A Charming fixer upper with plenty of potential. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms and 1 bathroom with a convenient main-floor laundry. The kitchen is spacious and includes a pantry, which is a great storage and organization feature. The enclosure of the back porch adds versatility to the living space as a dining or family room. The outdoor space is also appealing, with 2 outbuildings that could serve as workshops ,storage or hobby spaces. The patio offers a lovely view of the surrounding farmland, creating a peaceful, rural atmosphere. Overall, with a bit of investment and effort, this property could become a cozy and welcoming home.
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$54,000
523 Ava Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
3beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
0.38 Acres Lot
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$56/sqft
$1,045 Estimated rent
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 04, 2026 at 01:14pm
Listing courtesy of:
Cynthia Canning 618-521-8800,
C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD,
Judith Bost 618-303-2358,
C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. CD
Bought with:
Michelle Bennett, CRS
RIVER 2 RIVER REALTY, INC.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: EB454681
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x14
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Replacement Windows
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Blinds
- Basement: Crawl Space,Egress Window
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 97.5x156.3x117.45x155
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 0921351001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Murphysboro
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2024 | Sold | $54,000-8.5%$56/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB454681 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2024 | Contingent | $59,000$61/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB454681 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $59,000$61/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB454681 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,543 -9.3% | $33,170 -5% |
| 2023 | $2,805 +213.1% | $34,929 +11.2% |
| 2022 | $896 -2.2% | $31,397 +4.9% |
| 2021 | $916 -3.9% | $29,936 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $954 +7.1% | $29,789 -0.2% |
| 2019 | $891 +21.2% | $29,850 +45.6% |
| 2017 | $735 | $20,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $20,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $20,500 -7.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $22,183 |
| 2012 | -- | $22,183 |
| 2011 | -- | $22,183 -8.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $24,167 -4.5% |
| 2009 | $1,327 | $25,301 |
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Neighborhood: 62966
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Carruthers Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Murphysboro Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 2/10Murphysboro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Murphysboro
- Middle: Murphysboro
- High: Murphysboro
Source: MRED 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.
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- Illinois
- Jackson County
- Murphysboro
- 62966
- 523 Ava Rd