Tucked away on a quiet country road, this 8.8 acre property offers the peace and privacy you've been looking for. This property offers a perfect blend of income potential and outdoor recreation. The setting is full of wildlife and natural beauty-a perfect spot for your weekend getaway or future homestead. The existing 3 bedroom, 2 bath metal home will need significant TLC inside, giving you the opportunity to make it your own! There is also a two car attached garage and a 20'X70' lean to building. Whether you're looking for a place to renovate and live or a hunting retreat, this one has the right ingredients.
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Listed by: Market Pro Realty, Inc • Kimberly Chisholm • Contact: 618-535-0316
Bought with: Market Pro Realty, Inc
$125,000
697 E Bims Rd, Brussels, IL 62013
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
8.8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$69/sqft
$2,215 Estimated rent
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Two car attached garagePeace and privacyQuiet country roadWildlife and natural beauty
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Listed by:
Kimberly Chisholm 618-535-0316,
Market Pro Realty, Inc
Bought with:
Kimberly Chisholm, 475.200231
Market Pro Realty, Inc
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25069843
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Size: 8.8 Acres
- Dimensions: 8.8 acres
- Features: Adjoins Wooded Area, Agricultural, Back Yard, Front Yard, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Metal Building
- Parcel number: 071236200101
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Community
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Brussels
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $69/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $118,728
- Annual tax amount: $2,093
- Date on market: 10/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 277 days
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Sold | $125,000-16.7%$69/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Contingent | $150,000$83/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $150,000-6.3%$83/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000$89/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,419 -7% | $39,576 +10.1% |
| 2022 | $1,526 -5.3% | $35,944 +10.3% |
| 2021 | $1,613 | $32,585 +6.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $30,676 +8.1% |
| 2019 | $1,419 -0.2% | $28,374 +1.1% |
| 2017 | $1,422 | $28,070 +0.9% |
| 2016 | $1,422 -6.4% | $27,820 -12.1% |
| 2015 | $1,519 | $31,647 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $1,519 | $31,447 |
| 2013 | $1,519 -12% | $31,447 -6.3% |
| 2012 | $1,726 | $33,560 |
| 2011 | $1,726 | $33,560 |
| 2010 | -- | $33,560 |
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Neighborhood: 62013
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Brussels Grade SchoolGrades: K-7Distance: 2.3 mi
- 4/10Brussels High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Brussels Dist 42
- Middle: Brussels Dist 42
- High: Brussels
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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