If you have outgrown the house you're in, take a look at this four or five bedroom two-story home complete with a concrete wrap around porch ready for the parades. There is a full bathroom, bedroom , a large dining room, living room, kitchen and laundry all on the main floor. There are four more bedrooms upstairs with another full bathroom, plus a walk up attic for additional storage on the 3rd level. The backyard could easily be fenced in since there is a 24x30 2 car garage in one corner of it complete with workshop space and power. Both the upstairs and the main level heating and air conditioning systems along with both bathrooms and the kitchen cabinets/ flooring and appliances have been replaced in the last 10 to 12 years. Other improvements include a complete roof replacement in 2023 along with a new dishwasher. The rest of the appliances including washer and dryer are in place and ready for you to make this your home. Call today for your private showing.
Sold for $135,000
$135,000
228 Polk Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
5beds
1,973sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
9,583.2 Square Feet Lot
$147,900 Zestimate®
$68/sqft
$1,776 Estimated rent
Home value
$147,900
$99,000 - $220,000
$1,776/mo
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Large dining roomWorkshop space
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Listed by:
John Inyart 217-348-6022,
TCI Realty, LLC
Bought with:
John Inyart, 475.202774
TCI Realty, LLC
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6245608
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.11 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 12.9
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 12.9
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 11.1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.11
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 12.7
Other
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 7.7 x 7
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 6.2
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Laminate
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 13.11
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Main Level Primary
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,973
- Total interior livable area: 1,973 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,973
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Workshop
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
- Dimensions: 68 x 144
Details
- Parcel number: 02212148000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Charleston
- Subdivision: Wm Rosebraughs Sub
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2025 | Sold | $135,000-6.8%$68/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Pending sale | $144,900$73/sqft |
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| 2/6/2025 | Contingent | $144,900$73/sqft |
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| 10/16/2024 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$73/sqft |
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| 9/14/2024 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$76/sqft |
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| 9/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $159,900+99.9%$81/sqft |
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| 2/16/2012 | Sold | $80,000+11.1%$41/sqft |
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| 5/13/2005 | Sold | $72,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,494 +1.5% | $32,135 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $2,456 +26% | $29,347 +1.7% |
| 2022 | $1,949 -3% | $28,862 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $2,010 -22.1% | $27,698 |
| 2020 | $2,579 +1.7% | $27,698 |
| 2019 | $2,537 +2.4% | $27,698 |
| 2018 | $2,477 | $27,698 |
| 2017 | $2,477 +2.6% | $27,698 +1.8% |
| 2016 | $2,413 -3.1% | $27,216 |
| 2015 | $2,492 | $27,216 |
| 2014 | $2,492 | $27,216 |
| 2013 | $2,492 | $27,216 |
| 2011 | -- | $27,216 |
| 2010 | -- | $27,216 |
| 2009 | -- | $27,216 +8.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $25,155 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMark Twain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Charleston Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Charleston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Charleston Dist. 1
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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