This is a home that immediately feels welcoming the moment you step inside. Originally built by a local doctor as a wedding gift for his daughter, it carries a unique story and warmth you can feel throughout. The main floor offers a cozy living room, a comfortable sitting area, and a dedicated dining room-perfect for everyday living or hosting. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath, giving you privacy and separation from the main living spaces. Located on three lots, you'll appreciate the fenced, private yard perfect for outdoor time and a wonderful space for pets as well. The screened porch adds even more charm, giving you great spot to unwind. Additional features include two HVAC systems, a working fireplace, a water heater installed in 2009, and city sewer with the sewer line replaced in 2004. It's the kind of place where you can picture everyday life happening. If you're looking for a home with character, and a yard that truly stands out, this Murphysboro property is definitely worth a look.
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$229,000
204 S 17th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
3beds
2,145sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1897
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$107/sqft
$1,545 Estimated rent
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Working fireplaceWonderful space for petsFenced private yardComfortable sitting areaDedicated dining roomTwo hvac systemsThree bedrooms
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Listing courtesy of:
Robert Davenport 618-924-3644,
RE/MAX REALTY CENTRAL
Bought with:
Cheryl Bigham
PLACE REAL ESTATE
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 100000548
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X7
Living room
- Features: Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,145 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Dimensions: 67x115
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Additional parcels included: 14043600030000
- Parcel number: 14043600170000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Other, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Murphysboro
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Sold | $229,000$107/sqft |
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| 1/19/2026 | Pending sale | $229,000$107/sqft |
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| 1/19/2026 | Contingent | $229,000$107/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $613 +38.5% | $16,978 +12.7% |
| 2023 | $443 +29.8% | $15,064 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $341 +37.4% | $13,808 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $248 +16% | $12,954 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $214 +21.1% | $12,799 +1.8% |
| 2019 | $177 -78.5% | $12,576 -33.3% |
| 2017 | $824 | $18,856 |
| 2016 | -- | $18,856 |
| 2015 | -- | $18,856 -11.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $21,334 |
| 2012 | -- | $21,334 |
| 2011 | -- | $21,334 +5.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $20,167 -2.1% |
| 2009 | $1,254 | $20,610 |
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Neighborhood: 62966
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Carruthers Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Murphysboro Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Murphysboro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Murphysboro Middle School
- Middle: Murphysboro Middle School
- High: Murphysboro High School
- District: 186
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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