$265,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2026

1797 E Co Road 1540 Carthage, IL 62321

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,860 Sq Ft
87,120 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$142 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

105 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mature Trees
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of February 2026

Location, Location, Location!! See the beauty in this 3-4 bedroom home with 2.5 baths, all situated on 2 acres just outside of town, with its' lake view. This is a beautifully maintained home with a well landscaped large yard, concrete driveway and parking area, and a very nice 48' x 54' machine shed. The main level of the home includes an entry foyer, kitchen/dining area, 1/2 bath, a bedroom, & a formal living & dining room. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom, full bathroom, large closets, and an additional bedroom. The lower level includes a large family room with fireplace, a bedroom/office/den, a large closet or storage room, a full bathroom, and a storage room with laundry area. Floor coverings throughout the home are either hardwood, marble, carpet, vinyl, or tile. Some additional features include an attached 2-car garage, 2 levels of decking to overlook the spacious yard and lake views, open staircase, vaulted ceilings, and so much more!! You must see to appreciate the beauty of this property!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brenda Young

Brenda Young Real Estate License #471018636 Listed on: 10/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,061

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 218x430x175x430
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,860 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Carthage Elementary School
  • Illini West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,061

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

2 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Legal Description: S14 T5 R7 LOT D 1 OF D (SURV 4 PG 582) SE PRAIRIE
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Finished, Unfinished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • LivingArea: 1860
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water-Softener Owned, Water Heater-Gas, Internet-Fiber
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features: Mature Trees
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Other
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable

Schools

  • Elementary School: Carthage
  • High School: Illini West

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2
  • Lot Dimensions: 218x430x175x430
  • Zoning: OTHER

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 27

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6061
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2023
Bought by
Gentry Carissa Gail and Gentry Trenton Ray
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $310,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/20/2026 02/20/26 Sold $265,000 -11.4% $142 / Sq Ft
01/17/2026 01/17/26 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2025 10/04/25 For Sale $299,000 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,061 $83,864 $1,742 $82,122
2023 $6,061 $73,350 $1,624 $71,726
2022 $4,771 $68,507 $1,517 $66,990
2021 $3,853 $64,780 $1,494 $63,286
2020 $3,839 $60,570 $1,397 $59,173
2019 $3,936 $61,807 $1,426 $60,381
2018 $4,065 $63,850 $1,473 $62,377
2017 $4,229 $63,850 $1,473 $62,377
2015 $4,111 $66,807 $1,393 $65,414
2014 $4,111 $62,741 $1,308 $61,433
2012 $4,111 $61,893 $1,290 $60,603
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12488200

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-14-000-139

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