03-2013 Madison County Homes by EDWARDSVILLE PUBLISHING

Madison County

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1324 Troy Road Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-9011

58 Airport Plaza Bethalto, IL 62010 618-377-2112

3049 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey, IL 62035 618-466-1513

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4831 RoCkY BRAnCH, BETHALTo $364,000 MLS#4112680

516 RooSEVELT, WooD RIVER $44,900 MLS#4112284

Look no FURTHER....Complete package....in ground pool. Hot tub, outdoor fireplace, wrap around porch. 5 acres M/L close in. Fireplace in living room. Fireplace in family room. Beautiful kitchen, main level laundry. Great views from the windows. No need to go anywhere. Just stay home for all your entertaining. CALL STEVE AUD ToDAY....(618) 789-2325

WooD RIVER....Great location! Buy this for less than renting! 2 bedroom, laundry room, kitchen and living room. No neighbors on either side makes it even better. New furnace and hot water heater. Ready to move into. CALL STEVE AUD ToDAY....(618) 789-2325

945 UnIon ST., ALTon $42,900 MLS#4111065

129 DonnA DRIVE, HARTFoRD $89,900 MLS#4110990

402 MAIn STREET, EAST ALTon nEW PRICE...$39,900 MLS#4103436

CHARMInG....well kept home. Beautiful original wood work. Huge pocket doors between living and family room. Breakfast nook, updated siding, roof, furnace, C/A. Private fenced backyard. Covered front and back porches. Great buy...Cheaper than rent. CALL STEVE AUD ToDAY....(618) 789-2325

WELL kEPT BRICk HoME....on quiet dead-end culde-sac. 3 bedrooms, large family room in basement with wet-bar. 1 1/2 baths, attached garage, remodeled kitchen. Updated roof, furnace and C/A. Move-in condition @ great price! SItuated at South end of quiet town. CALL STEVE AUD To SEE....(618) 789-2325

GREAT STARTER In GooD LoCATIon...Newer vinyl siding on house and 1 car detached garage. 2 bedroom, basement with 1/2 bath. Living room-dining room combo, fenced yard-front and back. Rear parking. Cheaper than renting. Nice covered patio. CALL STEVE @ (618) 789-2325

6362 BUCHTA DRIVE, EDWARDSVILLE nEW PRICE...$298,500 MLS#4105889

503 FERGUSon AVEnUE, WooD RIVER nEW PRICE...$114,900 MLS#4014020

CoUnTRY LIVInG.....Close to town! Quality custom built on a gorgeous 2 acre lot. 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, full basement. Great detailing throughout, with cathedral & tray ceilings. Oversized three car garage & detached 2 car garage. CALL TInA DAVIS (618) 401-0909

BEAUTIFUL 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALL BRICk 2 SToRY...4BR, 2 full BA, large bedroom, large closets. Master BR on main floor. Re-faced kitchen cabinets and a half wall of built in cabinets. 9 ft. ceilings and a lot of character. Gas fireplace in the family room. 2 car detached garage. Close to school. City occupancy is complete. CALL TInA DAVIS (618) 401-0909

STEVE AUD

CELL: (618) 789-2325

I nEED HoMES To SELL!

TInA DAVIS

CELL: (618) 401-0909 519 oREGon STREET, BETHALTo $127,900 MLS#4201092

GREAT HoME....in Kutter Aljets subdivision with a ton of updates. Roof, furnace, air, electric panel, flooring and most light fixtures new in 2012. Fresh paint throughout. Plent of space with over 1500 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths. Oversized two car garage w/work bench. Schedule your appointment quick. CALL TInA DAVIS (618) 401-0909

TARA RIGGS

CELL: (618) 580-7470

nAnCY DonA CELL: (618) 558-5410

800 FRAnkLIn, ALTon $90,000 MLS#4115196

HISToRICAL CoLonIAL LonG HoME...Circa 1850. Over 3000 sq. ft. of living space, original hardwood floors, built in china cabinet in dining room. All brick. Two staircases. CALL nAnCY DonA (618) 558-5410

113 WooD RIVER AVE., EAST ALTon

745 RoSEDALE, EAST ALTon

$94,900 MLS#4111710

$75,000 MLS#4115230

THIS onE HAS IT ALL! Double lot w/newer 6 ft. privacy fence, 2 car garage, main floor laundry, screened in front porch, all season room w/separate heat & A/C, 2 patio areas, original woodwork & hardwood floors, fireplace, a full basement & attic space w/endless ideas & possibilities for finishing to acquire additional square footage! Home boasts beautiful matures trees & well kept landscaping. TARA WESSEL-RIGGS (618) 580-7470

ADoRABLE HoUSE READY for a new owner! New roof, windows, exterior doors, deck & beautiful sunroom in 2011. New tiled shower in 2012. Home has neutral paint throughout, original hardwood & large updated kitchen. Walkout LL, one car garage & large fenced yard also add to the great features of the home. TARA WESSEL-RIGGS (618) 580-7470

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1324 Troy Road Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-9011

58 Airport Plaza Bethalto, IL 62010 618-377-2112

3049 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey, IL 62035 618-466-1513

www.edwardsvillelandmark.com

www.bethaltolandmark.com

www.godfreylandmark.com

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338 BARGRAvEs BouLEvARd, TRoy $169,900 MLs#4200585

913 TIMBERLAKE dRIvE, EdwARdsvILLE $298,000 MLs#4201346

nEw ConsTRuCTIon & GREAT LoCATIon: You will see & feel the quality in this new 3BR, 3 full BA home w/walk-out LL. Beautiful kitchen cabinets w/island & SS appliances. Laminate wood flooring in LR, breakfast area, kitchen & hallway. Nice large level lot, oversize 2 car garage, deck & patio.

