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6967 State Route 159

New Athens, IL 62264

5 beds
2 baths
1,557 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$61 per sqft
1948 build
– on site

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Attention rehabbers and investors! Looking for some sweat equity? This charming 1.5 story brick home is perfect for small town living. The main floor features a large living room, adjacent dining room with original hardwood floors and trim, 2 bedrooms and spacious full bath with ample storage. Upper level features 3 more bedrooms, plus a 3/4 bath, and multiple closets for storage. Basement has 2 finished bonus rooms and room to grow or just use for storage. Furnace replaced in 2023. Home is sold as-is with no municipal/occupancy inspection being performed by the owner. Cash or conventional financing only.

Listing courtesy of MARIS / RE/MAX Results Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 9, 2025 •

MLS# 24015596 —

The Building

Year Built:

1948
Construction Materials:

Brick Veneer
Architectural Style:

Traditional, Bungalow
Basement:

Full, Partially Finished
Basement:

true
Above Grade Finished Area:

1,557 Sqft

Interior

Interior Features:

Separate Dining, Historic Millwork
Flooring:

Hardwood
Levels:

One and One Half
Rooms Total:

9
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Fireplaces Total:

1
Living Area Source:

Assessor
Living Area:

1557
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Close Of Escrow
Ownership Type:

Private
Listing Terms:

Cash, Conventional

Location

Longitude:

-89.99516
Latitude:

38.308598

The Property

Property Sub Type:

Single Family Residence
Property Type:

Residential
Parcel Number:

17-33.0-300-020
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Acres:

0.53
Lot Size Area:

0.53
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Square Feet:

23,087 Sqft
Lot Size Dimensions:

see agent remarks - plat to govern
Lot Size Source:

Public Records
Waterfront:

false
Road Surface Type:

Gravel

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

$815

Beds

Main Level Bedrooms:

2
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Bedrooms Total:

5

Baths

Bathrooms Full:

2
Main Level Bathrooms Full:

1
Bathrooms Total:

2
Upper Level Bathrooms Full:

1

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

Gas, Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating:

Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Utilities:

Natural Gas Available
Water Source:

Well

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

New Athens Dist 60
Middle School:

New Athens Dist 60
High School:

New Athens
High School District:

New Athens Dist 60

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

None
Senior Community:

true
Pool:

No

Parking

Parking Features:

Additional Parking
Garage:

false
Carport:

false

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Utility Costs

$173/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/28/24 Mar 28, 2024	Sold	MARIS	$95,000

House Sold on 3/28/2024

$95,000

Listing provided by broker:

Summer H Penet

RE/MAX Results Realty

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6967 State Route 159

New Athens, IL 62264