Captivating 5-bedroom, 5.5 bath cedar sided two-story mansion complete with EIGHT fireplaces perched upon the hill on a fabulous .84-acre lot with some of the best views of the river valley and downtown Petersburg! This historic home was initially surveyed by Abraham Lincoln in the mid 1800's and took three years to construct utilizing the highest caliber of construction materials! Featuring 14-inch foundation walls, a stunning walnut staircase, gleaming natural woodwork, pocket doors, majestic stained glass, transom windows, functional elevator (installed in 1952), twelve-foot ceilings, original plaster medallions, and three furnaces/central air conditioning units, this masterpiece is sure to thrill old house lovers! Main floor boasts a gorgeous expansive foyer, living and family room areas, gracious formal dining room, gorgeous equipped newer kitchen with an elaborate pantry, butcherblock as well as solid surface countertops, open concept shelving, top of the line range/oven, and a sprawling center island/breakfast bar, full bath with a double vanity in addition to a walk-in shower, and a comfortable 11X13 sunporch area. Upstairs, you will find four large bedrooms, four full baths, and undeniably convenient laundry facilities. Property also features a full usable basement, walk-up floored attic, amazing outdoor porch, patio, and gazebo areas, 2+ car detached garage with a tile roof in addition to an adjacent storage shed, and SO much more! In a class all by itself, truly!
Sold for $450,000
$450,000
324 W Jackson St, Petersburg, IL 62675
5beds
4,643sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1876
0.84 Acres Lot
$451,800 Zestimate®
$97/sqft
$3,170 Estimated rent
Home value
$451,800
Estimated sales range
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Perched upon the hillEight fireplacesOriginal plaster medallionsTwelve-foot ceilingsElaborate pantryGorgeous expansive foyerTransom windows
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Listed by:
Seth A Goodman 217-737-3742,
ME Realty
Bought with:
Melissa D Vorreyer, 475100751
RE/MAX Professionals
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1043177
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 19ft 0in x 18ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 22ft 0in
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 20ft 0in x 20ft 0in
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 18ft 0in x 16ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 21ft 0in x 16ft 0in
Additional room
- Description: Sunporch
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 0in x 13ft 0in
Additional room 2
- Description: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 30ft 0in
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20ft 0in x 20ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 7ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22ft 0in x 20ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 2441
Upper level
- Area: 2202
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Zoned, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Solid Surface Counter, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,643
- Total interior livable area: 4,643 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.84 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 1114419007
- Parcel number: 1114418005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding, Cedar
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1876
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Petersburg
- Subdivision: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $450,000$97/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1043177 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Pending sale | $450,000$97/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1043177 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+28.6%$97/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1043177 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX International Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2022 | Pending sale | $350,000+0.6%$75/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX International #CA1013910 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2022 | Sold | $348,000-0.6%$75/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1013910 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2022 | Pending sale | $350,000$75/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1013910 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $350,000+40%$75/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1013910 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2020 | Sold | $250,000-6.7%$54/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1174 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2020 | Pending sale | $267,900$58/sqft |
Source: The Real Estate Group Inc. #CA1174 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $267,900$58/sqft |
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| 4/28/2020 | Pending sale | $267,900$58/sqft |
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| 6/13/2019 | Price change | $267,900-3.6%$58/sqft |
Source: The Real Estate Group Inc. #CA173386 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2019 | Price change | $278,000-4.1%$60/sqft |
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| 10/1/2018 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$62/sqft |
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| 7/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $299,900$65/sqft |
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| 6/29/2018 | Pending sale | $299,900$65/sqft |
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| 4/2/2018 | Price change | $299,900-6%$65/sqft |
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| 5/30/2017 | Listed for sale | $319,000$69/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,575 +3.3% | $115,979 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $9,265 +9.4% | $111,177 +3% |
| 2022 | $8,471 +37.6% | $107,939 +40% |
| 2021 | $6,156 +7.8% | $77,099 -5.6% |
| 2020 | $5,712 +0.2% | $81,630 |
| 2019 | $5,703 +0.6% | $81,630 |
| 2017 | $5,670 +0.8% | $81,630 |
| 2016 | $5,623 +0% | $81,630 |
| 2015 | $5,621 +0.6% | $81,630 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $5,586 | $77,595 |
| 2013 | $5,586 +2.2% | $77,595 |
| 2011 | $5,464 +4.3% | $77,595 +3.5% |
| 2009 | $5,237 | $75,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 62675
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAPetersburg Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Porta High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Porta CentralGrades: 3-6Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Porta CUSD #202
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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