The price is right! Situated on an expansive 116X160 corner lot just a short stroll from the historic downtown district, this 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath two story vinyl sided home has a lot to offer for $79,000! Main floor of home boasts an enclosed 27X7 front porch (not included in total square footage), comfortable front facing living room, roomy formal dining room with ample space to accommodate a large table and chairs, equipped and charming kitchen with adjacent laundry facilities in addition to a side facing exterior access point, and a nice sized primary suite with an adjacent private half bath. Upstairs, you will find two additional nice sized bedrooms in addition to a full hall bath. Property also offers a large unfinished basement with mechanicals and abundant work/storage space, detached garage/shed structure with an attached insulated semi-finished room (NEAT!), newer water heater, and an updated architectural roof on both the house as well as the detached garage (2020). Much to offer here at a price that simply cannot be beat! ** Property being sold as presented **
For sale
Price cut: $10K (9/21)
$79,000
234 2nd St, Lincoln, IL 62656
3beds
1,366sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1887
0.43 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$58/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Equipped and charming kitchenAdjacent laundry facilities
- 42 days
- 753
- 80
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Seth A Goodman 217-737-3742,
ME Realty
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1046125
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 13ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 9ft 0in x 17ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 13ft 0in
Additional room
- Description: Enclosed front porch
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 27ft 0in x 7ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 17ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 866
Upper level
- Area: 500
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Blinds
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,366
- Total interior livable area: 1,366 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Porch, Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 116 x 160
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1203600700
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Lincoln
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $58/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $82,470
- Annual tax amount: $2,042
- Date on market: 8/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 43 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,296/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $79,000-11.2%$58/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1046125 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $89,000+22.8%$65/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1046125 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2003 | Sold | $72,500$53/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,944 +7.1% | $27,490 +8% |
| 2023 | $1,814 +5.2% | $25,450 +7.2% |
| 2022 | $1,724 +4.9% | $23,730 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $1,645 -0.2% | $22,850 |
| 2020 | $1,647 +2.9% | $22,850 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,601 +4.2% | $22,400 |
| 2018 | $1,536 +86.7% | $22,400 +4% |
| 2017 | $823 -41.8% | $21,540 -1.1% |
| 2016 | $1,414 | $21,790 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $1,414 | $21,520 |
| 2014 | $1,414 | $21,520 +8.4% |
| 2013 | $1,414 | $19,860 -1.4% |
| 2012 | $1,414 +1% | $20,150 -0.7% |
| 2011 | $1,400 -1.7% | $20,300 -2.4% |
| 2010 | $1,425 | $20,790 |
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Est. payment
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Neighborhood: 62656
Nearby schools
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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