151 Doc Lynn Dr, Sparta, IL, 62286
About This Home
Experience the perfect blend of western charm and modern convenience with this truly one-of-a-kind barn property built in 2019! Situated on 8.29 beautiful acres, this unique property offers peaceful country living with endless possibilities. Designed with a cozy cabin feel and loaded with rustic character, the home built within the barn features 1 bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms, creating the perfect private retreat, weekend getaway, investment opportunity, or full-time residence. The kitchen comes fully equipped with included appliances — stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, dryer, and a new microwave — making this property move-in ready. Perfect for horse enthusiasts, the property includes 2 horse stalls with built-in drains, a tack room, electric fencing, expansive open acreage, and an RV hookup for added flexibility and convenience. Whether you’re looking for a horse property, recreational escape, investment opportunity, or simply a place to enjoy quiet country living, this property delivers a lifestyle that’s hard to find and impossible to duplicate. Properties with this much personality, flexibility, and charm rarely come available — don’t miss your chance to own this unforgettable slice of country paradise!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 2019
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Electric Oven,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Laundry Closet
Basement
- Basement: None
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 12
- Dimensions: 4x3
Bathroom2
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8x6
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Concrete
- Fireplace features: None
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 777
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 777
- Total interior livable area: 777 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14x10
Living Room
- Features: Floor Covering: Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 190
- Dimensions: 19x10
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1912302500
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Exterior features: RV Hookup
- Fencing: Electric
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Lot size: 8.29 Acres
- Features: Agricultural
- Lot size dimensions: 8.29 acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Covered spaces: 1
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 1
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
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
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 | $1,137 | $13,644 |
| Home Insurance * | $210 | $2,520 |
| Property Taxes | $241 | $2,892 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $1,718 | $20,616 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Price change | $225,000 |
| 2026-05-28 | Listed for sale | $229,000 |
| 2026-04-14 | Listing removed | $229,000 |
| 2025-10-15 | Listed for sale | $229,000 |
| 2022-10-14 | Sold | $170,000 |
| 2022-08-25 | Contingent | $179,900 |
| 2022-07-29 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
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