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2196 Wilderness Retreat Rd, Jonesboro, IL, 62952

4beds
3baths
3,233sqft
$725,000
$224price/sqft
$5,771/moest. monthly cost
$230,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

Escape to your own private retreat in Southern Illinois surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest! And just in time for hunting season! Sit on the massive porches and enjoy the peace unique to this property. There is a spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath lodge, thoughtfully designed, sitting on 75 acres of prime hunting and recreational land, making it the perfect getaway or full-time residence. With two kitchens and generous living space, it's designed to host family and friends. If opting to use this as a lodge, it would be a beautiful venue. The floor plan is perfect for multiple guests, including 3 suites, in addition to the open-concept common areas. The attached 3+ car garage, with multiple door openings, is additional space for hosting many. Don't worry....there is a detached, oversized garage for housing all of your toys! The land offers endless opportunities for hunting, hiking, ATV riding, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of nature. Approximately 14 acres are open, with the balance in timber. Property is located within 20 minutes of Cape Girardeau. Whether you are looking for a weekend escape, a hunting camp, or a place to gather and entertain, this property will not disappoint! Come sit on the porch and discover for yourself how fantastic Southern Illinois is! AN ADDITIONAL 184 SURVEYED ACRES ADJOINING THIS PROPERTY ARE AVAILABLE. See listing for 19168 County Line Road, Jonesboro, IL.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

9/10
2/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2022

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Frame,Aluminum Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Additional Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 16ft 7in x 12ft 0in

Additional Room2

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 20ft 2in x 14ft 6in

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 17ft 0in x 11ft 8in

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 15ft 5in x 9ft 9in

Bedroom3

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 18ft 1in x 14ft 0in

Bedroom4

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 14ft 9in x 11ft 4in

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,233
  • Total interior livable area: 3,233 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 16ft 7in x 14ft 11in

Laundry

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 16ft 9in x 7ft 6in

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 22ft 7in x 20ft 4in

Main Level

  • Area: 3233

Other

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 14ft 11in x 12ft 7in

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 093506611

Lot

  • Lot size: 75 Acres
  • Features: Wooded
  • Lot size dimensions: 75 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Attached,Detached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Covered spaces: 3

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
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood

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 $3,665$43,980
Home Insurance *$1,164$13,968
Property Taxes $694$8,328
Electricity $248$2,984
Total$5,771$69,252
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$197,862/yr
40% on housing$173,130/yr
45% on housing$153,893/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: 6.7%
6.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -10.3%
-10.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$224This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 62952$86
Union County$110

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 62952
Union County$51

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
2026-03-27Listed for sale$725,000
2026-03-27Listing removed$725,000
2025-10-06Listed for sale$725,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAngela Horn
BrokerageREALTY 618 LLC

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