Did you say you wanted privacy? This is the acreage for you! Approximately 7.5 wooded acres located at the end of the lane off of Jenkins Road. Property already has power, water and a sewer lagoon. There is a large pole barn and a shed on the property for storage. A small portion of the property has been cleared for a homesite or to park your camper. This is a rare opportunity as the hardwoods have not been timbered and utilities already present. Only ten minutes away from Kincaid Lake.
Did you say you wanted privacy? This is the acreage for you! Approximately 7.5 wooded acres located at the end of the lane off of Jenkins Road. Property already has power, water and a sewer lagoon. There is a large pole barn and a shed on the property for storage. A small portion of the property has been cleared for a homesite or to park your camper. This is a rare opportunity as the hardwoods have not been timbered and utilities already present. Only ten minutes away from Kincaid Lake.
MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22014759
Apr 19, 2022
Sold
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB443478
Apr 19, 2022
Sold (MLS)
$75,000
Apr 19, 2022
Sold
$75,000
Mar 12, 2022
Listed
$79,000
Mar 12, 2022
Listed
$79,000
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This is approximately 7.5 wooded acres located at the end of the lane off of Jenkins Road. There is already power, water , and sewer lagoon on the property. There is also a pole barn & shed on the property for storage. A small portion of this property has been cleared for a homesite or camper parking. This is a rare opportunity as the hardwoods timber has not been timbered, with utilities already on the property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,384 (+7.2%)
$14,149 + $89,810
$103,959
2023
$1,291 (+8.6%)
$12,345 + $5,413
$17,758
2022
$1,189 (+2.2%)
$11,163 + $4,895
$16,058
2021
$1,164
$10,118 + $4,437
$14,555
Tax history for 1539 Jenkins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,384 (+7.2%)
$14,149 + $89,810
$103,959
2023
$1,291 (+8.6%)
$12,345 + $5,413
$17,758
2022
$1,189 (+2.2%)
$11,163 + $4,895
$16,058
2021
$1,164
$10,118 + $4,437
$14,555
*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
7.5 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
2015
Style
Other
County
Jackson County
APN
08-12-400-008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Acres
Exterior Features
Pole Barn
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Acres
Zoning: Agricultural
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Trees-Heavy
Lot Size Acres: 7.5
Lot Size Dimensions: 00x00
Road Surface Type: Easement, Private Road, Shared
Zoning: Agricultural
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: 1164.36
Tax Legal Description: To follow on Deed
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lagoon, Public
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School: Murphysboro
Location Information
Directions: From Murphysboro - Route 13/127 on Ava Road to Jenkins Road. Right on Jenkins to the east for 1.5 miles. Go Straight at the turn. Look for Signage.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7.5 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 08-12-400-008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed
Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Pref: 618-303-5726
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Carruthers Elementary School
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Murphysboro Middle School
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