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Off Market Jan 2024 for $133K

$192,112

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1,824

sq ft

4909 N Watergate Rd, Olney, IL 62450

About this home

Affordable Rustic Lake Home or Luxurious Weekend Getaway. You can see with location, beauty, and affordability this home in the Watergate subdivision has it all. Nestled back in the trees overlooking East Fork Lake you will love the location of this stunning log home. The yard is spacious with a fenced-in backyard with tall trees providing lots of shade yet letting in the natural sunlight. Beauty, this home has it all, great curb appeal, lovely porches, and a balcony off the master overlooking East Fork Lake. Inside you will love the rustic feel and massive beams that make you feel you are in a multi-million dollar home in the mountains. The stone-front fireplace in the huge Great Room will be perfect for those cool winter days. The kitchen is a nice size and has a great layout and a gorgeous view. Upstairs is the Master with French doors to a walk-out Balcony plus the 3rd bedroom and 2nd bathroom. The deck off the back of the home has a pergola over the bar area plus all the room you need for entertaining. The large 2-car garage has a nice workshop in the back and easy-to-climb stairs to the full loft perfect for storage. Everywhere you look at this home you will see the beauty. Homes in this location simply do not come on the market, and the current owner has priced this home for a fast sale so don't think about waiting to call our office to set up your personal showing.

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$105Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Phil Wiley • WILEY REALTY GROUP

Bought with • WILEY REALTY GROUP

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB451298

Redfin Estimate

$192,112

$59K since sold in January 2024$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 1.8% lower than the average sale price ($196K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$208,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,100 sq ft
1209 E Hall St, Olney, IL 62450
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$227,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,830 sq ft
12 Hillcrest Dr, Newton, IL 62448
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$199,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,945 sq ft
220 Oak St, Noble, IL 62868
SOLD SEP 12, 2025
$191,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,909 sq ft
1127 Keiffer Dr, Olney, IL 62450
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$152,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,455 sq ft
203 E Franklin St, Bridgeport, IL 62417

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Rent

$2,303/mo

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Market trends in 62450, IL

Last updated August 2026

Sale-to-List Price

90.9%

+6.4% MoM

Median sale price

$127K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

72d

66 days MoM

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0 MoM

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FOR SALE BY OWNER
$290,000
3 beds2 baths— sq ft
3547 County Road 650 N, Olney, IL 62450
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Sale history for 4909 N Watergate Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB451298

Jan 18, 2024

Sold (MLS)

$133,000

$73/sq ft

Jan 18, 2024

Sold

$133,000

$73/sq ft

Dec 20, 2023

Contingent

—

Dec 18, 2023

Price Changed

$139,500

$76/sq ft

Dec 11, 2023

Relisted

—

Nov 15, 2023

Pending

—

Nov 9, 2023

Listed

$139,500

$76/sq ft

Nov 9, 2023

Listed

$149,900

$82/sq ft

+58

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB232666

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Apr 20, 2004

Listing Removed

—

CIBR #6199147

Nov 4, 2020

Sold

$135,000

$74/sq ft

Jan 31, 2020

Listed

$150,000

$82/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,742 (+20.2%)

$8,764 + $38,228

$46,992

2024

$2,281 (−9.0%)

$8,268 + $36,064

$44,332

2023

$2,506 (+6.6%)

$7,656 + $39,664

$47,320

2022

$2,351 (+1.7%)

$7,656 + $39,664

$47,320

2021

$2,313 (+1.3%)

$7,089 + $36,726

$43,815

2020

$2,283 (+29.0%)

$6,751 + $34,977

$41,728

2019

$1,769 (+0.8%)

$6,619 + $34,291

$40,910

2018

$1,755 (+1.0%)

$6,619 + $26,100

$32,719

2017

$1,737 (+4.5%)

$6,553 + $25,842

$32,395

2016

$1,663 (+3.7%)

$6,553 + $25,842

$32,395

2015

$1,603 (+13.9%)

$6,001 + $23,664

$29,665

2014

$1,407 (+8.2%)

$5,883 + $21,408

$27,291

2013

$1,301

$5,657 + $20,585

$26,242

Tax history for 4909 N Watergate Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,742 (+20.2%)

$8,764 + $38,228

$46,992

2024

$2,281 (−9.0%)

$8,268 + $36,064

$44,332

2023

$2,506 (+6.6%)

$7,656 + $39,664

$47,320

2022

$2,351 (+1.7%)

$7,656 + $39,664

$47,320

2021

$2,313 (+1.3%)

$7,089 + $36,726

$43,815

2020

$2,283 (+29.0%)

$6,751 + $34,977

$41,728

2019

$1,769 (+0.8%)

$6,619 + $34,291

$40,910

2018

$1,755 (+1.0%)

$6,619 + $26,100

$32,719

2017

$1,737 (+4.5%)

$6,553 + $25,842

$32,395

2016

$1,663 (+3.7%)

$6,553 + $25,842

$32,395

2015

$1,603 (+13.9%)

$6,001 + $23,664

$29,665

2014

$1,407 (+8.2%)

$5,883 + $21,408

$27,291

2013

$1,301

$5,657 + $20,585

$26,242

*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

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Richland County

APN

06-25-300-117

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Gravel

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1184
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 640
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 Level

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 Type: Bedroom 1

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Great Room

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Kitchen

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 11 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 11 Type: Third Floor

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Electric Water Heater, Central Air

Room Information
Basement: None

Interior Features
Cable Available,Blinds,Skylight(s),Window Treatments,High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Insert
Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Deck, Fenced Yard, Porch
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Lake View, Level, Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 135' x 150'
Road Surface Type: Paved

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1824

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: 2351.42
Tax Legal Description: Lot 17 Watergate Addition

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Aerator/Aerobic

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Richland
High School: Richland
Middle Or Junior School: Richland County

Location Information
Directions: Rt 50 East Olney to Saint Marie Rd, North on Saint Marie Road to Seven Hills Road, East on Seven Hills To Watergate, North on Watergate
Subdivision Name: Watergate
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Richland County
APN: 06-25-300-117

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed

Home Information
Living Area: 1824
Building Area Total: 1824
Year Built: 1976

Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Phone: 618-508-4848

Around this home

Schools

East Richland Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

6/10

East Richland Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

East Richland High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

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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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Olney, IL • 62450

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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