Wow! Have you been looking for a piece of history to make your home? How about a Georgia Plantation style Farmhouse? This peaceful retreat is surrounded by countryside views where you will get to enjoy the stunning sunrise and sunset painted sky. This home sits on 2.74 Acres (m.o.l.) including fruit trees, berry bushes, and grape vines! Already equip with a root cellar & Chicken Coop, you are all set to start an abundant hobby farm ready for bountiful harvests all year long. The yard offers lots of level land to play, garden, and enjoy as well as plenty of shade trees to explore. The large storage shed and 4 stall open faced shed provide even more opportunities. The front of the home offers a covered front porch as well as a balcony on the upper level. This home is full of character with exposed brick, Built-in storage, hardwood floors, woodwork, open staircase, and more! This is a very unique find! Schedule your private showing today to explore everything that makes this property special!
Pending
Price cut: $10K (9/29)
$90,000
836 140th Ave, Joy, IL 61260
4beds
2,898sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1853
2.74 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$31/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Built-in storageOpen staircaseCovered front porchLarge storage shedHardwood floors
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Starr Fell (309)582-6425,
eXp Realty,
Zach Frick 309-738-8708,
eXp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12760390
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Range
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,898
- Total interior livable area: 2,898 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 2.74 Acres
- Dimensions: 518x230
- Features: Wooded, Mature Trees, Level, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 010223300005
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1853
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Joy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $31/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $107,025
- Annual tax amount: $2,404
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,457/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Pending sale | $90,000$31/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12760390 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2026 | Price change | $90,000-10%$31/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12760390 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $100,000+25%$35/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12760390 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2012 | Sold | $80,000$28/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4132120 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,186 +8.2% | $35,675 +9.9% |
| 2023 | $2,020 +11.4% | $32,465 +1.3% |
| 2022 | $1,813 +3.3% | $32,055 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $1,755 +5.7% | $29,360 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $1,661 +2.6% | $27,865 +2.5% |
| 2019 | $1,618 +3.3% | $27,185 -3.4% |
| 2018 | $1,567 -15% | $28,145 -10.4% |
| 2017 | $1,843 +7.9% | $31,420 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $1,709 +1.6% | $29,585 +0.6% |
| 2015 | $1,682 +9.6% | $29,415 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $1,534 +8.5% | $28,780 +9.2% |
| 2013 | $1,414 -5.1% | $26,355 -3.5% |
| 2010 | $1,490 +1.4% | $27,300 +4.3% |
| 2009 | $1,470 | $26,175 |
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Neighborhood: 61260
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Mercer County Junior High School
- High: Mercer County High School
- District: 404
Source: MRED 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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