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Active under contract
Listed by: RE/MAX Preferred • Beth L Ortega • Contact: 618-616-3241
$285,000
9 Lake Christine Ct, Belleville, IL 62221
8beds
12,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1991
1.24 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$24/sqft
$83/mo HOA
What's special
Serene wooded acreFull private guest wing
- 177 days |
- 3,333 |
- 257 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth L Ortega 618-616-3241,
RE/MAX Preferred
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26003953
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: Some
- Level: Upper
- Area: 840
- Dimensions: 30x28
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Main
- Area: 320
- Dimensions: 20x16
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: Some
- Level: Upper
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19x13
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16x13
Bedroom
- Features: Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 435
- Dimensions: 29x15
Bedroom
- Features: Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 814
- Dimensions: 37x22
Bedroom
- Features: Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 22x12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 17x15
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Main
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6x6
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 50
- Dimensions: 10x5
Bathroom
- Features: Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9x9
Bathroom
- Features: Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10x8
Bathroom
- Features: Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8x8
Bathroom
- Features: Wall Covering: None
- Level: Lower
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9x5
Bonus room
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: Some
- Level: Upper
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 20x20
Den
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: Some
- Level: Upper
- Area: 450
- Dimensions: 30x15
Dining room
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Main
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 22x15
Great room
- Features: Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 1287
- Dimensions: 39x33
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Main
- Area: 462
- Dimensions: 22x21
Laundry
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Main
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 11x6
Laundry
- Features: Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10x7
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: Some
- Level: Main
- Area: 957
- Dimensions: 33x29
Loft
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 486
- Dimensions: 27x18
Office
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Main
- Area: 456
- Dimensions: 24x19
Other
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15x13
Other
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting, Wall Covering: None
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1508
- Dimensions: 52x29
Other
- Features: Wall Covering: None
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1711
- Dimensions: 59x29
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Laundry: 2nd Floor, Main Level
Features
- Workshop/Hobby Area, Separate Dining, Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Carpet
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Concrete,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Recreation Room, Basement, Bedroom, Great Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 12,000
- Total interior livable area: 12,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 8,400
- Finished area below ground: 3,600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 20
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Basement, Oversized, Off Street, Storage, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 20
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Indoor, Private, In Ground
Lot
- Size: 1.24 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.25 acres
- Features: Adjoins Wooded Area, Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage, Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 0811.0301010
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1991
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Christine Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Common Ground
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $1,000 annually
- HOA name: Lake Christine
Location
- Region: Belleville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $24/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $287,214
- Annual tax amount: $18,559
- Date on market: 1/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 348 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,661/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Contingent | $285,000$24/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000$24/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Contingent | $285,000$24/sqft |
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| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000$24/sqft |
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| 1/22/2026 | Contingent | $285,000$24/sqft |
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| 1/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000$24/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Contingent | $285,000$24/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $285,000$24/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Contingent | $285,000$24/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $285,000$24/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Contingent | $285,000$24/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Price change | $285,000-28.6%$24/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,000$33/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Pending sale | $399,000$33/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Price change | $399,000-11.3%$33/sqft |
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| 9/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $450,000$38/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,559 +3.4% | $287,214 +5.9% |
| 2023 | $17,953 +15.6% | $271,289 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $15,532 +2.2% | $247,075 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $15,204 +3.6% | $236,935 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $14,677 +5.9% | $227,494 +5.5% |
| 2019 | $13,859 +2.2% | $215,635 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $13,564 -1.4% | $210,130 +2.7% |
| 2017 | $13,757 | $204,536 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $13,757 +50.9% | $197,486 +52.2% |
| 2014 | $9,115 +11.9% | $129,785 |
| 2013 | $8,143 | $129,785 -2.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $132,502 -4.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $138,181 +5.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $130,512 -1.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $132,432 |
| 2008 | -- | $132,432 +10.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $119,570 +5.8% |
| 2005 | $7,345 +3.8% | $113,068 +6.9% |
| 2004 | $7,079 | $105,770 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $98,171 -5% |
| 2002 | -- | $103,346 +4.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $98,556 +1% |
| 2000 | -- | $97,600 |
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Neighborhood: 62221
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Whiteside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Whiteside Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Belleville High School-EastGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Whiteside Dist 115
- Middle: Whiteside Dist 115
- High: Belleville High School-East
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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