Welcome to a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers! This cozy 1,280 sq. ft. gem features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, located in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood on a corner lot. With plenty of parking and a spacious 456 sq. ft. carport for outdoor storage, this home has everything you need to get started. Remodeled in 2021 with updated electrical wiring in 2022, it's move-in ready and worry free. Plus, all appliances are included-even the convenient stackable washer and dryer. Affordable, updated, and packed with charm, this is the perfect opportunity for first-time buyers to step into homeownership. *Don't wait-schedule your tour today!
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$135,000
500 S Castle St, Salem, IL 62881
3beds
1,280sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
4,033 Square Feet Lot
$144,700 Zestimate®
$105/sqft
$1,330 Estimated rent
Home value
$144,700
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
MELISSA JARRELL 618-927-6342,
Property Peddler Inc
Bought with:
Stacey Russell
SOMER REAL ESTATE
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: EB455949
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x16
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space,Egress Window
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Guest
Lot
- Size: 4,033 sqft
- Dimensions: 37x109
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1100010656
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Salem
- Subdivision: John W Merritt
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2025 | Sold | $135,000+3.8%$105/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #EB455949 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2025 | Contingent | $130,000$102/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB455949 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $130,000+100%$102/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #EB455949 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2021 | Sold | $65,000$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2021 | Pending sale | $65,000$51/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $65,000+188.9%$51/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2020 | Listing removed | $22,500$18/sqft |
Source: REALTY MASTERS ASSET SERVICES #EB435700 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2020 | Pending sale | $22,500$18/sqft |
Source: REALTY MASTERS ASSET SERVICES #EB435700 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $22,500-50%$18/sqft |
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| 11/13/2017 | Sold | $45,000$35/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $926 +3% | $18,560 +7% |
| 2023 | $899 -8.8% | $17,350 -1.8% |
| 2022 | $986 -28.9% | $17,660 +13% |
| 2021 | $1,386 +1.2% | $15,630 +4.6% |
| 2020 | $1,369 +69.6% | $14,940 |
| 2019 | $808 -0.2% | $14,940 |
| 2018 | $810 +2.4% | $14,940 +2% |
| 2017 | $790 +4.1% | $14,640 +6% |
| 2016 | $759 +10566.9% | $13,810 |
| 2015 | $7 | $13,810 +1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $13,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $13,600 -2% |
| 2010 | -- | $13,880 |
| 2009 | -- | $13,880 |
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Neighborhood: 62881
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Franklin Park Middle SchoolGrades: PK,4-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Salem Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Hawthorn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hawthorn
- Middle: Franklin
- High: Salem Community High School
Source: MRED 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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