28325 S Elevator Road
Manhattan, IL 60442
$375,000
If you have ever dreamed of owning a significant slice of land without the high price tag or overwhelming maintenance, this is your rare opportunity to secure a 2.5-acre private retreat in unincorporated Manhattan. Perfectly positioned to offer a balance of open space and secluded nature, this split level home is fully livable and ready for you to move in today while you bring your long-term vision to life. The heavy lifting has already begun with brand-new windows and exterior doors recently installed throughout the main level, providing a solid, energy-efficient foundation. Whether you imagine creating a sleek modern farmhouse or a cozy rustic getaway, the interior is a clean slate where you can tackle projects at your own pace, transforming the existing floor plan into the ultimate entertaining space. The lifestyle appeal extends far beyond the home itself, featuring a massive detached garage in addition to the attached unit. Equipped with 220-amp service-which is also mirrored in the home-this is the dream setup for car enthusiasts, tradespeople in need of a full-time shop, or hobbyists seeking a dedicated "tinker" space. Here, you can live the farm dream without the sunrise-to-sunset chores; the front portion of the lot is easily maintained, while the back half transitions into a winding, private forest that provides a serene, low-maintenance connection to the outdoors and total privacy. Because this property is zoned E-2 and nestled within a ...
+ Read More| Listing Id: | 12637709 |
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| List Price: | $380,000 |
| Close Price: | $375,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-08-21 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Type: | Detached Single |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,493 |
| Parking On Site: | Yes |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $6,822 |
| City: | Manhattan |
| County Or Parish: | Will |
| Postal Code: | 60442 |
| Year Built: | 1987 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Electric Oven |
| Association Fee Frequency: | Not Applicable |
| Association Fee Includes: | None |
| Basement: | false |
| Basement: | Crawl Space |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Bedrooms Possible: | 3 |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Directions: | s. Cedar road to s. Elevator Rd. |
| Electric: | 200+ Amp Service |
| Elementary School: | Peotone Elementary School |
| Elementary School District: | 207U |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Heating: | Propane |
| High School: | Peotone High School |
| High School District: | 207U |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-07-17 |
| Living Area Source: | Estimated |
| Lot Features: | Wooded, Mature Trees |
| Lot Size Acres: | 2.5 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 200x505 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Peotone Junior High School |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | 207U |
| MLS Area Major: | Manhattan/Wilton Center |
| Age: | 31-40 Years |
| Agent Owned/Interest (Y/N): | No |
| Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: | 1493 |
| Assessor Square Footage: | 1146 |
| Built Before 1978 (Y/N): | No |
| Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): | No |
| Corporate Limits: | Unincorporated |
| Dining Room: | Kitchen/Dining Combo |
| Disability Access And/Or Equipped: | No |
| Finance Code: | Conventional |
| General Information: | None |
| Lower Sq Ft: | 453 |
| Lot Size: | 2.0-2.99 Acres |
| Master Association Fee: | No |
| Main Sq Ft: | 483 |
| Master Association Fee Frequency: | Not Required |
| Market Code: | Off-Market |
| Rebuilt (Y/N): | No |
| Rehab (Y/N): | No |
| Rural (Y/N): | Y |
| Offered For Sale Or Rent: | No |
| Special Assessments: | N |
| Short Sale: | Not Applicable |
| Is Parking Included In Price: | Yes |
| Special Service Area: | N |
| Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: | 1493 |
| Total Sq Ft: | 1493 |
| Type Detached: | Split Level |
| Tax Exemptions: | Homeowner |
| Update Date: | 2026-08-21T22:03:23 |
| Upper Sq Ft: | 557 |
| Original List Price: | $420,000 |
| Other Structures: | Second Garage |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Parcel Number: | 1319023050080000 |
| Parking Features: | Concrete, Gravel, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Detached |
| Parking Total: | 2 |
| Possession: | Closing |
| Roof: | Asphalt |
| Rooms Total: | 7 |
| Room Type: | No additional rooms |
| Sewer: | Septic Tank |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| State Or Province: | IL |
| Tax Year: | 2024 |
| Township: | Manhattan |
| Water Source: | Well |
| Actual Status: | Closed |
| Lot Size Source: | County Records |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio |
| Activation Date: | 2026-05-08 |
| Back On Market Date: | 2026-05-14 |
| Broker Notices: | Multiple offers received |
| Levels: | Tri-Level |
| New Construction Y/N: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Town Center Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Lindsey Hazdra
815-545-8675
Buyer Represented by: HomeSmart Realty Group
Selling Agent: Joyce Russell-Massaro
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