$165,000
SOLD AUG 26, 2025

1891 Murphy Rd Creal Springs, IL 62922

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,056 Sq Ft
26 Acres

Recently Sold

$80 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 26 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Adams School Rated 9+
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Pole Barn

About This Home

As of August 2025

If you’re looking for a surreal country home offering farmhouse charm with idyllic countryside views and an optimum setting for outdoor hobbies! This slice of paradise is a must-see! Situated in the midst of 26 acres, with a serene pond, pasture, woods, this property truly has it all. The 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath home features a remodeled kitchen (2000) with radiant floor heating installed in the kitchen, dining room, den, and bathroom. In the den you will find a wood burning stove capable of keeping the house toasty and warm. The house has newer windows, a whole house fan, and plenty of doors opening out to the glorious views surrounding the home. While the home is currently running city water, well water is also an option as there are two 30' deep wells on the property. There are multiple out buildings for your use, as well as a large pass-through horse barn with a cement center walkway. With great land for hunting, hiking, grazing, etc.- you will love this oasis! You don’t want to miss out on this country dream! Any and all buyer requests will be entertained, so put them in your offer and we will bring them to our sellers!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Harshbarger

KELLER WILLIAMS PINNACLE Brokerage Phone: 618-694-7515 License #471020918 Listed on: 05/12/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS PINNACLE

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Harris

C21 House of Realty, INC. License #475158666

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $608

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 26 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,056 Sq Ft Home
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Blinds
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Pole Barn

Schools

  • Creal Springs Elementary School
  • Marion Middle School
  • Marion High School

Farming

  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Cistern

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption
  • Assessor Parcel Number 12-27-200-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$608

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • PricePerSqFt: 80.25
  • Attribution Contact: Pref: 618-694-7515
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2056
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • KitchenDining: Other Kitchen/Dining

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Pond on Lot, Agricultural, Level, Pasture, Sloped, Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Construction Type: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Pole Barn
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Wood, Hot Water
  • Water Source: Cistern, Lagoon, Private, Public
  • NumberOfGarageRemotes: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Creal Springs Elementary School
  • High School: Marion
  • Middle Or Junior School: Marion

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 26
  • Lot Size: Irregular
  • Parcel #: 12-27-200-004

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 607.56
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Aug 26, 2025
Sold by
Evelyn F Barber Revocable Living Trust and Barber Kort C
Bought by
Parks Benjamin and Parks Julia
Seller's Agent
Daniel Harshbarger
KELLER WILLIAMS PINNACLE
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Harris
C21 House of Realty, INC.
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-8.33%
Views
147

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
402.02%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $165,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Sold $165,000 -8.3% $80 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $180,000 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $1,215 $29,065 $8,085 $20,980
2024 $1,215 $29,065 $8,085 $20,980
2023 $1,215 $26,010 $7,000 $19,010
2022 $1,248 $28,770 $7,150 $21,620
2021 $1,151 $27,505 $6,515 $20,990
2020 $1,151 $25,550 $5,480 $20,070
2019 $1,042 $25,525 $5,455 $20,070
2018 $1,042 $25,170 $5,100 $20,070
2017 $999 $24,500 $4,430 $20,070
2015 $937 $23,310 $4,070 $19,240
2013 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: EB457914

RMLS Alliance

APN: 12-27-200-004