This Cute bungalow in Swansea is move in ready. Better to buy than rent! Inviting front porch with new carpet. Large, spacious Living and Dining rooms with plenty of natural light. The kitchen has new tile flooring and is equipped with gas stove and refrigerator. 2 Split bedrooms and a full bathroom with new tile flooring completes the main level. The basement already has a 1/2 bath and has lots of potential for an office, family/exercise room and storage. Outside there is a spacious, approx. 2-car, detached garage/shed that is accessible from the alley. Nice, large, yet private backyard is ready for a firepit and your Fall gatherings! New roof (2yrs.). Seller is offering a one year home warranty.
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Listed by: Nester Realty • Claire S Leopold • Contact: 618-530-5599
Bought with: Homes By Janell
$114,900
1208 Western Ave, Swansea, IL 62226
2beds
884sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1933
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$121,200 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$1,109 Estimated rent
Home value
$121,200
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Plenty of natural lightSplit bedroomsInviting front porchReady for a firepit
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Listed by:
Claire S Leopold 618-530-5599,
Nester Realty,
Margaret Riley 618-789-0586,
Nester Realty
Bought with:
Christina Schmittling
Homes By Janell
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 24071141
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Separate Dining
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 884
- Total interior livable area: 884 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 884
- Finished area below ground: 884
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking, Alley Access, Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Covered
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 141
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 0821.0107016
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1933
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fournie Place
HOA
- Services included: Other
Location
- Region: Swansea
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $27,664
- Annual tax amount: $1,083
- Date on market: 11/21/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 81 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2025 | Sold | $114,900-4.2%$130/sqft |
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| 2/10/2025 | Pending sale | $119,900$136/sqft |
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| 1/6/2025 | Contingent | $119,900$136/sqft |
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| 12/6/2024 | Price change | $119,900-4%$136/sqft |
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| 11/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $124,900$141/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,250 +15.4% | $27,664 +12.2% |
| 2023 | $1,083 +15.1% | $24,648 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $941 -28.2% | $22,448 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $1,311 +4.9% | $21,527 +4.2% |
| 2020 | $1,249 -1% | $20,669 -0.4% |
| 2019 | $1,262 +3% | $20,753 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $1,225 +3% | $20,223 +2.7% |
| 2017 | $1,190 | $19,684 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $1,190 +9.5% | $19,005 -0.2% |
| 2014 | $1,086 +13.8% | $19,046 |
| 2013 | $954 | $19,046 -2% |
| 2012 | -- | $19,444 -4.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $20,278 +4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,447 -1.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $19,733 |
| 2008 | -- | $19,733 +10.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $17,816 +5.8% |
| 2005 | $856 +9.1% | $16,847 +6.9% |
| 2004 | $785 | $15,759 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $14,627 +5.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $13,857 +4.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $13,214 +1% |
| 2000 | -- | $13,086 |
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Neighborhood: 62226
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Central Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 5/10Belleville High School-WestGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Belleville Dist 118
- Middle: Belleville Dist 118
- High: Belleville High School-East
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Saint Clair County
- Swansea
- 62226
- 1208 Western Ave
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