Your private slice of the countryside. 8 peaceful acres with room to roam, play, grow, and breathe. One-owner, thoughtfully built, and crafted with care, function, and family in mind. Over 2,500 square feet you step inside to find a traditional layout that still feels welcoming and flexible. Formal living room and separate dining area are ideal for hosting holidays or quiet dinners. The kitchen is as practical and inviting, featuring a gas stove and easy access to the cozy family room where an Old Timer wood-burning stove brings extra comfort during cooler months & doors lead to a covered deck perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The main floor also includes a versatile office that could easily become a fourth bedroom, plus a convenient half bath. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features his-and-her closets, a double vanity with a dressing area, and private access to a lovely porch. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a fun upstairs hangout space complete with a small sink and apartment-sized fridge, create the perfect space for kids or guests. Features include red oak hardwood trim, solid 2x6 construction, and cedar siding on the front exterior. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the expansive 8x40 balcony and 14x28 covered porch. There’s even Futiva high-speed internet, so you can stay connected. Two pole barns offer incredible versatility: a 30x40 barn with 16-foot ceilings, concrete floors, electric, and large overhead doors & 20x40 open face pole barn.
Sold for $299,800 on 09/22/25
$299,800
14802 Poor Farm Rd, Johnston City, IL 62951
3beds
2,544sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1988
8.09 Acres Lot
$300,900 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$2,097 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 07, 2025 at 01:01pm
Listed by:
Monica McGinley Cell:618-889-2584,
House 2 Home Realty Marion
Bought with:
TALBURN J MARTIN, 475189360
Indigo Realty LLC
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: QC4265533
Originating MLS: Quad City Area Realtor Association

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14ft 2in x 11ft 3in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14ft 2in x 11ft 3in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10ft 6in x 11ft 4in
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 5in x 11ft 5in
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Main level
- Area: 1440
Upper level
- Area: 1104
Heating
- Electric, Wood, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,544
- Total interior livable area: 2,544 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 8.09 Acres
- Dimensions: 720 x 558 x 439 x 714
- Features: Level, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Pole Barn
- Parcel number: 0304300011
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Cedar, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Lagoon, Other, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Johnston City
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved