Located in the heart of downtown Salisbury, the current home of The Morning Star Mercantile & Cafe offers a rare opportunity full of character, craftsmanship, and endless potential. Built from locally reclaimed barn wood, this one-of-a-kind property features over 1,800 SF on the main floor with seating for 50+ guests, additional enclosed patio seating, and a spacious wraparound porch overlooking the beautifully landscaped backyard. Excellent visibility and steady traffic make it ideal for a restaurant, coffee shop, retail space, event venue, bed & breakfast, boutique, or countless other ventures. Beyond the commercial possibilities, this property could easily be transformed into a stunning rustic-style residence. The main floor layout naturally lends itself to a spacious living area centered around the impressive stone fireplace with warm log cabin charm throughout. There is excellent potential for a main-floor primary suite along with expansive entertaining, dining, and kitchen spaces. Upstairs already offers vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring, open living space, large kitchen with walk-in pantry, office nook, bedroom, full bath, and access to the oversized raised deck overlooking the picturesque lot. With reconfiguration, the second floor could accommodate an additional 2-4 bedrooms while preserving the home’s unique character. Fixtures, furnishings, and equipment negotiable separately.
For sale
$324,900
6141 W State Route 97, Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
1beds
3,672sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1998
0.49 Acres Lot
$312,200 Zestimate®
$88/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Impressive stone fireplaceAdditional enclosed patio seatingLocally reclaimed barn wood
- 351 days
- 432
- 15
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathy L Tega Offc:217-787-7000,
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1039192
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 18ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Other
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 17ft 5in
Additional room
- Description: Office Nook
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 7ft 5in
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 17ft 0in x 13ft 0in
Living room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 22ft 0in x 17ft 5in
Main level
- Area: 1836
Upper level
- Area: 1836
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,672
- Total interior livable area: 3,672 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 99 x 214
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 05290379018
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Log, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Pleasant Plains
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $88/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $4,341
- Date on market: 9/12/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 349 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$312,200
$297,000 - $328,000
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $324,900-7.1%$88/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,900$95/sqft |
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