Built in 1920, this 1.5-story home offers classic charm with fresh updates and plenty of potential. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, plus an upstairs space that could serve as a possible 3rd bedroom, office, or bonus room. Inside, you'll find new paint and new carpet in the bedrooms, along with a functional kitchen complete with stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The convenience continues with a washer and dryer included. Outside, enjoy the spacious corner lot and the convenience of a 1-car garage. A basement provides additional storage and utility space. With its character, updates, flexible living space, and convenient location, this home is ready for its next adventure!
Active
Price cut: $10K (9/28)
$78,000
540 W 3rd St, Centralia, IL 62801
2beds
1,520sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,950 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$51/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic charmFunctional kitchenFlexible living spaceSpacious corner lotWasher and dryer includedNew paint
- 57 days
- 410
- 43
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Listed by:
Crystal Squibb 618-292-6333,
SOMER REAL ESTATE
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12729265
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,520 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 6,950 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 139x50
Details
- Parcel number: 151413259020
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Centralia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $51/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $46,410
- Annual tax amount: $1,194
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$928/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Price change | $78,000-11.4%$51/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12729265 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $88,000+388.9%$58/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12729265 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2007 | Sold | $18,000$12/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,194 +5.2% | $15,470 +15% |
| 2023 | $1,134 +8.2% | $13,450 +19.9% |
| 2022 | $1,048 +2.9% | $11,220 +7.1% |
| 2021 | $1,019 +0.6% | $10,480 +3% |
| 2020 | $1,013 +1.2% | $10,170 |
| 2019 | $1,001 +224.7% | $10,170 +16% |
| 2017 | $308 +0.7% | $8,770 |
| 2016 | $306 | $8,770 |
| 2015 | -- | $8,770 |
| 2013 | $302 | $8,770 |
| 2012 | $302 | $8,770 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $8,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,600 |
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Neighborhood: 62801
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Centralia High School
- District: 135
Source: MRED 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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