Sitting pretty & move in ready in the Villa Maria subdivision of Athens, this cute ranch & it's prime location offer the peace of rural living & a short commute to Springfield amenities. You’re welcomed inside by neutral color schemes surrounding a striking floor-to-ceiling fireplace focal point finished in trendy whitewashed brick. An open-concept kitchen provides generous room for both dining & everyday living while an abundance of bright white cabinetry, tile floors and modern appliances align with the overall fresh feel. The layout is both practical & flexible with gracious bedrooms & closets, a true laundry room that doubles as the mudroom entry & a comfortable primary suite equipped with full, en suite bathroom. Step out from the dining area to the large back deck & you'll discover a large fenced backyard & endless opportunity for outdoor enjoyment. Recent improvements offer added value & peace of mind found in new copper plumbing completed in 2024, a water heater replaced in '23 & the sump pump new just last year. An attached 2-car garage with the front deck & yard space are like cherries on top as you welcome family & guests via attractive curb appeal that aligns beautifully within its surroundings. Don't miss this gem of a home and it's welcoming, rural neighborhood in the Athens School District!
Situated in Country Lake Estates Subv, this raised ranch offers a living room with a fireplace, an open kitchen with a dining area, 3 bedrooms and 1 bath all on the main level. The partially finished walkout basement offers a rec room and 2nd full bathroom. Other amenities include a rear deck, central heating and cooling and 2c attached garage. Tons of potential. $215 annual HOA fee. This property may qualify for seller Financing (vendee).
This home is a great opportunity for the investor or a home owner that is knowledgeable in home rehab. This 1,952 Sqft home is a duplex that consists of a 2 bedroom 1 bath with nice size laundry in the main home (1,192 Sqft) and a 2 bedroom with 1 bath in the 2nd unit with a entry door off the driveway (832 sqft). This home sits on a park like setting lot that is just under an acres with lots of shade and just a few blocks from Downtown Athens. The home has been cleaned out and is ready to be completely rehabbed to fit the needs of the new owner.
Andrea D. Conner, License 471020674, Xome Inc., License 478026347, [email protected], 844-400-XOME (9663), 750 Highway 121 Bypass, Ste 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Athens is located in Illinois. Athens, Illinois has a population of 2,303. Athens is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 29.7% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 30.48%.
The median household income in Athens, Illinois is $81,786. The median household income for the surrounding county is $79,743 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Athens is 35 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 18.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.8 inches per year, with 17.2 inches of snow per year.
