718 Karbers Ridge Rd, Karbers Ridge, IL, 62931
About This Home
Trail-Side Retreat on 4.3 Acres in the Heart of Shawnee Discover your escape at 718 Karbers Ridge Rd, Elizabethtown, IL - a 2,800 sq ft home on 4.31 acres perfectly positioned between two of Shawnee National Forest's best trail-riding camps. Built in 1980, this 3-bed, 2-bath property blends space, comfort, and proximity to adventure. The home features a new roof, updated siding, and new gutters, with thoughtful care throughout. Enjoy the freedom of open land less than 0.3 mile from a major river and only 1/2 mile from the R2R Trail - ride 50 minutes to Black's Cabin, 45 minutes to Initial Tree, about an hour to No No Rock, and an hour 20 to Hurricane Bluff. It's a trail rider's dream location offering endless scenic routes right from your doorstep. Utilities include American Water city water, Southeastern Electric power, and a sand-filter septic system. Whether you're looking for a private homestead, a vacation getaway, or a basecamp for your horses, this property offers the rare chance to live where others come to explore.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Egress Window
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10x9
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10x12
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 12x17
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Propane
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,826 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar),Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10x9
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet),Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10x13
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 021800806000
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Lot size: 4.31 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel,Yes,Attached,Garage
- 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
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,274 | $15,288 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,576 | $18,912 |
| Property Taxes | $174 | $2,088 |
| Electricity | $217 | $2,608 |
| Total | $3,241 | $38,892 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Price change | $252,000 |
| 2025-12-19 | Price change | $265,000 |
| 2025-11-05 | Listed for sale | $279,900 |
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