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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Listed by: Worth Clark Realty • Shari Hopkins • Contact: 618-317-6074
$62,000
523 E Main St, Sparta, IL 62286
3beds
1,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$50/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous lotPractical layoutDining roomLarge two-car garageSpacious closet
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Shari Hopkins 618-317-6074,
Worth Clark Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26036159
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
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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: $50/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $46,890
- Annual tax amount: $764
- Date on market: 6/8/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62286
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Sparta Lincoln SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Sparta High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Evansville Attendance CenterGrades: K-8Distance: 13.2 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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- Illinois
- Randolph County
- Sparta
- 62286
- 523 E Main St
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