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  • Listed by: Midwest Land Group LLC • Dane Werner • 573-521-9061
    Bought with: Zdefault Office
    $585,000

    537 Morber Rd, Ava, IL 62907

    3beds
    1,300sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1990
    42 Acres Lot
    $585,100 Zestimate®
    $450/sqft
    $1,342 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $585,100

    Estimated sales range

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    $1,342/mo

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    What's special

    42+/- Acre Property Bordering Shawnee National Forest, Near Kinkaid Lake in Jackson County, Illinois This turnkey farm offers a rare blend of usable acreage, comfortable living space, and outdoor recreation opportunities in a sought-after Jackson County, IL location. Bordering thousands of acres of the Shawnee National Forest and minutes from Kinkaid Lake, this property includes a 1,300 square foot home along with multiple large outbuildings that can support a variety of uses, from livestock and equipment storage to hobby farming or recreational needs. The 42 +/- acres are primarily open ground with fencing already in place, making the property well suited for cattle, horses, or other agricultural uses. For outdoor enthusiasts, the property offers open ground suitable for adding food sources, along with the seclusion and access needed to pursue mature Southern Illinois bucks and turkeys right out the back door. With more than 3,000 square feet of outbuilding space, this property is well equipped for hobby farming, livestock, and rural living. Existing features include five horse stalls, a chicken coop, and established pens. A stocked half-acre pond with bass, bluegill, and catfish adds another enjoyable outdoor amenity. With its mix of open land, improvements, and proximity to Shawnee National Forest and popular Kinkaid Lake, properties like this are truly a rare find in this region of Southern Illinois. Call Land Agent Dane Werner for details or for a showing. Property Features *42 +/- acres bordering thousands of acres of Shawnee National Forest *Minutes from Kinkaid Lake boat ramp *Beautiful 1,300 square foot home *1,600 square foot barn with 5 horse stalls *1,400 square foot outbuilding with finished space *Property has fencing in place for cattle or horses *Hunting potential is amazing in a big buck area of Southern Illinois *Stocked 1/2 acre pond with bluegill, bass, and catfish *25 minutes to Chester, IL *Just over an hour from St. Louis and Cape Girardeau, MO *Trico school district *Taxes: $4,400

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Dane Werner 573-521-9061,

    Midwest Land Group LLC

    Bought with:

    Default Zmember

    Zdefault Office

    Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26058841MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,300

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Carport
    • Carport spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Fencing: Cross Fenced,Perimeter
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Pasture, Pond
    • Water view: Pond
    Lot
    • Size: 42 Acres
    • Features: Adjoins Government Land, Adjoins Wooded Area, Pasture, Pond on Lot, Private, Secluded
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0715300005
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Other
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    Condition
    • Year built: 1990

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Single Phase
    • Sewer: Aerobic Septic
    • Water: Cistern
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Ava

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $450/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $197,718
    • Annual tax amount: $4,161
    • Date on market: 9/11/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 10 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/2/2026Sold$585,000-1.7%$450/sqft
    Source: MARIS #26058841 Report a problem
    9/21/2026Pending sale$595,000$458/sqft
    Source: MARIS #26058841 Report a problem
    9/11/2026Listed for sale$595,000-0.5%$458/sqft
    Source: MARIS #26058841 Report a problem
    8/29/2026Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/17/2026Price change$598,000-3.5%$460/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/4/2026Listed for sale$620,000+264.7%$477/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    8/31/2017Sold$170,000-32%$131/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/28/2012Sold$250,000$192/sqft
    Source: MARIS #4109766 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,161 +5.9%$65,906 +9.2%
    2024$3,929 +14.2%$60,340 +11.1%
    2023$3,441 +6.6%$54,315 +9.6%
    2022$3,228 +2.5%$49,573 +5.1%
    2021$3,149 +2.7%$47,171 +0.4%
    2020$3,067 +5.5%$47,004 +3.4%
    2019$2,907 +11.7%$45,443 +3.3%
    2017$2,604 $43,983 -0.4%
    2016-- $44,140 +1.4%
    2015-- $43,542 +1%
    2014-- $43,130
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 62907

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Trico Dist 176
    • Middle: Trico Dist 176
    • High: Trico

    Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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