MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - HIGHEST & BEST DUE BY NOON ON SATURDAY 7/12!!! Welcome to your own slice of country paradise, right on the edge of a small town. Set on 1.14 acres, this inviting two-story home offers plenty of space, comfort, and flexibility. A welcoming foyer opens to the bright living room with vaulted ceilings, beautiful updated flooring, and a stone fireplace. The kitchen features a walk-in pantry, a charming breakfast nook, and ample space to cook and gather. The main-floor Master Suite is a peaceful retreat with a private bath featuring heated floors and a generous walk-in closet. Upstairs, you'll find two bedrooms with walk-in closets and a large bonus room that can serve as a fourth bedroom, playroom, or home gym. The main-level office or den can also be used as a fifth bedroom. Outside, the expansive wraparound porch is truly a standout, complete with a built-in waterfall and stone fireplace. There's plenty of room for a garden, chickens, or a future pole barn-country living with in-town convenience and the benefit of the Reed Custer school district. Recent updates, including a new roof (2024), HVAC system (2020), and beautiful updated flooring on the main level, mean you can move in with peace of mind. If you've been searching for a place that feels like home the moment you arrive, this one is ready to welcome you!
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$400,000
131 E Main St, Essex, IL 60935
3beds
3,462sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
1.14 Acres Lot
$422,500 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$3,068 Estimated rent
Home value
$422,500
$338,000 - $528,000
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Stone fireplaceBuilt-in waterfallWalk-in pantryBeautiful updated flooringRoom for a gardenVaulted ceilingsCharming breakfast nook
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Listed by:
Sarah Wilkins 815-370-5484,
Village Realty Inc.
Bought with:
Hannah Fornelli
john greene Realtor
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12413100
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room, Den, Loft, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Whirlpool & Sep Shwr)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Walk-in, Breakfast Room, Custom Cabinetry), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X19
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X20
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Recreation room
- Level: Second
- Area: 576 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36X16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Multiple Water Heaters
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,462 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Gravel, On Site, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Outdoor Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 1.14 Acres
- Dimensions: 25X300X130X325X420
Details
- Parcel number: 09061030102900
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $116/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $306,570
- Annual tax amount: $6,322
- Date on market: 7/8/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $400,000+0%$116/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Pending sale | $399,900$116/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12413100 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Contingent | $399,900$116/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900$116/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12413100 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,323 +7.7% | $102,190 +11.5% |
| 2023 | $5,872 +7.2% | $91,651 +10.3% |
| 2022 | $5,477 +6.2% | $83,130 +8.7% |
| 2021 | $5,156 +7.9% | $76,495 +8.4% |
| 2020 | $4,778 -0.2% | $70,550 |
| 2019 | $4,789 +1.3% | $70,550 |
| 2018 | $4,728 | $70,550 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $4,728 +2.9% | $69,336 +3% |
| 2016 | $4,594 +3.8% | $67,316 +4.5% |
| 2015 | $4,427 | $64,417 +3% |
| 2014 | $4,427 | $62,541 -1.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $63,655 -12.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $72,380 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,380 -1.1% |
| 2009 | $3,959 +2.8% | $73,155 +4% |
| 2008 | $3,851 | $70,342 +3280.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $2,081 |
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Neighborhood: 60935
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Reed-Custer Intermediate SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.1 mi
- 7/10Reed-Custer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.6 mi
- 7/10Reed-Custer High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 255U
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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