This property is a great investment opportunity for a first-time buyer or a very nice upgrade. It is a solid built home in a great Quincy location. Good walking distance to the university and to a city park. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a room upstairs that could also be utilized as a 4th bedroom. Hardwood flooring is under the main floor carpet. This great home has been with one family for decades of love and care. Being sold "as is" however, inspections are welcomed. Taxes reflect exemptions.
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$141,400
1516 Chestnut St, Quincy, IL 62301
3beds
1,694sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$143,000 Zestimate®
$83/sqft
$1,816 Estimated rent
Home value
$143,000
$124,000 - $164,000
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Solid built home
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Listing courtesy of:
John Beck 217-257-0484,
Zanger & Associates, Inc., REALTORS
Bought with:
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12481087
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x22
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,694 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Dimensions: 54x174
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 235110800000
- Zoning: SINGL
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Internet-Fiber
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Community Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Quincy
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2026 | Sold | $141,400-11.6%$83/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12481087 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Pending sale | $159,900$94/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12481087 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $159,900+0.6%$94/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12481087 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $159,000-6.4%$94/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12481087 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,900$100/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12481087 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $315 -1.4% | $37,760 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $320 -78% | $35,030 +7.1% |
| 2022 | $1,454 +336.9% | $32,700 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $333 -0.1% | $31,370 +2% |
| 2020 | $333 +0.8% | $30,760 +1.1% |
| 2019 | $330 -1.2% | $30,430 +2% |
| 2018 | $334 +1.5% | $29,830 +1% |
| 2017 | $329 -0.1% | $29,530 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $329 -100% | $28,340 |
| 2015 | $33,118,000 +8192963% | $28,340 +3.5% |
| 2012 | $404 | $27,390 +0% |
| 2011 | $404 -6.4% | $27,380 +6.6% |
| 2009 | $432 -60.6% | $25,690 |
| 2008 | $1,095 +30.8% | $25,690 +5.1% |
| 2007 | $837 | $24,450 |
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Neighborhood: 62301
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 3/10Quincy Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Quincy Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Rooney
- High: Quincy
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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- 1516 Chestnut St
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