For sale

Price cut: $1K (7/7)

$79,000

281 E Mechanic St, Ipava, IL 61441

2beds

1,648sqft

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in ----

0.25 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$48/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Tired of the noise, traffic, and congestion of a large city? Then head to the small quiet town of Ipava, Illinois. A 1 1/2 story home on a corner lot awaits your arrival. Features include a new roof in 2024 and an updated kitchen. The Dining, Living and Family Rooms all have newer luxury vinyl flooring. There, is a bedroom on the main level and a larger bedroom upstairs. So take the time and come to see what small town living is all about.

36 days

115

4

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 1

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 13ft 0in

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Dimensions: 7ft 0in x 13ft 0in

Other

Level: Main
Dimensions: 9ft 0in x 17ft 0in

Other

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 10ft 0in x 14ft 0in

Other

Area: 0

Additional room

Description: PANTRY
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8ft 0in x 11ft 0in

Family room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 8ft 0in x 20ft 0in

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 15ft 0in

Living room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 14ft 0in

Main level

Area: 1076

Upper level

Area: 572

Heating

Electric, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Full,Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,648
Total interior livable area: 1,648 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: Parking Pad
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Lot

Size: 0.25 Acres
Dimensions: 83 x 132
Features: Level

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: 212306407001

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None

Location

Region: Ipava

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $48/sqft
Tax assessed value: $51,982
Annual tax amount: $1,036
Date on market: 6/4/2026
Cumulative days on market: 36 days
Road surface type: Paved

Gene A Curtis

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Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$873/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/7/2026	Price change	$79,000-1.3%$48/sqft
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1267129 Report a problem
6/4/2026	Listed for sale	$80,000+27%$49/sqft
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1267129 Report a problem
5/1/2023	Sold	$63,000-9.9%$38/sqft
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1241229 Report a problem
4/3/2023	Contingent	$69,900$42/sqft
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1241229 Report a problem
3/24/2023	Listed for sale	$69,900+174.1%$42/sqft
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1241229 Report a problem
12/28/2012	Sold	$25,500+5000%$15/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/25/2012	Listed for sale	$500
Source: Williams & Williams Worldwide Real Estate Auction Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$963 +9.2%	$17,310 +13.6%
2023	$882 +10%	$15,240 +4.5%
2022	$802	$14,590 +4.1%
2021	--	$14,020 +3.5%
2020	$753	$13,550 -1.6%
2019	--	$13,770 +1.9%
2018	$1,322	$13,510
2017	$1,322 +88.4%	$13,510 +3.6%
2016	$702 +0.1%	$13,040
2015	$701	$13,040 +2.7%
2013	$701	$12,700 +2.5%
2012	--	$12,390
2011	--	$12,390 -5.1%
2008	--	$13,050

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 61441

Getting around

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

4/10
V I T Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 5 mi
6/10
V I T Jr High School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 5.1 mi
2/10
V I T Sr High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: V I T
Middle: V I T
High: V I T

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.