Nestled in the countryside just “Two Miles North, One Mile West” of Roanoke-Benson sits the historic Old Schirer School House, a unique piece of local history dating back to the mid-1900s and full of character, charm, and opportunity! Situated on a half acre lot, this 4 plus bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers over 2,200 sq ft with extensive renovations and improvements completed since March 2024. Major mechanical and cosmetic updates already completed include updated plumbing and electrical, extensive replastering and fresh paint mostly throughout, new flooring in multiple rooms, mostly updated kitchen with crown molding, beautiful wood cabinetry, recessed lighting, water filtration system, and appliances that remain. Bathroom updates include new commodes, sink basins, and finished tile work. Additional improvements include updated utility and garage electrical boxes, new garage door opener, new outdoor lighting and outlets, newer shingles and roof vents with sheathing replaced as needed, plus a new well holding tank and updated well house electrical. A rare opportunity to own a character-filled historic country home with many several updates already underway while still offering the ability to add your own finishing touches!
Sold for $128,500
$128,500
1599 County Road 1700 E, Roanoke, IL 61561
4beds
2,280sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1922
0.5 Acres Lot
$129,000 Zestimate®
$56/sqft
$2,166 Estimated rent
Home value
$129,000
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New garage door openerRecessed lightingCrown moldingHalf acre lotAppliances that remainMostly updated kitchenWater filtration system
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Non-MLS
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: PA1266503
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 1in x 11ft 5in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16ft 5in x 11ft 3in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13ft 1in x 11ft 11in
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13ft 2in x 11ft 3in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9ft 8in x 9ft 8in
Additional room
- Description: Breezeway
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 6in x 11ft 6in
Additional room 2
- Description: Mudroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 1in x 9ft 2in
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23ft 6in x 23ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15ft 5in x 8ft 5in
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 1in x 7ft 1in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23ft 8in x 12ft 1in
Main level
- Area: 1435
Recreation room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 24ft 0in x 11ft 1in
Upper level
- Area: 845
Heating
- Electric, Propane, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Purifier, Gas Water Heater
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Crawl Space,None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,280
- Total interior livable area: 2,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Gravel, Oversized, Tandem
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Dimensions: .5acre
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1009200002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Cistern, Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Water Heater
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Roanoke
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $56/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $41,112
- Annual tax amount: $2,941
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $128,500-8.1%$56/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1266503 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Pending sale | $139,900$61/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1266503 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900$61/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1266503 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,682 +9.7% | $41,112 +10% |
| 2023 | $2,445 +7.5% | $37,388 +9% |
| 2022 | $2,275 +4.2% | $34,304 +5.9% |
| 2021 | $2,183 +1.5% | $32,393 +2% |
| 2020 | $2,150 -10.2% | $31,761 -12% |
| 2019 | $2,394 +1.4% | $36,109 +4% |
| 2018 | $2,361 +18.5% | $34,724 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,993 | $34,043 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $1,993 | $32,869 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,993 | $32,656 -1% |
| 2014 | $1,993 | $32,986 -0.8% |
| 2013 | $1,993 | $33,252 +2.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $32,353 -0.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $32,499 +19.5% |
| 2010 | $1,993 | $27,200 -19.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $33,820 +26.5% |
| 2000 | $1,177 | $26,740 |
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Neighborhood: 61561
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sowers Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Roanoke-Benson Jr High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 5.1 mi
- 9/10Roanoke-Benson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sowers
- Middle: Roanoke Benson
- High: Roanoke-Benson
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.
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