2.4 Acres with Ranch Home, Outbuildings, and Hobby Farm Potential | Mercer County, Illinois
This 2.4-acre property is located just outside Alexis in Mercer County, Illinois, offering a perfect balance of country living and convenience. Ideal for buyers seeking a rural home with room for outdoor activities, small-scale farming, or hobby animals, this property provides flexibility and space that's hard to find at this price point.
The ranch-style home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths across 1,492 sq ft of living space. Two main-floor bedrooms include hardwood floors, while the updated kitchen, dining area, and living room boast newer LVP flooring and fresh paint throughout, creating a functional and welcoming layout for everyday life.
The walkout basement adds valuable extra space with a large family room or kids' play area, a third bedroom, a half bath, and laundry/mechanical room. With direct backyard access, it offers versatility for growing families or guests.
Outdoor amenities include a 30'x40' pole barn with power and partial concrete flooring, plus a loafing shed for livestock or storage. Whether for chickens, a pony, or dogs, the property is ready for a hobby farm setup. Low-maintenance features like vinyl siding, a metal roof, LP forced air heat, and central air keep upkeep minimal.
Property details
Acreage: 2.4 acres
County/State: Mercer County, Illinois
Nearest town: Alexis
Short location note: Just outside Alexis city limits
Major improvements: 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch home, 30x40 pole barn with power, additional loafing shed
Key features
2.4 acres just outside Alexis city limits
Ranch home with attached 1-car garage
2 bedrooms on main floor + 3rd bedroom in basement
Hardwood floors in bedrooms, newer LVP throughout main areas
Fresh paint throughout interior
Spacious living room with open flow to dining and kitchen
Walkout basement with large family room/play area
30x40 pole barn with power and partial concrete floor
Additional loafing shed for livestock or storage
Ideal setup for hobby farm, animals, or outdoor lifestyle
Vinyl siding and metal roof for low maintenance
LP forced air furnace + central air conditioning
Hard road frontage
Located in United School District
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