Sitting on just less than one acre is this 2-story home on Liberty Rd. The living space layout is open and unique allowing conversation between rooms whether in the Living Room, Dining Room or Kitchen. The first level also shares one of the bedrooms, a full bath and laundry room. Upstairs are two sizeable bedrooms with a shared half bath and foyer space on the landing of the staircase. Priced to sell, this will provide a comfortable home for anyone. This Seller will consider Contract for Deed proposals. Kitchen appliances
Sitting on just less than one acre is this 2-story home on Liberty Rd. The living space layout is open and unique allowing conversation between rooms whether in the Living Room, Dining Room or Kitchen. The first level also shares one of the bedrooms, a full bath and laundry room. Upstairs are two sizeable bedrooms with a shared half bath and foyer space on the landing of the staircase. Priced to sell, this will provide a comfortable home for anyone. This Seller will consider Contract for Deed proposals. Kitchen appliances
Public Records
Jan 23, 2012
Sold
$71,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$719 (+9.9%)
$4,335 + $14,796
$19,131
2023
$654 (+9.2%)
$4,014 + $13,700
$17,714
2022
$599 (+7.3%)
$3,706 + $12,648
$16,354
2021
$559 (+0.5%)
$3,251 + $11,095
$14,346
2020
$556 (−2.9%)
$2,893 + $9,876
$12,769
2019
$572 (+0.6%)
$2,893 + $9,876
$12,769
2018
$569 (−66.7%)
$2,893 + $9,876
$12,769
2017
$1,707 (−26.8%)
$2,893 + $23,622
$26,515
2016
$2,331 (+3.1%)
$2,893 + $25,296
$28,189
2015
$2,262 (−3.5%)
$2,893 + $25,296
$28,189
2013
$2,344
$2,729 + $23,864
$26,593
Tax history for 16709 E Liberty Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$719 (+9.9%)
$4,335 + $14,796
$19,131
2023
$654 (+9.2%)
$4,014 + $13,700
$17,714
2022
$599 (+7.3%)
$3,706 + $12,648
$16,354
2021
$559 (+0.5%)
$3,251 + $11,095
$14,346
2020
$556 (−2.9%)
$2,893 + $9,876
$12,769
2019
$572 (+0.6%)
$2,893 + $9,876
$12,769
2018
$569 (−66.7%)
$2,893 + $9,876
$12,769
2017
$1,707 (−26.8%)
$2,893 + $23,622
$26,515
2016
$2,331 (+3.1%)
$2,893 + $25,296
$28,189
2015
$2,262 (−3.5%)
$2,893 + $25,296
$28,189
2013
$2,344
$2,729 + $23,864
$26,593
*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
1 Acre
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jefferson County
APN
0735400001
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
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 Jul 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Area: 1150
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Basement Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Type: Master Bedroom
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Living Room
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Formal Dining Room
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Kitchen
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Propane, Forced Air, Central
Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, None
Interior Features
TV Antenna,Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Deck
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: Agricultural
Lot Information
Lot Features: Lake View, Other
Lot Size Acres: 0.99
Lot Size Dimensions: 147.18x295.02
Zoning: Agricultural
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1150
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: 2278
Tax Legal Description: PT SE - Beg 1347.72' w ne cor se, s147.18',W295.02', n147.18...
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Aerator/Aerobic
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Opdyke/Belle Rive
High School: Mt Vernon
Location Information
Directions: Broadway to IL Hwy 15 E, turn R onto Liebengood, continue to Liberty Rd, tu
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Jefferson County
APN: 0735400001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1150
Building Area Total: 1150
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1920
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Schools
Opdyke Attendance Center
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Mount Vernon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$119,000 – $144,000
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