$565,000
UNDER CONTRACT $35K PRICE DROP

55 Independence Dr Highland, IL 62249

Estimated payment $3,736/month

Total Views 11,593
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,735 Sq Ft
$151 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Highland High School Rated 9+
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA

About This Home

Welcome to this STUNNING Ranch Home in the Beautiful, Liberty Hills Subdivision! Boasting over 3700 square feet of Finished Living Space this Beauty is perfect for families seeking COMFORT & ELEGANCE! 5 Beds*/4 Baths! SPECTACULAR upon arrival with the Brick/Stone Exterior & Professional Landscaping (front & sides) and an Over-sized 3 Car Garage! Open the Beautiful Front Door to be delighted by the "Picture Perfect" View, Open Floor Plan and Great Layout! Living Room is Spacious nicely accentuated with the Gas Fireplace and Wood Flooring! Kitchen is a "Chef's Dream" & highlighted by the Quartz Counters, Large Bar/Island, Tiled Backsplash, Custom Cabinets & SS Appliances! Custom Built-In Hutch in the Dining Area! Drop-Zone with Bench Seating. Master Bedroom features a Vaulted Ceiling, Large Walk-In Closet and Gorgeous En Suite with sep. Tub/Shower. 2 Add'l Main Floor Beds, Full Hall Bath, Laundry Room (add' Desk Area) & Powder Room Complete the Main Floor. Lower Level is Fantastically Finished with a HUGE Family Room, Full Bath, 2 Additional Bedrooms* w/ Daylight Windows (One is being used as an Office and has Built In Desks) & 2 Sep. Unfinished Storage Areas. Add'l Upgrades include, Roof, 2025, Custom Interior Shutters, New A/C (New Heating Coil), Laundry Room Cabinetry & LL Office Build-Out! Prop. City Utilities.

Listing Agent

Kim Johnson

Equity Realty Group, LLC License #475130541 Listed on: 09/21/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,127

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120 x 160
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Veneer
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Bookcases
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Panel Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Window Egress

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Highland Dist 5 Elementary And Middle School
  • Highland School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Wellen Homes

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-2-18-31-07-202-017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,127

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Cross Street: Vulliet
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Directions: Frank Watson Pkwy. to Sportsman to Vulliet to Independence
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • ResoLotFeatures: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Co List Office Phone: 618-654-5575
  • MLS Status: Active Under Contract
  • Subdivision Name: Liberty Hills Ph I & 02
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2135
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • Financial Info Electric: Ameren
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood Engineered
  • MIS_AboveGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 2135.00
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood Engineered
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Wood Engineered
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • PreviousStatus: Active
  • MIS_SellerConsiderConcessionYN: 1
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_PoolYN: 0
  • MIS_BelowGradeFinishedAreaSrchSqFt: 1600.00
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_AuctionYN: 0
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Ceramic Tile
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Carpeting
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • MIS_RoomFlooring: Concrete
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Bathroom, Concrete, Daylight, Egress Window, Full, Radon Mitigation, Sleeping Area
  • Interior Amenities: Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Custom Cabinetry, Dining/Living Room Combo, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combo, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1600
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s)
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 2
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 2
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 1
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disclosures: See Seller's Disclosure
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Builder Name: Wellen Homes
  • Construction Type: Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Green Building Features: Basement, Patio
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: HIGHLAND DIST 5
  • Junior High Dist: Highland DIST 5
  • High School: Highland
  • Middle Or Junior School: HIGHLAND DIST 5

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 120 x 160
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19166.4
  • Parcel Number: 02-2-18-31-07-202-017

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9127

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $9,127 $132,730 $21,150 $111,580
2023 $9,127 $119,510 $19,040 $100,470
2022 $8,397 $110,370 $17,580 $92,790
2021 $7,619 $102,460 $16,320 $86,140
2020 $7,463 $98,580 $15,700 $82,880
2019 $7,234 $95,180 $15,160 $80,020
2018 $7,207 $90,340 $14,390 $75,950
2017 $7,139 $90,340 $14,390 $75,950
2016 $7,193 $90,340 $14,390 $75,950
2015 $20 $47,620 $21,580 $26,040
2014 $20 $240 $240 $0
2013 $20 $240 $240 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/25/2025 10/25/25 Price Changed $565,000 -1.7% $151 / Sq Ft
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Price Changed $575,000 -4.2% $154 / Sq Ft
09/21/2025 09/21/25 For Sale $600,000 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: MARIS MLS

Source: MARIS MLS

MLS Number: MIS25063096

MARIS MLS

APN: 02-2-18-31-07-202-017