Andy “Caveman” Davis built this earth-sheltered home in Armington, Illinois, in 1977 as fuel prices climbed. Beneath its grassy berm, roughly 2,300 square feet unfold across one level, with river-rock walls and arches made from stones his family gathered in Colorado. Mature trees surround the 0.33-acre property, while round windows punctuate its unusual facade. The listing describes five bedrooms and three bathrooms, though substantial finishing remains before those spaces can fulfill their promise.
The challenges are practical, not merely cosmetic: heating and cooling are listed as absent, wiring is exposed in places, and the kitchen lacks a finished setup. Storage and bedroom enclosures also need attention. Two new, uninstalled round windows accompany the sale, offering a starting point rather than a completed transformation. For a buyer prepared to investigate renovation costs and permits, this is a deeply personal restoration opportunity. Current details and agent information appear in the Zillow listing and full gallery.