ALL BRICK 1 1/2 story home, split floor plan on main level w/approx. 5,000 sf, 5BR, 4BA, 2 sunrooms, large eat-in kitchen. Master BR w/FP, luxury master bath, formal DR, loft area overlooking LR w/BR & full bath. Sunroom w/balcony, finished walkout LL w/FR, GR, BR, bath, walk in cedar closet & 2nd sunroom that leads to the elaborate paver brick patio & landscaped rear lawn. SOLD “AS IS”.

Home: (618) 288-5578 Cell: (618) 954-8000

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9053 BRIGHTon BunKER HILL Rd, BunKER HILL

TARA BARBER Cell: (618) 410-3840 702 w. AIRwood dRIvE, EAsT ALTon $149,900 MLs#4201306

TAsTEFuLLy REdECoRATEd & wELL MAInTAInEd! New windows & siding, large deck to overlook fenced backyard, shed & patio. Open living, dining & kitchen w/stainless appliances. Updated main floor bath. LL boasts 3/4 bath & spacious family room w/wood burning stove. Do not miss out, view this home!

GARy oR sHELLy nIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

$394,900 MLs#4110963

GoRGEous 4 BR on 2.3 partially wooded acres just outside of town. Extensive landscaping. Enjoy the wildlife from the deck or patio. Inside this pristine home you will find an open floor plan perfect for entertaining or a large family. LL lends itself to many possibilities w/2 walls containing large windows, this walkout is full of sunlight! It is set up so it could be used as separate living quarters. The bonus room in the LL has walk in closet & is currently being used as a BR. This home offers loads of storage & will be your dream home. Make an appointment today! Agent related to seller. GARy oR sHELLy nIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

7816 BETHALTo RoAd, BETHALTo

$379,900 MLs#4114279 woodEd sECLusIon on 6.2 +/- acres. You will fall in love with the natural beauty of this home, property & unique amenities outside the home such as a 1700 sq. ft. detached building w/HVAC, water & electric currently being used as an artist’s studio, koi pond, beautiful hand-constructed covered bridge & other decorative storage buildings throughout out the acreage. When entering the home you will encounter an open, beamed cathedral ceiling, kitchen & great room, granite counter tips, an abundance of maple cabinetry & large stone FP are just a prelude to all this home has to offer. To truly appreciate this one of a kind home you must view it in person. Schedule your showing today! GARy oR sHELLy nIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

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LARGE UPDATED HOME! Spacious rooms. Covered patio. Private fenced yard with mature trees! CALL ED CARROLL at 781-2523 #3053

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2 BEAUTIFUL ACRES!!

HOME ON 10 ACRES!!!

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ALL BRICK HOME w/huge fenced yard. CALL ED CARROLL at 781-2523 #3003

GREAT 2 ACRE LOT! Quiet single street subdivision.

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AMAZING HOME ON 10+ ACRES! CALL ED CARROLL at 781-2523 #3223

WHAT A DOLLHOUSE! Hardwood floors. Updated! CALL ED CARROLL at 781-2523 #3013

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HISTORIC CHARM!!!2 car garage. Fenced yard.

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BEAUTIFUL HOME. Fireplace. Formal dining room. CALL VICKI CARROLL at 781-7544 #3093

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JUDI BERTELS (618) 288-7580 or (618) 531-7367 From Missouri (314) 298-9955 JudiBertels1@gmail.com

IL Lic. # 031.0000583 MO Lic. # 1228-MLO 8 Professional Park Dr., Maryville, IL 62062

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COLLINSVILLE - Ext. 10484 TOTALLY REHABBED 2 BEDROOM that SHINES!

COLLINSVILLE - Ext. 10574 2+ BEDROOM ON large private lot!

GRANITE CITY - Ext. 10174 GREAT 4 BEDROOM with oversized 2 car garage!

COLLINSVILLE - Ext. 10244 HUGE 4 BEDROOM/3 BATH priced to sell!

MARYVILLE - Ext. 10124 3 BEDROOM/2 BATH TRI-LEVEL with great location!

COLLINSVILLE - Ext. 10284 CUSTOM BUILT 4 BEDROOM on wooded lot!

COLLINSVILLE - Ext. 10274 3 BED/2 BATH with finished walkout!

TROY - Ext. 10594 NEW CONSTRUCTION WITH 3BR/3BAs & tons of upgrades!

COLLINSVILLE - Ext. 10424 CHIC 3 BED/3 BATH VILLA with garage!

HAMEL - Ext. 10304 3 BED/2 BATH TOTALLY UPDATED ON the park!

COLLINSVILLE - Ext. 10144 ATTENTION INVESTORS PRICED TO SELL!

HAMEL - Ext. 10064 3 BED WITH LOADS OF UPDATES and great yard!

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sPACioUs WALKoUT w/many upgrades. Private wooded backyard w/brick firepit. Lg. Trex deck, breakfast room & master BR. 4BR/ 4BA, fin. LL, 2 car gar. $214,900 #T3785 JAn MooRe 779-4518, MAnAging BRoKeR

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MeRidiAn oAKs - gLen CARBon's neWesT sUBd! New Construction 4BR/3BA on walkout lot. Maple cab & granite countertops. Fam room in LL, 3 car gar. $274,900 #gL3776 JAn MooRe 779-4518, MAnAging BRoKeR

One Professional Park Dr. Corner Hwy. 159 & 162 Maryville, IL 62062

NEW LISTING!

WoW! This is what you have been waiting for! Charm of an older home with almost everything replaced since 2006! 3BR/2BR, basement, detached garage, fenced yard. $149,900 #H3782 RoZAnne oR BiLL HUnTeR781-4031 or 830-9798

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MAgniFiCenT one-oF-A-Kind custom home! 4BR/ 3BA, main floor master suite, additional 3BR & family room upstairs, in-ground saltwater pool. 3 car attached garage + 36x40 pole barn. $649,900 #sJ3786 JAn MooRe 779-4518, MAnAging BRoKeR

NEW LISTING!

