Spacious Country Home on 6 Beautiful Acres – Goreville School District
If you’ve been searching for peaceful country living with space for your family, animals, hobbies, and gatherings — this property delivers it all while being just 5 minutes outside of town on the Tunnel Hill side.
This well-maintained home, built in 1973 and proudly cared for by only its third owners, sits on 6 gorgeous open acres with endless possibilities. With no wooded areas, the land is fully usable and perfect for horses, outdoor activities, gardening, or simply enjoying wide-open views and sunsets.
Inside, the home offers a warm and inviting open-concept layout. The main floor features:
* 3 bedrooms
* 2 bathrooms
* Spacious living room
* Wood burning stove
* Kitchen with appliances purchased in 2020
* Convenient laundry room
* Attached 1½-car garage
The finished basement provides exceptional additional living space and flexibility, including:
* 2 bedrooms
* Full bathroom with shower
* 2 storage areas
* Large open area ideal for a family room, playroom, home gym, or entertainment space
Outside, the property is set up perfectly for both storage and livestock needs:
* Large pole barn with concrete floors and garage doors for vehicle or equipment parking
* Additional barn featuring 2 horse stalls, tack room, and space to easily add more stalls
Additional updates and features include:
* Durable metal roof installed in 2020
* Southeastern Electric service
* 2024 payable 2025 taxes: $2,692.34
* Located in the highly desired Goreville School District
This property offers the rare combination of acreage, functional outbuildings, updated features, and a spacious home in a convenient location — perfect for families wanting room to grow while still being close to town.
For sale by owner
$325,000
340 Deer Ridge Rd, Goreville, IL 62939
5beds
2,600sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1978
6 Acres Lot
$221,400 Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood burning stoveWide-open views and sunsetsLand is fully usableSpacious country homeConvenient laundry room
- 9 hours |
- 106 |
- 14 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (618) 759-1349
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Heat pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Some Wood Floors
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: Sliding Glass Doors
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Great Room
Interior area
- Structure area source: Other
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1183
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
Lot
- Size: 6 Acres
- Features: Suitable for Horses, Level Lot, Backs to Trees/Woods, Partial Fencing
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 0124309000
- Special conditions: Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch, 1 STORY
Materials
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Goreville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $131,439
- Annual tax amount: $2,357
- Date on market: 5/24/2026
Estimated market value
$221,400
$195,000 - $248,000
$1,561/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+91.2%$125/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2020 | Sold | $170,000-2.9%$65/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/9/2020 | Pending sale | $175,000$67/sqft |
Source: House 2 Home #20010393 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2020 | Price change | $175,000-7.4%$67/sqft |
Source: House 2 Home #20010393 Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $189,000$73/sqft |
Source: HOUSE 2 HOME REALTY M #EB433073 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,357 -2.7% | $43,813 |
| 2022 | $2,423 +36.2% | $43,813 +36.4% |
| 2021 | $1,780 +0.2% | $32,117 |
| 2020 | $1,776 -0.8% | $32,117 |
| 2019 | $1,791 -1.9% | $32,117 |
| 2018 | $1,826 +16.1% | $32,117 +14.8% |
| 2017 | $1,572 +0.6% | $27,977 |
| 2016 | $1,563 +68.5% | $27,977 |
| 2015 | $927 +0.6% | $27,977 |
| 2014 | $922 -2.3% | $27,977 +4.2% |
| 2013 | $943 +0.3% | $26,858 -4% |
| 2012 | $940 -1.2% | $27,977 +9.3% |
| 2009 | $952 | $25,602 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62939
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Goreville Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 2 mi
- 5/10Goreville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: GOREVILLE DIST 1
- Middle: GOREVILLE DIST 1
- High: GOREVILLE
- District: GOREVILLE DIST 1
Source: The MLS. 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
- Johnson County
- Goreville
- 62939
- 340 Deer Ridge Rd





