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For sale
$79,900
2616 Prairie Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938
2beds
1,128sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$71/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 20 days
- 681
- 23
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nathan Zimmer 217-246-7371,
Price Avenue
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6260992
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.2 x 11
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 10.2
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.8
Other
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 8.8
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10.8 x 12.7
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 12.6
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Other
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,128
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,128
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 07210446000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Mattoon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $71/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $81,978
- Annual tax amount: $2,173
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $79,900+18.4%$71/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #6260992 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2014 | Listing removed | $67,500$60/sqft |
Source: All American REALTORS Homes & Land #4219333 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2013 | Listed for sale | $67,500+13.4%$60/sqft |
Source: All-American Realty #4219333 Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2010 | Sold | $59,500-4.8%$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2010 | Listed for sale | $62,500+38.9%$55/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Classic Real Estate #210674 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2009 | Sold | $45,000+50%$40/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2008 | Sold | $30,000$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,173 +2.8% | $27,326 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $2,112 +7.7% | $24,797 +12% |
| 2023 | $1,962 +2.8% | $22,140 +1.7% |
| 2022 | $1,909 -0.3% | $21,774 +8.9% |
| 2021 | $1,914 +1.1% | $20,000 |
| 2020 | $1,893 +1.5% | $20,000 |
| 2019 | $1,865 +2.4% | $20,000 |
| 2018 | $1,820 | $20,000 |
| 2017 | $1,820 +2.2% | $20,000 |
| 2016 | $1,782 +44.5% | $20,000 |
| 2015 | $1,233 | $20,000 |
| 2014 | $1,233 | $20,000 |
| 2013 | $1,233 | $20,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $20,000 -14.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $23,327 |
| 2009 | -- | $23,327 +7.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $21,767 |
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Neighborhood: 61938
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Mattoon Dist. 2
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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