Everything you've always wanted is right here wrapped up in one package! Located at the edge of town with city utilities you'll find this amazing 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath farmhouse with solid cherry custom built cabinets, hard surface counters, breakfast bar and a light filled skylight. Perfect location at the edge of town yet extremely convenient with a large 2.42 acre yard perfect for having your own space to do as you wish. The 40' x 100' outbuilding features a concrete floor and a separate 200 amp electrical service that was installed in 2012, new gutters in 2022 and new springs on both doors in 2023. It is plumbed for an additional bathroom to be added if desired. Attached is an oversized 2 car garage with a 12' tall new garage door (in 2021) and there is one other 19' x 26' outbuilding with new electric in 2022 for extra storage. New roof was installed in 2020, a Kohler whole house generator was added in 2021 and the driveway was blacktopped in 2022. Spacious main floor suite with its own full bathroom with double sink and easy access to the main floor laundry on the main floor laundry. The floor plan has been reworked so that there is now an additional main floor bedroom as well as 2 bedrooms upstairs and another full bath. Open staircase leads down to the solid hardwood flooring in the living room, dining room, kitchen and family room. This property is hard to beat so don't wait too long or it will be gone!
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$356,500
230 S Fairground Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
4beds
2,035sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
2.42 Acres Lot
$382,200 Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$1,972 Estimated rent
Home value
$382,200
$363,000 - $401,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Janelle McCarter 815-252-7283,
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Bought with:
Mason Kimberley
Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11978185
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Bonus Room, Mud Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X22
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bonus room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X11
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,035 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 2.42 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1617176019
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Princeton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $370,239
- Annual tax amount: $8,386
- Date on market: 2/9/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2024 | Sold | $356,500-1%$175/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11978185 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2024 | Contingent | $360,000$177/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11978185 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2024 | Price change | $360,000-1.4%$177/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11978185 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $365,000-3.9%$179/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11978185 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11838262 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2023 | Price change | $380,000-5%$187/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11838262 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $400,000+23.1%$197/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11838262 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2022 | Sold | $325,000$160/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11383249 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2022 | Pending sale | $325,000$160/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX International #11383249 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2022 | Contingent | $325,000$160/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11383249 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $325,000$160/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11383249 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,862 +1.5% | $123,413 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $9,716 +15.8% | $113,659 +4.9% |
| 2022 | $8,386 +171% | $108,333 +136.7% |
| 2021 | $3,095 | $45,771 +3.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $44,096 +1.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $43,569 +1.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $42,824 -0.4% |
| 2017 | -- | $42,978 +2.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $41,856 |
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Neighborhood: 61356
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Logan Jr High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Princeton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Princeton High School
- District: 115
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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