Just Listed
Address
508 S Jefferson Street, Armington, IL
Price
$ 59,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#12767551
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status New
- CountyTAZEWELL
- CityArmington
- AreaArmington
- Zip61721
- Style
- Year Built1977
- Taxes$ 1857
- Price$ 59,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2300
- Lot Size0.33 Acres
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
Built in 1977 by Andy "Caveman" Davis to combat rising energy costs, this original earth-sheltered home in Armington offers over 2,300 square feet of highly efficient underground living space. Integrating directly into the landscape with an undulating concrete exterior and bermed roofline, the home was engineered for natural climate control long before modern eco-building trends. Inside, the property features a distinctive architectural aesthetic with ceilings and arched corridors covered in river rock, which the Davis family hand-collected during annual trips to Colorado. Currently presenting as a massive blank slate, the structural footprint provides the framework to finalize a 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom layout. For those evaluating multi-family utility or looking to add a unique asset to a rental portfolio, the property is already equipped with two separate electric meters, streamlining a potential duplex conversion. Whether restored as a unique cave house - single-family residence, an income-producing Airbnb, or a multi-unit property, the opportunities are endless. The sale includes two brand-new, uninstalled Argon gas circular windows (a $15,000 value) for the new buyers to replace the old windows down the road.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Elementary | Olympia Jr High School | Olympia High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listed $59,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2300 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Heating | None |
| Cooling | None |
| Possession | Closing |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Materials | Concrete |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Township | Hittle |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Tazewell |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Subdivision Name | Not Applicable |
| Total Rooms | 8 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | New |
| Directions | East On 136 from McLean,turn Right on to 136,Turn Left on East 3rd St when entering town,Turn Left on S Jefferson,drive all the way down and continue driving past the gravel road. |
| High School | Olympia High School |
| City | Armington |
| High School District | 16 |
| MLS Area | Armington |
| Elementary School | Olympia Elementary |
| Tax Annual Amount | 1857 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Olympia Jr High School |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 16 |
| Elementary School District | 16 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Basement | None |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Room Type | Bedroom 5 |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Total Baths | 3 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 5 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Yes,Owned |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 6 |
| Lot Dimensions | 120x120x120x120 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.33 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 61721
Price
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Year Built
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