Welcome home to this well-maintained tri-level home in Farmington. Buyers will love the open-concept main level, complete with vaulted ceilings and an inviting flow for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen features granite countertops, a stylish tile backsplash, a convenient island, and a breakfast bar. Upstairs, two generous bedrooms share an updated full bathroom, while the spacious primary suite offers the privacy of its own ensuite bath. The finished lower level provides even more living space with a large family room centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a fourth bedroom, and a laundry room with a convenient folding table. The crawl space offers abundant storage, while the attached two-car garage adds everyday convenience. Outside, enjoy relaxing summer evenings on the patio or shoot some hoops on your very own basketball court. So many updates have been done for you including a new roof in 2017, new windows in 2017/2018, furnace in 2016, water heater 2025, front door and patio sliding door in 2018, new gutters in 2017, new garage door opener in 2026, whole house interior paint in 2015, and all new landscaping in 2016/2017. This well-appointed home offers comfortable living, functional spaces, and plenty of room to enjoy both indoors and out!
For sale
$235,000
436 Idlewhile Dr, Farmington, IL 61531
3beds
1,981sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1978
0.3 Acres Lot
$224,800 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceBasketball courtAttached two-car garageConvenient islandLarge family roomSpacious kitchenOpen-concept main level
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda P Kepple 309-303-5742,
Keller Williams Premier Realty
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: PA1269357
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 11ft 5in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11ft 0in x 10ft 9in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 23ft 6in x 13ft 5in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 3in x 12ft 0in
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 7ft 0in x 5ft 6in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 5in x 12ft 8in
Lower level
- Area: 675
Main level
- Area: 586
Upper level
- Area: 720
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Window Treatments
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,981
- Total interior livable area: 1,981 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 145
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 050412123011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Idlewhile
Location
- Region: Farmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,889
- Annual tax amount: $5,322
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
Estimated market value
$224,800
$214,000 - $236,000
$1,759/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000+67.9%$119/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1269357 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2009 | Sold | $140,000$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,082 -2.7% | $62,900 +4% |
| 2023 | $5,225 +4.6% | $60,480 +4.5% |
| 2022 | $4,996 | $57,880 +13.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $51,000 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $4,424 | $49,310 -1.6% |
| 2019 | -- | $50,100 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,611 | $49,140 |
| 2017 | $4,611 +3.8% | $49,140 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $4,441 -0.7% | $47,460 |
| 2015 | $4,472 | $47,460 +2.6% |
| 2013 | $4,472 | $46,250 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $45,120 |
| 2011 | -- | $45,120 -6% |
| 2008 | -- | $48,000 |
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Neighborhood: 61531
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Farmington Central Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Farmington Central Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Farmington Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Farmington
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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