On just over 5 acres with a creek running the edge of the west side of the property, is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a full walk out basement, and a 30x40 pole barn. The hvac is only 6 years old, and with some tlc this could make you a perfect home, cabin, air bnb, or investment property. If privacy is what you're after, don't miss the opportunity to see this one!
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$70,000
6862 Mermaid Way, Buckner, IL 62819
3beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
5.14 Acres Lot
$125,100 Zestimate®
$47/sqft
$1,288 Estimated rent
Home value
$125,100
$94,000 - $160,000
$1,288/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 04, 2026 at 12:23pm
Listing courtesy of:
Import User 618-439-2121,
Homefinders Realty
Bought with:
Terry Toms
Homefinders Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: EB452001
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x26
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x25
Office
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Egress Window,Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Electric, Free Standing
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 5.14 Acres
- Features: Sloped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0719451002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Buckner
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2024 | Sold | $70,000-22.1%$47/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB452001 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2024 | Pending sale | $89,900$60/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB452001 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $89,900$60/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB452001 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,677 +1.3% | $29,625 +11% |
| 2023 | $1,655 -1.7% | $26,685 +6% |
| 2022 | $1,683 +206.3% | $25,175 +4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62819
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Christopher Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 5/10Christopher High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Christopher Elementary School
- Middle: Christopher
- High: Christopher High School
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
- Franklin County
- Buckner
- 62819
- 6862 Mermaid Way