Splendid 4-bedroom, 3 full bath vinyl sided ranch style home with a gorgeous view of the water situated within Country Lake Estates! Main floor of home boasts an inviting front facing living room with a gas log fireplace and newer carpeting, gorgeous fully equipped eat-in kitchen with tasteful granite countertops and hardwood flooring, amazing renovated rustic rear family room with a recently added mini split heating and cooling unit as well as newer flooring, full hall bath, and three nice sized bedrooms including a rear facing primary suite host to a private full adjacent bath complete with a whirlpool tub. The full finished walk-out basement offers an expansive rec room with a gas log fireplace, kitchenette, bedroom area, laundry facilities, third full bath, mechanicals, and great storage/work space. Additional desirable features include a two-car attached garage, amazing rear deck with a pergola and choice views (mounted television to remain), partially covered lower level concrete patio, fenced backyard with playset, 2025 constructed 14X24 detached garage/storage shed/workshop (Schrock), central vacuum system, whole house attic fan, architectural roof, updated furnace and central air conditioning unit (2020), gutter guards, portable generator, boat dock -- the list goes on! Freshly painted throughout and completely move-in ready, this splendid lakefront residential dwelling is sure to please and is bound to have a short shelf life -- MAKE YOUR MOVE!
Showings to start 4/12 at 1:00pm. Peaceful lake life awaits you at 23310 Railsplitter Lane, Athens, IL! Located in the desirable Country Lake Estates neighborhood, this walkout ranch offers great curb appeal with a large, covered front porch and a peek at the rear water view. The main floor of the home features a roomy front living room with gas fireplace, beautiful eat-in kitchen with tasteful upgrades including granite countertops, French doors to an amazing 4-seasons room (not included in total SF) with wood burning stove, supplemental heating/cooling and glass sliders to the cozy, covered rear porch with pergola (outdoor TV to remain for new owners!) and views of beautiful Country Lake. The primary suite with private full bathroom, two additional bedrooms and a second full hall bath round out the first level. The walkout basement features a large family room with gas fireplace, rec room area, enclosed laundry room, third full bathroom, bonus room that could be used for an unofficial fourth bedroom, and extra room with wet bar, refrigerator and glass sliders to the large, fenced backyard. Oversized 2-car attached garage provides loads of storage, and driveway includes a third parking spot. Do NOT wait on this one - schedule your showing today and move right in just in time for fishing and boating season!
Public Records
May 2, 2005
Sold
$149,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,706 (+2.7%)
$7,792 + $69,500
$77,292
2024
$4,582 (+2.7%)
$7,323 + $65,320
$72,643
2023
$4,460 (+22.9%)
$6,933 + $61,844
$68,777
2022
$3,628 (+3.5%)
$7,892 + $49,697
$57,589
2021
$3,505 (+0.7%)
$7,481 + $47,106
$54,587
2020
$3,479 (−0.2%)
$7,334 + $46,182
$53,516
2019
$3,486 (+3.3%)
$7,334 + $46,182
$53,516
2018
$3,375 (+4.1%)
$7,086 + $44,620
$51,706
2017
$3,243 (+0.5%)
$6,880 + $43,320
$50,200
2016
$3,227 (+0.5%)
$6,880 + $43,320
$50,200
2015
$3,212 (+0.5%)
$6,880 + $43,320
$50,200
2014
$3,195 (+1.8%)
$6,880 + $43,320
$50,200
2013
$3,137
$6,667 + $41,977
$48,644
Public record
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Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,260
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Menard County
APN
1235306006
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Athens, IL • 62613
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25
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 23310 Railsplitter Ln
$318,954
$46 under list price of $319K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $275K to $375K.