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Listed by: Property Peddler, Inc • Sierra C Gonstal • 618-473-2500
Price cut: $4K (7/30)
$225,000
151 Doc Lynn Dr, Sparta, IL 62286
1beds
777sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2019
8.29 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$290/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 69 days |
- 425 |
- 14 |
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Listed by:
Sierra C Gonstal 618-473-2500,
Property Peddler, Inc
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26032067
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 12
- Dimensions: 4x3
Bathroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8x6
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14x10
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 190
- Dimensions: 19x10
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Flooring: Concrete
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 777
- Total interior livable area: 777 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 777
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Exterior features: RV Hookup
- Fencing: Electric
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 8.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 8.29 acres
- Features: Agricultural
Details
- Parcel number: 1912302500
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sparta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $45,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,205
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 69 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Mineral Rights if Owned
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $225,000-1.7%$290/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000$295/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listing removed | $229,000$295/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,000+34.7%$295/sqft |
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| 10/14/2022 | Sold | $170,000-5.5%$219/sqft |
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| 8/25/2022 | Contingent | $179,900$232/sqft |
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| 7/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $179,900$232/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,205 -3.2% | $15,200 +2.7% |
| 2023 | $1,246 +16.4% | $14,805 +18.3% |
| 2022 | $1,070 -7.5% | $12,515 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $1,156 +17.3% | $12,190 +7.6% |
| 2020 | $986 +279.8% | $11,325 +314.1% |
| 2019 | $260 +0.7% | $2,735 -9.3% |
| 2018 | $258 +9.9% | $3,015 +9.2% |
| 2017 | $235 +1.1% | $2,760 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $232 | $2,660 |
| 2015 | $232 | $2,660 -1.8% |
| 2014 | $232 +5% | $2,710 -1.3% |
| 2013 | $221 | $2,745 |
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Neighborhood: 62286
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Sparta Lincoln SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Sparta High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Evansville Attendance CenterGrades: K-8Distance: 13.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sparta Dist 140
- Middle: Sparta Dist 140
- High: Sparta
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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