On over 4 acres! Pretty setting! C. 1860 farmhouse in Illinois. $250,000.
This two-story farmhouse in McLean County, Illinois, was built in 1860. It sits on 4.04 private acres at the end of a long lane between McLean and Heyworth. It has four bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, and 1,634 square feet.
9845 E 200 North Rd, McLean, IL 61754 — $250,000
Down a Long Private Lane
The house is set back down a long private lane. The listing says it sits high on the land with views for miles.
Even with the rural setting, the interstate is close by.
Features:
- Long private lane
- Elevated site with long views
- Convenient interstate access
An 1860 Farmhouse
The house dates to 1860. It’s a wood-sided two-story with a shingle roof, and some of the windows have been replaced.
Features:
- Built in 1860
- Wood siding
- Shingle roof
- Some replacement windows
The Living Room and Staircase
The front living room is bright and faces the front of the house. It has an open staircase and wood floors.
Features:
- Front-facing living room
- Open staircase
- Wood flooring
- Ceiling fans
Kitchen and Laundry
The kitchen and dining area share one space. The listing calls it equipped and efficient.
Laundry is on the main floor. The washer, dryer, range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and an owned water softener are listed as included.
Features:
- Combined kitchen and dining area
- Main-floor laundry
- Dishwasher
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer and dryer
- Owned water softener
A Main-Floor Bedroom
One bedroom is on the main floor and could also work as a den. It has its own access into the updated full bathroom.
Features:
- Main-floor bedroom or den
- Updated full bath on main floor
The Enclosed Side Porch
A 9×21 enclosed side porch is a nice bonus. It’s not counted in the square footage.
Features:
- 9×21 enclosed side porch
- Not included in the 1,634 sq ft
Upstairs
Three more bedrooms are upstairs. One has new carpet and a 5×8 walk-in closet next to it.
There’s also an 8×8 room that works as storage or an office, plus a half bath in the hall.
Features:
- 3 upstairs bedrooms
- New carpet in one bedroom
- 5×8 walk-in closet
- 8×8 storage or office space
- Hall half bath
Basement, Garage, and Systems
There’s a partial, unfinished basement. Out back is a detached garage built of solid concrete block.
Heat is forced air with a rented propane tank. No central air is listed. It’s on a private well and septic.
Features:
- Partial unfinished basement
- Detached concrete block garage
- Forced-air propane heat
- Private well
- Septic system
Four Acres
The property is 4.04 acres, and the listing describes it as private and secluded. It also calls this a truly rare rural McLean County property.
Features:
- 4.04 acres
- Private and secluded
Schools
The house is in the Heyworth school district. Heyworth Elementary (PK-6) is about 5.6 miles away, and Heyworth Jr-Sr High (7-12) is about 5 miles away.
Features:
- Heyworth Elementary School, PK-6, 5.6 mi
- Heyworth Jr-Sr High School, 7-12, 5 mi
Price History and Taxes
It was listed in April 2026 at $325,000. Three price cuts later, it’s at $250,000. The listing also says it’s available for rent.
Annual taxes are about $2,124. The property is being sold as presented.
Features:
- List price: $250,000
- Original list price: $325,000 (April 2026)
- Zestimate: about $244,800
- Annual taxes: about $2,124
- For sale or rent
- Sold as presented
At $250,000, this is an 1860 farmhouse on four private acres with long views. It’s been on the market about 159 days. It’ll suit someone who wants space and quiet but still needs easy access to the interstate.
Full Listing Description
FOR SALE OR RENT! Situated down a long private lane between McLean and Heyworth with convenient interstate access is this 1860 constructed 4-bedroom, 1.5 bath wood sided two story home perched high upon 4.04 private secluded acres with views for miles!
Main floor of home boasts a gracious bright and airy front facing living room with a charming open staircase and lovely wood flooring, equipped and efficient kitchen/dining concept, convenient laundry facilities, updated full bath, roomy bedroom/den (has an access point into bathroom), and a fantastic 9X21 enclosed side porch (NOT included in total square footage), Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms — one with freshly installed carpeting and an adjacent 5X8 walk-in closet, an 8X8 storage/office area, and a hall half bath. Property also features a partial basement, solid concrete block detached garage, and some replacement windows.
Private well/septic system on property. Heyworth schools.
So incredibly much to appreciate with this truly rare rural McLean County property! ** Property is being sold as presented **
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