23 Elm Drive
Bethany, IL 61914
Cathrine Craig
Shelby Realty Services
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Square Feet
- 2,992
- Lot Size
- 0.28 acres
- Year Built
- 1969
- Garage
- 2 car
- Stories
- 1
- Type
- Single Family Home
- MLS #
- 6260428
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About This Property
23 Elm Drive is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2,992 sq ft home on 0.28 acres in Bethany, IL, listed at $228,160 by Shelby Realty Services.
Step into a classic mid-century split-level designed for dynamic, multi-generational living. Defined by clean architectural lines, expansive spaces, and timeless character, this home offers the perfect balance of open social hubs and private retreats for growing families. A stunning stone fireplace serves as the mid-century centerpiece of the oversized main living room. The living area opens directly into the dining room and primary kitchen, creating a fluid floor plan built for easy family meals and effortless entertaining. Patio doors lead to an expansive back deck, while steps lead to a private upper-level sunroom overlooking the grounds. Three remarkably large bedrooms provide quiet sanctuaries with generous closet space. The family bath features double sinks, dual linen closets, and a vintage-cool laundry chute connecting directly to the lower level. A sprawling lower-level family room is equipped with a full second kitchen, fourth spacious bedroom, and a second full bathroom ideal for multi-generational living, a high schooler's den, or the ultimate guest quarters. Mature shade trees canopy a backyard complete with a dedicated storage shed for tools and outdoor gear. The attached two-car garage has an ample footprint for a workshop, bikes, and family hobbies. Enjoy the convenience of a quiet neighborhood within easy walking distance of the local high school. This mid-century gem offers the architectural soul and vast square footage your family has been searching for. Contact your Realtor today to schedule a private tour.
Features
- •Fireplace(s): Family/Living/Great Room, 1
- •Stories: 1 Story
- •Garage: 2 Car
- •Sewer: Public Sewer
- •Style: Bi-Level
- •Total Rooms: 10
- •Above Grade Finished Area: 1037
- •Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- •Attached Garage: Yes
- •Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
- •Cooling: Central Air
- •Directions: From route 121, turn west onto Main Street. Turn south (left) at St. John Street. Turn west on South Street. Take the 3rd Elm Drive south. House is at the end of the street.
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Location
23 Elm Drive, Bethany, IL 61914
This parcel in gold, the neighbours in white (hover to name one, click to open it) · PIN 04-04-22-428-017. Parcel lines are approximate, for reference only — not a survey, and not a guarantee of boundary location or acreage.
About This Location
- School district
- Okaw Valley Community Unit School District 302
- Parcel number
- 04-04-22-428-017
Grades PK-12
Reference-layer screening only — school district, zoning, TIF, and district boundaries are as-published by the county/state and are not a legal determination; confirm with the district/county authority.
Sources: Illinois State Board of Education / UIUC IECAM (2023)
Schools
Served by Okaw Valley CUSD 302 (P-12)
District websiteOkaw Valley Elementary School
Grades PK - 4- Enrollment
- 170
- Student attendance rate
- 94.8%
- Chronic absenteeism
- 12.5%
- ELA growth percentile
- 51st
Okaw Valley High School
Grades 9 - 12- Enrollment
- 153
- Student attendance rate
- 94%
- Chronic absenteeism
- 16.4%
- 4-year graduation rate
- 97.9%
- 9th grade on track
- 100%
Okaw Valley Middle School
Grades 5 - 8- Enrollment
- 118
- Student attendance rate
- 93.3%
- Chronic absenteeism
- 15.7%
- ELA growth percentile
- 59th
Illinois ESSA summative designation, best to lowest: Exemplary, Commendable, Targeted, Comprehensive, Intensive.
District boundary, not an attendance-zone lookup. Illinois' downstate districts are unit (PK-12) districts where the district boundary is effectively the attendance area, but within-district school assignment, boundary changes, and enrollment eligibility are set by the district — confirm with them directly.
