For sale

$349,900

1457 Knox Highway 17, Gilson, IL 61436

4beds

1,224sqft

$2,520/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1936

30 Acres Lot

$349,400 Zestimate^®

$286/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Discover country living with endless potential on this beautiful 30-acre property located in the Knoxville School District! This charming two-story, four-bedroom home features a welcoming wrap-around wood deck—perfect for soaking in the peaceful views of your own private acreage. Inside, the main floor offers a cozy living room, formal dining room, kitchen, and convenient main floor bedroom. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms and a large full bath, including one bedroom showcasing natural hardwood floors. Outside, three barns await your finishing touches to bring them back to life. A detached garage and a second well for the large barn add convenience and value. Whether you’re dreaming of a hobby farm, a country retreat, or simply room to roam, this property offers the space, charm, and setting to make it your own slice of rural paradise. The acreage is made up of cultivated crop land, timber, pasture and a winding creek.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 1

Level: Main
Dimensions: 11ft 0in x 9ft 0in

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 9ft 0in

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 12ft 0in

Bedroom 4

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 10ft 0in

Other

Level: Main
Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 12ft 0in

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 8ft 5in x 8ft 5in

Living room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 21ft 0in x 12ft 0in

Main level

Area: 652

Upper level

Area: 572

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,224
Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Gravel
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two

Lot

Size: 30 Acres
Features: Agricultural

Details

Parcel number: 1504400002

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1936

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Private

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Gilson

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $286/sqft
Tax assessed value: $116,670
Annual tax amount: $3,528
Date on market: 7/2/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Loren M Follmer

(309) 368-4659

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Estimated market value

$349,400

$332,000 - $367,000

$1,341/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/2/2026	Listed for sale	$349,900-10.3%$286/sqft
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1044861 Report a problem
2/1/2026	Listing removed	$390,000$319/sqft
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1039793 Report a problem
10/10/2025	Listed for sale	$390,000$319/sqft
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1039793 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$3,023 +10.8%	$38,890 +10%
2023	$2,728 +6.4%	$35,340 +5.8%
2022	$2,564 +5.4%	$33,410 +5.6%
2021	$2,432 +2%	$31,640 +4%
2020	$2,384 +0.6%	$30,420 +1.6%
2019	$2,369 +0.7%	$29,940 +1.5%
2018	$2,352 +9.5%	$29,500 +1.4%
2017	$2,147	$29,100 +2.1%
2015	$2,147	$28,500 +4%
2013	$2,147	$27,410

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 61436

Getting around

0 / 100

Car-Dependent

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

6/10
Knoxville Jr High School
Grades: 5-8Distance: 6.2 mi
4/10
Knoxville Sr High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
7/10
Mable Woolsey Elementary School
Grades: PK-4Distance: 6.3 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

High: Knoxville

Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.