Stop Renting and Start Investing: Efficient Living in Swansea! With a little vision and some elbow grease, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom Swansea home is a fantastic opportunity for both first-time buyers and savvy investors. Offering incredible value and a generous, level lot, this property delivers efficient living without sacrificing outdoor potential. Inside, you’ll find 720 square feet of well-planned space, featuring a comfortable living room, two bedrooms, an updated bathroom, and a kitchen equipped with a refrigerator and electric stove. Some updates have already been tackled for you, including a step-in shower and a modern 200-amp electric service - providing a perfect head start for your renovations. The attached single-car garage adds great practicality with laundry hook-ups and extra storage. Step out the back door to a 13x18 concrete patio, ideal for summer BBQs on your expansive lawn. Located just minutes from local parks and everyday conveniences, this home has the "good bones" needed to become a wonderful residence or a high-performing rental. This property is being sold AS-IS with NO Occupancy Approval. Don’t miss your chance to build equity by owning your own home!
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Listed by: RE/MAX Preferred • Todd D Favre • 618-779-8818
$85,000
1608 Duncan Ave, Swansea, IL 62226
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.25 Acres Lot
$83,600 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-bedroom one-bathroomUpdated bathroomExpansive lawnGenerous level lotStep-in shower
- 19 days
- 245
- 17
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Todd D Favre 618-779-8818,
RE/MAX Preferred
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26052613
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7x6
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11x11
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15x11
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 720
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Frontage length: 55
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 55 x 200
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0816.0400016
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vertical Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Swansea
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $23,833
- Annual tax amount: $2,124
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Chip And Seal
Estimated market value
$83,600
$79,000 - $88,000
$1,077/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $85,000+70%$118/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #26052613 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2002 | Sold | $50,000$69/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,965 +10.7% | $23,833 +14.8% |
| 2023 | $1,775 +5.9% | $20,757 +9.8% |
| 2022 | $1,675 +1.9% | $18,905 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $1,645 +3.7% | $18,129 +4.1% |
| 2020 | $1,586 -4.6% | $17,407 -4.6% |
| 2019 | $1,663 -0.1% | $18,240 +2.6% |
| 2018 | $1,664 +2.1% | $17,774 +2.7% |
| 2017 | $1,630 | $17,301 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $1,630 -5.9% | $16,704 -11% |
| 2014 | $1,733 +17.6% | $18,767 |
| 2013 | $1,474 | $18,767 -2.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $19,160 -4.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $19,981 -0.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $20,079 -1.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $20,375 |
| 2008 | -- | $20,375 +10.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $18,396 +5.7% |
| 2005 | $940 +8.5% | $17,396 +6.9% |
| 2004 | $866 | $16,273 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $15,104 +5.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $14,309 +4.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $13,646 +1% |
| 2000 | -- | $13,513 |
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Neighborhood: 62226
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: High Mount Dist 116
- Middle: High Mount Dist 116
- 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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