Surrounded by farmland and nestled down a lane off of a quiet country road you will discover this picturesque setting where tranquility and charm abounds. Here lies a three bedroom, two and a half bath, ranch home with walk-out basement and two car garage with over 3,200 sq. ft. of finished living area surrounded by trees and a spring fed pond sitting on over five acres. There is also a 24' x 24' storage shed with concrete floor for additional vehicles, mowers, etc. So, if you have been searching for peace and quiet in a beautiful country setting then you need look no further. One of the owners is an Illinois real estate licensee.
For sale
$369,000
31457 Straw School Rd, Shannon, IL 61078
3beds
3,206sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
5.36 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spring fed pondRanch homeOver five acresSurrounded by treesThree bedroomSurrounded by farmlandTwo car garage
- 176 days |
- 760 |
- 28 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 30, 2026 at 08:20am
Listed by:
DOUG MOLL 815-238-3626,
Barnes Realty, Inc.
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202506174
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 108.96
- Dimensions: 12.04 x 9.05
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121.2
- Dimensions: 12 x 10.1
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270.15
- Dimensions: 18.01 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 181
- Dimensions: 18.01 x 10.05
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 212.28
- Dimensions: 21.06 x 10.08
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank, LP Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- L.L. Finished Space
- Basement: Basement Entrance,Full,Sump Pump,Finished,Partial Exposure
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,206
- Total interior livable area: 3,206 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,106
- Finished area below ground: 1,100
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Gravel, Underground
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio-Stamp Concrete, Covered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country
- Waterfront features: Creek/Pond
Lot
- Size: 5.36 Acres
- Features: County Taxes, Horses Allowed, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 010616100001
- Special conditions: Agent Owned/Interest
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Siding, Aluminum
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Shannon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,364
- Annual tax amount: $5,142
- Price range: $369K - $369K
- Date on market: 10/6/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 177 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Price change | $369,000-7.5%$115/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506174 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $399,000-7%$124/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506174 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $429,000$134/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506174 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,142 -49.3% | $86,788 -48.6% |
| 2023 | $10,148 +1.2% | $168,898 +4.1% |
| 2022 | $10,029 +3.8% | $162,294 +9% |
| 2021 | $9,661 +5.1% | $148,878 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $9,192 +1.6% | $143,420 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $9,047 +2.1% | $138,644 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $8,865 +3.6% | $134,134 +7.1% |
| 2017 | $8,559 +3.5% | $125,238 |
| 2016 | $8,267 | $125,238 -1.1% |
| 2015 | $8,267 +0.9% | $126,631 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $8,190 | $125,588 +6.4% |
| 2013 | $8,190 +49.4% | $118,088 +9.5% |
| 2009 | $5,484 | $107,821 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,442/mo
Principal & interest
$1818
Property taxes
$624
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61078
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Eastland Middle SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Eastland High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 7.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Eastland
- Middle: Eastland
- High: Eastland
- District: Eastland
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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