OFF MARKET

Off market feb 2021 for $45K

$129,289

•

1,736

sq ft

1962 Melvin Rd, West Frankfort, IL 62896

About this home

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on almost 3 acres. Has a 24x30 pole barn/garage. Partially fenced and located just minutes from shopping and other amenities. Seller will not complete any repairs to the subject property either lender or buyer requested. Property being sold in "AS IS" condition. Seller will not rent or sell contract for deed. This property is eligible under Freddie Mac First Look Initiative until 01/10/2021.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

3 acresLot Size

$74Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jenell Brookhouse • C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC.

Listed by • C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC.

Bought with Non-Member Non-Member • Non-Member

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB437679

Redfin Estimate

$129,289

$84K since sold in February 2021$8,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 20.7% lower than the average sale price ($163K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$285,000
A
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SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$150,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
2282 Logan Rd, West Frankfort, IL 62896
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$82,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,820 sq ft
1401 E St Louis St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$56,700
D
3 beds2 baths1,644 sq ft
1509 E 4th St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$146,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,610 sq ft
13270 Harmony Church Rd, West Frankfort, IL 62896
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$258,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
706 W Stotlar St, West Frankfort, IL 62896

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Market trends in 62896, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

94.5%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$141K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

71d

15 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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Sale history for 1962 Melvin Rd

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB432235

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Jul 9, 2020

Listing Removed

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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB427630

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Nov 18, 2019

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB222388

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Apr 2, 2003

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB437679

Feb 4, 2021

Sold

$45,500

$26/sq ft

Dec 21, 2020

Listed

$52,500

$30/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,466 (+2.6%)

$2,070 + $22,580

$24,650

2024

$1,429 (+3.3%)

$2,070 + $22,580

$24,650

2023

$1,384 (+3.4%)

$1,955 + $21,300

$23,255

2022

$1,339 (+2.6%)

$1,880 + $20,480

$22,360

2021

$1,305 (+45.6%)

$1,740 + $18,965

$20,705

2020

$896 (+3.5%)

$1,610 + $17,560

$19,170

2019

$866 (+9.2%)

$1,625 + $17,705

$19,330

2018

$793 (+8.2%)

$1,645 + $17,905

$19,550

2017

$733 (−6.5%)

$1,580 + $17,215

$18,795

2016

$784 (+8.7%)

$1,460 + $15,895

$17,355

2015

$721 (−3.4%)

$1,460 + $15,895

$17,355

2014

$746 (−1.8%)

$1,460 + $15,895

$17,355

2013

$760

$1,434 + $15,614

$17,048

Tax history for 1962 Melvin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,466 (+2.6%)

$2,070 + $22,580

$24,650

2024

$1,429 (+3.3%)

$2,070 + $22,580

$24,650

2023

$1,384 (+3.4%)

$1,955 + $21,300

$23,255

2022

$1,339 (+2.6%)

$1,880 + $20,480

$22,360

2021

$1,305 (+45.6%)

$1,740 + $18,965

$20,705

2020

$896 (+3.5%)

$1,610 + $17,560

$19,170

2019

$866 (+9.2%)

$1,625 + $17,705

$19,330

2018

$793 (+8.2%)

$1,645 + $17,905

$19,550

2017

$733 (−6.5%)

$1,580 + $17,215

$18,795

2016

$784 (+8.7%)

$1,460 + $15,895

$17,355

2015

$721 (−3.4%)

$1,460 + $15,895

$17,355

2014

$746 (−1.8%)

$1,460 + $15,895

$17,355

2013

$760

$1,434 + $15,614

$17,048

*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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Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Franklin County

APN

1227200002

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 24, 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: 1106
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: 630
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

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 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
Room 6 Length: 12
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 12

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 24
Room 7 Level: Upper
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 12

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
Room 8 Length: 18
Room 8 Level: Upper
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 14

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Laminate
Room 9 Length: 26
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Width: 14

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Laminate
Room 10 Length: 16
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Kitchen
Room 10 Width: 12

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air

Interior Features
Fireplaces Total: 0

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Shed(s)
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 3
Lot Size Dimensions: 400x330
Road Surface Type: Gravel

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1736

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: 793
Tax Legal Description: S 27, T7, R 3, 3 Acres in SW Cor Pt N 1/2 NW NE

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Lagoon

Location

School Information
Elementary School: West Frankfort
High School: West Frankfort HS
Middle Or Junior School: West Frankfort

Location Information
Directions: From Route 37 in West Frankfort, east on Main and continue east out of town to 1st right on #$9 Blacktop, follow to house on left.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 1227200002

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 24, 2026

Other

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

Home Information
Living Area: 1736
Building Area Total: 1736
Year Built: 1940

Around this home

Schools

Frankfort Intermediate School

Public 3-6 • Assigned • 2.6mi

6/10

Central Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

4/10

Frankfort Community High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

1/10

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

3/10 Wind Factor

4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

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

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Estimated sale price

$123,000 – $149,000

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Home values near 1962 Melvin Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1789 Melvin Rd, West Frankfort, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$251,037
15622 Number 9 Blacktop, West Frankfort, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$163,964

Address	Redfin Estimate
15796 Number 9 Blacktop, West Frankfort, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$303,160
15622 Number 9 Blacktop, West Frankfort, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$145,895

Address	Redfin Estimate
15925 Number 9 Blacktop, West Frankfort, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$196,023
15674 Number 9 Blacktop, West Frankfort, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$214,420

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