The Story

508 South Jefferson Street

Armington, IL 61721 · Home

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. …


Facts & Features

Property Info

Price
$59,000
Completion Year
1,977
Living Space
2,300 sq ft
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Features & Amenities

Water Source

Public

Sewer

Septic Tank

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Listing Broker

HomeSmart Realty Group Illinois

Broker Name

HomeSmart Realty Group Illinois

Agent

Tracy Lockenour

Location

Bloomington IL 61701