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Listed by Tracy Lockenourof HomeSmart Realty Group Illinois
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Est. payment /mo
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,300 SqFt
Active
508 S Jefferson ST Armington, IL 61721
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,300 sqft
MLS Listing ID 12767551
Style Other
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1977
Annual Tax Amount $1,857
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.330 Acres
Lot Dimensions 120x120x120x120
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
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.
Location
State IL
County Tazewell
Rooms
Basement None
Interior
Heating None
Cooling None
Fireplace N
Exterior
View Y/N true
Building
Story 1 Story, Earth
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Structure Type Concrete
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Olympia Elementary
Middle Schools Olympia Jr High School
High Schools Olympia High School
School District 16, 16, 16
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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