1872 constructed 2,400+ square foot 5-bedroom, 2 full bath two story traditional style home situated in the heart of town within walking distance of downtown and local schools! Main floor of home offers an inviting foyer with a gracious open curved staircase, living, dining and family room areas, full bath, and a rear kitchen. Upstairs, you will find four additional bedroom areas as well as a second full bath. Property also features an additional rear staircase, large basement for storage, rear patio area, and ample off-street parking. Endless possibilities await you and yours with this bargain priced residentially zoned fixer upper! Property being sold AS IS, WHERE IS.
Pending
$25,000
218 8th St, Lincoln, IL 62656
5beds
2,456sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1872
0.38 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$10/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Four additional bedroom areasFamily room areaLarge basement for storageRear kitchenInviting foyerRear patio areaAdditional rear staircase
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Seth A Goodman 217-737-3742,
ME Realty
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1045655
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 16ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 16ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 13ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 16ft 0in
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 13ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 1317
Upper level
- Area: 1139
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,456
- Total interior livable area: 2,456 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 208
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1236500340
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Other,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1872
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Lincoln
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $10/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $66,450
- Annual tax amount: $1,542
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,871/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Pending sale | $25,000$10/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1045655 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $25,000-41.2%$10/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1045655 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2022 | Sold | $42,500$17/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1011800 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2021 | Pending sale | $42,500-5.6%$17/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1011800 Report a problem | ||
| 12/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1008052 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $45,000$18/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1008052 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2021 | Pending sale | $45,000$18/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1008052 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2021 | Price change | $45,000-13.5%$18/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1008052 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $52,000+4%$21/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1008052 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2018 | Sold | $50,000$20/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,461 +7.9% | $22,150 +8% |
| 2023 | $1,353 -27.2% | $20,510 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $1,860 +157.1% | $19,120 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $723 -0.2% | $18,410 |
| 2020 | $725 +5.3% | $18,410 +2% |
| 2019 | $688 +9.5% | $18,050 |
| 2018 | $629 -63.3% | $18,050 -36.8% |
| 2017 | $1,714 -33.2% | $28,540 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $2,567 | $28,870 +5.2% |
| 2015 | $2,567 | $27,440 |
| 2014 | $2,567 | $27,440 +8.4% |
| 2013 | $2,567 | $25,320 -1.4% |
| 2012 | $2,567 +1.3% | $25,690 -0.7% |
| 2011 | $2,534 -0.8% | $25,880 -2.4% |
| 2010 | $2,554 | $26,510 |
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Neighborhood: 62656
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Lincoln Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Lincoln Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Lincoln
Source: RMLS Alliance 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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