Nicely updated home on 5 wooded acres. Enjoy complete privacy in this utterly beautiful setting with a pond (has dock) and a bridge-covered creek. A stone cottage (14’X20’) with a full bath is on the property as well as a large, picturesque barn, a 2 story playhouse, a gazebo, and a wooden carport. Numerous recent improvements include: Updated kitchen (2018), new water heater (2018), new water holding tank (2018), new outdoor water pump (2018), finished basement (2015), updated electrical-2 200 amp services (2015), new AC unit (2015), remodeled cottage (2010), installed retaining wall (2009), whole house water filtration and UV light (2009). Shining hardwood flooring in the living room (2011) with an impressive brick woodburning fireplace and cherry cabinets in kitchen. The 8’X13’ sun porch is wired for a hot tub. Root celler, large garden area, many flowers and fruit trees, too! Driveway has an easement. Large LP gas tank is owned, small tank, for cottage, is leased.
Single-familyProperty Type
1859Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$165Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bobette Cawthon• Davis & Associates, REALTORS
Water Source: Private Well, Septic System, Sump Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Seymour
High School: Seymour
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 96 to Hidden Cove Rd then L on Herleman Rd. Stay on Herleman as it turns into Benz Rd. At Y, turn right onto Lentz Rd. Watch for sign. If GPS wants you to take Bitter Rd, don't!
MLS Area Minor: Other
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Adams County
APN: 20-0-1381-001-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Other
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Building Area Total: 2648
Stories: 3
Year Built: 1859
Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Phone: 217-224-8100
Around this home
Schools
Seymour Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.9mi
6/10
Seymour High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
2/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Quincy, IL • 62305
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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