Active under contract

Listed by: Worth Clark Realty • Shari Hopkins • 618-317-6074

Price cut: $8.5K (8/19)

$46,500

523 E Main St, Sparta, IL 62286

3beds

1,250sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1952

0.32 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$37/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Generous lotPractical layoutDining roomLarge two-car garageSpacious closet

Looking for the perfect starter home or a comfortable place to retire? This charming home in Sparta, IL on East Main St, could be just what you've been waiting for! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a cozy living room, dining room, and kitchen, this home offers a practical layout with plenty of potential. Sitting on a generous lot, and includes a large two-car garage perfect for parking, storage, or a workshop. There is one bedroom on the main level and 2 on the second level sharing a spacious closet. With minimal TLC, this home could be a wonderful fit for its next owner.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Free-Standing Electric Range, Refrigerator

Features

Basement: Block,Full,Unfinished,Walk-Up Access
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,250
Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
Finished area above ground: 250
Finished area below ground: 1,000

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage, Off Street
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Patio & porch: Awning(s), Covered, Deck
Exterior features: Awning(s), Private Yard

Lot

Size: 0.32 Acres
Dimensions: 113-111
Features: Back Yard, City Lot, Few Trees, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: 1906900700
Special conditions: Listing As Is

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Vinyl Siding

Condition

Year built: 1952

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Ameren
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Gardners Add

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Sparta

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $37/sqft
Tax assessed value: $46,890
Annual tax amount: $764
Date on market: 6/8/2026
Cumulative days on market: 120 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/2/2026	Contingent	$46,500$37/sqft
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8/19/2026	Price change	$46,500-15.5%$37/sqft
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7/24/2026	Price change	$55,000-11.3%$44/sqft
Source: MARIS #26036159 Report a problem
6/8/2026	Listed for sale	$62,000+12.7%$50/sqft
Source: MARIS #26036159 Report a problem
3/20/2026	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/20/2025	Listed for sale	$55,000+35.8%$44/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
11/23/2020	Sold	$40,500-19%$32/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/24/2020	Listed for sale	$50,000+212.5%$40/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
7/19/2005	Sold	$16,000$13/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$764 +6.5%	$15,630 +7.6%
2023	$717 +6.8%	$14,520 +4.8%
2022	$671 +1.9%	$13,850 +7%
2021	$659 -19%	$12,945 +44.4%
2020	$813 +2.4%	$8,965 +7.2%
2019	$794 +0.7%	$8,365 -9.3%
2018	$788 +10%	$9,222 +9.3%
2017	$717 +1%	$8,440 +3.8%
2016	$710	$8,130
2015	$710	$8,130 -1.9%
2014	$710 +5.1%	$8,285 -1.3%
2013	$675 +3.4%	$8,390
2012	$653	$8,390
2011	$653 +0.2%	$8,390 -7.4%
2009	$652	$9,065