OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2024 for $160K

$207,068

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,980/mo

•

2,492

sq ft

281 E 1500 Rd, Strawn, IL 61775

About this home

Enjoy the serenity or country living on this 3 acre farmstead that has been improved with a completely remodeled 4 bedroom 3 bath home with a kitchen with breakfast counter, formal dining area and family room with stone fireplace. Open stairway. Master bedroom on the second level with bath. There is a loft area above the garage that would make a great 5th bedroom or play room. Two car heated attached garage. Open front porch. Several out buildings and plenty of room to have your own horse or cattle pasture.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

3 acresLot Size

$83Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Joe Keeley • Keeley Real Estate

Bought with Joe Keeley • Keeley Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12145790

Redfin Estimate

$207,068

$47K since sold in December 2024$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 18.6% lower than the average sale price ($254K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$355,500
A
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SOLD MAR 13, 2026
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B
3 beds2.5 baths2,681 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$249,000
C
5 beds1 bath2,461 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$245,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,195 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$136,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,604 sq ft
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F
3 beds2 baths1,730 sq ft
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Market trends in 61775, IL

Last updated August 2026

Sale-to-List Price

94.6%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$265K

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Avg. days on market

111d

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Sale history for 281 E 1500 Rd

Tax history for 281 E 1500 Rd

*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

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3 Acres

Year renovated

1977

Sq. Ft.

1,206

Year built

1900

Style

Other

County

Ford County

APN

080521200002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 19, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 34

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 13

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 4 x 6

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): Yes
Rebuilt Year: 2018
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2018
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 08052120000200

Lot Information
Dimensions: 305X425
Lot Size: 3.0-3.99 Acres
Zero Lot Line: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Disabled Vet

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewer: Septic-Private

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 8
Elementary School: Prairie Central Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: 8
Middle Or Junior School: Prairie Central Jr High
High School District: 8
High School: Prairie Central High School

Location Information
Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
Township: Fayette
Corporate Limits: Unincorporated
Directions: Route 47 to 00 North Road. West to property

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,206
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Ford County
APN: 080521200002

Home facts updated by county records on Feb 19, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 9.9mi

5/10

Gcms Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.6mi

8/10

GCMS High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.0mi

7/10

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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 103° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

3% 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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Strawn, IL • 61775

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Estimated sale price

$197,000 – $239,000

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Home values near 281 E 1500 Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
27238 E 100 North Road, Strawn, IL 3 Beds \| 0.5 Baths \| 1933 Sq. Ft.	$247,325
1407 N 200 East Road, Cropsey, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$174,805

Address	Redfin Estimate
577 N 2600 East Road, Strawn, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$336,211
1445 N 300E Road, Sibley, IL 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2213 Sq. Ft.	$313,312

Address	Redfin Estimate
26373 E 100 North Road, Strawn, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$215,817
28217 E North Road, Strawn, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1008 Sq. Ft.	$135,595

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