Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/04/2025
Listed
$299,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Location, Location, Location!! See the beauty in this 3-4 bedroom home with 2.5 baths, all situated on 2 acres just outside of town, with its' lake view. This is a beautifully maintained home with a well landscaped large yard, concrete driveway and parking area, and a very nice 48' x 54' machine shed. The main level of the home includes an entry foyer, kitchen/dining area, 1/2 bath, a bedroom, & a formal living & dining room. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom, full bathroom, large closets, and an additional bedroom. The lower level includes a large family room with fireplace, a bedroom/office/den, a large closet or storage room, a full bathroom, and a storage room with laundry area. Floor coverings throughout the home are either hardwood, marble, carpet, vinyl, or tile. Some additional features include an attached 2-car garage, 2 levels of decking to overlook the spacious yard and lake views, open staircase, vaulted ceilings, and so much more!! You must see to appreciate the beauty of this property!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1797 E County Rd 1540 N
General
- Price: $299,000
- Taxes: $6,061 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12488200
- Updated: 10/10/2025
- Added to Site: 105 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, U
- Fireplace(s): Gas Starter
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Softener (Owned), Water Heater-Gas, Internet-Fiber
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Carthage
- County: Hancock
- Driving Directions: From Highway 136 on the west edge of Carthage, turn northwest at Morton Buildings, and continue on that blacktop to the right, towards the winery, continue less than a mile and home will be the 2nd house on the left hand side, south side of the street
School Information
- Elementary School: Carthage
- High School: Illini West
- Private School: Illini West
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Other
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Unfinished, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,860
- Year Built: 1976
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2
- Lot Dimensions: 218 x 430 x 175 x 430
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
- Zoning: OTHER
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1976
- Tax Amount: $6,061
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 12-14-000-139
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Schools
Schools serving 1797 E County Rd 1540 N
School Districts:Carthage Elementary School District 317, Illini West High School District 307
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Illini West High School 600 Miller Street, Carthage, IL 62321 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1797 E County Rd 1540 N
Tax History
Tax History for 1797 E County Rd 1540 N
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,061
27%
$83,864
14%
2023
$4,771
8%
$73,350
7%
2022
$4,414
15%
$68,507
6%
2021
$3,853
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$64,780
7%
2021
$3,853
—
$60,570
-2%
2020
$3,839
-2%
$61,807
-3%
2019
$3,936
-6%
$63,850
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2016
$4,185
—
$63,850
-4%
2016
$4,185
—
$66,807
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1797 E County Rd 1540 N, Carthage, IL 62321 (MLS# 12488200) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1797 E County Rd 1540 N is currently listed for $299,000 and was received on October 04, 2025. Want to learn more about 1797 E County Rd 1540 N? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Carthage? You can browse all Carthage real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.