AdoRABLe MeTiCULoUsLY maintained ranch on dead end street. One block from bike path & Maryville Municipal Park. Freshly painted 2BR/1BA, 2 car garage. Woodburning FP. $129,900 #M3781 JAn MooRe 779-4518, MAnAging BRoKeR

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niCe 2 sToRY on CoRneR LoT! 3 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, lg family room with fpl, 2 furnaces & A/C, whole house attic fan, patio, 2 car garage. Move-in condition! $129,900 #T3772 JAn MooRe 779-4518, MAnAging BRoKeR

veRY CUTe & niCeLY UPdATed! 3BR/1BA, 1 car attached gar PLUS 3 car detached garage w/it's own electrical panel, furn & C/A. Newer roof, windows, carpet & appl. $94,900 #C3771 sAndi LeWis (618) 304-4800

gRAnd enTRY LeAds to spacious great room w/beautiful hardwood floors that also extend to the dining room, hall & bedrooms. 3BR/3BA, finshed LL, 2 car garage. Wooded lot. $244,900 #gL3717 RoZAnne oR BiLL HUnTeR 781-4031 or 830-9798

neW ConsTRUCTion disPLAY HoMe in gated community for Seniors 50+. 3BR/2BA, see-thru FP, 2 car gar, covered brick patio. One level living w/maintenance free exterior. $299,900 #gL3695 JAn MooRe 779-4518, MAnAging BRoKeR

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11 5 s U n L A K e d R . , B e L L e v i L L e LAKeFRonT HoMe with heated saltwater inground pool! 4749 asf w/secluded main floor mstr, opens to covered patio. $449,900 #B3770 diAne MALenCH (618) 779-7701

REDUCED!

BUsiness oPPoRTUniTY! Live & work from the same place. Main floor is used as a showroom/ store and upstairs is a 2BR/1BA residence. Large rooms & lots of storage. $174,900 #CA3650 CYndi KiRK (618) 310-4612

CUsToM BUiLT Condo HAs ALL THe UPgRAdes! On the lake - fish from your porch! 3BR/3BA, formal DR, eat-in kit, surnroom, enclosed porch, huge master suite. $174,900 #C3633 JoY WoFFoRd (618) 792-6790

BeAUTiFUL BRiCK CoMBo at Dunlap Lake! Pontoon boat & boat dock comes with the house! 2BR/1BA, 1 car garage, fenced yard includes a hammock & hot tub. $169,000 #e3626 CYndi KiRK (618) 310-4612

REDUCED!

607 BURRoUgHs AvenUe, CoLLinsviLLe niCeLY ReModeLed HisToRiCAL home. 2BR w/potential for 3rd BR. LL walkout to patio & partially fenced yard. 1 year home warranty. $84,900 #C3619 diAne MALenCH (618) 779-7701

4060 BAssen, sWAnseA - 3292 AsF + FULL BAseMenT, 4BR/3BA w/3 car garage, tiered deck, lawn sprinklers, spacious rooms & walk-in closets in all BRs. $232,000 #sW3543 diAne MALenCH (618) 779-7701

399 Jennings, Wood RiveR - RedUCed & seLLeR oFFeRing - $2,500 decorating credit at closing. Hardwood floors; oversized 2 car gar; partially fenced lot. 1 Year Home Warranty! $79,500 #WR3347 diAne MALenCH (618) 779-7701

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL

618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236 618-628-2400 • 800-522-2234

One Team.

One Focus.

One Priority. You.

MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

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M E T I C U l o U S lY H a N D C r a f T ED ! Offers "modern" design with soaring ceilings. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. $549,900 Edwardsville pr100485 MICHEllE HEINlEIN (618) 781-2322

frESH NEW floor plaN with 4 BRs, 4 BAs, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, 8 foot island. $539,900 Edwardsville pr100121 MICHEllE HEINlEIN (618) 781-2322

aTTENTIoN To DETaIl is evident in this 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 1.5 story in Ebbets Field. $489,900 Edwardsville pr100343 MICHEllE HEINlEIN (618) 781-2322

EXCITING NEW floor plaN in Ebbets Field! 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 fireplaces, finished LL. $469,900 Edwardsville pr9526 MICHEllE HEINlEIN (618) 781-2322

UNCoMp roMISED Q UalI T Y i n this 5 bedroom sprawling ranch. Upgrades galore, finished lower level & more! $499,900 Edwardsville pr100571 MICHEllE HEINlEIN (618) 781-2322

pICTUrESQUE SETTING with rolling grounds & 2.26 +/- acres. Energy efficient, inground pool, & 4 car garage. $439,900 Edwardsville pr100637 MICHEllE HEINlEIN (618) 781-2322

EXpECT To BE IMprESSED! 1.5 story with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1 +/- acre, and beautiful landscaping! $429,500 Edwardsville pr100356 MICHEllE HEINlEIN (618) 781-2322

NEW LISTING!

EXCEpTIoNal HoME loaDED w/upgrades & improvement! Hardwood floors, finished walkout LL. $279,900 Edwardsville pr100739 MICHEllE HEINlEIN (618) 781-2322

CHarMING aND UpDaTED 3 bedroom, 2 bath w/original hardwood floors, updated kitchen & baths. $127,000 Edwardsville MICHEllE HEINlEIN (618) 781-2322

NEW LISTING!

loCaTED IN EBBETS fIElD 1.5 stor y, 5 bedroom, 4 bath, screened porch, & finished LL. $469,900 Edwardsville pr100744 MICHEllE HEINlEIN (618) 781-2322

laKEfroNT HoME on Dunlap Lake! 1.5 story, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 fireplaces, & 2 wet bars. $415,000 Edwardsville pr100543 MICHEllE HEINlEIN (618) 781-2322

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL

618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236 618-628-2400 • 800-522-2234

One Team.

One Focus.

One Priority. You.

