Stunning, character-filled home originally built in 1900 and beautifully renovated by the current owners after purchasing in 1992. nearly every inch updated down to the studs. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home blends timeless charm with modern convenience, featuring original hardwood floors and a striking staircase with an original oval window. The main floor offers a welcoming foyer, sitting room, living room, dining room, updated half bath, and a fully renovated custom kitchen (2021) complete with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, Rev-A-Shelf features, under-cabinet lighting, pocket doors, and LVP flooring. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and a full bath. Situated on one of the few remaining brick streets in town with a matching brick sidewalk, this property offers incredible curb appeal, including a rebuilt front porch (2018). The fenced backyard features a patio, maintenance-free fencing, and a SunSetter retractable awning, perfect for relaxing or entertaining along with timed outdoor lighting around the home and driveway. A concrete driveway leads to a heated/insulated two-car garage with a single overhead door. Major updates include siding (2003), roof, gutters, and gutter helmets (2014), central air and gas furnace (2018), and water heater (2020). All is done! Just move in and enjoy life!
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$190,000
616 E Madison St, Pontiac, IL 61764
3beds
1,722sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$191,400 Zestimate®
$110/sqft
$1,574 Estimated rent
Home value
$191,400
Estimated sales range
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Sunsetter retractable awningMatching brick sidewalkFenced backyardOriginal hardwood floorsSitting roomMaintenance-free fencingIncredible curb appeal
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Julie Moore 815-867-1257,
RE/MAX Rising
Bought with:
Jeffrey Hamilton
Joan Bullard Realty, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12595805
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Custom Cabinetry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Luxury Vinyl), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,742
- Total interior livable area: 1,722 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 114.58
Details
- Parcel number: 151523305003
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Rented, Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Pontiac
- Subdivision: Not Applicable
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Sold | $190,000+5.6%$110/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12595805 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2026 | Pending sale | $180,000$105/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12595805 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2026 | Contingent | $180,000$105/sqft |
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| 3/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $180,000$105/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12595805 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,328 +4.4% | $31,175 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $2,230 +6.8% | $29,163 +9% |
| 2022 | $2,088 +4% | $26,760 +4% |
| 2021 | $2,007 +1.9% | $25,730 +3.1% |
| 2020 | $1,970 -4.8% | $24,957 -2.5% |
| 2018 | $2,069 +0.4% | $25,610 +0.1% |
| 2017 | $2,060 -0.8% | $25,584 -1.2% |
| 2016 | $2,077 -1% | $25,894 |
| 2015 | $2,098 -2.3% | $25,894 -5.5% |
| 2013 | $2,147 | $27,415 -5.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $28,964 -3.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $29,964 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61764
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Pontiac Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Pontiac High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Attendance Centers
- Middle: Pontiac Junior High School
- High: Pontiac High School
- District: 429
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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