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.
For sale
$575,000
5537 Wards Mill Rd, Marion, IL 62959
3beds
2,133sqft
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
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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#: PA1269090
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000$270/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: 62959
Nearby schools
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.






