$299,000

beds

baths

half bath

1,860

square ft

1797 E County Rd 1540 N

Carthage, Illinois 62321

Active / MLS #12488200 / Single Family / Carthage

Listing information updated 10/10/2025 at 6:03am

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 Features

Exterior Type:

Stone,Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Other

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

49 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,860

Acreage:

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Family Room:

14x31 - Lower

Primary Bedroom:

18x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

14x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x13 - Lower

Eating Area:

32x14 - Main Level

Foyer:

6x10 - Main Level

Other Room:

9x13 - Lower Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,061

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

62321

City:

Carthage

County:

Hancock

Schools

Elementary School:

Carthage

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Illini West

Exterior Type:

Stone,Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Finished,Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Other

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

49 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,860

Acreage:

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Family Room:

14x31 - Lower

Primary Bedroom:

18x13 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x13 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

14x13 - Second

4th Bedroom:

14x13 - Lower

Eating Area:

32x14 - Main Level

Foyer:

6x10 - Main Level

Other Room:

9x13 - Lower Level

Tax Amount:

$6,061

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

62321

City:

Carthage

County:

Hancock

Elementary School:

Carthage

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Illini West

Listing Office: Brenda Young Real Estate

Listing Office Phone: 217.357.2145

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