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Off Market Aug 2023 for $195K

$193,956

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $864/mo

•

1,375

sq ft

896 Banta Rd, Lowpoint, IL 61545

About this home

Such an amazing opportunity to own this adorable move in ready 3 BR 2 BA home on 2.63 acres with 2 outbuildings! Plenty of land for pasture for animals, woods, maybe you want a large garden, raise chickens, great space for a shooting range, you decide!! 24 x 32 outbuilding w/concrete floor, taller garage door, great place for a work shop, storage, or maybe you want to add horse stalls! Stepping inside this charming & updated home you will love the neutral paint colors & updated lighting throughout, spacious kitchen w/breakfast bar, all black appliances included, tiled backsplash, wonderful pantry storage for an added bonus, original wood flrs, & great dining area! Updated main floor BA w/tile floor, toilet, faucets, linen closet. Sliding door has been replaced to spacious deck built in '18 to extend your living space & enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Primary BR on main & 2 BR's up both w/vaulted ceilings, dormers, each rm has 3 double hung windows w/blinds for abundance of natural light, ceiling fan/light combo, plus 2nd updated bath! Such a clean basement w/new windows, perfect for more storage, or add a work bench, plus Laundry area! Roof '13, Septic 2001, Radon system '14, water softener '15, newer carpet in all 3 BR's, some replacement windows, plus home warranty included! Such pride of ownership in this property and it is ready for you to move-in and enjoy! Opportunities for some acreage in the country do not come along very often so call today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1943Year Built

2.63 acresLot Size

$141Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Sue Neihouser • RE/MAX Traders Unlimited

Bought with • Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1244068

Redfin Estimate

$193,956

$1,599 since sold in August 2023$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 83% higher than the average sale price ($106K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$70,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,582 sq ft
1218 Mckinley St, Lowpoint, IL 61545
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$149,900
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,296 sq ft
810 N Benedict St, Chillicothe, IL 61523
SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$27,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,560 sq ft
419 E Walnut St, Washburn, IL 61570
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$193,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,441 sq ft
115 S Sweetbriar Dr, Chillicothe, IL 61523
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$90,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,713 sq ft
218 W Elm St, Chillicothe, IL 61523-1839

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$2,702/mo

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Market trends in 61545, IL

Last updated August 2026

Sale-to-List Price

98.9%

1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$243K

$42K MoM

Avg. days on market

52d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 896 Banta Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 22, 2023

Sold

$130,667

$95/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1244068

Aug 21, 2023

Sold

$195,555

$142/sq ft

Jul 20, 2023

Pending

—

Jul 18, 2023

Listed

$189,000

$137/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1149388

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1066783

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1154587

Oct 28, 2014

Sold

$115,000

$84/sq ft

Jul 14, 2014

Listed

$117,000

$85/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 29, 2000

Sold

$80,000

$58/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,506 (+9.5%)

$14,963 + $37,355

$52,318

2024

$3,203 (+9.1%)

$14,963 + $37,355

$52,318

2023

$2,937 (+9.0%)

$13,862 + $34,607

$48,469

2022

$2,695 (+4.9%)

$12,606 + $31,472

$44,078

2021

$2,569 (+1.3%)

$11,566 + $28,876

$40,442

2020

$2,536 (−2.9%)

$10,922 + $27,267

$38,189

2019

$2,612 (−0.9%)

$11,215 + $28,000

$39,215

2018

$2,635 (+1.5%)

$11,215 + $28,000

$39,215

2017

$2,597 (+1.7%)

$10,785 + $26,926

$37,711

2016

$2,554 (−1.1%)

$10,574 + $26,398

$36,972

2015

$2,583 (−14.5%)

$10,210 + $25,488

$35,698

2013

$3,020

$10,166 + $25,379

$35,545

Tax history for 896 Banta Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,506 (+9.5%)

$14,963 + $37,355

$52,318

2024

$3,203 (+9.1%)

$14,963 + $37,355

$52,318

2023

$2,937 (+9.0%)

$13,862 + $34,607

$48,469

2022

$2,695 (+4.9%)

$12,606 + $31,472

$44,078

2021

$2,569 (+1.3%)

$11,566 + $28,876

$40,442

2020

$2,536 (−2.9%)

$10,922 + $27,267

$38,189

2019

$2,612 (−0.9%)

$11,215 + $28,000

$39,215

2018

$2,635 (+1.5%)

$11,215 + $28,000

$39,215

2017

$2,597 (+1.7%)

$10,785 + $26,926

$37,711

2016

$2,554 (−1.1%)

$10,574 + $26,398

$36,972

2015

$2,583 (−14.5%)

$10,210 + $25,488

$35,698

2013

$3,020

$10,166 + $25,379

$35,545

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

—

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.63 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,603

Year built

1943

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Woodford County

APN

0319400019

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

Agriculture District

The Agriculture District is established to benefit and protect agricultural uses throughout the County. The intent of the Agriculture District is to protect those areas which are best suited to the pursuit of agriculture in order to ensure that agriculture will continue to be maintained as a long term land use and a viable economic activity within the County. The preservation of the County???s rural character is also an aim of this district. Development may be permitted in this district in areas and at densities that are compatible with existing agricultural operations.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Mixed use
Public service
Fire house
Police station
Housing-Mobile home park

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Guest Parking, Other

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 835
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 540
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: Family Room

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Informal Dining Room

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Kitchen

Room 12 Information
Room 12 Type: Laundry

Room 13 Information
Room 13 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 13 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 13 Type: Third Floor

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane, Forced Air, Propane Rented, Electric Water Heater, Central Air

Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Daylight, Partial, Unfinished

Interior Features
Blinds,Ceiling Fan(s),Radon Mitigation System,Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Hood/Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Fireplaces Total: 0

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Deck, Outbuilding(s), Replacement Windows
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Ravine, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 2.63
Lot Size Dimensions: 300 x 400
Road Surface Type: Paved

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1375

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: 2695.2
Tax Legal Description: T28N - R2W - S19 TRT H-2 INCLUDING O.L.A.

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well, Septic System

Location

School Information
High School: Low Point Washbur

Location Information
Directions: Route 26 to R on Banta
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: PAAR Area

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,603
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: —
County: Woodford County
APN: 0319400019

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: PAAR Area
Standard Status: Closed

Green Information
Green / Energy Efficient: High Efficiency Air Cond

Home Information
Living Area: 1375
Building Area Total: 1375
Year Built: 1943

Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Pref: 309-229-8831

Around this home

Schools

Lowpoint-Washburn Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.0mi

6/10

Lowpoint-Washburn Junior Senior High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 104° expected this year, 18 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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Lowpoint, IL • 61545

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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$185,000 – $224,000

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Home values near 896 Banta Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
883 Banta Road, Lowpoint, IL 2 Beds \| - Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$294,205
892 Banta Road, Lowpoint, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1363 Sq. Ft.	$205,560

Address	Redfin Estimate
924 Banta Road, Lowpoint, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3056 Sq. Ft.	$375,086
929 Banta Road, Lowpoint, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$426,497

Address	Redfin Estimate
917 Banta Road, Lowpoint, IL 1 Beds \| - Baths \| 2037 Sq. Ft.	$259,307
1933 County Road 905 East, Lowpoint, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$203,183

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