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$389,000
Property Description
This unique country property has so much to offer! The main house is the ideal ranch, featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, a full basement and an attached 2 car garage. Enjoy the peace of country living on the back deck, and let your pups run free in the fenced in portion of the sprawling yard! The large 60x90 outbuilding provides more than ample storage for all your needs, and is additionally outfitted with a 1600 square foot custom built apartment that features 2 large bedrooms, an office, and 2 & 1/2 bathrooms! The craftsmanship that has been put into this "Sugi Noya" (Japanese for "House of Cedar!) truly shines! Originally built as a photography studio, this space has been carefully crafted from cedar and 100 year old barn wood and offers an opportunity for rental income, a space for extended family members, or just a peaceful haven for you to hang out and make your own! Plenty of mature trees provide shade and privacy throughout the property while still leaving lots of room for sun and gardening! Other updates on this home include completely paid off solar panels (2016), a new well pump (2025), new HVAC (2021), new roof (2025), & new 100 amp electric panel (2025). Come experience this hidden gem for yourself--full of potential for all of your rural living dreams!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 704 Carnahan Rd
General
- Price: $389,000
- Taxes: $6,962 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12659446
- Updated: 6/4/2026
- Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Water Softener (Owned)
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 10
- Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Compton
- County: Lee
- Township: Brooklyn
- Driving Directions: From IL RT 251, go north on Carnahan Road and immediate right into driveway.
School Information
- School District: 289
- Elem School District: 289
- Midd School District: 289
- High School District: 280
- Elementary School: Northbrook School
- Middle School: Northbrook School
- High School: Mendota Twp High School
- Private School: Mendota Twp High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch, Barndominium
- Architectural Style: Ranch, Barndominium
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,288
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1978
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: 2.0 to 2.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 445 x 251.5
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Water Heater
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1978
- Tax Amount: $6,962.1
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Septic Tank
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 5171030000500
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Schools
Schools serving 704 Carnahan Rd
School Districts:Mendota Community Consolidated School District 289, Mendota Township High School District 280
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Northbrook School 1804 Guiles Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 | 5-8 | 8.7 mi |
Lincoln Elementary School, Mendota, IL 805 4th Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 | 2-4 | 9.4 mi |
Blackstone Elementary School 1309 Jefferson Street, Mendota, IL 61342 | K-1 | 9.5 mi |
Mendota Twp High School 2300 West Main Street, Mendota, IL 61342 | 9-12 | 8.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 704 Carnahan Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/28/2026
Listed
$389,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 704 Carnahan Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,276
24%
$87,404
18%
2021
$5,043
—
$74,071
8%
2021
$5,043
24%
$68,463
8%
2020
$4,068
3%
$63,392
3%
2019
$3,962
4%
$61,546
3%
2018
$3,827
—
$59,753
6%
2018
$3,827
-11%
$56,481
3%
2017
$4,318
24%
$54,836
—
2016
$3,490
-12%
$54,836
—
2015
$3,965
—
$54,836
—
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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704 Carnahan Road, Compton, IL 61318 (MLS# 12659446) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 704 Carnahan Road is currently listed for $389,000 and was received on May 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 704 Carnahan Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Compton? You can browse all Compton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
