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    • Price cut: $4K (8/12)
    $65,000

    1221 Madison Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

    4beds
    1,944sqft
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    $487/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1926
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $33/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Bonus roomFenced corner lotFlexible upstairs layoutFreshly painted sunroomGenerous formal dining roomElegant double french doorsStorage shed
    Bring your vision and restore this beautiful classic to its full potential! Here's an opportunity to own a character filled home with major updates already started and endless possibilities ahead. This spacious home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a bonus room and a full unfinished basement with bathroom, providing plenty of room to create your dream home or investment property. The main floor showcases a large living room with a classic fireplace, elegant double French doors that leads into the freshly painted sunroom and a generous formal dining room. The kitchen and all 4 bathrooms are a blank slate, giving you a chance to design every finish to your personal taste. The flexible upstairs layout allows for either 2 full bathrooms or one full bath plus a half bath with convenient second floor laundry. Outside, enjoy a fenced corner lot with a storage shed and ample outdoor space for entertaining. So, bring your vision and your tools to make this classic beauty shine once again!
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    Listed by:

    Rachelle Hendrickson 217-235-1464,

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    Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6259840MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      Bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Wood
      • Level: Upper
      • Dimensions: 11 x 10
      Bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Wood
      • Level: Upper
      • Dimensions: 11 x 12
      Bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Wood
      • Level: Upper
      • Dimensions: 15 x 8
      Bedroom
      • Description: Flooring: Wood
      • Level: Upper
      • Dimensions: 11 x 10
      Bonus room
      • Level: Upper
      • Dimensions: 10 x 12
      Dining room
      • Description: Flooring: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 13 x 14
      Other
      • Features: Tub Shower
      • Level: Main
      Other
      • Level: Upper
      Other
      • Level: Upper
      Other
      • Level: Basement
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 14 x 12
      Living room
      • Description: Flooring: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 25 x 11
      Sunroom
      • Description: Flooring: Wood
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 13 x 9
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Attic Fan
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater, None
      Features
      • Fireplace
      • Windows: Replacement Windows
      • Basement: Unfinished,Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,944
      • Total interior livable area: 1,944 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,944
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
      • Exterior features: Fence, Shed
      • Fencing: Yard Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 6,534 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 58*116
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 02103832000
      • Zoning: RES
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Other
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick
      • Foundation: Basement
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1926

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Charleston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $33/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $41,763
      • Annual tax amount: $1,511
      • Date on market: 7/17/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 37 days
      • Road surface type: Gravel

        Estimated market value

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/12/2026Price change$65,000-5.8%$33/sqft
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        8/5/2026Price change$69,000-8%$35/sqft
        Source: CIBR #6259840 Report a problem
        7/29/2026Price change$75,000-11.8%$39/sqft
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        7/18/2026Listed for sale$85,000+6.3%$44/sqft
        Source: CIBR #6259840 Report a problem
        9/5/2025Sold$80,000-13.5%$41/sqft
        Source: CIBR #6254791 Report a problem
        9/1/2025Pending sale$92,500$48/sqft
        Source: CIBR #6254791 Report a problem
        8/22/2025Listed for sale$92,500+8.8%$48/sqft
        Source: CIBR #6254791 Report a problem
        8/11/2025Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/28/2025Listed for sale$85,000+142.9%$44/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/17/2020Sold$35,000-23.7%$18/sqft
        Source: CIBR #6197399 Report a problem
        7/14/2020Pending sale$45,900$24/sqft
        Source: Century 21 KIMA Properties #6197399 Report a problem
        5/15/2020Price change$45,900+2%$24/sqft
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        4/15/2020Price change$45,000-9.8%$23/sqft
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        9/27/2019Listed for sale$49,900-27.6%$26/sqft
        Source: CENTURY 21 KIMA Properties #6197399 Report a problem
        4/28/2016Listing removed$68,900-0.9%$35/sqft
        Source: All-American Realty #4216291 Report a problem
        7/10/2013Price change$69,500-2.8%$36/sqft
        Source: All-American Realty #216291 Report a problem
        4/13/2013Listed for sale$71,500$37/sqft
        Source: All-American Realty #38809 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$615 -5.5%$13,921 +9.5%
        2023$650 -1.8%$12,714 +1.7%
        2022$662 -2.5%$12,504 +4.2%
        2021$679 -39.2%$12,000
        2020$1,117 -50.4%$12,000 -51.2%
        2019$2,251 +2.4%$24,568
        2018$2,197 $24,568
        2017$2,197 +5.8%$24,568 +4.9%
        2016$2,076 -3.1%$23,417
        2015$2,144 $23,417
        2014$2,144 $23,417
        2013$2,144 $23,417
        2011-- $23,417
        2010-- $23,417
        2009-- $23,417 +8.2%
        2006-- $21,645
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 61920

        Getting around

        72 / 100
        Very Walkable
        55 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Charleston Dist. 1

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