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7280 Buncombe Road, Buncombe, IL, 62912

2beds
1baths
1,100sqft
$154,000
$140price/sqft
$1,468/moest. monthly cost
$58,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Country Charm with Room to Grow on 6 Acres! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath farmhouse offers space, character, and incredible potential. The home features a spacious living room, a separate dining room, a kitchen, and a convenient main-floor laundry/mudroom on the sunroom porch. You'll love the bay window and walk-in closet in the primary bedroom. Upstairs, you’ll find a generously sized unfinished attic space—perfect for adding a third bedroom, home office, or bonus area to increase value and functionality. The property includes a 24x24 detached garage and a 36x72 pole barn, making it ideal for hobbies, storage, equipment, business use, or livestock. The basement provides extra storage and storm protection, while the acreage offers a mix of wooded and open land with plenty of room to roam. This home is ready for your personal touch and updates—whether you’re looking to renovate, invest, or create your own country retreat. Schedule your showing today!

Getting Around

4
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
15
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Buncombe Cons SchoolGrades K-80.1 mi
10/10
Vienna High SchoolGrades 9-125.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 13ft 0in

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 12ft 0in

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,100
  • Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 13ft 0in

Main Level

  • Area: 1100

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0415416000

Lot

  • Lot size: 6 Acres
  • Features: Other
  • Lot size dimensions: 6 acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Earthquake
Hail
Heat Wave
Ice Storm
Tornado
Winter Weather
Inland Flooding
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Other
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $778$9,336
Home Insurance *$390$4,680
Property Taxes $170$2,040
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$1,468$17,616
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$50,331/yr
40% on housing$44,040/yr
45% on housing$39,146/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

Illinois FAIR Plan Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.0%
-1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$140This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 62912
Johnson County$182

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 62912$65
Johnson County$165

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-02Listed for sale$156,000
2026-04-23Listing removed$162,000
2026-03-16Price change$162,000
2026-02-01Listed for sale$165,000
2026-01-07Listing removed$165,000
2025-11-20Listed for sale$165,000
2025-11-05Pending sale$165,000
2025-09-10Price change$165,000
2025-08-12Price change$168,000
2025-06-07Price change$170,000
2024-12-19Price change$174,500
2024-10-31Listed for sale$192,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMelanie Harp
BrokerageSouthern Illinois Realty Experts - Herrin

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