All final paper work will be done by Lawyer and local Title company at my expense to keep everything legal.
Sprawling 8.96-Acre Split-Level with Stocked Pond, Insulated 30x64 Pole Barn & New Roof
Enjoy country living on just under 9 acres with nearly 2,200 sq ft of comfortable split-level living. This 3-bed home features a master suite with private bath, an additional versatile lower-level room ideal for an office or small guestroom, and a dedicated laundry/utility room. Lovingly updated: renovated in 2010 with laminate flooring, oak doors & trim, ceramic tile, and a well-maintained HVAC (installed 2010, serviced every 6 months with records). Major recent upgrades include new Anderson windows (2023, with warranty), a new roof (2025, with warranty), new deck and sliding door (2025), and new fencing (2026). Gas stove and gas water heater. Wood fireplace in lower level and wood burner in garage piped into house.
The property is a hobbyist’s paradise: a 30x64 insulated, serviced pole barn with concrete floor, electric, water, internet and a loft for storage (actively used), plus a 24x8 pavilion beside an almost-2-acre stocked pond — perfect for relaxing, fishing, or gatherings with beautiful sunrise and sunset views. Home is occupied; showings by 24-hour notice.
Key Features
Price: $475,000
Home type: Split-level
Living area: ~2,200 sq ft
Lot: 8.96 acres with ~2-acre stocked pond
Bedrooms: 3 (master with private bath)
Additional rooms: Lower-level office/small guestroom; laundry/utility room
Renovation: Interior renovated 2010 (laminate floors, oak doors & trim, ceramic tile)
Roof: New 2025 (with warranty)
Windows: Anderson windows 2023 (with warranty)
Deck & sliding door: New 2025
Fencing: New 2026
HVAC: Installed 2010; serviced every 6 months — records available
Garage: Attached 2-car
Outbuilding: 30x64 insulated pole barn — concrete floor, water, electric, internet, loft; actively used
Outdoor: 24x8 pavilion by stocked pond, scenic sunrise/sunset views
Showings: 24-hour notice; home occupied; pole barn in active use
Country comfort + modern updates: 3-bed split-level on 8.96 acres with stocked pond, insulated 30x64 pole barn, new roof & Anderson windows — $475K. Showings with 24-hr notice.
Hobby farm ready: huge pole barn with electric/water/internet, pavilion by a nearly 2-acre stocked pond, master suite + flexible lower-level room. $475,000.
Move-in ready split-level on almost 9 acres — new roof (2025), new deck & sliding door (2025), new fencing (2026). 24-hr showing notice.
For sale by owner
$475,000
1710 Paradise Rd, Mattoon, IL 61938
4beds
2,220sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1956
8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stocked pondGas stoveGas water heaterCeramic tileLaminate flooringOak doors and trim
- 13 days |
- 2,076 |
- 56 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (217) 962-1574
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Stove, Gas, Wood / Pellet
Cooling
- Central, Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,220 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 8 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 10000155000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Mattoon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,229
- Annual tax amount: $3,408
- Date on market: 4/25/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,965/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+160.3%$214/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2010 | Sold | $182,500-15.1%$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2009 | Listed for sale | $214,900$97/sqft |
Source: Classic Real Estate #208885 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,408 +6.9% | $59,743 +10% |
| 2023 | $3,189 +2.1% | $54,311 +1.7% |
| 2022 | $3,124 +2.7% | $53,414 +12.7% |
| 2021 | $3,041 +1% | $47,394 |
| 2020 | $3,011 +2.3% | $47,394 |
| 2019 | $2,944 +0.7% | $47,394 |
| 2018 | $2,924 | $47,394 |
| 2017 | $2,924 -11.5% | $47,394 |
| 2016 | $3,305 +15% | $47,394 +2% |
| 2015 | $2,873 | $46,465 |
| 2014 | $2,873 | $46,465 |
| 2013 | $2,873 | $46,465 |
| 2011 | -- | $46,465 +5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $44,228 |
| 2009 | -- | $44,228 +7.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $41,117 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,123/mo
Principal & interest
$2312
Property taxes
$811
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61938
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Riddle Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.7 mi
- 6/10Mattoon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.9 mi
- 6/10Mattoon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- Illinois
- Coles County
- Mattoon
- 61938
- 1710 Paradise Rd




