If you have been searching for a larger parcel with total privacy, this may be "The One". Tucked back on a 1/4-mile driveway, this home sits on 32 acres with not another home in sight! Custom built with 6" walls and extra insulation. Filled with rustic charm and features for either relaxing or entertaining. The open floorplan has a living room with vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace with a gas log, and clerestory windows. It is open to the kitchen, divided only by a large Corian Breakfast Bar. There are custom Amish built Cherry cabinets and a newer Stainless-Steel Refrigerator. On the upper level there are also three bedrooms and a bath. Both the kitchen and Primary Bedroom open to a covered porch. On the lower level there is a game room with a home gym and a built-in bar. There is also a cozy family room with a second gas fireplace, laundry and bath. Outdoors, in addition to the covered porch there is a multi-level deck with a hot tub. On the back acreage there is a 4-acre pond, an observation deck and a shuffleboard court. The Elec panel has been replaced; the roof and skylights were replaced 5-6 years ago. The septic was refurbished approximately 4 years ago. The hot water heater is only a year old, and the refrigerator is only 2-3 years old. There is a 50 x 40 pole barn with a concrete floor and electric service, an attached carport and a detached carport for boat or equipment storage. Fiber optic internet is available. Owner states that there is approximately 17 acres of timber.
Contingent
$449,900
61 Schack Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
3beds
2,534sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
32.06 Acres Lot
$418,200 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 145 days |
- 785 |
- 37 |
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
DOTTIE MORRIS 618-924-4830,
FIVE STAR REALTY
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: EB460521
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x18
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X18
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x18
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Lower
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x28
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X28
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X28
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X28
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Daylight,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning Stove, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,646
- Total interior livable area: 2,534 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,112
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel, Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Outdoor Hot Tub, Indoor Hot Tub
- Fencing: Partial
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 32.06 Acres
- Dimensions: 10x20
- Features: Irregular Lot, Wooded, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods
Details
- Additional parcels included: 1427353002
- Parcel number: 1433200007
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Internet-Fiber
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Aerobic Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Murphysboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $217,323
- Annual tax amount: $3,504
- Date on market: 12/30/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$418,200
$397,000 - $439,000
$1,545/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $449,900$178/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460521 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2026 | Contingent | $449,900$178/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460521 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $449,900$178/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB460521 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,505 -4.7% | $72,441 +12.7% |
| 2023 | $3,679 -0.2% | $64,273 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $3,686 -2.4% | $58,912 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $3,777 -5.7% | $55,269 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $4,008 +9.1% | $54,609 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $3,672 -4.3% | $53,659 -6.8% |
| 2017 | $3,835 | $57,573 |
| 2016 | -- | $57,573 |
| 2015 | -- | $57,573 +3.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $55,453 |
| 2012 | -- | $55,453 |
| 2011 | -- | $55,453 +20.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $46,131 -2.1% |
| 2009 | $2,929 | $47,144 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62966
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAGen John A Logan Attendance CenterGrades: K-2Distance: 5.3 mi
- 5/10Murphysboro Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 2/10Murphysboro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 186
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- Illinois
- Jackson County
- Murphysboro
- 62966
- 61 Schack Rd
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