FANTASTIC LOCATION IN POPE COUNTY, This 2 bed, 1 bath home is cute as can be with Cedar siding and country charm, sits few hundred feet from Mustang Lane which leads to the Horse trails in Shawnee National Forest. The home sits on 20.133 surveyed acres just waiting for a new owner, There is a 40x48 Pole barn with electric, water hydrant right outside the door, gravel floors will make it easy to put to convert to a horse barn, bring your horses and enjoy all the beauty Southern IL and the Forest has to offer. Close to Bell Smith Springs, Burden Falls, Jackson Falls, Hayes Canyon and more. Whether you like to ride, hike, hunt or any outdoor activity, this is the perfect place for you. If you work from home or stream TV that's no problem , High speed fiber internet is available from Shawnee Communications. Call today for a showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
20.13 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Deb Case• House 2 Home Realty Carterville
Bought with Non-Member Agent RMLSA• DYNACONNECTIONS
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Market trends in 62985, IL
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
93.4%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$140K
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Avg. days on market
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Sale history for 259 Ozark Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4261733
May 27, 2025
Sold (MLS)
$215,000
$167/sq ft
Oct 16, 2024
Listed
$250,000
$194/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #QC4257594
Mar 28, 2025
Listing Removed
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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB441058
Sep 24, 2021
Sold
$30,000
$23/sq ft
Aug 26, 2021
Listed
$40,000
$31/sq ft
This 5 wooded acres in Eddyville IL is just across the road from some of the most popular horse trails in Southern IL. This could be a perfect place to set up a camp, cabin or build a new home. Power on the property, High Speed internet through Shawnee Communications available, county water available. Come take a look
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB434274
Aug 6, 2021
Listing Removed
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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB434242
Jan 28, 2021
Sold
$80,000
$62/sq ft
May 18, 2020
Listed
$100,000
$78/sq ft
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB402851
Dec 22, 2015
Sold
$80,000
$62/sq ft
Nov 20, 2015
Listed
$90,000
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 1998
Sold
$360,000
$280/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,436 (−3.2%)
$14,731 + $46,324
$61,055
2023
$1,483
$6,166 + $20,882
$27,048
Tax history for 259 Ozark Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,436 (−3.2%)
$14,731 + $46,324
$61,055
2023
$1,483
$6,166 + $20,882
$27,048
*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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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot size
11.55 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pope County
APN
01136042005
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 6
# of Parking (Total): 6
Parking Features: Detached, Oversized, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 20
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Flooring: Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 9
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 21
Flooring: Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 15
Flooring: Laminate
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Egress Window
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Age: 31-40 Years
Construction Materials: Cedar
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Parcel Number: 01136042005
Lot Information
Dimensions: 20.133 acres
Lot Features: Level, Pasture, Sloped
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,483.20
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
High School: Pope County
Location Information
Subdivision Name: None
Directions: Hwy 145 south, right on Main St/Eddyville, follow to the left, road turns to Ozark Rd property on left just past Mustang Lane
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 11.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Pope County
APN: 01136042005
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Schools
Pope County Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 12.0mi
6/10
Pope County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.0mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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