NEW LISTING!

NEW PRICE

5 ACRES IN Edwardsville School District. Front is tillable with rest rolling & wooded. $59,900 Worden PR100724 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

SPRAWLING RANCH with many upgrades throughout plus finished LL. Main floor laundry. $189,900 Collinsville PR100680 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

AMAZING AMOUNT OF UPGRADES with new kitchen, bath, hardwood floors, electrical & roof. $91,683 Staunton PR100681 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

CUSTOM BUILT BRICK HOME 4BRs/3BAs. Like new, full finished basement, oversized 3 car garage. $424,000 Edwardsville PR100709 BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238

E S TA B L I S H E D N E I G H B O R H O O D 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Renovated & updated. 1st floor laundry. Ready to move in. $118,000 Collinsville PR100685 BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238

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LARRY COOPER

3BR BRICK W/2 CAR GARAGE. New roof & updates. Spacious kitchen, 1st floor laundry, family room with fireplace. $98,800 Granite City PR100688 BARB WYATT YUST (618) 407-3238

SECLUDED but still near schools, shopping & interstate access. Fenced yard. $95,000 Collinsville PR100523 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

(618) 971-9036 www.LarryCooperRealtor.com

NICE STARTER HOME! Remodeled in 2003 down to studs. 2 bedrooms & main floor laundry. $90,000 Collinsville PR100466 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

NEED SPACE? Large Bi-Level backs up to woods in Country Village Subdivision. $179,000 Troy PR100122 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

IMPRESSIVE! Many unique features, located on wooded cul-de-sac lot. Agent related. $369,900 Edwardsville PR8383 JULIE LADING (618) 655-4100

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL One Team.

618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236 618-628-2400 • 800-522-2234 One Focus.

One Priority. You.

LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

POSSIBLE 4 bedroom, 2 bath, granite counters & built in appliances. $69,900 Granite City PR100674 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

WELL MAINTAINED 3 bedroom, 2 bath. New arch shingles, 2 sheds & fenced yard. $117,500 Granite City PR100645 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

NICE BRICK HOME! 2 bedrooms, hardwood floors, full basement, garage, fenced yard, great location. $79,900 Granite City PR100544 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

SPACIOUS 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with full basement on corner lot. Garage with storage room. $68,000 Granite City PR100614 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

VERY AFFORDABLE & ADORABLE on a quiet cul-de-sac has newer roof & more. $52,500 Granite City PR100684 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

GEORGE KEY (618) 581-4323 MOVE IN READY! 2BR, with basement & garage. Appliances stay! $37,900 Granite City PR110670 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372

PRIME LOCATION w/high traffic count. Over 4000 sq. ft. of retail/professional space & apartment on second floor. Florist business & inventory negotiable. $499,000 Edwardsville PR100727 GEORGE KEY (618) 581-4323

WES WAGNER

ELEGANT 1.5 STORY VILLA in Country Club View. Beautifully appointed & priced to sell. $279,000 Edwardsville PR100740 GEORGE KEY (618) 581-4323

BAR & GRILL in downtown Edwardsville. Sold with inventory & trade fixtures. Fantastic business opportunity. $250,000 Edwardsville PR100612 GEORGE KEY (618) 581-4323

(618) 530-3941

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL

618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236 618-628-2400 • 800-522-2234

One Team.

One Focus.

One Priority. You.

STONE CLIFF MANOR • .5 to 1.5 acre lots priced from $59,900 to $125,900 • Serene, Luxury Living in Edwardsville • Stocked Lake, Park, Pavilion & Walking Trails • Close to Interstates and Shopping Diane Branz Gri, SFr

BrenDa HolSHouSer

(618) 409-1776

(618) 789-2742

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1.5 story, 5 bedrooms, 4 bath in Stone Cliff Manor, Edwardsville, IL. $489,000 Edwardsville PR10083 www.pr uone.com An independently owned and operated broker member of BRER Affiliates Inc. Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are registered service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Used under license with no other affiliation of Prudential. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON, IL

618-655-4100 • 800-882-4236 618-628-2400 • 800-522-2234

One Team.

One Focus.

One Priority. You.

DEBORAH AHRENS, CRS (618) 604-4924

RealtorDeborah@live.com

Opening the Doors to Your Next Home!

NEW PRICE!

FOR RENT, LEASE OR SALE! Great 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhome w/fireplace & 2 car garage. $105,000 Collinsville PR100532 DEbORAh AhRENS (618) 604-4924

LOCATION! LOCATION! Location! This home has it ALL. Size, style & location. $425,000 Glen Carbon PR100743 DEbORAh AhRENS (618) 604-4924

GREAT LOCATION, OPEN FLOOR plan, hardwood floors, large level back yard, waiting for new owner! $149,900 O'Fallon PR100707 DEbORAh AhRENS (618) 604-4924

IRMA AUGUST (618) 558-8422

COUNTRY DREAM IN ThE CITY! 3+ acres, 4BR/3BA inground pool. $349,900 Glen Carbon PR100731 IRMA AUGUST (618) 558-8422

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Tammy Anderson-Owens & “The Gateway Home Team”

618-581-8729

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324 Shea Court, Edwardsville Custom built 3BR/3BA Craftsman style. $315,000

