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South of EIU campus in Lincolnwood Subdivision! 1/2 mile from athletic fields & football stadium! VERY close to campus, yet, home is not in typical area where student housing is. Private setting in residential neighborhood in cul-de-sac, low traffic street, mature landscaping. Covered front porch. Master bedroom suite w/bathroom & laundry facilities, additional 2 bedrooms w/ full bath, 1.5 attached car garage. Large fenced yard w/ mature trees, newer shed for extra storage. Sewer line w/ clean out, installed 2010, 5 support beams installed in crawl space, bathroom & kitchen remodel, tiling and vanity new, newer light/fan fixtures, newer dishwasher & stove, newer back splash tiling in kitchen & bathroom, newer deck off kitchen. Exterior of home & interior of home painted Sept. 2013 & 2018. Home Warranty to buyer! Realtor owned. Great starter or downsizer home. Tenant will be moving out by Aug. 15. View More

South of EIU campus in Lincolnwood Subdivision! 1/2 mile from athletic fields & football stadium! VERY close to campus, yet, home is not in typical area where student housing is. Private setting in residential neighborhood in cul-de-sac, low traffic street, mature landscaping. Covered front porch. Master bedroom suite w/bathroom & laundry facilities, additional 2 bedrooms w/ full bath, 1.5 attached car garage. Large fenced yard w/ mature trees, newer shed for extra storage. Sewer line w/ clean out, installed 2010, 5 support beams installed in crawl space, bathroom & kitchen remodel, tiling and vanity new, newer light/fan fixtures, newer dishwasher & stove, newer back splash tiling in kitchen & bathroom, newer deck off kitchen. Exterior of home & interior of home painted Sept. 2013 & 2018. Home Warranty to buyer! Realtor owned. Great starter or downsizer home. Tenant will be moving out by Aug. 15.

3BR/1.5BA Stunner on Vine Street in Arthur! This home has amazing upgrades, while still keeping the character of an early 1900s Craftsman Style home. Enclosed front porch with windows allow for easy viewing of fireworks, parades, solarium or just a place to relax. Open floor plan Living Room, Dining and Kitchen is amazing with new flooring, original woodwork and Signature Craftsman pieces such as coffered ceilings and leaded glass built-ins and columns. Built-in table seats 6-8 people. Stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances (including a trash compactor and even a pot filler by stove), Electric built in ovens and gas stove top are all new in 2015. Tons of storage throughout the kitchen. Breezeway offers even more storage. Basement boasts 5 separate rooms! - Additional bedroom and half bath, with potential of a 4th bedroom, spacious utility room, and two bonus rooms which could be used for offices, game room, walk in closets, etc. Aggregate 16x24 patio in back provides ample space for outdoor activities. Detached 3 car garage with 2 overhead doors. Recent upgrades include: 50 gallon water heater and waterproof flooring (2021); New Roof, Windows, Appliances and Kitchen Remodel (2015); Garage, New Siding and Central Air (2006). If you're looking for a home with character and charm with modern amenities in a great location, this is it. Call today to schedule your showing. View More

3BR/1.5BA Stunner on Vine Street in Arthur! This home has amazing upgrades, while still keeping the character of an early 1900s Craftsman Style home. Enclosed front porch with windows allow for easy viewing of fireworks, parades, solarium or just a place to relax. Open floor plan Living Room, Dining and Kitchen is amazing with new flooring, original woodwork and Signature Craftsman pieces such as coffered ceilings and leaded glass built-ins and columns. Built-in table seats 6-8 people. Stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances (including a trash compactor and even a pot filler by stove), Electric built in ovens and gas stove top are all new in 2015. Tons of storage throughout the kitchen. Breezeway offers even more storage. Basement boasts 5 separate rooms! - Additional bedroom and half bath, with potential of a 4th bedroom, spacious utility room, and two bonus rooms which could be used for offices, game room, walk in closets, etc. Aggregate 16x24 patio in back provides ample space for outdoor activities. Detached 3 car garage with 2 overhead doors. Recent upgrades include: 50 gallon water heater and waterproof flooring (2021); New Roof, Windows, Appliances and Kitchen Remodel (2015); Garage, New Siding and Central Air (2006). If you're looking for a home with character and charm with modern amenities in a great location, this is it. Call today to schedule your showing.

