Have you been looking for a Country home? Is so you won't want to miss this one. This 3 bed 1 bath home sitting on an acre in the quiet little town of Wendelin is sure to be something to consider. The home has an open concept layout with the kitchen open to the dining room and the dining room open to the living room. The living room has hardwoods & is a great space for lounging, watching tv or entertaining guests. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space and is located just off of the back door for ease bringing in groceries. The master is nice sized with hardwoods floors. Bedroom number 2 has a nice built in study area and bedroom 3 can be used as a bedroom or it has plumbing in the room for a laundry room. There is a small mud room/sunroom on the back of the home at the rear entrance. The basement has been partially finished with several rooms that could be finished for bedrooms, offices, craft rooms or whatever your needs are. The house has a metal roof and has had new HVAC, new water heater and a new 200 amp electrical service plus meter loop installed in 2019. There is 2 car detached garage with a small lean too that is in good shape with plenty of room for cars, toys, mowers, etc. The yard is well manicured and has established shade tree in front of the house to give the house plenty of afternoon shade. There is possibly hardwoods under the carpet in the bedrooms.
Closed
$122,000
3172 Shale Rd, Newton, IL 62448
3beds
1,269sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
1 Acres Lot
$140,500 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$1,115 Estimated rent
Home value
$140,500
$129,000 - $152,000
$1,115/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 04, 2026 at 11:26am
Listing courtesy of:
RODNEY HAWKINS 618-925-3153,
MIDWEST FARM & LAND
Bought with:
RODNEY HAWKINS
MIDWEST FARM & LAND
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: EB449623
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x20
Heating
- Propane, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
Features
- Replacement Windows
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Blinds
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,269 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 133x330
- Features: Other
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 0436100010
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newton
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2023 | Sold | $122,000$96/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB449623 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2023 | Contingent | $122,000$96/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance #EB449623 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2023 | Listed for sale | $122,000+87.7%$96/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance #EB449623 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2019 | Sold | $65,000-7.1%$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $70,000+20.7%$55/sqft |
Source: Amy Lee Realty LLC #427204 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,082 +44.9% | $39,457 +39.8% |
| 2023 | $1,437 +1.9% | $28,218 +8% |
| 2022 | $1,410 -3.1% | $26,134 +1.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62448
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Clay City Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 11.1 mi
- 1/10Clay City Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 11.1 mi
- 3/10Clay City High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Clay City
- Middle: Clay City
- High: Clay City Hs
Source: MRED 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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