This property holds the promise of a comfortable living. Beautiful setting on a large corner lot, includes a front porch, and a court yard made out of bricks and adorned with lots of beautiful flowers. The back yard is great for entertaining. The home has had many updates included such as a kitchen remodel, included are the appliances and newer flooring. You will have a large master bedroom, along with another bedroom on the main floor, along with a large living room. Downstairs you will find a large family room with a gas fireplace, another bedroom and a utility room that has a full bathroom in it. Included is also large storage shed for gardening and stowing the lawn mower, Call for a personal preview.
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Listed by: Golden Key Realty • Florence M Kane • Contact: 618-967-6516
Bought with: Golden Key Realty
$198,000
500 S Chester St, Sparta, IL 62286
3beds
2,016sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.32 Acres Lot
$206,800 Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$1,682 Estimated rent
Home value
$206,800
Estimated sales range
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Gas fireplaceCorner lotLarge family roomFront porchBeautiful flowersKitchen remodelNewer flooring
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Listed by:
Florence M Kane 618-967-6516,
Golden Key Realty
Bought with:
William G Clinton, 475209516
Golden Key Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25056346
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom 2
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Basement
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom 3
- Description: His and her closets
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 19x11
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 55
- Dimensions: 5x11
Bathroom 2
- Description: Full bath in utility room in basement
- Level: Basement
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17x13
Family room
- Description: Gas fireplace in family room
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Lower
- Area: 576
- Dimensions: 24x24
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12x12
Living room
- Description: Built in shelves
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Main
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 23x13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Workshop/Hobby Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete
- Windows: Screens, Tilt-In Windows, Window Coverings
- Basement: Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Basement, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,016
- Total interior livable area: 2,016 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,008
- Finished area below ground: 1,008
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, See Remarks
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 127 x 110.50
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Some Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Equipment Shed, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1910000400
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Murphy Browns Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sparta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $98/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $88,410
- Annual tax amount: $1,378
- Date on market: 8/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 90 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA 203(b),USDA Loan,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Sold | $198,000-1%$98/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Pending sale | $199,900$99/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Contingent | $199,900$99/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,900$99/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,464 +6.3% | $29,470 +7.6% |
| 2023 | $1,378 +1.6% | $27,380 +1.9% |
| 2022 | $1,357 +1.3% | $26,870 +7% |
| 2021 | $1,339 +4.5% | $25,120 +1.8% |
| 2020 | $1,282 +3% | $24,685 +7.2% |
| 2019 | $1,245 +1.2% | $23,025 -9.3% |
| 2018 | $1,230 -14.9% | $25,385 +9.3% |
| 2017 | $1,445 +0.3% | $23,230 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $1,441 | $22,385 |
| 2015 | $1,441 | $22,385 -1.9% |
| 2014 | $1,441 +4.6% | $22,825 -1.3% |
| 2013 | $1,378 +3.4% | $23,115 |
| 2012 | $1,332 | $23,115 |
| 2011 | $1,332 +34.6% | $23,115 -7.4% |
| 2009 | $990 | $24,965 |
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Neighborhood: 62286
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Sparta Lincoln SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Sparta High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Evansville Attendance CenterGrades: K-8Distance: 12.2 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.
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