8785 E 2500 North Rd, Cornell, IL 61319
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OFF MARKET

8785 E 2500 North Rd
Cornell, IL 61319

    (on 62.68 acres)

    Local Information

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    Home Highlights

    Property Type
    Lot/Land
    Lot Size
    62.68 acres

    About this House

    Sportsman's Paradise, Outdoor lover's dream with deer, turkey, fishing, hiking, bird watching, kayaking, canoeing and all kinds of nature. Former Valley View Campground has 62.68 acres nestled along the Vermillion River west of Cornell, IL with approximately 4160 feet of river frontage. 12.860 acres cropland, 43.16 acres pasture/timber ground with a 2.8-acre pond, and 6.66-acre building site (which includes the current office). Also included is a 1959 square foot office with a full basement. At one time this was a restaurant, later remodeled into a house and in 1988 was converted into an office. It could easily be converted back into a home, weekend or corporate retreat, or your personal man or women cave! It currently has 4 private offices, a bathroom, open office space, sitting area, fireplace and a waterfall, gas heat, central air, and a central vacuum. The walk-out basement has an open floor plan for large gatherings, kitchen area, half-bath, and a large storage area.
    8785 E 2500 North Rd, Cornell, IL 61319 is a lot/land. It last sold for $650,000 on Oct 23, 2023 (13% below the $750,000 asking price). It is currently off market.

    Home Details for 8785 E 2500 North Rd

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Closed

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Natural Gas Available
    Heating & Cooling
    Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
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    Exterior Features

    Exterior Home Features
    Wooded Area Size: 2440231.2
    Parking & Garage
    No Attached GarageParking: Gravel
    Frontage
    WaterfrontRoad Frontage: State RoadRoad Surface Type: AsphaltOn Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Septic Tank
    Farm & Range
    Frontage Length: 964

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: FarmProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land, Farm
    Property Information
    Usage of Home: Recreational, Residential, Single FamilyParcel Number: 08080940001200

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $750,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Wed Sep 13 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: CornellCommunity: Not Applicable
    School Information
    Elementary School: Cornell Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 426Jr High / Middle School: Cornell Elementary SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 426High School: Flanagan-Cornell High SchoolHigh School District: 74

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 62.68 Acres

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: None

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Conventional

    Business

    Business Information
    Ownership: Fee Simple

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 11797888

    Additional Information

    Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display
    Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
    Listed by Terrance Sullivan, ABR,CRB,CRS,GRI,SFR,SRES,SRS, (815) 842-1400
    Lyons Sullivan Realty Inc
    Bought with: Kyle Delong, (815) 674-5939, Panno Realty
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11797888

    Price History for 8785 E 2500 North Rd

    DatePriceEventSource
    10/23/2023$650,000Sold
    MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11797888
    10/14/2023$750,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11797888
    09/15/2023$750,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11797888
    06/02/2023$750,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11797888

    Market trends in Cornell

    Last updated June 2026
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    What Locals Say about Cornell

    At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

    • 100 % Say car is needed

    • 100 % Say kids play outside

    • 100 % Say people would walk alone at night

    • 100 % Say parking is easy

    • 100 % Say there's holiday spirit

    • 100 % Say yards are well-kept

    • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

    • 50 % Say there are community events

    • 50 % Say it's quiet

    • 38 % Say neighbors are friendly

    • 33 % Say there's wildlife

    • 25 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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    Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information