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Villa Grove,IL 61956
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,717 sqft
Price per Sqft $162
MLS Listing ID 12496886
Style Farmhouse
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Year Built 1903
Annual Tax Amount $3,284
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.610 Acres
Lot Dimensions 230 X 305
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Why settle for a "fake farm-style" house when you can have the real deal? Built in 1903...this adorable 1.5 story farmhouse on 1.6 acres has been loved, enjoyed and extremely well maintained by the same family for the past 25 years...Pride of ownership is hard to miss! Owners have invested over 75K in updates & improvements in recent years! Light, bright, happy home with lots of windows and a very functional floor plan. Offering over 1700 finished living space, plus a (24x30)outbuilding, a (12x16)garden shed and a cutie pie matching mini playhouse. Newer hardwood flooring, carpet, appliances, electric, plumbing, cabinets and carpet, yet keeping the farmhouse style. 3 bedrooms 1 bath (there is space to add another!) Upgraded electric, replacement windows, new outbuilding/shed, siding and more. (see list below) Enjoy small town, country living at it's best! Have another cup of coffee and watch the sunrise from the (25x8) covered front porch...Relax on the (30x15) back deck to enjoy the amazing sunsets... Host a wedding and get stunning pictures... Entertain friends with a band set up on the large (25x30) concrete patio. (no neighbors to complain about the noise!) Gather with the family sitting around the campfire on the beautiful brick patio... Charming solid wood ceiling beams and gorgeous hardwood flooring. Light, bright, happy home with lots of windows and a very efficient, good use of space. Picture perfect and peaceful setting with completely surrounded with wide open views in all directions! (see drone pics!) It's like going back in time...even has an old-fashioned clothes line and a tire tree swing! Plenty of room to roam with a big fenced in area out back, a large concrete patio behind the outbuilding, lots of mature trees and still plenty of open grassy/garden space. Conveniently located only a mile off of highway 130. Enjoy this beautiful rural location, while being only a few minutes from Villa Grove for stores and restaurants. And a quick 20 minute drive to Savoy or Urbana. Villa Grove is a great community, has low taxes and many ongoing and exciting projects planned. New developments include opening of the new community center, a new nature trail and cross-country course by Richman Park. Wonderful home, serene setting that is sure to sell quickly. You will NOT be disappointed with this one...Call your favorite Realtor to see it today! RECENT IMPROVEMENTS: (2017) NEW Furnace, water heater, outbuilding, windows, front porch, concrete patio, sidewalk & underground power & 200 electric service. (2019) NEW kitchen cabinets & carpet. (2020) NEW a/c unit, shed, garage, fence & renovated rooms.(2021) NEW asphalt drive & landscaping. (2022) NEW 2 room remodels. (2023) NEW garden, mailbox & well pump. (2024) NEW fence, deck & gutters.
Location
State IL
County Douglas
Area Southern Champaign County / Douglas County
Rooms
Basement Unfinished,Cellar,Partial
Interior
Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Walk-In Closet(s),Separate Dining Room,Replacement Windows
Heating Electric,Propane
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Equipment Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace N
Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
Laundry Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Other
Garage Spaces 4.0
Community Features Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Mature Trees,Backs to Open Grnd,Level,Views
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Aluminum Siding,Steel Siding, No
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Level or Stories 1.5 Story
Structure Type Aluminum Siding,Steel Siding
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Villa Grove Elementary School
Middle Schools Villa Grove Junior High School
High Schools Villa Grove High School
School District 302 ,302, 302
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None