8925 Wheat Drive, Troy 1.5 story, 4BR/3BA home with 3 car garage. $304,900

1352 Biscay, Edwardsville Spacious lakefront 4BR/5BA home. $279,900

889 Malibu Way, Edwardsville 1 acre lakefront, 4BR/2BA! $274,900

1022 Deer Run, Staunton 4BR/3BA home with open floor plan. $208,500

146 Emerald Way E., Granite City 4BR/2BA home in a wonderful subdivision. $199,000

3935 Sequoia, Edwardsville Adorable 3BR/2BA in great location! $199,000

423 E. Donnewald Street, Worden Warm & inviting 3BR/2BA. $159,900

3247 Franklin Ave., Granite City Great all brick ranch home! $134,900

421 Orchard Court, Troy Updated, move in ready 3BR/2BA. $129,500

533 Pheasant Lane, Moro Well maintained 3BR/2BA, open floor plan! $128,000

400 E. Fayette St., Bunker Hill Well maintained & updated 3BR/2BA. $124,900

2586 Stratford Lane, Granite City 3BR/2BA home, move in ready. $120,000

460 Walcott, Wood River Updated move in ready 3BR/2BA. $115,000

600 Douglas Place, Alton Nice 3BR home with many updates. $99,900

1229 N. 17th Street, Belleville Updated 2BR/2BA, 1 car garage, appliances stay. $78,500

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411 Eagles Way, Troy 3BR ranch w/awesome oversized 3 car gar. New HVAC in 2011. Privacy fenced yard. $115,000

1511 Malia Drive, St. Jacob Open floor plan 3BR/3BA, inground pool, garage space galore. $340,000

1117 Williams, Collinsville Adorable 2BR, all brick, 2 car 700 sf gar. Updated kitchen. $75,000

656 N. 3rd, Wood River 2BR/1BA brick ranch w/full bsmt, 1 car garage & fenced backyard. $96,000

116 Park, St. Jacob Beautiful 3BR/3BA home w/full bsmt & 2 car gar. Triad School Dist. $200,000

723 Zschokke St., Highland MUST SEE beautiful updated home nested in middle of town. $145,000

12010 Sportsman Rd., Highland Picturesque setting on 2.49 acres! Nice 2 story w/4BR/3BA, & updated kitchen. $225,000

4350 St. Rt. 159, Glen Carbon Mechanic lover's dream! 3 car garage equipped with a mechanic pit. $129,900

104 Gauen Avenue, Collinsville 2 story newer home w/3rd BR loft, walk in closet, walkout bsmt, fenced yard. $99,000

307 N. Humboldt, Marine 2BR updated home, move in ready fenced yard. Triad School Dist. $135,000

17 Lake Drive, Troy Exceptional home, updates throughout, large lot, oversized 3 car gar. $174,900

417 E. Main, St. Jacob 4.5 +/- acres at the edge of town. All brick full finished basement. $279,500

153 Oakland Drive, Troy Stately 2 story 4BR/4BA custom home on 1 acre. Triad School Dist. $375,000

8901 Wendell Creek, St. Jacob Spacious 3BR/2BA open floor plan, walkout basement. $264,900

22 Wheat Drive, Troy Nice 3BR/2BA home, finished LL, 25x22 deck, pool, convenient country location. $182,900

917 Cherry, Troy Quad level w/3BRs/4BAs, 2 family rooms w/FP. Plus outbuilding. $174,900

7312 Graythorn Ct., Lot D, Troy New const villa with 3BR/3BA & custom features w/2 car att. gar. $220,000

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8032 Piedmont, Troy Fantastic customized 2 story, 4BR/4BA 3 car gar., walkout bsmt. $250,000

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1329 Old Trenton Road, Highland Lovingly restored! Impeccably maintained 5BR on 2+ acres (+/-). $475,000

23 Willow Creek Drive, Highland Elegance galore in this exquisite 4BR/4BA home. $400,000

2304 Hickory Hill Ln., Highland Private wooded 5+ ac of paradise! Brick 4BR w/recent updates. $275,000

11602 Hillsboro Rd., New Douglas 37+ acre wooded retreat. Log home with pond & abundant wildlife. $260,000

9223 Albrecht Road, Staunton Beautiful 8+ acres setting. 3BR overlooks stocked pond. Come & raise your horses here! $250,000

5839 Marine Road, Alhambra Privacy here! 4BR/2BA w/many updates on 8 ac (+/-) of secluded paradise. $232,000

150 Coventry Way, Highland Spacious 4BR with many recent updates including new roof. $187,000

9 Kay Drive, Highland Well maintained inside & out. 3BR on 1/2 acre (+/-) lot. Agent owned. $168,000

13456 Michael Road, Highland Home on 2 acres (+/-) offers private retreat & more. $125,000

1335B Poplar Street, Highland Open floor plan. 2BR condo. Bright & cheery home for a great price. $119,900

1219 Lynn Street, Highland 404 Sycamore Street, Highland 3BR/2BA brick offers screened deck, Very nicely maintained & affordable! newer fence, & landscaping. 2BR/2BA with updates. $129,000 $126,900

5 Keeven Drive, Highland Great price on this 3BR with full basement. $115,000

425C Broadway, Highland Lots of character in this lovely 2 bedroom condo. $109,000

36 Lexington Lane, Highland Located in rural Highland! 2BR on 1/2 acre (+/-) w/fenced yard & fruit trees. $106,000

595 Walnut Street, Pocahontas 3BR/2BA with much to offer. Rural setting! $100,000

555D Suppiger Way, Highland Exceptionally cute 2BR/2BA condo. Excellent location. $99,700

1913 Zschokke Street, Highland Character & charm are evident in this 2BR/2BA w/recent renovations. $96,000

1108 13th Street, Highland Ideal Starter! 3BR totally renovated. Convenient to downtown. $94,000

409 W. St. Louis Street, Lebanon Located in Historic Lebanon! 4BR w/many past & ongoing updates. $92,900

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101 Walnut, Caseyville 100x300 extra large lot, wood floors. $70,000