A-FRAME HOME MADE OF WESTERN RED CEDAR LOCATED OVERLOOKING A CREEK AND MEADOW IN UNION TOWNSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD " AS IS" This home is in a secluded location in the middle of about 60 acres of woods and beside a pond. The home is 44 feet by 28 feet with a 28 foot high cathedral ceiling in the living with numerous decks-one of which is a screened-in porch which extends out over the pond. There are four levels, basement, ground level, balcony, and small attic. There is a spiral staircase that goes from the basement to the balcony and a pull down stairs to the attic. There are three wood-burning fireplaces, and two bathrooms. One bathroom has a hot tub in it. The roof was replaced about 7 years ago. Municipal water runs along the road and was connected this week 12-3-2021to the home. Embbarras Area Water District PO Box 235 Charleston, IL 61920 is the Company. There is a multi-car garage/workshop with a concrete floor south of the home which is 96' X 40'. It has two walk-in doors and two overhead doors. One overhead door on the north and one on the south side so you can drive through to park and not have to backup. Also a lean-2-pole on the east side--960 square feet. The home was built in 1975 and the owner, his wife, and family lived in it till about 7 years ago when he got sick and moved to town. The home has been empty since that time. The home is located 20 to 30 miles from Interstate 70 and Interstate 57, Effingham, Mattoon, Lake Land College, Casey and Newton where there is plenty of employment, recreation, and advanced educational facilities. Also located in the same cities are shopping malls, movie theaters and numerous dinning facilities. The owner of the home has an interest in about 700 acres of woods and crop land adjacent to the home which is not for sale; however, hunting rights could be available. If the buyer wants additional wood Land surrounding the home besides the 10 acres listed with the home, 5, 10, 15, and 20 tracts are available for $6,000.00 per acre. You have read about several of the good things, since the home has not been lived in for several years, here are some of the problems that will need to be fixed. Some of these issues will be seen in the pictures, the deck on the north side of the is home is falling in, the walk way to the islands has fallen in, the other decks will need some work done on those, if not replaced with new. These are small issues when you look at the whole picture, once the property is restored. Take a look, give us a call. we are here to help. This might be the home or the home away from home you are searching to own! View More

A-FRAME HOME MADE OF WESTERN RED CEDAR LOCATED OVERLOOKING A CREEK AND MEADOW IN UNION TOWNSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD " AS IS" This home is in a secluded location in the middle of about 60 acres of woods and beside a pond. The home is 44 feet by 28 feet with a 28 foot high cathedral ceiling in the living with numerous decks-one of which is a screened-in porch which extends out over the pond. There are four levels, basement, ground level, balcony, and small attic. There is a spiral staircase that goes from the basement to the balcony and a pull down stairs to the attic. There are three wood-burning fireplaces, and two bathrooms. One bathroom has a hot tub in it. The roof was replaced about 7 years ago. Municipal water runs along the road and was connected this week 12-3-2021to the home. Embbarras Area Water District PO Box 235 Charleston, IL 61920 is the Company. There is a multi-car garage/workshop with a concrete floor south of the home which is 96' X 40'. It has two walk-in doors and two overhead doors. One overhead door on the north and one on the south side so you can drive through to park and not have to backup. Also a lean-2-pole on the east side--960 square feet. The home was built in 1975 and the owner, his wife, and family lived in it till about 7 years ago when he got sick and moved to town. The home has been empty since that time. The home is located 20 to 30 miles from Interstate 70 and Interstate 57, Effingham, Mattoon, Lake Land College, Casey and Newton where there is plenty of employment, recreation, and advanced educational facilities. Also located in the same cities are shopping malls, movie theaters and numerous dinning facilities. The owner of the home has an interest in about 700 acres of woods and crop land adjacent to the home which is not for sale; however, hunting rights could be available. If the buyer wants additional wood Land surrounding the home besides the 10 acres listed with the home, 5, 10, 15, and 20 tracts are available for $6,000.00 per acre. You have read about several of the good things, since the home has not been lived in for several years, here are some of the problems that will need to be fixed. Some of these issues will be seen in the pictures, the deck on the north side of the is home is falling in, the walk way to the islands has fallen in, the other decks will need some work done on those, if not replaced with new. These are small issues when you look at the whole picture, once the property is restored. Take a look, give us a call. we are here to help. This might be the home or the home away from home you are searching to own!

Fantastic single family house sitting on a large lot. This is a short sale. Sold as-is. Tenant occupied. View More

Fantastic single family house sitting on a large lot. This is a short sale. Sold as-is. Tenant occupied.

Come check out this beautiful Lake home just off the main water of Lake Mattoon! This 3-bedroom, 2 1/2-bathroom home is ready for summertime fun! Enjoy an abundance of outdoor living spaces and a large shed (104x36) with four overhead doors for all your storage needs. There is an upgraded metal roof installed in 2015. The lower level offers endless possibilities for entertainment and one bedroom and one bathroom, and there is a fireplace in the for cold winter days. The main level features 2 bedroom and 1.5 baths. A large kitchen will lead out to the back deck with beautiful lake views. This is lake living at its finest! *All 4 parcels are a total of .7 acres* View More

Come check out this beautiful Lake home just off the main water of Lake Mattoon! This 3-bedroom, 2 1/2-bathroom home is ready for summertime fun! Enjoy an abundance of outdoor living spaces and a large shed (104x36) with four overhead doors for all your storage needs. There is an upgraded metal roof installed in 2015. The lower level offers endless possibilities for entertainment and one bedroom and one bathroom, and there is a fireplace in the for cold winter days. The main level features 2 bedroom and 1.5 baths. A large kitchen will lead out to the back deck with beautiful lake views. This is lake living at its finest! *All 4 parcels are a total of .7 acres*

This beautiful one story home in Mattoon is just the home you've been looking for! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom, this house was just remodeled 7 years ago. New paint throughout the home and new flooring in the living and dining room. The front 2 bedrooms feature a walk in closet and the backyard is fenced in with a new concrete patio and small shed for extra storage! Text or call Sam Cary for a showing today! View More

This beautiful one story home in Mattoon is just the home you've been looking for! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathroom, this house was just remodeled 7 years ago. New paint throughout the home and new flooring in the living and dining room. The front 2 bedrooms feature a walk in closet and the backyard is fenced in with a new concrete patio and small shed for extra storage! Text or call Sam Cary for a showing today!

