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8739 Shawneetown Trail

Chester, IL 62233

2 beds
2 baths
1,872 sqft
~1 acre lot
$90 per sqft
1950 build
– on site

Looking for a home in the country where you can raise some chickens or kennel some dogs? Here you go! This property sits at the crossroads of Palestine Rd, Walsh Rd, and Shawneetown Trail/Ft Kaskaskia road at the last Chester address in the county. Stick-built Modular home features open floor plan kitchen/dining room/living room along with 2 beds up and 1+ extra rooms in the full basement (has walkout) along with 1 full bath upstairs and a roughed in full bath in the basement. Outside you will find a former above-ground swimming pool and fence/decking. (Disclosure: The pool needs considerable work but could be functional again). The big yard has a 22x27 carport/pavillion for parking or picnics. There is a 40x32 concrete block shed for parking with workshop and has a covered 14x12 dog kennel on the north side. Garage doors on both sides and electric installed (no electric openers though). This all sits on 1 acre (or 1.57 acres if you include the utility easements the county doesn't). Being sold as-is; no government loan types as this one has some peeling paint on the fence, etc. Call listing agent for more info. This one has great potential for anything you might want to do and it's location is awesome! Schedule a showing soon!

Listing courtesy of MARIS / Worth Clark Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 22, 2025 •

MLS# 25043363 —

The Building

Year Built:

1950
Year Built Source:

Estimated
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

See Remarks
Architectural Style:

Ranch
Roof:

Metal
Exterior Features:

Kennel
Window Features:

Double Pane Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Front Porch
Basement:

true
Basement:

8 ft + Pour, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Roughed-In Bath, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
Above Grade Finished Area:

936 Sqft
Below Grade Finished Area:

936

Interior

Interior Features:

Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Center Hall Floorplan, Dining/Living Room Combo, Eat-in Kitchen
Rooms Total:

9
Levels:

One
Flooring:

Carpet, Laminate
Fireplace:

false
Living Area Source:

Public Records
Living Area:

1872

Financial & Terms

Listing Terms:

Cash, Conventional
Possession:

Close Of Escrow
Lease Considered:

false
Home Warranty:

false

Location

Longitude:

-89.820213
Latitude:

37.996906

The Property

Property Sub Type:

Single Family Residence
Property Type:

Residential
Parcel Number:

11-026-009-00
Lot Features:

Adjoins Wooded Area, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Pie Shaped Lot, Some Trees
Lot Size Acres:

1
Lot Size Dimensions:

519x582x262
Lot Size Source:

Public Records
Waterfront:

false
Pool Features:

Fenced
Other Structures:

Kennel/Dog Run, Shed(s)
Road Surface Type:

Gravel
Fencing:

See Remarks
Property Attached:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

$1,777

Beds

Main Level Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Bathrooms Total:

2
Main Level Bathrooms Full:

1
Bathrooms Full:

2
Lower Level Bathrooms Full:

1

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating:

Electric

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic Tank
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Microwave, Range, Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Sparta Dist 140
Middle School:

Sparta Dist 140
High School:

Sparta
High School District:

Sparta Dist 140

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None
Association:

false
Senior Community:

false
Pool:

Yes

Parking

Parking Features:

Carport, Detached, Driveway, Workshop in Garage
Parking Total:

4
Garage Size Description:

40x12
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

true
Carport Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$170,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$910
Taxes	$148
Insurance	$46
Utilities	$168 See report
Total	$1,272/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/22/25 Jun 22, 2025	Listed / Active	MARIS	$170,000

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Listing Courtesy of: MARIS and Worth Clark Realty.

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