729 Elizabeth Ave., East Carondelet Mobile home with outbuilding on large lot. $69,000

363 S. Second Street, Livingston Recently updated 2BR/1BA home. $42,900

4541 Walter, Granite City 3 bedroom/2 bath home with patio & fenced yard. $38,000

1013 S. Church, Belleville 2 bedroom brick combo home with Sunroom! $31,000

15554 Rita, Gillespie 1 bedroom/1 bath home in Gillespie. $28,000

609 E. Garfield, Belleville 4 bedroom/2 bath home with fenced yard. $25,500

2512 Lincoln, Granite City 1 story home needs to be completed, sold as is. $15,500

1 Trialridge Lane, Glen Carbon Well maintained 4BR home w/2 FPs, wooded lot. Oversized 2 car gar. $169,900

923 Virginia, Marine 1 1/2 story with 4BRs on 2 acres. 3 car gar. Close to interstates. $284,000

113 Westbrooke, Troy Home with lake view 4BR/3BA finished bsmt. 3 car garage. $192,900

213 Cheryl, Collinsville Totally updated doll house, newer kitchen, windows, roof, flooring, baths. $102,000

8747 Cardinal Creek, St. Jacob Lovely new construction 4BR/3BA ranch with over 3000 sq. ft. $284,900

537 Coventry, Troy 4BR ranch with space! Sits on 1 1/2 acre corner lot. $274,900

205 S. Division St., Pocahontas Remodeled in 2011 this 3BR is priced to sell. $85,900

4101 Highland Rd., Fairview Hgts. Spacious well kept 4BR with double lot on cul-de-sac street. $80,000

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806 Simpson St., Pocahontas Small town living--3BR with 4 lots approx. 1/2 acre. $59,900

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Add flexibility to your home (BPT) - Talk to any contemporary architect, remodeler, interior designer or homeowner, and you’ll find one of the hot topics these days is “flow.” Gone are the days of floor plans burdened by closed-off, claustrophobic rooms, each designed around specific functions.“Today’s new homes and home remodeling projects embrace far more open designs, allowing for unprecedented levels of flexibility. These floor plans permit gatherings to spill out of the dining room, family room or living room into adjoining spaces with no loss of sociability, or take on a welcome aura of privacy when needed,” says Michael Myers, Marketing director for Johnson Hardware, manufacturers of pocket, sliding and bifold door hardware. They also enable interior spaces to serve new purposes with each new day.- The result is a new kind of American home, one where rooms assume different personalities as occasions and spatial requirements change. Sliding doors are the smart designer’s answer in creating openness within spaces that can’t accommodate hinged, swinging interior doors. In today’s homes, sliding

doors have been given a literally and figuratively larger role in room decorating.-They can glide into place to create walls between rooms, or easily glide back out if wide open spaces absent of walls are desired. “Consider, for instance, the value of sliding doors during the holiday entertaining season. Large family gatherings may require adding a leaf or two to the dining room table, making that dining area a trifle too confining.-A wall of sliding doors can expand the dining room into the family room or living room, permitting the party to accommodate the arrival of unexpected guests,” says Myers. The same functionality ensures the kitchen, increasingly seen as the “heart of the home,” can serve as a cozy and intimate space for family dinners and neighborly coffee clutches, then morph into an expansive setting that permits easy mobility of place settings, food, beverages, hosts and guests between the food preparation areas, butler’s pantry and dining room. Upstairs, the advent of the second-floor laundry room has proven a blessing for timestressed homemakers who want clothes and bedding to be washed and dried where

they’re commonly needed. Here, too, sliding doors are an ideal solution.-They enable the laundry room to be sequestered behind decorative doors when not in use, but left open to permit easy movement of soiled clothes and sheets to the washer, and clean clothes and linens back to the closets. Multi-purpose areas, whether lower-level rec rooms or upstairs master suites, live up to their billing when sliding doors are used to divide or expand spaces as needs demand. Making all this possible are advancements in hardware that eliminate issues of sticking and derailment.-Johnson Hardware’s 200MD Multi-Pass Heavy-Duty Door Hardware makes customization easy. It allows for three-door applications on three tracks, and accommodates doors weighing up to 400 pounds each.-The Multi-Pass Hardware features heavy-duty extruded aluminum I-beam tracks, durable 4-wheel adjustable hangers, 1-inch diameter machine-turned ball bearing wheels and 11-to-13-gauge zinc dichromate plated steel components. To learn more about the Series 200 MD, visit www.johnsonhardware.com and click on Multi-Pass Hardware, or call 800-8375664.

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7 GINGER CREEK DRIVE, GLEN CARBON CHARMING 4BR/3BA HOME ON LARGE WOODED CORNER LOT. 3 bedrooms have California closet organizers. Finished basement w/lots of storage. Community pool, tennis courts, & clubhouse. $265,000 CALL LISA DAVIS (618) 593-4409

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1920 SEXTANT, WORDEN QUIET COUNTRY FEEL WITH LAKE PRIVILEGES. 2BR/ 2BA, nice yard with mature trees, 12x16 deck and whole house attic fan. Move-in ready! $139,000 CALL DEBBIE BURDGE (618) 531-2787 www.debbieb.remax.com

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531 East 8th Street, Alton Ext. 311. Turn of the century home in historic Middletown, near Haskell Park. 3bdr/2baths, 2,360 sq.ft. Updated kitchen with all appliances. Original unpainted trim, banister and pocket doors in foyer, living & dining rooms. 2 patios & deck. $74,900 Call Jill Cummings, CRS 978-5953

602 Mill Street, Bethalto Ext. 335. Reshingled roof in 2011, new vinyl and carpeting in family rm, living rm, kitchen and 3 bdrs in 2012. You’ll appreciate the updated kitchen and bath cabinetry. Enjoy a 12x11 Sun Room and a 14x20 deck overlooking huge yard. $79,000 Call Norma Kasten, CRS 377-9933

13 Carol Lee, East Alton Ext. 332. This 4 bedroom/3 bath home situated on a cul-desac has room for everyone. Featuring a fireplace and walkout basement. Fenced yard with an inground pool, screened porch and patio. Kitchen appliances stay. Bethalto School District. $129,900 Call Jill Cummings, CRS 978-5953

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$239,900 - Collinsville Home in a country setting with 2.26 acres. Lg master bedroom includes dbl sink & jacuzzi tub. 2 lg bdrms upstairs. 3 season room overlooks private, wooded backyard

$239,000 - Caseyville A quiet 1.33 acre wooded lot is the setting for this LG log cabin. LG wrap-around wooden deck, covered hot tub. Living room, with a wood burning stove. LG bonus rm & balcony overlooking living rm.

