Cute, comfortable, and full of potential! Welcome to 252 Austin Avenue in Flora, Illinois. This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers approximately 850 square feet of main level living space, along with a detached one car garage featuring attached workshop space. A welcoming front porch leads into a convenient entryway with a coat closet. From there, step into the spacious living room and adjoining hallway that provides access to both bedrooms and the full bathroom. Each bedroom offers ample closet space, while the unique bathroom features a classic clawfoot tub with a shower hookup and overhead cabinetry for additional storage. The kitchen includes updated countertops, vinyl flooring, laundry hookups, and plenty of room for everyday living. It opens into a versatile bonus room that could serve as a dining room, home office, hobby room, or additional sitting area. A rear door leads to the large deck, fenced backyard, and mature shade trees, creating a comfortable outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining. The basement provides a second laundry area, sump pump, additional storage, and an installed Wood's bracing basement system. A convenient swing gate at the basement entrance helps restrict access for children or pets. This home could benefit from a few cosmetic updates, but it is livable, inviting, and ready for someone to make it their own. With great curb appeal, abundant storage, a fenced yard, garage, and workshop, this affordable Flora home has plenty to offer!
For sale
$65,000
252 Austin Ave, Flora, IL 62839
2beds
850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$76/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Versatile bonus roomMature shade treesFenced yardFenced backyardGreat curb appealAdditional storageClassic clawfoot tub
- 40 days
- 165
- 9
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy Bailey 618-599-5836,
AMY LEE REALTY LLC
Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11981832
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room, First Floor Bathroom, First Floor Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Features: Pass-Through, Laminate Counters
Basement
- Area: 624
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Other
Cooling
- Central, Zoned
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,474
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 850
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Utilities
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1025328019
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
- Sewer: Municipal
- Water: Municipal
- Utilities for property: Naturl Gas Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Flora
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $76/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $55,833
- Annual tax amount: $1,026
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Date available: 09/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$929/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $65,000+85.7%$76/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11981832 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Sold | $35,000$41/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,026 +7.9% | $18,611 +7.7% |
| 2023 | $951 | $17,273 +9.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $15,725 +1.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $15,453 +4.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $14,830 |
| 2019 | -- | $14,830 +3.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $14,324 +1.8% |
| 2017 | -- | $14,068 +3.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $13,570 |
| 2015 | -- | $13,570 +3.6% |
| 2013 | $0 | $13,101 +4% |
| 2012 | -- | $12,594 +4.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $12,019 |
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Neighborhood: 62839
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Flora Cusd 35
Source: My State MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




