Looking for a home, you can truly make your own? Welcome to 401 S Van Buren St in New Athens! Situated on a .20-acre corner lot, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers plenty of potential for a first-time homeowner ready to add their personal style or an investor searching for their next project.
Inside, you'll find a spacious kitchen, separate dining room, and comfortable living spaces ready for your ideas and updates. The basement provides additional storage, while the detached garage gives you even more space for vehicles, tools, hobbies, or equipment.
Location adds even more appeal! You're just two blocks from the community park, RV park, and boat loading dock, making it easy to enjoy everything this small-town community has to offer. Experience the peaceful, country-style atmosphere of New Athens while still being within commuting distance of shopping, dining, entertainment, and the city.
Whether you're ready to stop renting and start building equity, want a home you can update and make completely yours, or you're an investor looking for a property with potential, 401 S Van Buren St is ready for its next chapter.
BONUS: New Athens does not require an occupancy inspection, giving buyers one less step to worry about.
Bring your ideas, see the potential, and imagine what you could turn this property into!
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Listed by: Keller Williams Pinnacle • Devin Lohrenz • 618-226-6447
$125,000
401 S Van Buren St, New Athens, IL 62264
2beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$122,600 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageSpacious kitchenComfortable living spacesSeparate dining roomBasement provides additional storage
- 24 days
- 171
- 20
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Devin Lohrenz 618-226-6447,
Keller Williams Pinnacle,
Jessica Gratzl 314-922-8067,
Keller Williams Pinnacle
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26056307
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: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Block,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage, Gravel, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1833.0206001
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Jonathan Leos Add/Athens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $96/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $26,455
- Annual tax amount: $1,684
- Date on market: 9/12/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$122,600
$116,000 - $129,000
$1,291/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $125,000+4.3%$96/sqft |
Source:  MARIS #26056307 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2026 | Listing removed | $119,900$92/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26028474 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2026 | Price change | $119,900-4%$92/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26028474 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $124,900+62.2%$96/sqft |
Source: MARIS #26028474 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2011 | Sold | $77,000-9.4%$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $85,000$65/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 GOLDEN KEY #4006051 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,655 +2.4% | $26,455 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $1,617 +5.2% | $25,780 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $1,537 +4.1% | $23,537 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $1,476 +0.7% | $22,329 +0.2% |
| 2020 | $1,466 -9.6% | $22,286 -6.9% |
| 2019 | $1,622 -4.8% | $23,926 -2.8% |
| 2018 | $1,704 +1.2% | $24,615 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $1,684 | $24,020 -0.2% |
| 2016 | $1,684 -3.6% | $24,070 -7% |
| 2014 | $1,746 -1.9% | $25,888 -3.9% |
| 2013 | $1,780 | $26,942 +5.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $25,583 -2.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $26,124 -16.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $31,271 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $30,455 +2.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $29,646 +34.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $22,021 +6.1% |
| 2005 | $1,206 +5.7% | $20,763 +4.3% |
| 2004 | $1,141 | $19,909 +6.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $18,622 +4.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $17,820 +7.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $16,645 +3.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $16,102 |
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Neighborhood: 62264
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: New Athens Dist 60
- Middle: New Athens Dist 60
- High: New Athens
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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