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  • $173,300

    228 N 1st Ave, Morton, IL 61550

    1beds
    850sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $173,300 Zestimate®
    $204/sqft
    $1,136 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $173,300

    $161,000 - $187,000

    $1,136/mo

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    What's special

    King-sized bedPrivate entranceSurrounded by lovely gardensSmart tvGenerous counter-spaceNew mini-split hvac systemLed-light medicine cabinet

    Fully furnished! All utilities included! This first floor apartment with a lit private entrance is located in a historic 1873 home in a clean, safe, and well-lit neighborhood in the heart of Morton. It is centrally located (close to the business district and with numerous restaurants within walking distance) with quick and easy access to Peoria, Pekin, and Bloomington/Normal. The entire home has been totally remodeled, with new plumbing, heating, electrical systems, as well as new windows, doors, and insulation -- everything is new. It has hard-surface floors throughout, and been stylishly decorated with original art and decorative features reclaimed from the original home. The bedroom has a king-sized bed, a large closet with plenty of storage space, a dresser, and two night-stands. The bedroom has extra linens, blackout curtains and a smart TV. The living room also has a smart TV, a closet for extra storage, linens, and cleaning supplies. There is a desk & office chair for a personal work space. The well-lit bathroom has an LED-light medicine cabinet, a bathtub with shower, towel rack, linens and towels, shampoo/conditioner/bath soap, a first aid kit, hair dryer, and other essentials. The bright kitchen has a refrigerator/freezer, electric range, an over-the-range microwave with outside exhaust, generous counter-space with LED lighting, and plenty of cabinet and cupboard space. The kitchen is fully stocked with plates, cups, glasses, and flatware, as well as cooking & baking utensils and small appliances. The dining area is set up to seat 4. The washer/dryer unit is located in its own room with a folding area, hanging rack, iron & ironing board, drying rack, laundry basket and cleaning supplies. The temperature in each room in the apartment is individually controlled with a new mini-split HVAC system and supplemented with electric heat. All utilities, trash-collection, and high-speed internet are included. The house is surrounded by lovely gardens and well maintained grounds. Snow removal and lawn care are included. Minimum rental period is one month, rent is due on the first of the month, late fees are assessed for delinquencies of more than 3 days. All utilities are covered in monthly rent (water, electric, garbage, lawn care, WiFi). Responsibility For Damage: Responsibility for damage to the property incurred during your stay will be at the expense of the renter. We've worked hard to provide the nicest place possible, please help us keep it that way. No parties or events: Parties, gatherings, and functions of any kind are prohibited on the property. No Pets: No animals are allowed. If evidence of an animal is found in the apartment, it is grounds for terminating the rental agreement. Renter will be responsible for an additional cleaning fee and fined $250. No Smoking: Smoking is prohibited inside the home or anywhere on the property. Smoking is also grounds for termination of the rental agreement. If there is evidence of smoking inside the house, there will be a $500 cleaning fee. Checkout: Checkout is at 11:00 AM on the last day of our agreement. Late check-outs will be billed at $20/hr. Renters must absolutely be out by 4:00 PM, without exception. No Shoes: Please remove shoes inside the apartment. Even if they look clean, please take them off and leave them by the door. Trash: Trash must be disposed of in the designated outside bin shared by both apartments. Municipal trash pick-up is Friday in the early morning hours, so trash should be in the outside bin by 8:00 Thursday night. No Noise: There is an apartment above/below this unit. Please be considerate of your neighbors. Keep noise to a minimum, especially during nighttime hours (10:00 PM 8:00 AM). This includes the TV and playing music. Repeated warnings regarding noise will be grounds for termination of the rental agreement. Parking: On-street parking is provided. Renters and guests may park in front of or on the side of the house (First Ave. or Monroe St.). The garage and driveway are off-limits. Please do not block the driveway. No Illegal Activities: All illegal activities, including (but not limited to) the use of illegal substance are strictly prohibited and grounds for termination of the rental agreement. Eating areas: Please limit eating and drinking to the kitchen. Please refrain from eating/drinking in any other area of the apartment. Dishes: Please wash any dishes used with the dishwasher or the soap, sponge, and drying rack provided. Maintenance: Please inform landlord in the event that anything breaks or isn't functioning properly, and we will do our best to address it in a timely manner. We reserve the right to enter the apartment (with 8 hrs prior notification) for the purposes of maintaining the property and equipment. No Rearranging Furniture: Please do not rearrange any of the furniture. Fire Prevention: There are smoke detectors in each unit when any smoke detector in either unit goes off all of them (in both units) will alarm. If the smoke detector alarms please evacuate the unit and call ASAP. Smoking, the use of candles or incense, or open flames of any kind are prohibited. Please make sure to turn off the stove when not in use. A fire extinguisher is provided in case of emergency. CO Detector: Each unit is equipped with a CO detector. If it alarms, please evacuate the unit and call ASAP Off-Limit Areas: Guests are prohibited from entering the garage and/or owner-maintenance storage areas. Heating & A/C Systems: Please refer to the "Heating and A/C Systems" pages in the information manual left onsite. Loss of a split unit remote will incur a fee of $250. Appliances and Electronics: The TVs are connected to the internet as well as an antenna in the attic. There is no cable on the property. Provided streaming services are Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney Plus. If you have your own streaming service login, you are free to use it but please log out when you check out. Unregistered Guests: This apartment is for your use, and the lease agreement is between our guests and us. Please limit your guests to two at a time. Their adherence to the terms of the rental agreement are your responsibility. Any deviation from these guidelines (smoking, damage, etc.) by guests is your responsibility. There is an initial $500 deductible (refundable up to 30 days after renter's departure- if there are no signs of damages or loss) in addition to $1600 monthly rental fee.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Wall Furnace
    Cooling
    • Wall Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 850 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Cable not included in rent, Guests have access to the vegetable and flower gardens when in season., Heating system: Wall, Internet included in rent, Lawn Care included in rent, Snow Removal included in rent, Utilities included in rent
    Details
    • Parcel number: 060621106018

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Internet

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $500
    Location
    • Region: Morton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $204/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $170,100
    • Annual tax amount: $4,013
    • Date on market: 11/11/2025
    • Date available: 01/14/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Month

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/9/2026Listing removed$1,700$2/sqft
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    1/14/2026Price change$1,700-5.6%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    11/11/2025Listed for rent$1,800$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    7/6/2021Sold$125,000+9.6%$147/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/4/2011Sold$114,000-3%$134/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/27/2011Price change$117,500-2%$138/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Premier Realty #1120747 Report a problem
    2/7/2011Price change$119,900-4%$141/sqft
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    11/21/2010Price change$124,900-3.8%$147/sqft
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    10/22/2010Price change$129,900-3.8%$153/sqft
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    8/23/2010Listed for sale$135,000+90.1%$159/sqft
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    8/8/2008Sold$71,000$84/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$4,013 +15%$56,700 +19.2%
    2023$3,489 +4.3%$47,570 +9.8%
    2022$3,345 +17.5%$43,320 +1.1%
    2021$2,847 +3.3%$42,850 +1%
    2020$2,755 +0.3%$42,430
    2019$2,748 +1.9%$42,430
    2018$2,698 $42,430 +4.9%
    2017$2,698 +2.6%$40,460
    2016$2,628 +6.5%$40,460
    2015$2,468 +1%--
    2013$2,443 $40,460
    2012-- $40,460
    2011-- $40,460
    2010-- $40,460
    2009$1,744 $40,460
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    Neighborhood: 61550

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