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Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
111 W Pocahontas Road, Highland
Custom single story ranch, 2x6 walls, open �oor plan. Full, partially �nished basement. Fenced back yard, with deck and covered gazebo overlooking very scenic pond. Large master bedroom with adjoining master bathroom. Sunroom can be accessed though kitchen or master bedroom. Sunroom is all season room that overlooks the scenic pond. 3 bedrooms on main �oor, with washer and dryer on main �oor. Has formal dining room that attaches to kitchen.
Web Id# 22067308
$380,000
1479 Martin Drive, Troy
Waiting for you and your growing family. 4 bedrooms and 3 baths highlight this 2 story home. In the last 5 years updates include roof, siding and water heater. Living room has gas �replace and built in cabinets. Large 3 car garage with outside entrance door that opens to the backyard. Main �oor laundry with washer and dryer o� of kitchen.
Web Id# 22078103
$324,000
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
104 W Indiana Street, Trenton
WOW! This historical beauty in the heart of Trenton has undergone over $300k in renovations. This home features solid Mullican wood �ooring, arched windows, and ornate tray ceilings. The completely updated kitchen is stunning with antique white hand-carved oak cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, large farmhouse sink, stylish open shelving, and stainless steel appliances. The main �oor also boasts a formal sitting room and living room with french doors.
Web Id# 22037519
$385,000
407 Alderwood Court, Edwardsville
GORGEOUS 4BR/3.5 BATH 1.5-STORY home in the heart of Edwardsville! Beautifully updated OPEN �oor plan w/over 3000 sq. ft! All the amenities you are looking for: 2-story foyer, great room w/vaulted ceiling & �replace window wall, wood �oors, newer gourmet kitchen w/fantastic center island, pantry, abundant cabinetry, co�ee bar & newer Kitchen Aid appliances, mud room w/laundry & storage, family/dining room combo & spacious main �oor master suite w/spalike luxury bath.
Web Id# 22065218
$390,000
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
499 Overlook Drive, Edwardsville
Waterfront home w/spectacular views! 4 bed 3 bath home located in a no wake cove near the Dam. Asphalt double drive, 2-car garage & extra garage for more storage. Main �oor breakfast nook features a beautiful bar, �replace for warmth & mudroom attached to the garage. Outstanding lake views & beautiful wood �oors throughout. Large covered deck to enjoy the lake & July 4th �reworks. Master suite has double closets, master bath w/jetted tub, double sinks, sky light & unique arch window.
Web Id# 22060369
$430,000
2502 Country Hills Lane, Highland
OUT OF THE ORDINARY! Unique, and “one of a kind” home situated in a tranquil setting in a area of established homes. Designed by a “forward thinking” engineer for e�iciency and preparedness. Watch the leaves turn color from the 12’ x 20’ covered deck or thru the picture windows inside. Choose your heating system (HVAC new in 2019) or the new cylinder wood �red stove ( you can bake in it too!) Well designed kitchen with 2 pantries and convenience of pass thru to DR.
Web Id# 22067661
$399,900
Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
6519 Fox Lake Drive, Edwardsville
Enjoy everyday in this Beautiful home with a lake view and low maintenance. Windows all across the back and down below in the walkout lower level, plus you have a deck and patio to enjoy a quiet day inside or out. Bright cheery eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, all appliances stay. Refrigerator, gas stove, dishwasher, and microwave.
Main �oor laundry room with cabinets and pantry. 2 gas �replaces one in the living room and one in the family room.
Web Id# 22071726
$459,900
214 E Lake Drive, Edwardsville
Agent Owned. New construction 3BR beautiful new home at Dunlap Lake includes membership lake rights. Near the MCT bike trail. Welcoming open concept architecture, vaulted ceilings, red oak �ooring throughout, quartersawn oak barn mantel above electric FP, TV wall mounts, oil-rubbed bronze �xtures, Dining Area, & oak staircase w/black iron spindles lead to barn door at LL. Master bedroom has double door entry, tray ceiling, crown molding, modern �replace & oversized walk-in closet.
Web Id# 22063015
$435,000
What Is Radon? How to Check a Home for This Silent and Deadly Threat
Article courtesy of Realtor.com
It may sound like something straight out of “Star Wars,” but radon is actually a dangerous radioactive chemical that lurks far closer to home—in fact, it could be in your home right now. And there’s very good reason to learn more about this silent threat: Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America, claiming about 21,000 lives each year. As it happens, January is National Radon Action Month. To acknowledge this month, let’s review the steps on how to check your home for this deadly substance, and what to do if you find it (don’t worry, there’s no need to don a hazmat suit just yet).
What is it?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the decay of uranium found in nearly all soils, says Bruce Snead, director of National Radon Program Services at Kansas State University. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above, but it can also enter your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation, where it can become trapped and build up. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, some regions are more prone to radon than others, but there is no way to project whether your particular home may have an elevated level of radon, no matter where you live.
“Any home may have high radon—new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, homes with any type of foundation,” Snead says.
How to test for radon (and when)
Experts recommend that you test for radon if you’re buying, selling, building, or renovating a house. But first, check if a test has been done already—the current seller or developer may know the answer. It’s important to verify when the test was conducted, as the recommendation is to test homes every two years or if the place has been altered or renovated since the last test.
“New heating systems, new siding, new windows, and insulation can all impact the radon levels in the home and unfortunately, in some cases, can cause them to increase,” says Tamara Linde,