$214,900 - Collinsville Beautiful 4BR, 3BA 2-story home w/lg lot on cul-de-sac. Family rm has hardwood floors, bay window, gas fireplace flanked by book shelves. Master BA has lg walk-in closet, separate jet tub and shower, dbl sinks surrounded in granite.

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$85,000 - Collinsville Nice 1BR w/fenced in yard, finished basement bonus room. 2 baths.

$85,000 - Collinsville Cozy refurbished 1BR home w/screened covered porch. Freshly painted.

$79,900 - Lebanon Immaculate home on quiet lot! Mstr bdrm has cathedral ceiling, walk-in closet. Mstt BA w/garden tub, separate shower & double vanity. Other 3 BRs have lg closets.

$76,900 - Collinsville 2BR with walk-out basement, shed, deck, and attached garage.

$65,000 - Collinsville 2 bdrm home is full of potential. LG family RM w/gas stove. Enclosed garage/storage area.

$45,000 - Collinsville Nice 1 bdrm fixer-upper with screened-in porch. Could be remodeled back to a 2 BR home.

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In this undated publicity photo provided by Brian Patrick Flynn, Designer, Flynn, turned a disorganized catch-all room into a clean and colorful creative space as shown here, decorated solely with random leftover pieces pulled from storage.

Designers tout in-home organizational hubs By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press Getting a family organized requires more than a few well-chosen New Year’s resolutions. Increasingly, homeowners are carving out a physical space — anything from a single kitchen cabinet to an entire spare room — that can function as a family information center and workstation. In an effort to battle clutter and keep track of

schedules, designer Brian Patrick Flynn helps clients kick the habit of spreading out items around their homes. “These days, it’s pretty much a given that families use their kitchen islands, dining tables and/or coffee tables as prime real estate for laptops, school papers, iPhones and mail,” says Flynn, founder and editor of decordemon. com. “When I’m designing entire homes, especially ones for young families, the first thing I focus

on is locating a seldom-used corner, section or nook somewhere easily accessible to create a creative and organizational hub. This usually follows my tirade of, ‘No more using the dining table or breakfast nook as a clutter station!”’ Here, Flynn and two other interior designers offer tips on creating the perfect family headquarters to wrangle homework assignments, invitations, permission slips, calendars and more. See “HUBS” on Page 29

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Hubs Continued from Page 28 WHAT DO YOU NEED? The key pieces are: - a calendar (paper, digital or both) that the whole family can access - accessible storage space for incoming mail, invitations and permission slips where things wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get forgotten - a message board (dry-erase white boards and/or corkboards are popular) where family members can post and share information - a labeled bin or section of corkboard space assigned to each family member - a power strip for charging electronic devices, with shelf or desk space to keep those items while charging Ideally, the space will also include a work surface where kids can do homework and parents can handle tasks like filling out permission slips. Many families also include a laptop or desktop computer for homework or checking e-mail. If you have a computer handy, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more likely to enter information digitally and eliminate paper clutter. WHERE TO PUT IT? Homes built in the past few years often come with what Flynn calls a â&#x20AC;&#x153;bonus roomâ&#x20AC;? with no designated purpose. These small,

spare rooms work well as a family organization center, as do mudrooms. Atlanta-based designer Mallory Mathison has helped clients convert a pantry or small closet into an organizational hub. She suggests removing the doors to open up the space, then adding a deep shelf that can be used as a desktop. Tack fabric to the underside of the shelf and hem it just above the floor, creating hidden storage space and a place to tuck a bench or stool. Shelves can be added to the wall above the desktop, along with a message board and calendar. If you lack a spare room or closet, designer Cortney Novogratz suggests choosing one corner of your kitchen, since itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a room the entire family uses daily. Novogratz, co-star of HGTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home by Novogratzâ&#x20AC;? series, lives in Manhattan with her husband and seven children. She often works with clients who have limited space, so she advises them to use a single kitchen cabinet as their organizational hub. Novogratz suggests lining the cabinet door with the calendar and corkboard or dry-erase board. Then add small bins on the cabinet shelves for each family memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s items. A small laptop can be kept inside the cabinet and taken out for use at the kitchen table. For additional storage, she suggests buying a rolling cart with labeled drawers where each child in the family can keep things like

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pending work or art supplies. This can be wheeled around the kitchen or other rooms as needed. Novogratz says it helps kids stay organized and feel a sense of ownership over their work when they have a permanent space for it, even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a labeled drawer. WHAT FURNITURE DO YOU NEED? The costliest option is hiring a carpenter to install a built-in, custom workstation with a desktop, shelving and closed storage. Flynn suggests a cheaper alternative: Buy two kitchen cabinets from a big-box home improvement store, and two pre-fab bookcases. Assemble the cabinets, then the bookcases and stack them directly on top of the base cabinets. Mount them to the wall and add some basic molding to the front edges, creating â&#x20AC;&#x153;the look of custom built-ins, but for only a few hundred bucks.â&#x20AC;? To save even more, he suggests plundering the rest of your home in search of old furniture. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I recently took one hot mess of a bonus room, which was used for checking e-mail, working on art projects and keeping kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; artwork and files stored, then turned it into a colorful, designer-caliber multipurpose space using 100 percent leftover pieces from other rooms,â&#x20AC;? he says. He placed two old dressers next to each other, using their surfaces as a place to collect mail and pending paperwork. He outfitted the dresser drawers with a hanging file system, then brought in an old table and chairs from a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playroom.

