175' of Mississippi River Front-per plat. The home sits in the back water area of the river-Bells Pocket. The swimming beach is within view. The fenced property has a 36x50 barn with a concrete floor and two doors. There is a 3 car garage and a utility shed. The home has an open floor plan looking over a spectacular view of the river. Entertaining can be on the deck that has two slider door entrances to the home. The front yard is very flat and large. There is a kids splash pad located in town. This property is an estate and will be cleaned out before closing. The pool table and hot tub stay and located in the basement. The basement in sectioned in three's. There is a spiral stair case and outside door to reach the finished part. The other two parts have outside doors. There is a trap door in the second bedroom to reach that basement as well. This home is being sold As-Is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
1.58 acresLot Size
$122Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Taylor• Keller Williams Greater Quad Cities / Midwest Partners
Bought with Abbi Wilson• RE/MAX Country Crossroads
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Market trends in 61272, IL
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
99.1%
+1.8% MoM
Median sale price
$210K
$4K MoM
Avg. days on market
7d
53 days MoM
Recently sold homes
5
3 MoM
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Sale history for 808 Cottage Rd
Date
Event
Price
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4225208
Sep 22, 2021
Sold
$149,900
$82/sq ft
Aug 12, 2021
Listed
$149,900
$82/sq ft
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175' of Mississippi River Front-per plat. The home sits in the back water area of the river-Bells Pocket. The swimming beach is within view. The fenced property has a 36x50 barn with a concrete floor and two doors. There is a 3 car garage and a utility shed. The home has an open floor plan looking over a spectacular view of the river. Entertaining can be on the deck that has two slider door entrances to the home. The front yard is very flat and large. There is a kids splash pad located in town. This property is an estate and will be cleaned out before closing. The pool table and hot tub stay and located in the basement. The basement in sectioned in three's. There is a spiral stair case and outside door to reach the finished part. The other two parts have outside doors. There is a trap door in the second bedroom to reach that basement as well. This home is being sold As-Is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,508 (+12.4%)
$5,940 + $53,285
$59,225
2024
$4,010 (+124.1%)
$5,505 + $49,385
$54,890
2023
$1,789 (−48.4%)
$5,010 + $44,940
$49,950
2022
$3,466 (+167.4%)
$4,945 + $44,370
$49,315
2021
$1,296 (−1.6%)
$4,530 + $40,645
$45,175
2020
$1,317 (−1.0%)
$4,530 + $40,645
$45,175
2019
$1,330 (+2.5%)
$4,335 + $38,895
$43,230
2018
$1,299 (−0.8%)
$4,230 + $37,945
$42,175
2017
$1,310 (−0.6%)
$4,650 + $42,355
$47,005
2016
$1,318 (+5.3%)
$4,380 + $39,880
$44,260
2014
$1,251 (−1.6%)
$4,260 + $38,800
$43,060
2013
$1,272
$4,400 + $40,055
$44,455
Tax history for 808 Cottage Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,508 (+12.4%)
$5,940 + $53,285
$59,225
2024
$4,010 (+124.1%)
$5,505 + $49,385
$54,890
2023
$1,789 (−48.4%)
$5,010 + $44,940
$49,950
2022
$3,466 (+167.4%)
$4,945 + $44,370
$49,315
2021
$1,296 (−1.6%)
$4,530 + $40,645
$45,175
2020
$1,317 (−1.0%)
$4,530 + $40,645
$45,175
2019
$1,330 (+2.5%)
$4,335 + $38,895
$43,230
2018
$1,299 (−0.8%)
$4,230 + $37,945
$42,175
2017
$1,310 (−0.6%)
$4,650 + $42,355
$47,005
2016
$1,318 (+5.3%)
$4,380 + $39,880
$44,260
2014
$1,251 (−1.6%)
$4,260 + $38,800
$43,060
2013
$1,272
$4,400 + $40,055
$44,455
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
450 ft.
Lot size
1.58 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mercer County
APN
070830402027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Oversized
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1533
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: 300
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: Carpet
Room 6 Length: 20
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 15
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 13.69
Room 7 Level: Main
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 13.3
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
Room 8 Length: 14.07
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Living Room
Room 8 Width: 10.3
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
Room 9 Length: 14.07
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Family Room
Room 9 Width: 19.43
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 10 Length: 13.45
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Dining Room
Room 10 Width: 9.77
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 11 Length: 18.98
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Kitchen
Room 11 Width: 12
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Carpet
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Laundry
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Gas Water Heater
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 1
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Pole Barn, Shed(s)
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, River View, Sloped
Lot Size Acres: 1.58
Lot Size Dimensions: 175x440x180x266x234
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1533
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: 1317.36
Tax Legal Description: lot 6 & s 50' lot 7 Hummels addn
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
Location
School Information
High School: Mercer County
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 17 to New boston to Cottage Rd to property
Subdivision Name: Hummel
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Mercer County
APN: 070830402027
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: QCARA Area
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 1833
Building Area Total: 1533
Year Built: 1938
Around this home
Schools
New Boston Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Mercer County Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 12.7mi
4/10
Mercer County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.2mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$213,000 – $257,000
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