Great starter home or investment opportunity! This charming property offers a flexible layout and plenty of usable space. The main level features a large living room with real hardwood floors and a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinetry. The primary bedroom includes an additional attached room—perfect for a walk-in closet, home office, or extra sleeping area. A full bath and convenient main-floor laundry complete this level.
Upstairs offers a unique split design with a bedroom on one side and a cozy sitting area on the other, which could easily function as an additional sleeping space. Outside, enjoy a large fenced backyard ideal for pets, play, or gardening, plus a detached garage for extra storage or parking.
A solid home with plenty of potential—ready for your personal touch!
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Listing Provided by: Equity Realty Group, LLC
Bought with: Tri County Realty, Inc
$32,500
309 W College St, Sparta, IL 62286
2beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$20/sqft
$855 Estimated rent
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Listing Provided by:
Carl Henrichs 618-616-1930,
Equity Realty Group, LLC
Bought with:
Nona Shaw, 475.172297
Tri County Realty, Inc
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25079870
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Back Yard, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1900800400
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sparta
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2026 | Sold | $32,500$20/sqft |
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| 1/15/2026 | Contingent | $32,500$20/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Price change | $32,500-18.5%$20/sqft |
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| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $39,900-7.2%$25/sqft |
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| 7/27/2012 | Sold | $43,000$27/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $960 +5.4% | $18,110 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $911 +1.4% | $16,825 +2% |
| 2022 | $898 -1.1% | $16,500 +6% |
| 2021 | $908 +4.9% | $15,570 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $865 +2.9% | $15,300 +7.2% |
| 2019 | $841 +1.1% | $14,270 -9.3% |
| 2018 | $832 +19.8% | $15,732 +9.3% |
| 2017 | $694 -0.5% | $14,400 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $698 | $13,875 |
| 2015 | $698 | $13,875 -1.9% |
| 2014 | $698 +4.1% | $14,150 -1.3% |
| 2013 | $671 -42.4% | $14,330 |
| 2012 | $1,165 | $14,330 -31.6% |
| 2011 | $1,165 -4.8% | $20,965 -7.4% |
| 2009 | $1,223 | $22,650 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62286
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Sparta Lincoln SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Sparta High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Evansville Attendance CenterGrades: K-8Distance: 12.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sparta Dist 140
- Middle: Sparta Dist 140
- High: Sparta
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Illinois
- Randolph County
- Sparta
- 62286
- 309 W College St
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