Bring your vision to 305 E Chestnut St in Cowden. The bones are sound and the major systems are functional - what this one needs is interior updating, which means you get to choose the finishes instead of paying for someone else's taste. Cowden sits in the heart of Shelby County farm country, where low carrying costs and small-town price points let a dollar stretch. Lake Shelbyville is a short drive north for boating, fishing, and camping, Eagle Creek State Recreation Area is close by for hiking and picnicking, and Pana, Shelbyville, Vandalia, and Effingham are all within easy reach for shopping, dining, and services - with prime central Illinois hunting and outdoor recreation right out the back door. Cash only, sold as-is, and priced for a buyer who wants sweat equity, a weekend or hunting base, or a rental in a market where the numbers still work. Seller is motivated - bring all reasonable offers. Come see the potential for yourself.
Welcome to this beautifully updated home situated on a scenic 3-acre lot, offering the perfect combination of space, comfort, and functionality. The heart of the home features a spacious kitchen with abundant counter space, open to the dining area and family room-ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Just beyond, you'll find an impressive 28' x 19' living room filled with natural light from an abundance of windows. The main-floor primary suite provides a private retreat with 2 walk in closets, its own bathroom featuring a jetted tub and separate shower. A convenient laundry room and half bath complete the main level. Upstairs offers two generously sized bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, along with a loft area and a full bath. The walkout lower level is every bit as impressive as the rest of the home, featuring a recently updated great room, a fourth bedroom with a window, another full bath, and plenty of storage space. Step outside to enjoy the oversized 3-car garage and a spacious elevated deck overlooking the peaceful 3-acre property. With 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a finished walkout basement, ample living space, and a beautiful country setting, this home truly has it all. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your own!
36 Acres 2 bed 1 bath home 22,000 Sq Ft Shops Concrete Floors Hunting 2 bed 1 bath home with an attached carport Rare setup with 5 shop buildings (22,000 sq ft total) - all with concrete floors. Highlights: * 36 acres * 5 shop buildings * 22,000 sq ft total shop space * Concrete floors in all buildings * 2 bed / 1 bath home * 53 wooded * 23 tillable * 15 pasture Great fit for: * Business owners * Investors * Hunters - farmers Message me for details or a showing.

Cowden is located in Illinois. Cowden, Illinois has a population of 492. Cowden is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 18.11% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 27.45%.
The median household income in Cowden, Illinois is $40,278. The median household income for the surrounding county is $60,103 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Cowden is 37 years.
The average high temperature in July is 86.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 18.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 40 inches per year, with 15.9 inches of snow per year.