Residential Land with Home for Sale in Worden, Illinois
8720 Possum Hill Rd, Worden, IL 62097
7.6 ACRES | STOCKED POND | POLE BARN | POOL | 4 BED, 3 BATH HOME
Welcome home to your own private retreat. Nestled on 7.6 wooded acres with a stocked pond and winding trails, this property offers peace, privacy, and space to enjoy nature every day. As you travel the asphalt drive through the trees, you'll immediately appreciate the serene setting.
Step inside the tri-level home and be greeted by stunning acacia and hickory hardwood flooring that flows throughout the house. The dining room features a large window overlooking the backyard, while the kitchen offers granite countertops, backsplash, ceramic flooring, pantry, and an large arched window to the living room. Just off the kitchen, the three-season room provides beautiful pond views, windows and screens for summer breezes, and a hookup ready for a hot tub.
The living room showcases hardwood floors, a fireplace, and a large bay window for natural light. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space. The main full bath includes a walk-in stone-floor shower and a soaking tub. The primary suite features hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, and a 3/4 bath with ceramic flooring and granite countertop.
The lower level includes a bedroom with exterior access, ideal for a home office, along with a laundry room complete with washer, dryer, cabinets, and a half bath. The unfinished basement offers additional space to customize and includes a second wood-burning fireplace. The attached two-car garage is equipped with a wall heater, wood stove and a compressor.
Outdoor living shines with front and back decks, a paver patio, mature landscaping, and a 20x40 above-ground pool. The 24x36 pole barn with electric and concrete floor, 9-foot door with opener adds excellent storage or workshop space.
Recent updates: Asphalt drive (2022), Roof (2023), HVAC (2024), Water heater (2017), Pool pump/cover/filter/liner (2025), and updated flooring.
A rare opportunity to own a peaceful property with acreage, water, and amenities -- all in one beautiful setting.
Location
- Street address
- 8720 Possum Hill Rd
- County
- Madison County
- School district
- Edwardsville DIST 7
- Elevation
- 542 feet
Directions
Rt. 4 to Possum Hill Rd., go through town and about 2 miles out of town, just before Brick Yard Hill Rd.
Property details
- Acreage
- 7.65 acres
- MLS #
- MARIS 26007384
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $7,744
Parcels
- 12-1-04-34-00-000-009.002
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Lot
- Waterfront
- Pond, Waterfront
Exterior
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage, Heated, Workshop
- Features
- Pool, Private Yard
Structure
- Heating
- Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Propane
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Materials
- Brick, Cedar, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 12
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 3, Bedroom x 4, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage Disposer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-In Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Separate Dining, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop/Hobby Area
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Natural Gas | Connected |
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Edwardsville Dist 7 | Elementary | Edwardsville DIST 7 |
| Edwardsville Dist 7 | Middle | Edwardsville DIST 7 |
| Edwardsville | High | Edwardsville DIST 7 |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2026 | Under contract | $549,000 | — | MARIS |
| Feb 12, 2026 | New listing | $549,000 | — | MARIS |