274 (+14.6%)
$6,900 + $45,800
$52,700
2022
$3,728 (+5.3%)
$6,900 + $47,580
$54,480
2021
$3,541 (−3.2%)
$6,900 + $38,230
$45,130
2020
$3,658 (+4.0%)
$6,900 + $40,200
$47,100
2019
$3,518 (+6.1%)
$6,900 + $37,410
$44,310
2018
$3,317 (+7.5%)
$7,240 + $35,860
$43,100
2017
$3,085 (+17.5%)
$7,240 + $35,160
$42,400
2016
$2,625 (+4.1%)
$7,250 + $33,370
$40,620
2015
$2,521 (−11.6%)
$6,030 + $34,130
$40,160
2013
$2,851
$5,850 + $33,140
$38,990
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
155 ft.
Lot depth
110 ft.
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Morgan County
APN
0918402002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1334
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: 1
Room 4 Area: 468
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement
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 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 6 Length: 13
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 11
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 7 Length: 11.4
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 11.2
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 8 Length: 13.7
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 9
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 9 Length: 24.1
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Width: 17.4
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 10 Length: 37.7
Room 10 Level: Basement
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 10 Width: 13.2
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 11 Length: 13.1
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Dining Room
Room 11 Width: 10.1
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 12 Length: 13.2
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Kitchen
Room 12 Width: 9.4
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 13 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 13 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Electric, Forced Air
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 189 x 120 x 162 x 130
Road Surface Type: Paved
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1334
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: 4054.3
Tax Legal Description: RNG/BLK: TWP:0 SECT/LOT: CITY OF JACKSONVILLE PASSAVANT PARK N SD LT 35 LT 155FT X 110FT
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
Location
School Information
High School: District #117 Eisenhower
Location Information
Directions: From W. Walnut, S. on Passavant
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Jacksonville Northwest
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Morgan County
APN: 0918402002
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Jacksonville Northwest
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1802
Building Area Total: 1334
Year Built: 1957
Around this home
24/100 Car-Dependent43/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Eisenhower Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Jacksonville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Jacksonville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.