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Quick-change ideas for the kitchen (BPT) - Falling out of love is a painful experience - especially when the love affair that’s ending is between you and the pricey, permanent design changes you made as part of a kitchen renovation. While it’s always easy to repaint if you don’t like a wall color, more significant renovations - like cabinets and countertops, flooring and fixtures - require you to live with them for a long time. With even minor kitchen renovations costing, on average, nearly $20,000 (according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Report), you may worry that you’ll fall out of love with the redesign that you spent a lot on. The good news is you don’t need to commit to a complete renovation in order to update your kitchen. Here are some easy, cost-effective do-it-yourself projects that can give the room a whole new look, yet will still be easy to redo later on when the redecorating urge strikes again. Make a splash with a backsplash Backsplashes can be both practical and beautiful, but traditional installation methods have meant committing to the look of a backsplash for the long-term. Now there’s an alternative that makes it easy for do-it-yourselfers (DIY’ers) to create a custom look and then change it whenever they decide it’s time for something fresh. Featured on DIY Network’s “Hot List: Kitchens” and various DIY/HGTV programs, Kitchen Palette (www.kitchenpalette.com) is an affordable,

interchangeable backsplash system that measures 22-inches by 14-inches. The system can be installed in less than 30 minutes, using tools most DIY’ers already own. After installation, customize your palette however you choose. Or consider purchasing finished palettes from the website; a wide variety of Print Gallery images and Ready to Finish tile options are available. Additional blank palettes are also available for purchase and are completely customizable. Palettes can be swapped out in a matter of seconds. Kitchen Palette is made in America and uses recycled plastic, making it a green choice as well as an attractive one. While the system is designed to fit behind conventional cooktops and ranges, it’s also a great option for virtually any space you might want to change quickly and beautifully. Because of its design, Kitchen Palette is ideal for use as a hiding place for valuables … above a fireplace, in an entranceway or in a bedroom. Kitchen Palette is perfect as an access panel for hiding plumbing and electrical in kitchens and bathrooms. Customize cabinets Replacing cabinetry can be cost-prohibitive. Plus it’s a tough job to tackle for even seasoned DIYers. Fortunately, there are easier ways to update the look of your cabinets. Switching out dated hardware with something new and eye-catching is a great start. Wooden cabinets can be repainted or stained. Outdated trim can be removed. Or, if you love the open-faced look that’s

in vogue in many upscale kitchens, simply remove cabinet doors altogether. Winning windows When it comes to window treatments, most people have two objectives: to create a great look and protect their privacy. The kitchen, however, is one room where privacy is usually less of a concern. That means you can lighten up on window treatments, open your design options and create a light-filled look. If your kitchen windows are currently covered with blinds or heavy curtains, take them down. Next, add decorative hardware and top it with a window treatment that creates an attractive frame for the window without blocking light or the view. Valances and sheers are great for achieving this kind of look. Outstanding accessories Updating accessories is one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to change the look of a room. Accessories like new upholstery on chairs in breakfast areas, patterned towels and potholders or even a decorative holder for kitchen utensils make it simple to redefine decor without the commitment of a major change. Different color appliances make varying design statements. For example, white appliances will impart a country look. Changing the look of your appliances doesn’t mean you have to replace them. Many appliance makers now offer models with reversible panels. Or, consider painting to match your design choices for a truly customized look.

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Charming brick! 3BR/2BA. Hrdwd flrs, full fin LL. Covered Porch.

$104,900

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$79,900

Rose Flamuth

Jane Brofka

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COLLINSVLE

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3BR/3BA. Remodeled kitch, new roof, windows. Near shopping. Make Offer!

916 CALIFORNIA

Beautiful like-new custom 5BR/4BA! On golf course! Huge master, LL Deluxe kitchen. Hearth rm w/see-thru FP. media room. 4BR/5BA. $584,000 Claire Leopold $569,000 Claire Leopold

H6 ?6C:4 A

1001 CONEFLOWER CT. O'FALLON On cul-de-sac. 2 story foyer, 2 story great rm w/LL media rm. 3BR/3BA. $245,000 Kay Kendall

H6 ?6C:4 A

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281-0400 CAREER iNfoRMATioN CALL PHYLLiS 655-0400 or 624-0400 Columbia

Gated community. Dream kit w/stainless appliances. I/G pool, 6BR/6BA. $850,000

236-0400 Belleville

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1219 WASHINgTON

MADISON

Beth Luhr

H6 ?6C:4 A

9 BITTERSWEET

Rose Flamuth

H6 ?6C:4 A

gLEN CARBON

16 WALNUT

gLEN CARBON

Cute & spacious updated 2BR/1.5BA. Open floor plan. All appli. Fin W/O bsmt.

436 S. 6TH CASEYVILLE Lots of updates! 3BR's. New windows, door, & flrs. Newer carpet & paint. Patio.

Affordable 3BR maintenance free w/ new siding, windows, roof.

Split 2BR plan, gorgeous wooded lot. New paint, floors, bath.

2BR mobile home on wooded lot. Hrdwd flrs, new windows, paint.

$74,000

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$52,500

$24,900

Roberta Ecker

Shelley Romanik

Judy Browning

H6 ?6C:4 A

6338 CHURCH E ST. LOUIS 3533 FRANOR ALTON Quiet neighborhood. 3BR w/huge Nice area! 2BR/1BA rental. Lg. rooms, kitchen, on wooded 0.80 ac. enclose porch. Patio, large yard. Cathy Dey $22,500 Judy Browning $20,000

2316 E. 24TH gRANITE CITY Brick, 3BR/1BA, full bsmt, DR, det gar, Sold AS-IS. $10,000 Cathy Dey

7009 W. MAIN

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BELLEVILLE

Remodeled 33 units w/some updates. Great income, great investment.

$799,000

Rose Flamuth

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1536 4TH ST. MADISON Huge updated church building w/ stained glass, piano, organ, & pews. $50,000 Judy Browning