204 N Maple St, Christopher, IL 62822

For sale by owner! Come and see one of Christopher's original coal cottages set on a lovely corner lot across from two churches and nice neighboring homes. Convenience to Rend Lake, SIU, Marion, Giant City and other attractions! This is a work in progress, unfortunately the owner has to let it go due to relocation out of state! A lot has been done here already, a major clean out and clean up. The home has brand new Pex Plumbing throughout, new faucets, a brand-new A.O. Smith 92 efficiency water heater with 12-year warranty, leak detection, automatic shut off and Wi-Fi connectivity. All newer PVC drains plus a working HVAC system. New main sewer exit lines, all PVC to the street! The house has a metal shingle panel roof that came originally with a 50-year warranty, installed about 15 years ago, in like new condition excellent condition with 6-inch gutters and downspouts taking water off the premises. Several rooms have been freshly drywalled and the three large closets are prepared for customization. Enjoy the lovely fenced garden area, great for pets or cookouts and gardening with hibiscus, honeysuckle, perennial flowers and several different varieties of trees. Off-street parking with concrete driveway as well as a garage, which is great for a small car or for a workshop. Full basement used to be lived in and finished and could be again if so desired and it has a brand new cement slab in half of the basement. This home has an amazing full attic with 15 foot cathedral ceilings and four original stainless windows still intact. Blown in insulation is already in the attic floor and in the walls of the house too! Make this your dream renovation space – bedrooms, baths, offices, getaway caves, or Airbnb quarters-this is a renovators dream! A fantastic, rare, live up/work down residential/commercial opportunity here! Kitchen has hardwood cherry cabinets with two stained glass doors, white countertops with desk area…comes with appliances, including brand new Samsung stainless steel refrigerator, also included are brand-new Samsung washer and dryer located in the basement. Refrigerator and washer and dryer also have Wi-Fi for remote smart home functions! A 5 x 15 bath with brand-new Kohler toilet, and 48" vanity offers opportunity for customization. Enjoy the huge side porch with 12 foot ceilings under the Cleveland pear trees, as well as a low-maintenance yard landscaped. Home has original trim, 10-foot ceilings, crown moldings, beautiful light fixtures with 2 to 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the main floor. Two walk-in closets plus a third huge closet in extra BR! Living room/dining room combination is massive with large customized panoramic window in the living room area. Original wood floors of Heartwood Pine plus Oak Parquet. If you're a renovator and a person with a vision who wants to turn this into their awesome family home or an Airbnb or an investment to flip and sell, then this is your opportunity! Take a look around Marion and Christopher and come and see this house. It's very special and has great appeal. Only 7 minutes from I-57, 30 min to SIUC. For sale now at this price, don’t hesitate! Live in the house while working on it or move in and slowly chip away, plus there's loads of contractors in the area who can do great work and help out if that's your goal, or if you’re a builder/contractor yourself this is a prime choice for an investment. Will be shown by appointment only. Call for more information or to make an appointment. Agents are welcome to bring your buyers and are preferred! Seller is a licensed broker in the state of Kentucky and very familiar with Illinois paperwork. All disclosures will be available. No lease options, no sight unseen offers or solicitations, no wholesale offers, only buyers utilizing customary practices will be considered.