Price listed is Starting Bid Only. Bidding starts closing 5/20/206 @ 5 p.m. Experience the charm of country living with this well maintained 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom home set on a sprawling 4.0+/- acre parcel complete with an additional outbuilding and horse barn in Sparta, IL! Inside, the home is highlighted by original hardwood flooring that adds warmth and character throughout. The main level features two generously sized bedrooms conveniently located steps from the home’s full bathroom. A cozy kitchen with a breakfast nook provides the perfect spot for everyday meals, while just beyond, a spacious living room offers an inviting setting for gatherings, relaxing evenings, or family game nights. Upstairs, two equally spacious bedrooms sit on either side of the second-floor landing, each offering ample closet space and scenic views of the surrounding property through both front and rear windows. The full, unfinished basement houses all utilities along with washer and dryer hookups and includes built-in shelving for additional storage, offering plenty of functional space. The property is currently served by city water, while also featuring two active wells that provide added flexibility and potential future use. Outside, the expansive acreage provides endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment, hobby farming, or equestrian use. The horse barn measures 30' x 30' and includes four horse stalls, a wash bay, and a tack room—perfectly designed for equine care and functionality. A 30' x 40' dog kennel offers additional versatility and could easily be adapted for other livestock, gardening operations, or storage use. The metal pole barn, measuring 36' x 45', features a new roof installed in 2025, a poured concrete floor, and electric service, making it ideal for equipment, workshop space, or agricultural use. Ideally located within the Sparta School District and just minutes from Route 4, this property offers the perfect balance of peaceful rural living with convenient access to nearby travel routes and town amenities. Whether you're looking for space to spread out or a fully equipped rural property, this one delivers the best of country living with exceptional utility and flexibility. Property will sell under auction terms and be sold AS- IS, WHERE-IS. Seller, will not make any repairs as a result of any building, occupancy, or environmental inspections. Buyer will be required to sign an Auction Purchase & Sale Agreement if final bid is accepted by Sellers.
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Listing Provided by: Adams Auction & Real Estate Services Inc.
Est. $100,000
9324 Michael Rd, Sparta, IL 62286
4beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
4.01 Acres Lot
$204,600 Zestimate®
$74/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
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Listing Provided by:
Adam F Jokisch 618-530-8751,
Adams Auction & Real Estate Services Inc.
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26022624
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Dog Run, Kennel, Other
Lot
- Size: 4.01 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Corners Marked, Few Trees, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Horse Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 0105101700
- Special conditions: Auction,Listing As Is
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horse Barn(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane Owned, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In A Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sparta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $74/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $127,695
- Annual tax amount: $1,760
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$204,600
$176,000 - $231,000
$1,418/mo
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,760 -7.1% | $42,565 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $1,895 -18.9% | $40,475 -2.8% |
| 2022 | $2,337 -10.1% | $41,625 +1.3% |
| 2021 | $2,600 +6.2% | $41,085 +1.3% |
| 2020 | $2,447 +25.8% | $40,565 +55.1% |
| 2019 | $1,945 | $26,160 -9.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $28,841 +9.3% |
| 2017 | $1,786 -1.1% | $26,395 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $1,806 | $25,435 |
| 2015 | $1,806 | $25,435 -1.9% |
| 2014 | $1,806 +35.4% | $25,930 -1.2% |
| 2013 | $1,334 | $26,255 |
| 2012 | -- | $26,255 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62286
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Sparta Lincoln SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 3/10Sparta High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10Evansville Attendance CenterGrades: K-8Distance: 14.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sparta Dist 140
- Middle: Sparta Dist 140
- High: Sparta
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Illinois
- Randolph County
- Sparta
- 62286
- 9324 Michael Rd