2689 Paul Road, Salem, IL 62881
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Star Homes
Listed by: siretha howe
Office: midwest farm & land
MLS#:12612202
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$254,000
About this home
2689 County Rd 1025 E, Salem, IL This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-story home offers 2,186 sq. ft. of living space on approximately 10+/- acres just outside of Salem, with all the privacy of country living and less than 10 minutes to town. The open living and dining area features laminate hardwood flooring, vaulted ceilings with decorative wood trim, a ceiling fan, and a chandelier in the dining space. The primary suite includes an en suite bath. A dedicated family room and separate living room provide additional living space, and four bedrooms offer flexibility for a variety of uses including home office, guest quarters, or hobby space. Recent updates include a new roof (2022), furnace and central air conditioning (2023), water heater (2025), stove and range hood (2022), and washer and dryer (2024). These updates provide confidence in the major systems of the home for years to come. The aproximately 10+/- acres offers a wonderful mix of wooded land, open yard space, and a creek running through the property. The woods are known to produce an abundance of morel mushrooms each season, making this a true nature lover's paradise. The current sellers have thoroughly enjoyed the established fire pit area, which features stone edging, gravel, and bench seating - a well-used and well-loved outdoor gathering space that conveys with the property. The exterior is well established and set up for the self-sufficient lifestyle. Multiple large raised garden beds are already in place and ready for the growing season, with wood-framed construction and weed barrier installed throughout. A greenhouse on the property extends the growing season and provides a dedicated space for starting seeds, growing year-round produce, or cultivating plants. The combination of the greenhouse, raised beds, open acreage, and wooded land makes this one of the more well-equipped garden and homestead properties available in the area. The covered back deck overlooks the private backyard and wooded surroundings, providing a sheltered outdoor living space suitable for use in a variety of weather conditions. The detached outbuilding provides ample room for storage, equipment, tools, or a workshop. The gravel driveway and spacious front lawn complete the setting. Utilities include Raccoon water, Tri-County Electric, Effingham Equity gas, and a septic system. Located within the Raccoon Grade School and Salem High School districts. This property offers a rare combination of updated mechanics, established homestead infrastructure, wooded acreage, creek frontage, and a convenient location just minutes from Salem. Properties like this are uncommon - schedule a showing today....
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Home facts
- Year built:2000
- Listing ID #:12612202
- Updated:April 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Rooms Total:9
- Dining Description:Combined With Living Room
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Natural Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:2000
- Lot Features:Corner Lot
- Exterior Features:Fire Pit
Schools
- High school:Salem Community High School
- Middle school:Raccoon Grade School
- Elementary school:Raccoon Grade School
Utilities
- Water:Public
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$254,000
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
Parking
- Total parking spaces:6
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:3
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