Auction Listing. Peace and quiet await you on this 4.11± acre homestead in Western Macoupin County. Technically a Roodhouse address, but functionally rural Palmyra, this property is your dream come true if solitude is what you seek. What’s your #1 criteria? Quality construction? 3 bedrooms? Updated bathroom? Walk-out basement awaiting your finishes? Nice outbuilding (30’x30’ insulated true Morton building with electricity and concrete)? Space to garden or tinker outdoors? This property doesn’t make you choose – it has it all and then some! New flooring through most of the main level. New kitchen countertops. Vinyl replacement windows. Simple second bathroom in the basement that could be further expanded. Briggs & Stratton Generator. Back patio and deck overlooking the shaded backyard. Two-car attached garage and two smaller storage sheds. Public water, septic, propane. Northwestern CUSD #2. Pre-inspections welcome, but property is selling As-Is. Seller accepted a pre-auction offer; auction is canceled.
Sold for $249,500
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$249,500
279 Athensville Rd, Roodhouse, IL 62082
3beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1972
4.11 Acres Lot
$249,500 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$1,427 Estimated rent
Home value
$249,500
Estimated sales range
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2026 at 12:29pm
Listed by:
Allison Worrell Office:217-245-1618,
Worrell Land Services, LLC
Bought with:
Raegan Parker, 475191649
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1041671
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Additional room
- Description: Upstairs Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9ft 0in x 8ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22ft 1in x 12ft 4in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19ft 5in x 14ft 4in
Main level
- Area: 1300
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air, Propane Rented
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Blinds
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 4.11 Acres
- Dimensions: 575' x 312'
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2600048300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Roodhouse
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Sold | $249,500-5.8%$192/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1041671 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2026 | Pending sale | -- |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1041671 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2025 | Listing removed | $265,000$204/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037000 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $265,000-7%$204/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037000 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2025 | Price change | $285,000-1.4%$219/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037000 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,844 +2% | $53,954 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $2,788 +414% | $49,992 +7% |
| 2022 | $542 -2.9% | $46,741 +7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62082
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Northwestern Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 8.3 mi
- 2/10Northwestern Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 8.3 mi
- 3/10Northwestern High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 8.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Northwestern
Source: RMLS Alliance 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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- Illinois
- Macoupin County
- Palmyra
- 62082
- 279 Athensville Rd