Welcome to this STUNNING Ranch Home in the Beautiful, Liberty Hills Subdivision! Boasting over 3700 square feet of Finished Living Space this Beauty is perfect for families seeking COMFORT & ELEGANCE! 5 Beds*/4 Baths! SPECTACULAR upon arrival with the Brick/Stone Exterior & Professional Landscaping (front & sides) and an Over-sized 3 Car Garage! Open the Beautiful Front Door to be delighted by the "Picture Perfect" View, Open Floor Plan and Great Layout! Living Room is Spacious nicely accentuated with the Gas Fireplace and Wood Flooring! Kitchen is a "Chef's Dream" & highlighted by the Quartz Counters, Large Bar/Island, Tiled Backsplash, Custom Cabinets & SS Appliances! Custom Built-In Hutch in the Dining Area! Drop-Zone with Bench Seating. Master Bedroom features a Vaulted Ceiling, Large Walk-In Closet and Gorgeous En Suite with sep. Tub/Shower. 2 Add'l Main Floor Beds, Full Hall Bath, Laundry Room (add' Desk Area) & Powder Room Complete the Main Floor. Lower Level is Fantastically Finished with a HUGE Family Room, Full Bath, 2 Additional Bedrooms* w/ Daylight Windows (One is being used as an Office and has Built In Desks) & 2 Sep. Unfinished Storage Areas. Add'l Upgrades include, Roof, 2025, Custom Interior Shutters, New A/C (New Heating Coil), Laundry Room Cabinetry & LL Office Build-Out! Prop. City Utilities.
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Listed by: Equity Realty Group, LLC • Kim K Johnson • Contact: 618-334-8346
Bought with: Worth Clark Realty
$540,000
55 Independence Dr, Highland, IL 62249
5beds
3,735sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2015
0.44 Acres Lot
$549,600 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$3,779 Estimated rent
Home value
$549,600
$495,000 - $610,000
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Gas fireplaceProfessional landscapingHuge family roomBuilt in desksDaylight windowsVaulted ceilingCustom cabinets
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Listed by:
Kim K Johnson 618-334-8346,
Equity Realty Group, LLC
Bought with:
Shonda T Bond, 475.212021
Worth Clark Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25063096
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Description: Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet & En Suite
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15x14
Bedroom 2
- Description: Split Bedroom Floor Plan
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 3
- Description: Split Bedroom Floor Plan
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 4
- Description: Bedroom/Play Room with Daylight Windows
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 5
- Description: Lower Level Room being used as an Office
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bathroom
- Description: En Suite with Sep. Tub/Shower
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15x9
Bathroom
- Description: Main Floor Powder Room/Half Bath
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 18
- Dimensions: 6x3
Bathroom 3
- Description: Main Floor Full Hall Bath Serving Bedrooms #2 & 3
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9x8
Bathroom 4
- Description: Lower Level Full Bath
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Lower
- Area: 32
- Dimensions: 8x4
Dining room
- Description: Open Dining Area
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood Engineered
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 15x12
Kitchen
- Description: Breakfast Bar/Island, SS Appliances, Quartz Counters & Custom Cabinets
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood Engineered
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15x13
Laundry
- Description: Dedicated Laundry Room
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 96
- Dimensions: 16x6
Living room
- Description: Vaulted Ceiling, Gas Fireplace, Open Floor Plan
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood Engineered
- Level: Main
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 24x14
Recreation room
- Description: Finished Lower Level Recreation Room
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Lower
- Area: 434
- Dimensions: 31x14
Storage
- Description: Unfinished Storage Area
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 506
- Dimensions: 23x22
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Main Level
Features
- Bookcases, Breakfast Bar, Custom Cabinetry, Dining/Living Room Combo, Kitchen Island, Kitchen/Dining Room Combo, Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: Panel Door(s)
- Basement: Concrete,Full,Sleeping Area
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,735
- Total interior livable area: 3,735 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,135
- Finished area below ground: 1,600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 120 x 160
- Features: Back Yard, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 022183107202017
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2015
Details
- Builder name: Wellen Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Liberty Hills Ph I & 02
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Highland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $398,190
- Annual tax amount: $9,127
- Date on market: 9/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 130 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Sold | $540,000-4.4%$145/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #25063096 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Contingent | $565,000$151/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25063096 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2025 | Price change | $565,000-1.7%$151/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25063096 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Price change | $575,000-4.2%$154/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25063096 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $600,000+96.1%$161/sqft |
Source: MARIS #25063096 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2015 | Listing removed | $306,000$82/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2015 | Price change | $306,000-3.4%$82/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2015 | Price change | $316,900-0.9%$85/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2015 | Price change | $319,900-1.6%$86/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2015 | Price change | $325,000+1.9%$87/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2015 | Price change | $318,900+0.6%$85/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2014 | Price change | $316,900+0.6%$85/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2014 | Listed for sale | $314,900+395.9%$84/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2012 | Listing removed | $63,500$17/sqft |
Source: Tracy A Wellen #2911820 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2011 | Listed for sale | $63,500$17/sqft |
Source: Tracy A Wellen #2911820 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,127 +8.7% | $132,730 +11.1% |
| 2023 | $8,397 +5.9% | $119,510 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $7,931 +4.1% | $110,370 +7.7% |
| 2021 | $7,619 +2.1% | $102,460 +3.9% |
| 2020 | $7,463 +3.2% | $98,580 +3.6% |
| 2019 | $7,234 | $95,180 +5.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $90,340 |
| 2017 | $7,139 +35668.9% | $90,340 |
| 2016 | $20 | $90,340 +89.7% |
| 2015 | $20 | $47,620 +19741.7% |
| 2014 | $20 | $240 |
| 2013 | $20 | $240 |
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Neighborhood: 62249
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAHighland Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Highland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Highland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highland Dist 5
- Middle: Highland Dist 5
- High: Highland
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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