Nestled on a nicely maintained 2-acre lot just minutes from Hwy 51, this one-owner 4BR/2.5BA tri-level home offers space, comfort, and convenience of location in Unity Point School District. The lower level offers an inviting family room grounded by a large, custom fireplace with wood burning insert. The fireplace was built from stone from the original farm property with a mantle from the original family homestead! Imagine cozying up to this with a full sensory experience of the fire surrounded by the beauty of the natural stone. This level also has one bedroom, a half bath, and a laundry/utility room with a large storage closet and outside access. The main level features a foyer with closet, open living room with sliding door deck access, informal dining room, and kitchen with counter seating and modern appliances included. A sunroom accessed from the kitchen serves as a space to relax and enjoy. The upper level includes a primary suite with double closets and updated flooring, a full bath with updated flooring, two more bedrooms, and a linen closet. For added convenience, an attached two-car garage contains an entire wall of enclosed custom storage. The large lot has a nice space for viewing wildlife, gardening, to build a workshop or whatever suits your outdoor living needs. Don't miss out on a well-built home with 2x6 walls in a prime location on a dead end street. Buyers will find much potential to customize to their liking at this price.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
2.02 acresLot Size
$137Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amy Penninger• House 2 Home Realty Anna
Contact: Office: 618-997-4663
Bought with Justin Zurlinden• Landmark Realty Group
Nestled on a nicely maintained 2-acre lot just minutes from Hwy 51, this one-owner 4BR/2.5BA tri-level home offers space, comfort, and convenience of location in Unity Point School District. The lower level offers an inviting family room grounded by a large, custom fireplace with wood burning insert. The fireplace was built from stone from the original farm property with a mantle from the original family homestead! Imagine cozying up to this with a full sensory experience of the fire surrounded by the beauty of the natural stone. This level also has one bedroom, a half bath, and a laundry/utility room with a large storage closet and outside access. The main level features a foyer with closet, open living room with sliding door deck access, informal dining room, and kitchen with counter seating and modern appliances included. A sunroom accessed from the kitchen serves as a space to relax and enjoy. The upper level includes a primary suite with double closets and updated flooring, a full bath with updated flooring, two more bedrooms, and a linen closet. For added convenience, an attached two-car garage contains an entire wall of enclosed custom storage. The large lot has a nice space for viewing wildlife, gardening, to build a workshop or whatever suits your outdoor living needs. Don't miss out on a well-built home with 2x6 walls in a prime location on a dead end street. Buyers will find much potential to customize to their liking at this price.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,435 (+8.2%)
$2,559 + $65,092
$67,651
2024
$4,100 (+10.0%)
$2,559 + $65,092
$67,651
2023
$3,725 (+0.6%)
$2,233 + $56,794
$59,027
2022
$3,704 (+7.7%)
$2,027 + $51,561
$53,588
2021
$3,440 (+0.9%)
$1,936 + $49,237
$51,173
2020
$3,408 (+6.0%)
$1,867 + $47,476
$49,343
2019
$3,216 (+6.2%)
$1,900 + $48,316
$50,216
2018
$3,029 (−12.1%)
$1,867 + $47,476
$49,343
2017
$3,446 (−0.3%)
$1,867 + $47,476
$49,343
2016
$3,456 (+0.3%)
$1,867 + $47,476
$49,343
2015
$3,447 (+1.8%)
$1,867 + $47,985
$49,852
2014
$3,386
$1,867 + $47,985
$49,852
Tax history for 714 Raccoon Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,435 (+8.2%)
$2,559 + $65,092
$67,651
2024
$4,100 (+10.0%)
$2,559 + $65,092
$67,651
2023
$3,725 (+0.6%)
$2,233 + $56,794
$59,027
2022
$3,704 (+7.7%)
$2,027 + $51,561
$53,588
2021
$3,440 (+0.9%)
$1,936 + $49,237
$51,173
2020
$3,408 (+6.0%)
$1,867 + $47,476
$49,343
2019
$3,216 (+6.2%)
$1,900 + $48,316
$50,216
2018
$3,029 (−12.1%)
$1,867 + $47,476
$49,343
2017
$3,446 (−0.3%)
$1,867 + $47,476
$49,343
2016
$3,456 (+0.3%)
$1,867 + $47,476
$49,343
2015
$3,447 (+1.8%)
$1,867 + $47,985
$49,852
2014
$3,386
$1,867 + $47,985
$49,852
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jackson County
APN
19-18-200-010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Gravel
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 742
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 658
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area: 610
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 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: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 6 Length: 13.5
Room 6 Level: Upper
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 14.6
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 7 Length: 10
Room 7 Level: Upper
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 13
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
Room 8 Length: 9.8
Room 8 Level: Upper
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 10
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Egress Window: Yes
Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
Room 9 Length: 10.8
Room 9 Level: Basement
Room 9 Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9 Width: 13
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Carpet
Room 10 Length: 21.5
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Living Room
Room 10 Width: 13.9
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Carpet
Room 11 Length: 22.6
Room 11 Level: Basement
Room 11 Type: Family Room
Room 11 Width: 13.3
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 12 Length: 26
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Kitchen
Room 12 Width: 11.3
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Laminate
Room 13 Length: 13.5
Room 13 Level: Basement
Room 13 Type: Laundry
Room 13 Width: 5.9
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Description: Sunroom/ Enclosed Porch
Room 14 Length: 19.5
Room 14 Type: Additional Room
Room 14 Width: 6
Room 15 Information
Room 15 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 15 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 15 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric
Room Information
Has Basement
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s),High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Level, Sloped
Lot Size Acres: 2.02
Lot Size Dimensions: 200x440
Road Surface Type: Paved
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 2010
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: 4099.58
Tax Legal Description: PT OF NE1/4 NE 1/4 2.02 AC
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lagoon, Public, Septic System
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Unity Point Consolidated
High School: Carbondale HS
Middle Or Junior School: Unity Point
Location Information
Directions: From U.S. Hwy 51, take Old Hwy 51 to Raccoon Valley road. Property is signed and mailbox has house number.
Subdivision Name: Jackson County
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 19-18-200-010
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 2010
Building Area Total: 2010
Year Built: 1988
Around this home
Schools
Unity Point Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
Carbondale Community High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
5/10
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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 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$261,000 – $316,000
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