Published by ISBE 'AS IS' without warranty of any kind. Report Card figures are self-reported by districts and are a point-in-time state publication, not a verified measure of any individual student's experience. Confirm enrollment eligibility and current school assignment with the district directly.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education — Illinois Report Card (illinoisreportcard.com) and Directory of Educational Entities.
What it really costs to live here
The lines a payment calculator cannot know — read from the county record and the federal maps for this address, with the source beside each one.
USDA zero-down loan
This address is in USDA-eligible territory. The Rural Development guaranteed loan needs no down payment; a modest guarantee fee (1% up front, 0.35% a year) stands in for conventional mortgage insurance. Most buyers from a city have never been told it exists.
Eligibility of the property, checked against USDA's own map on 2026-09-22. The household income limit and the home's condition are the lender's call; any USDA-approved lender can say in a phone call.
Internet
In Bethany, 100% of locations can get 100/20 Mbps service; fiber reaches 88.3%; gigabit 88.3%. Wired and fixed-wireless service on offer: Cable, Fiber, Licensed Fixed Wireless, Unlicensed Fixed Wireless.
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Estimated Homeowner Payments
A planning estimate — not a loan offer, a pre-approval, or a quote. Every figure below is yours to change.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,713
- Principal & interest
- $1,264
- Taxes
- $333
- Insurance
- $117
Covers the mortgage payment, taxes and insurance. Open the breakdown to add utilities and an upkeep set-aside — both are real monthly costs of owning a home, and we have not guessed at them for you.
Estimates for planning only. This is not an offer to lend, a commitment to lend, or an advertisement of credit terms, and it does not include loan costs such as origination, title or closing fees — your lender provides those on a Loan Estimate. Taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep are assumptions and will differ from actual amounts. Shelby Realty Services does not guarantee any figure shown here.
Questions About This Property
About the property
How much is 23 Elm Drive in Bethany, IL?
- 23 Elm Drive in Bethany, IL is listed at $228,160 by Shelby Realty Services (MLS #6260428). That is about $76 per square foot.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 23 Elm Drive have?
- 23 Elm Drive in Bethany, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,992 square feet, 1 storey, built in 1969, on 0.28 acres.
Does 23 Elm Drive have a garage?
- Yes — 23 Elm Drive in Bethany, IL has a 2-car garage, and the house is 1 storey. The full feature list from the MLS listing is on this page.
How old is 23 Elm Drive?
- 23 Elm Drive was built in 1969, so it is about 57 years old according to the listing.
What kind of home is 23 Elm Drive?
- 23 Elm Drive is listed as a bi-level-style home, on one story, with 2,992 square feet of living space.
How much land comes with 23 Elm Drive?
- The lot is 0.28 acres according to the listing.
What features does 23 Elm Drive have?
- The listing notes public sewer, dryer, dishwasher, gas water heater, refrigerator, washer included, stone, vinyl siding construction and central air cooling. The full description and every photo are on this page.
When was 23 Elm Drive listed for sale?
- 23 Elm Drive came on the market on August 20, 2026, listed by Cathrine Craig of Shelby Realty Services.
The location and the community
What school district serves 23 Elm Drive?
- 23 Elm Drive in Bethany, IL sits inside the Okaw Valley Community Unit School District 302 (Grades PK-12) boundary, matched to parcel 04-04-22-428-017 rather than to the mailing address. District boundaries and school assignment should be confirmed with the district before you rely on them.
Which schools serve 23 Elm Drive?
- The district's schools are Okaw Valley Elementary School (PK - 4), Okaw Valley High School (9 - 12) and Okaw Valley Middle School (5 - 8). That is the district boundary, not an attendance-zone lookup — confirm the assignment with the district.
Buying it
Who is the listing agent for 23 Elm Drive?
- Cathrine Craig of Shelby Realty Services, (217) 728-2243. Cathrine has been to the property and answers questions about it directly.
Can I still view 23 Elm Drive?
- 23 Elm Drive in Bethany, IL is sale pending, so further showings are at the seller's discretion. Call Shelby Realty Services on (855) 215-3400 to ask whether back-up offers are being taken and what else is available in and around Bethany.
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