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$185,000
103 S Plum St, Princeton, IL 61356
4beds
1,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.28 Acres Lot
$190,700 Zestimate®
$132/sqft
$1,501 Estimated rent
Home value
$190,700
Estimated sales range
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Flexible basement spaceFour comfortable bedroomsMature treesOne-of-a-kind hosta houseLarge windowsRoom for casual diningHardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Lauren Smith 815-875-1221,
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Bought with:
Christine Schweickert
Dickerson & Nieman Realtors - Peru
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12419029
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 90X135
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1617277004
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Street Paved
Location
- Region: Princeton
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2026 | Sold | $185,000-7.5%$132/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419029 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Contingent | $199,900$143/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419029 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900$143/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419029 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2025 | Contingent | $199,900$143/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419029 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $199,900-4.8%$143/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $209,900-7.5%$150/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $226,900-3.4%$162/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $234,900+213.2%$168/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419029 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2013 | Sold | $75,000-16.6%$54/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08332689 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2013 | Listed for sale | $89,900$64/sqft |
Source: Landmark Realty Of Illinois LL Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,340 +8.7% | $33,857 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $2,153 +7.5% | $31,182 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $2,002 +3.8% | $29,235 +5.6% |
| 2021 | $1,929 | $27,674 +3.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $26,661 +1.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $26,343 +1.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $25,893 -0.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $25,986 +2.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $25,308 +28% |
| 2015 | -- | $19,768 -20.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $24,865 -38.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $40,516 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $40,637 -0.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $40,895 -1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $41,568 -0.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $41,606 +4.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $39,860 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61356
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Logan Jr High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Princeton High School
- District: 115
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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