Here you have 25 +/- acres located in the desired city of Saint Jacob, Illinois. This property has a 1,032 +/- square foot ranch home with a detached garage being sold as-is. This tract also holds several other beautiful build sites. The home has electric, septic and a shallow well, along with a deep well for the water supply. There is also an above ground propane tank for your propane supply. The land has 11 +/- acres of tillable acreage with a 102-PI consisting mainly of Bunkum and Marine Silt Loam. There are minimal slopes on the tillable acreage on this property and where sloping is present it aids in the drainage. There is currently 2.5 acres set up in pasture and this is where you will find the ¾ acre shared pond. The remaining acreage consists of timber, a year-round creek and adds recreational use to this versatile property. There were several deer seen and other wildlife sign present on this property, giving great expectations for hunting.
•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23013236
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Market trends in 62281, IL
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
100.8%
0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$353K
$42K MoM
Avg. days on market
31d
1 days MoM
Recently sold homes
9
1 MoM
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Sale history for 978 Cypress
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 13, 2023
Sold
$304,667
$295/sq ft
MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23013236
Apr 12, 2023
Sold
*
Mar 10, 2023
Pending
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Mar 10, 2023
Coming Soon
$300,000
$291/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,148 (+616.7%)
$18,200 + $338,580
$356,780
2024
$3,230 (+2.9%)
$18,200 + $338,580
$356,780
2023
$3,140 (+41.3%)
$18,410 + $34,400
$52,810
2022
$2,223 (+8.9%)
$14,750 + $28,220
$42,970
2021
$2,042 (+25.0%)
$14,750 + $28,220
$42,970
2019
$1,634 (+0.2%)
$13,330 + $26,030
$39,360
2018
$1,631 (+0.7%)
$11,420 + $24,000
$35,420
2017
$1,620 (−21.0%)
$9,730 + $21,980
$31,710
2016
$2,050 (+2.9%)
$9,730 + $21,980
$31,710
2015
$1,992 (−8.5%)
$8,690 + $26,600
$35,290
2013
$2,176
$8,330 + $27,270
$35,600
Tax history for 978 Cypress
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,148 (+616.7%)
$18,200 + $338,580
$356,780
2024
$3,230 (+2.9%)
$18,200 + $338,580
$356,780
2023
$3,140 (+41.3%)
$18,410 + $34,400
$52,810
2022
$2,223 (+8.9%)
$14,750 + $28,220
$42,970
2021
$2,042 (+25.0%)
$14,750 + $28,220
$42,970
2019
$1,634 (+0.2%)
$13,330 + $26,030
$39,360
2018
$1,631 (+0.7%)
$11,420 + $24,000
$35,420
2017
$1,620 (−21.0%)
$9,730 + $21,980
$31,710
2016
$2,050 (+2.9%)
$9,730 + $21,980
$31,710
2015
$1,992 (−8.5%)
$8,690 + $26,600
$35,290
2013
$2,176
$8,330 + $27,270
$35,600
*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
2.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
25 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,162
Year built
2024
Style
Vacant Land
County
Madison County
APN
051232000000005001
Parking Spaces
—
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 Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Has Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Main and Upper Bathrooms: 1
Main Level # of Full Bathrooms: 1
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Unfinished
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Exterior Features
Fencing: Some Wire
Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Development Status: Unknown
Property Type: Farm
Property Sub Type: Acreage & Farms
Property Condition: Owned
Zoning: Farm Home Site
Land Information
Current Use: Cattle, Row Crops, Recreational, Residential
Wooded Area: 11.5
Pasture Area: 2.5
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 25
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: Gravel, Other
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,042
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Gas to Site, Other
Location
School Information
Elementary School: TRIAD DIST 2
Middle Or Junior High School: TRIAD DIST 2
High School: Triad
High School District: Triad DIST 2
Location Information
Directions: From IL RT 4, Turn on to E. Kirsch Road. Then turn right on to Cypress Road. Take your first Left and follow the private drive back to the property.