NOT LISTED FOR SALE

480 Brown Section Rd Cobden, IL 62920

Estimated Value: $297,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,496 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 17, 2025

Last sale price $414,000 $166 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,798/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Earth Berm
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Private 22-Acre Retreat in Cobden - Home, Pond, Pole Barn & Lavender Hillside Escape to your own private haven on nearly 22 wooded acres in beautiful Cobden! This spacious, 2500 sq. ft, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features an open floor-plan with the living/dining room and kitchen that affords plenty of space for entertaining family and friends. This one-owner impeccably maintained home has an attached garage for convenience, plus a large pole barn for all your equipment, hobbies, or storage needs. The stunning property offers everything you need for peaceful country living. Enjoy the natural beauty of your surroundings with a serene pond, perfect for relaxing afternoons or casting a line. One of the property's standout features is its stunning hillside covered in blooming lavender - an utterly unique and tranquil setting that adds both charm and the potential for small-scale farming or agritourism. All of this is conveniently located right in the middle of the renowned Union County Wine Trail. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the excellent hunting opportunities the wooded acreage provides. Whether you're seeking a quiet retreat or a place to live out your homesteading dreams, this Cobden property delivers a rare blend of privacy, beauty, and functionality. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a slice of Southern Illinois paradise!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaime Watkins

SHAWNEE HILLS REAL ESTATE, LLC License #475186124 Listed on: 08/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet McCready

RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL License #475131582

RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,044

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Earth Berm

Interior Spaces

  • 2,496 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Window Egress
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Cobden Elementary School
  • Cobden Jr High Middle School
  • Cobden High School

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,044

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Legal Description: S27 T11 R2W PT NE SW PT W1/2 SE
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Egress Window
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 2496
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cobden
  • High School: Cobden
  • Middle/Junior School: Cobden Jr High

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 22 acres

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 29

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3043.88
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2022
Sold by
Douglas E Clover Living Trust
Bought by
Parrish Timothy A and Parrish Lori E
Current Estimated Value
$297,000
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Parrish Timothy A $2,500 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2025 10/17/25 Sold $414,000 -5.7% $166 / Sq Ft
09/02/2025 09/02/25 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $439,000 -- $176 / 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 $3,044 $122,410 $5,610 $116,800
2023 $2,777 $113,340 $5,200 $108,140
2022 $2,781 $58,962 $4,743 $54,219
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: EB459385

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 07-27-05-594-B