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For sale by owner
  • $494,010

    146 Wagon Wheel Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902

    3beds
    2,208sqft
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    $3,581/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1979
    10 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $224/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Outdoor woodshedLarge outdoor porchDeck-top and balconyKitchen tri-windowShake shinglesA-frame stylePella casement windows
    Prairie Wildlife 10 Acre Country Estate; 3 Bed and 2 Bath, 2000 sqft Estate: 2/3 Pasture Land and 1/3 Woods LOCATION: SE CARBONDALE, IL, 7 miles, FSBO, SUMMARY: •Established 1987 timber tract located on remote conservation area. • Extensive 2014 contractor upgrades of medium quality value for 30 yr heavy duty: replacement: shingles, siding, windows, exterior doors, main flooring, shower and shower support base to prevent cracking and kitchen designer renovation, 2014. •Sold As-Is with a deductions from listing price provided for buyer-directed repairs. •No covenants, may divide into 3 commercial lots! •Custom honey-colored wood floors, floor/door trims, off-white Amish cabinetry with raised light header eaves. May stain trims if preferred rather than painted trims. •Heating/Cooling:* 2023 Carrier Electric Heat Pump. •Whole-House Wood Fireplace Duct System. •20x20 Metal building with concrete flooring detached workshop / ATV lawnmower garage & separate woodshed. •Active legal boundary survey file at courthouse. •In-person tours only. •proof of funds/pre-approval required. •INFORMATION BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! •SAT & SUN OPEN HOUSE HOURS. •Negotiations provided are subject to change, limited to what is listed above and reviewed only in person. •Offers are acceptable in person, only. •Highest bid earns over the long term of marketing ten acres of hunt-land. •In-person buyer, only. DESCRIPTION: A-frame, 3 BDRM, 2 BTH, with a large outdoor porch, deck-top and balcony on a remote private conservation ten acre lot, wildlife of deers, rabbits, birds, butterflies and more wildlife, perfect for a small farm, with an active deer run for bow hunting harvesting venison, Makanda Township, Giant City School District, home of SIUC. Accessible via an 0.8-mile lane off Giant City Road, 1 mile. The home estate offers approximately 2,000 square feet of interior living space, featuring level hilltop prairie land, dales, gravel driveway, circle and turnaround. No restrictive covenants, potential to divide into three commercial lots, land survey at the Jackson County courthouse. Sold as a traditional cash and or bank-financed, paid in full at closing. Open, compact living, L-shaped main room, wood-burning, faux rock fireplace and hearth and mantle. REPLACED: •Custom wood trims for flooring and doors. •Kitchen tri-window. •Raised A-frame headers to provide more natural light. •High-efficiency Pella bronze casement windows, prairie inserts and screens. •Main level bathroom shower, crack proof floor support and ceramic tile flooring. •Shake shingles •Insulated siding •Pella casement windows •2 exterior doors •Exterior waterproof lumber finished trim •Other items listed below. ESTATE: The two-story A-frame style optimizes itself, with large Bedroom, lighted closet storage with shelves installed, main floor utility room: with furnace and water heater. The upper attic access is in the east been, thick crawl space, and even more hidden inner closet storage is available under the roof's deep eaves. Mechanical upgrades include, •2023, Carrier electric heat pump paired with an •interior air handler and •updated electric box. •Efficient, safe, central wood-burning fireplace vents directly into ductwork, available timber harvested from the land. •outdoor woodshed •detached 20’ x 20’ metal outbuilding serves as a storage, could become a workshop, ATV lawnmower and or garage option with a sliding barn door. •mature tree stand, est 1987 •single-man bow hunting setup bordering the refuge run INCLUDES: Designer Amish Made Kitchen, Workstation, Bistro. Zoned for areas: baking, cooking, prepping, cleaning, serving, working, Off-white color. Refrigerator-freezer, range, integrated microwave, dishwasher, double sink, high sprayer faucet, and garbage disposal, silver. Warm rainy forest climate! Previous advantage for no smoking (inside), no renters and pets permitted indoors.
    What the owner loves about this home
    Buyers must provide proof of cash funds or a traditional bank pre-approval letter prior to scheduling any land and house tour. Real estate agents and prospective buyers contact the owner, directly, for tour information and private showing schedules. DEDUCTIONS: Buyer-directed finishes are listed fyi and might estimate to be material and labor values of: $4,500 – $8,500 (High-efficiency wood/pellet unit & liner fireplace kit) $5,500 - $10,500 (Contractor prep, priming, ceiling finish and fresh top coats) $2,500 – $3,500 (Quality carpeting or laminate in loft areas) $12,500 – $14,500 (Power deck washing, end of board cut off and flipped to fresh side. Stairs, new railing style structural sealing & staining) Exterior Fireplace Masonry Repair: $12,000 – $15,000 (Targeted or west top section waterproofed after tuck-pointing on rock veneer replacement) $1,000 – $1,500 (Hanging and framing matching privacy doors, hardware) Estimated Total Repair Ample Fair Seller by Owner Support Range: other unforeseen costs: window treatments, buyer realtor fees. Bth lighting fixtures, mirrors. WD, folding cabinet, wall shelve, duratub: $10,000. : $45 -$55,000. FSBO: Downsizing. Selling reason is due to its large conservation lot best for next in line new homeowner’s outdoor interest; perfect for new infrastructure! For Sale Price Includes: seller’s local real estate lawyer contract for deed. Agreement Requires down payment 10%-20% of the final buyer offer, paid in full at time of closing.
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    Property Owner (618) 525-3462

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Heat pump, Electric, Wood / Pellet
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: In Unit
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
      • Basement: None
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Furnished: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,208 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Off-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Stone, Vinyl, Wood
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 10 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1912401004

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1979

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Carbondale

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $224/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $164,658
      • Annual tax amount: $3,107
      • Date on market: 7/8/2024

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

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        $1,708/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/25/2026Price change$494,010+49.7%$224/sqft
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        2/15/2026Price change$330,000-23.4%$149/sqft
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        9/3/2025Price change$431,040+24.5%$195/sqft
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        5/28/2025Price change$346,200+16.9%$157/sqft
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        5/23/2025Price change$296,200+2.1%$134/sqft
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        12/31/2024Listed for sale$290,200+9.5%$131/sqft
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        12/18/2024Listing removed--
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        9/17/2024Price change$265,000-7%$120/sqft
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        7/22/2024Price change$285,000-31.3%$129/sqft
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        7/8/2024Listed for sale$415,000+71.5%$188/sqft
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        5/2/2018Listing removed$750
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        4/30/2018Listed for rent$750
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        8/1/2013Listing removed$242,000$110/sqft
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        2/22/2013Listed for sale$242,000$110/sqft
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        12/20/2012Listing removed$242,000$110/sqft
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        8/21/2012Listed for sale$242,000$110/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,107 +8.5%$54,886 +12.7%
        2024$2,864 -16%$48,680 +12%
        2023$3,409 0%$43,476 +4.7%
        2022$3,410 +7.3%$41,516 +3.7%
        2021$3,177 +0.9%$40,031 -1.7%
        2020$3,149 +7.5%$40,740 +1.8%
        2019$2,930 +2%$40,031
        2017$2,871 $40,031 +3.8%
        2016-- $38,567
        2015-- $38,567
        2014-- $38,567 +12.2%
        2012-- $34,360
        2011-- $34,360 -1%
        2010-- $34,707 -0.8%
        2009$2,007 $34,980
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 62902

        Getting around

        0 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        9 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: G Cty Cnsl
        • High: Carbondale HS

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