Welcome to 27939 County Hwy 8 in Dubois, IL! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 3-bath A-frame home blends rustic charm with modern comfort. The main level features a spacious living and dining area with vaulted ceilings, a well-appointed kitchen with pantry storage and stainless steel appliances, a primary bedroom, guest bedroom, full bath, and a convenient laundry/mudroom. Off the kitchen, enjoy your morning coffee in the sunroom or step out onto the deck for peaceful privacy. Upstairs, a newly designed loft space fills the home with natural light and leads to the third bedroom and another full bath. The unfinished basement provides abundant storage, an additional full bath, and your own personal sauna. Outside, the fenced yard and greenhouse make gardening a joy, while the oversized 2-car garage offers plenty of space for vehicles and tools. Set on a serene rural lot yet just minutes from town, this one-of-a-kind home is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today!
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Listed by: eXp Realty • Craig Ziegel • Contact: 618-719-4543
Bought with: Zdefault Office
$185,000
27939 County Highway 8, Du Bois, IL 62831
3beds
1,748sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.73 Acres Lot
$193,300 Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$1,781 Estimated rent
Home value
$193,300
Estimated sales range
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Personal saunaNewly designed loft spaceFenced yardSerene rural lotPantry storageAbundant storageNatural light
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Listed by:
Craig Ziegel 618-719-4543,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Default Zmember
Zdefault Office
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25054759
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8x7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Upper
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9x5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Basement
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8x5
Dining room
- Description: Living/Dining Combo
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 23x13
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14x11
Laundry
- Description: Mudroom/Laundry room
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
Loft
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 24x6
Sunroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining/Living Room Combo, High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Pantry, Master Downstairs, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Storage, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Greenhouse Windows
- Basement: Concrete,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,748
- Total interior livable area: 1,748 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,540
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Entry Steps/Stairs, Garden, Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.73 Acres
- Dimensions: 432 x 326 x 289
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Some Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: 051934400008
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Cistern, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC, Lighting
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Du Bois
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $153,180
- Annual tax amount: $584
- Date on market: 8/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 64 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $185,000-2.6%$106/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #25054759 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2025 | Pending sale | $190,000$109/sqft |
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| 10/4/2025 | Price change | $190,000-4.5%$109/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25054759 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2025 | Price change | $199,000-4.8%$114/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,000$120/sqft |
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| 8/24/2025 | Contingent | $209,000$120/sqft |
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| 8/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,000+14.2%$120/sqft |
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| 2/24/2023 | Sold | $183,000-1.1%$105/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447211 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2023 | Contingent | $185,000$106/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB447211 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2023 | Price change | $185,000-5.1%$106/sqft |
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| 12/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $195,000+424.2%$112/sqft |
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| 8/9/2021 | Sold | $37,200$21/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $51,060 +53.7% |
| 2023 | $584 -77% | $33,211 |
| 2022 | $2,543 +0.7% | $33,211 +3.5% |
| 2021 | $2,525 +1% | $32,096 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $2,500 +24.6% | $31,606 +1.7% |
| 2019 | $2,007 -2.1% | $31,063 |
| 2018 | $2,049 -2% | $31,063 |
| 2017 | $2,091 +1% | $31,063 |
| 2016 | $2,071 | $31,063 |
| 2015 | $2,071 +2.2% | $31,063 |
| 2014 | $2,026 -1.2% | $31,063 |
| 2013 | $2,050 | $31,063 |
| 2012 | $2,050 -0.5% | $31,063 |
| 2011 | $2,060 +6.2% | $31,063 +1.8% |
| 2010 | $1,940 | $30,514 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62831
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ashley Com Consolidated SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 8 mi
- NANashville Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ashley Dist 15
- Middle: Ashley Dist 15
- High: Nashville
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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