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  • $575,000

    5537 Wards Mill Rd, Marion, IL 62959

    3beds
    2,133sqft
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    $4,015/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1987
    20 Acres Lot
    $568,600 Zestimate®
    $270/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Large islandBeautiful cabinetryExterior lightingCovered patioTwo living spacesPlenty of workspaceUpdated kitchen
    Country living just minutes from Marion! This beautifully maintained 20-acre farm offers an updated 2,133 sq. ft. tri-level home, a spacious 96’ x 40’ pole barn, & the peaceful setting you’ve been looking for. Built in 1987, the home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, two living spaces, & a large 24’ x 20’ covered patio overlooking the property. The open floor plan creates an inviting flow throughout the main living areas. The updated kitchen features beautiful cabinetry, quartz countertops, a large island, updated appliances, & plenty of workspace. The home has been lovingly maintained & offers numerous updates, including a new roof, exterior doors, exterior lighting, & new ceiling fans on the back porch & in the primary bedroom in 2025. The kitchen was updated in 2019 with new cabinets, appliances, lighting, & more. All windows were replaced in 2015. Step outside and enjoy the tranquility of 20 acres, where you can relax on the covered patio, sip your morning coffee, and watch deer wander through the property. The 96’ x 40’ pole barn provides incredible space for equipment, storage, or a variety of agricultural uses. The sellers are even willing to leave the porch swing on the covered patio, as well as the furniture in the living room, dining room, & family room. All appliances stay, including the washer & dryer. This is a rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained home with acreage, outbuildings, & the peace & privacy of country living.
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    Listed by:

    Melissa A Plant mplant618@gmail.com,

    COLDWELL BANKER J D THOMPSON

    Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: PA1269090MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Upper
      • Dimensions: 14ft 2in x 12ft 3in
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      • Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 10ft 4in
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      • Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 9ft 4in
      Other
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 11ft 6in x 11ft 6in
      Additional room
      • Description: Storage
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 24ft 0in x 12ft 0in
      Family room
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 24ft 0in x 17ft 3in
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 12ft 2in
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 19ft 0in x 14ft 0in
      Lower level
      • Area: 486
      Main level
      • Area: 864
      Upper level
      • Area: 783
      Heating
      • Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Heat Pump
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Has basement: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,133
      • Total interior livable area: 2,133 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
      Lot
      • Size: 20 Acres
      • Dimensions: 1380 x 630
      • Features: Agricultural
      Details
      • Additional structures: Pole Barn
      • Parcel number: 1107400009

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Brick, Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1987

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None
      Location
      • Region: Marion

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $270/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $225,405
      • Annual tax amount: $4,354
      • Date on market: 8/7/2026

        Estimated market value

        $568,600

        $540,000 - $597,000

        $2,785/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/7/2026Listed for sale$575,000$270/sqft
        Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1269090 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$5,188 +0.2%$75,135 +1.1%
        2023$5,178 +19.7%$74,300 +11.8%
        2022$4,326 +6.7%$66,465 +4%
        2021$4,054 +2.8%$63,880 +5.9%
        2020$3,945 +5.7%$60,345 +0.8%
        2019$3,733 -7.1%$59,895 +0.9%
        2018$4,019 +2.6%$59,380 +1.5%
        2017$3,916 $58,480 +5.2%
        2015$3,916 +3.6%$55,575 +17.2%
        2013$3,779 +37.7%$47,400 +0.1%
        2012$2,744 $47,370
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 62959

        Getting around

        0 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        34 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Marion
        • Middle: Marion
        • High: Marion

        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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