This updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is located in peaceful rural Massac County sitting on over an acre of land, offering plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, you’ll find new flooring in the living room and hallway, a remodeled primary bedroom, and a fully updated main hallway bathroom. The kitchen features newer appliances, butcher block countertops, and a refinished porcelain sink. Some wiring has also been upgraded, and the HVAC system is only about a year old. The heated garage includes a window A/C unit—perfect for year-round use. With lots of updates already done, this move-in-ready home offers comfort, space, and quiet country living. Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
1.12 acresLot Size
$128Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stewart Weisenberger• Farmer & Co. Real Estate
Listed by • Farmer & Co. Real Estate
Contact: Pref: 618-713-5923
Bought with Rhiannon Sandefur• Selling Southern Illinois Real
This updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is located in peaceful rural Massac County sitting on over an acre of land, offering plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, you'll find new flooring in the living room and hallway, a remodeled primary bedroom, and a fully updated main hallway bathroom. The kitchen features newer appliances, butcher block countertops, and a refinished porcelain sink. Some wiring has also been upgraded, and the HVAC system is only about a year old. The heated garage includes a window A/C unit-perfect for year-round use. With lots of updates already done, this move-in-ready home offers comfort, space, and quiet country living. Schedule your showing today!
Public Records
Nov 21, 2022
Sold
$45,333
$26/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB445773
Nov 10, 2022
Sold (MLS)
$129,900
$75/sq ft
Nov 10, 2022
Sold
$129,900
$75/sq ft
Oct 12, 2022
Contingent
—
Oct 7, 2022
Price Changed
$129,900
$75/sq ft
Aug 12, 2022
Listed
$129,900
$75/sq ft
Aug 12, 2022
Listed
$144,900
$84/sq ft
+40
Here's that home in the country you've been looking for! Three bedrooms, two & a half bath home on just over an acre near Mermet Lake in Massac County IL. The home has been owned by the same family that built it and has been well cared for through the years. Updated with vinyl windows, laminate flooring and an addition that includes a great room and a full bath. There is an oversized two car detached garage with a storage room. All appliances stay including the washer & dryer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$460 (−49.9%)
$1,646 + $62,354
$64,000
2024
$917 (+0.5%)
$1,646 + $62,354
$64,000
2023
$913 (−0.2%)
$1,646 + $42,962
$44,608
2022
$915 (−14.1%)
$1,550 + $40,450
$42,000
2021
$1,065 (−8.9%)
$1,550 + $40,450
$42,000
2020
$1,169 (+4.7%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2019
$1,116 (+1.6%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2018
$1,098 (+14.0%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2017
$963 (−1.0%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2016
$973 (−18.9%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2015
$1,200 (−2.1%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2014
$1,226 (+8.4%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2013
$1,131
$1,500 + $28,070
$29,570
Tax history for 4139 Altenberger Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$460 (−49.9%)
$1,646 + $62,354
$64,000
2024
$917 (+0.5%)
$1,646 + $62,354
$64,000
2023
$913 (−0.2%)
$1,646 + $42,962
$44,608
2022
$915 (−14.1%)
$1,550 + $40,450
$42,000
2021
$1,065 (−8.9%)
$1,550 + $40,450
$42,000
2020
$1,169 (+4.7%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2019
$1,116 (+1.6%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2018
$1,098 (+14.0%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2017
$963 (−1.0%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2016
$973 (−18.9%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2015
$1,200 (−2.1%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2014
$1,226 (+8.4%)
$1,550 + $28,980
$30,530
2013
$1,131
$1,500 + $28,070
$29,570
*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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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Massac County
APN
04-11-400-010
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 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 4
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 1
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Area: 1728
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
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: Other
Room 6 Length: 19
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 23
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 7 Length: 12
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 11
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 8 Length: 10
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 9
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Egress Window: Yes
Room 9 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 9 Length: 11
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9 Width: 9
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 10 Length: 22
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Living Room
Room 10 Width: 12
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 11 Length: 18
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Room 11 Width: 12
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Vinyl
Room 12 Length: 9
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Laundry
Room 12 Width: 5
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 13 Description: Primary Bath
Room 13 Length: 8
Room 13 Level: Main
Room 13 Type: Additional Room
Room 13 Width: 6
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 14 Description: Full bath
Room 14 Length: 12
Room 14 Level: Main
Room 14 Type: Additional Room 2
Room 14 Width: 4.5
Room 15 Information
Room 15 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 15 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 15 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Heating Systems - 2+, Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Propane, Propane Rented, Electric Water Heater
Directions: Take Hwy 45 N left onto Joppa Rd and in 2.3mi make a right onto Joppa Bypass Rd. From there you will travel 1.6mi and turn right onto Altenberger Rd. Property will be on the left in 0.5mi.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Massac County
APN: 04-11-400-010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed
Green Information
Green / Energy Efficient: High Efficiency Air Cond, High Efficiency Heating
Home Information
Living Area: 1728
Building Area Total: 1728
Year Built: 1974
Around this home
Schools
Maple Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Joppa Junior & Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% 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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