TRIPLE PLAY...Rarely do you find a three bedroom, three bath Cape Cod cottage on the doorstep of Eastern Illinois University! Morning sunlight streams through the charming bay window in the spacious living room. A built-in china cupboard and plate rail give a nostalgic vibe in the delightful dining room. The efficient Pullman-style kitchen features tons of cabinets and counter space and a bright and sunny breakfast nook! Two of the bedrooms include their own private bathrooms while a third bath is a few steps from the third bedroom. The large unfinished basement is great for storage, homework projects or just hanging out! The detached two car garage offers more than just a place to park cars. Complete homework projects, play games, store tools, bikes and kayaks in this flexible space. Just a short walk to class, this home hits it out of the park! Tour it today! Note: living room fireplace has been walled over.
Sold for $133,797
$133,797
1518 2nd St, Charleston, IL 61920
3beds
1,252sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$134,000 Zestimate®
$107/sqft
$1,513 Estimated rent
Home value
$134,000
$127,000 - $143,000
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Efficient pullman-style kitchenDelightful dining room
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Listed by:
Douglas Stanberry 217-232-6237,
All-American Realty
Bought with:
Vance Oliver, 475206492
All-American Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6258423
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Width: 10
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Width: 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In, Cooktop, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Breakfast Area, Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
- Basement: Unfinished,Crawl Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family/Living/Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,252
- Total interior livable area: 1,252 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,252
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open
- Exterior features: Workshop
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Dimensions: 75 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 02207182000
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement, Crawlspace
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Charleston
- Subdivision: Elsmere Add/Charleston
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $133,797+3%$107/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Pending sale | $129,900$104/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6258423 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2026 | Contingent | $129,900$104/sqft |
Source: CIBR #6258423 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $129,900+35.3%$104/sqft |
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| 6/13/2008 | Sold | $96,000+37.1%$77/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2006 | Sold | $70,000$56/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,766 +4.1% | $28,759 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $1,696 +0.3% | $26,264 +1.7% |
| 2022 | $1,691 -3% | $25,830 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $1,744 -1.4% | $24,789 |
| 2020 | $1,769 +2.8% | $24,789 |
| 2019 | $1,721 -22.4% | $24,789 |
| 2018 | $2,217 | $24,789 |
| 2017 | $2,217 -12.5% | $24,789 -13.3% |
| 2016 | $2,535 -3.1% | $28,583 |
| 2015 | $2,617 | $28,583 |
| 2014 | $2,617 | $28,583 |
| 2013 | $2,617 | $28,583 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,583 |
| 2010 | -- | $28,583 |
| 2009 | -- | $28,583 +8.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $26,418 |
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Neighborhood: 61920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMark Twain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Charleston Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Charleston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Charleston Dist. 1
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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