This property is amazing!! Your own private oasis sitting on almost 7 acres of timber, trails, a deep stocked pond, outbuildings, and wildlife. Private drive leads you back to over 2000sqft home. This 2bd 2ba home is thoughtfully laid out with a split bedroom concept. Home is built on a hill that slopes front to back and is open on sides and back with windows and doors leading out like a walk-out. Spacious family room with a wood burning fireplace and tons of windows letting in natural light and views from each window. Kitchen has a huge pantry room with an additional sink and deep freezer that stays. Open living/dining area with wood burning stove. Large laundry room. Primary suite has a slider out to the back deck, electric fireplace, tons of closet space, and a private bath with walk-in shower. 2nd bedroom has a walk-in closet, and private bath. Back deck overlooks the pond and timber. Hot tub is under a covered gazebo. 2 car detached garage, 20x40 outbuilding, and 2 sheds are conveniently located by the house. Across the pond in the timber is a secluded A-frame/cabin that overlooks the pond. The pond is stocked, has a dock, and is about 20’ deep. The owners have maintained trails throughout the property that’s perfect for 4 wheelers, side by sides, dirt bikes, golf carts, and walking. It’s also a hunter’s paradise with all the wildlife and plenty of spots for tree stands!
For sale
$385,000
17261 Emmerson Airline Rd, Girard, IL 62640
2beds
2,067sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1991
6.72 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Whittington Pref:217-341-8526,
LandGuys, LLC of Illinois,
Jennifer Chance Whittington,
Welcome Home Realty IL. Inc
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1046706
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 14ft 6in x 10ft 6in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13ft 1in x 11ft 1in
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 15ft 3in x 11ft 11in
Lower level
- Area: 2067
Main level
- Area: 0
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet
- Windows: Window Treatments, Blinds
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Multi-Sided, Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,067
- Total interior livable area: 2,067 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Private
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other Bath Modifications
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Waterfront features: Pond/Lake
Lot
- Size: 6.72 Acres
- Dimensions: 6.72 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 1400051700
- Parcel number: 1400051701
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Girard
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $220,242
- Annual tax amount: $4,736
- Date on market: 9/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $385,000+120%$186/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 2/10/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2018 | Sold | $175,000-1.1%$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2018 | Price change | $177,000-1.1%$86/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2018 | Price change | $179,000-3.2%$87/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $185,000$90/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,736 +4.5% | $73,414 +7% |
| 2024 | $4,530 -2.9% | $68,611 +8% |
| 2023 | $4,667 +5.1% | $63,529 +7% |
| 2022 | $4,439 +5.4% | $59,373 +7% |
| 2021 | $4,212 +10.2% | $55,488 +7% |
| 2020 | $3,821 +6.9% | $51,858 +5% |
| 2019 | $3,576 | $49,389 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $3,576 +1.9% | $48,279 +3.3% |
| 2017 | $3,510 +14.9% | $46,737 +5% |
| 2016 | $3,056 -1.5% | $44,511 |
| 2015 | $3,104 | $44,511 |
| 2014 | $3,104 +91.7% | $44,511 +67.5% |
| 2013 | $1,619 -2.6% | $26,577 |
| 2012 | $1,662 +3.5% | $26,577 |
| 2011 | $1,606 +3.1% | $26,577 |
| 2010 | $1,558 | $26,577 |
| 2009 | -- | $26,577 |
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