What a find! Maintenance-free vinyl sided Ranch with super sized 24x31 garage (may fit 4 cars tandem!). Beautiful Living Room & Family Room with fireplace. The eat-in kitchen features maple cabinets, all appliances & has a pantry too. Closet space is abundant throughout the house along with solid wood doors, 6 panel doors & custom woodwork that makes this a winner! The backyard has a large paver patio for summer fun. Side drive too. New roof 2020. Central air. Circuit breakers. Homeowner recently put in $5000 worth of window treatments too! Plenty of shopping & restaurants nearby. Playground down the street. Easy access to I57 expressway. View More

What a find! Maintenance-free vinyl sided Ranch with super sized 24x31 garage (may fit 4 cars tandem!). Beautiful Living Room & Family Room with fireplace. The eat-in kitchen features maple cabinets, all appliances & has a pantry too. Closet space is abundant throughout the house along with solid wood doors, 6 panel doors & custom woodwork that makes this a winner! The backyard has a large paver patio for summer fun. Side drive too. New roof 2020. Central air. Circuit breakers. Homeowner recently put in $5000 worth of window treatments too! Plenty of shopping & restaurants nearby. Playground down the street. Easy access to I57 expressway.

Quiet Rural Community Living and a Great Affordable Home! This is a 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with Family and Dining Rooms, Utility area and an Enclosed Porch or Den. Large Kitchen with Pantry for extra storage. Hardwood trim and some new light fixtures. Large yard with a 6 foot private fenced yard. One car attached Garage with and additional carport and storage sheds. Close to a park, dining and shopping. Small town living with a great school district. Put this one on the list to view. View More

Quiet Rural Community Living and a Great Affordable Home! This is a 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with Family and Dining Rooms, Utility area and an Enclosed Porch or Den. Large Kitchen with Pantry for extra storage. Hardwood trim and some new light fixtures. Large yard with a 6 foot private fenced yard. One car attached Garage with and additional carport and storage sheds. Close to a park, dining and shopping. Small town living with a great school district. Put this one on the list to view.

"MUST SEE two-story, four bedroom, two bathroom remodeled farmhouse with close to one acre of land, a 48 ft by 24 ft pole barn/garage, with two separate garage doors. Beautiful, spacious, gorgeous views, New furnace new washer and dryer new refrigerator new dishwasher new stove, two completely remodeled bathrooms and brand new plumbing throughout. way too many updates to mention! Priced to sell at 229k." *Home has been pre inspected by Pristine home inspection. View More

"MUST SEE two-story, four bedroom, two bathroom remodeled farmhouse with close to one acre of land, a 48 ft by 24 ft pole barn/garage, with two separate garage doors. Beautiful, spacious, gorgeous views, New furnace new washer and dryer new refrigerator new dishwasher new stove, two completely remodeled bathrooms and brand new plumbing throughout. way too many updates to mention! Priced to sell at 229k." *Home has been pre inspected by Pristine home inspection.

Over 3000 square feet of living space to call your own! Sitting on a third of an acre, this home offers lots of possibilities to fit your needs. Beautiful beamed cathedral ceilings and a stone wood burning fireplace standout in the spacious family room. The kitchen with breakfast bar seating provides open sight lines to a casual dining area. Low maintenance flooring shines in the front living room, which is currently being used as a bedroom. The main level also includes a spacious utility room that could double as a home office or playroom as well as a full bathroom. Upstairs you'll find 4 ample sized bedrooms, including one with a bonus sitting area, and and a second full bath in the hall. The second level master suite hosts its own private bathroom. Want more space? The screened-in porch gives you extending entertaining area with even more storage in the attached 2 car garage! More space than first meets the eye! Make this home yours today! View More

Over 3000 square feet of living space to call your own! Sitting on a third of an acre, this home offers lots of possibilities to fit your needs. Beautiful beamed cathedral ceilings and a stone wood burning fireplace standout in the spacious family room. The kitchen with breakfast bar seating provides open sight lines to a casual dining area. Low maintenance flooring shines in the front living room, which is currently being used as a bedroom. The main level also includes a spacious utility room that could double as a home office or playroom as well as a full bathroom. Upstairs you'll find 4 ample sized bedrooms, including one with a bonus sitting area, and and a second full bath in the hall. The second level master suite hosts its own private bathroom. Want more space? The screened-in porch gives you extending entertaining area with even more storage in the attached 2 car garage! More space than first meets the eye! Make this home yours today!

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