8739 Shawneetown Trl Chester, IL 62233
Property details
About 8739 Shawneetown Trl
Looking for a home in the country where you can raise some chickens or kennel some dogs? Here you go! This property sits at the crossroads of Palestine Rd, Walsh Rd, and Shawneetown Trail/Ft Kaskaskia road at the last Chester address in the county. Stick-built Modular home features open floor plan kitchen/dining room/living room along with 2 beds up and 1+ extra rooms in the full basement (has walkout) along with 1 full bath upstairs and a roughed in full bath in the basement. Outside you will find a former above-ground swimming pool and fence/decking. (Disclosure: The pool needs considerable work but could be functional again). The big yard has a 22x27 carport/pavillion for parking or picnics. There is a 40x32 concrete block shed for parking with workshop and has a covered 14x12 dog kennel on the north side. Garage doors on both sides and electric installed (no electric openers though). This all sits on 1 acre (or 1.57 acres if you include the utility easements the county doesn't). Being sold as-is; no government loan types as this one has some peeling paint on the fence, etc. Call listing agent for more info. This one has great potential for anything you might want to do and it's location is awesome! Schedule a showing soon!
Highlights
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Microwave, Range, Range Hood
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Center Hall Floorplan, Dining/Living Room Combo, Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Carport, Detached, Driveway, Workshop in Garage
- Exterior: Kennel, See Remarks, Porch Front
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Electric
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- List Price: $170,000
- Price/SqFt: $90
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,059
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Pie Shaped Lot, Few Trees
- Directions: GPS friendly. At the crossroad stop sign at the end of Palestine Road, the property is on the right on Walsh Road. Sign is located right before the driveway off Shawneetown Trail before you get to the stop sign. Turn there.
- Year Built: 1950
- Living Area: 1,872 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1 Acres
- MLS Number: 25043363
- MLS Name: MARIS2
- Office Name: Worth Clark Realty
- Office Phone: (800) 991-6092
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2022 | Home Sold | $106,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,360 | $2,059 |
| 2022 | $27,665 | $1,169 |
| 2021 | $27,000 | $1,894 |
| 2020 | $27,650 | $1,763 |
| 2019 | $24,745 | $889 |
| 2017 | $24,500 | $1,577 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Ste. Genevieve Elementary School
Public District PK-5
12.7 mi
•725 Washington St
4
Trico Elementary School
Public District PK-5
14.3 mi
•PO Box 305
6
Coulterville Elementary School
Public District PK-5
17.5 mi
•PO Box 396
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,432. The most common annual income of people living in Chester, IL is between $35k-100k. Most families are married, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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Hunting
NASCAR
Monster Trucks
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Wal-Mart
Bass Pro Shops
Academy Sports & Outdoors
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Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
Ram
GMC
Chevrolet
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Classic Country
New Country
Oldies
Frequently asked questions
About 8739 Shawneetown Trl
The listing price of 8739 Shawneetown Trl property is $170,000.
The property 8739 Shawneetown Trl is a house located in Chester, Illinois, 62233.
Active Listing: 8739 Shawneetown Trl is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 8739 Shawneetown Trl are: Ste. Genevieve Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Trico Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Coulterville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Chester Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Steeleville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Evansville Attendance Center (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Chester High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Steeleville High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Sparta High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,059 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 16, 2022 for $106,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 8739 Shawneetown Trl has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 8739 Shawneetown Trl is 1,872 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 8739 Shawneetown Trl is 1950.
This home is located at 8739 Shawneetown Trl in Chester, IL and zip code 62233. This 1,872 square foot home, which was built in 1950, sits on a 1.00 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $170,000.
Chester, IL housing market in May 2025 saw over 0 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 6 sold below. In May 2025 in Chester, IL there were 4.2% more homes for sale than in April. Listings spent 92 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $113,500 during the same period.