




2061 N Highway 96, Nauvoo, IL, 62354
About This Home
Wake up above the Mississippi River with panoramic views that stretch for miles. Perched along the bluff side of the Great River Road—designated a National Scenic Byway—this elevated one-bedroom, one-bath home in Nauvoo, Illinois, offers a front-row seat to one of the most iconic river landscapes in the Midwest. The home has been thoughtfully updated with tile flooring in the kitchen, new appliances, and a fully renovated bathroom featuring tile floors and a tiled shower. Expansive windows frame the spectacular river scenery and are equipped with remote-control blinds, allowing effortless control of light and privacy while enjoying unforgettable sunset views. A detached garage with workshop or bonus space adds versatility, providing room for hobbies, storage, or accommodating extra guests. Whether envisioned as a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or potential income-producing short-term rental, this property’s elevation, setting, and proximity to Nauvoo’s historic district and river tourism enhance its long-term appeal. This is more than a home—it’s a rare bluff-top retreat along one of America’s most celebrated scenic byways.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Materials
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less,Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame,HardiPlank Type
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Exhaust Fan,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial,Block,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8x8
Features
- Window features: Blinds,Display Window(s),Double Pane Windows,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 827
- Common walls with other units/homes: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 827 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13x15
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18x15
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14x13
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0719000298
- Foundation area: 633
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: North,Panoramic,River,South,West
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: North,Panoramic,River,South,West
- Waterfront features: Waterfront Present,Road Between Waterfront And Home
- Waterbody name: Mississippi River
Lot
- Lot size: 0.75 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot,Few Trees,Accessible Shoreline
- Lot size dimensions: 288 x 288 x 48 x 199
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Outside,Concrete
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
