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    • Price cut: $5K (6/23)
    $59,900

    523 S Walnut St, Taylorville, IL 62568

    1beds
    700sqft
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1880
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $86/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Covered porch
    Discover this affordable and charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath home tucked away with a peaceful setting and added privacy in Taylorville! Offering approximately 700 square feet of comfortable living space, this home is perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for a cozy place to call their own. Enjoy relaxing mornings or evenings on the covered porch, plus convenience of a concrete driveway and a 1-car detached garage for extra storage or parking. With its peaceful setting and affordable price point, this property offers a great opportunity to own a home with privacy and potential. Don’t miss your chance to make this one your own!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Stephanie Zepin Pref:217-823-0925,

    Craggs REALTORS, Inc.

    Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1043857MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 1
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 11ft 7in x 11ft 8in
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 14ft 2in x 11ft 9in
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 15ft 2in
      Main level
      • Area: 700
      Heating
      • Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
      Appliances
      • Included: Range
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Basement: Crawl Space
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 700
      • Total interior livable area: 700 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      Lot
      • Features: Dead End Street
      Details
      • Parcel number: 17132740501100

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Frame, Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1880

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: None
      Location
      • Region: Taylorville

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $86/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $44,874
      • Annual tax amount: $710
      • Date on market: 5/21/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 63 days

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $852/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/23/2026Price change$59,900-7.7%$86/sqft
        Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1043857 Report a problem
        5/21/2026Listed for sale$64,900+241.6%$93/sqft
        Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1043857 Report a problem
        4/7/2025Sold$19,000+90%$27/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/12/2017Sold$10,000+400%$14/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/24/2005Sold$2,000$3/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$711 +12.4%$14,958 +9.2%
        2023$632 +8.8%$13,703 +7.7%
        2022$581 +9.6%$12,726 +4%
        2021$531 +296.8%$12,237 +61.4%
        2020$134 -73.2%$7,582 -2.7%
        2019$498 -20.1%$7,790 +4.3%
        2018$624 +485.5%$7,466 +2.6%
        2017$107 -49.9%$7,277 -17.5%
        2016$213 +1.6%$8,816 +0.7%
        2015$209 +6%$8,751 +2.1%
        2014$197 +0.5%$8,567
        2013$196 -0.1%$8,567 -0.6%
        2011$197 $8,616 +172.1%
        2010-- $3,167
        2009$234 $3,167
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 62568

        Getting around

        73 / 100
        Very Walkable
        45 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • High: Taylorville

        Source: RMLS Alliance 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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