Price listed is Starting Bid Only. Bidding starts closing 10/22/2026 @ 5 p.m. Lovingly cared for and well maintained, this 3BR/1BA home blends timeless charm with modern comforts and features a full brick exterior, a spacious 0.42± acre lot, and a 2 car covered carport in Sparta, IL. The front door opens to an inviting living room filled with natural light highlighting the warm hardwood flooring. Just beyond, the eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter-top space, includes all appliances, and offers a rear exterior door leading to the large, covered porch overlooking the back door, making entertaining and summer barbecues seamless. A well-appointed full bathroom also serves as the laundry area with a stackable washer and dryer and is shared by two generously sized bedrooms. The second level features an open landing that could serve as flexible living, hobby, or office space, along with the home’s third bedroom. Outside, a gravel driveway leads to the 2-car carport, while the spacious yard provides a blank canvas for future additions, gardens, landscaping, or outdoor recreation. Perfectly positioned within the Sparta School District and near everyday conveniences such as the Sparta Country Club and IL Route 4, this inviting home delivers a practical floor plan, comfortable living spaces, and ample opportunity for customization! Property will sell under auction terms and be sold AS- IS, WHERE-IS. Seller, will not make any repairs as a result of any building, occupancy, or environmental inspections. Buyer will be required to sign an Auction Purchase & Sale Agreement if final bid is accepted by Sellers.
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Listed by: Adams Auction & Real Estate Services Inc. • Adam F Jokisch • 618-234-8751
Est. $50,000
511 S Chester St, Sparta, IL 62286
3beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$35/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
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Listed by:
Adam F Jokisch 618-234-8751,
Adams Auction & Real Estate Services Inc.
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26064308
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: In Bathroom
Features
- Basement: Cellar
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,440
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Few Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 0606200100
- Special conditions: Auction,Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Other
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In A Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sparta
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $35/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $46,890
- Annual tax amount: $302
- Date on market: 10/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,455/mo
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $15,630 +7.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $14,520 +23.1% |
| 2022 | $6 -89.7% | $11,800 +6% |
| 2021 | $56 | $11,135 +1.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $10,945 +7.2% |
| 2019 | $37 | $10,210 -9.3% |
| 2018 | -- | $11,256 +9.3% |
| 2017 | $138 +0.8% | $10,300 +3.8% |
| 2016 | $137 | $9,925 |
| 2015 | $137 | $9,925 -1.9% |
| 2014 | $137 -29.9% | $10,115 -1.3% |
| 2013 | $195 +3.3% | $10,245 |
| 2012 | $189 | $10,245 |
| 2011 | $189 +4% | $10,245 -7.4% |
| 2009 | $182 | $11,065 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62286
Nearby schools
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.
