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Listed by: Thats A Wrap Realty • Jeffrey Lucken • Contact: 618-204-1547

Price cut: $20K (6/3)

$99,000

638 S 5th St, Vandalia, IL 62471

3beds

1,792sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1886

0.43 Acres Lot

$135,500 Zestimate^®

$55/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Island seatingSpacious yardInviting kitchenLots of cabinet storageNewer countertopsUpdated laminate flooringCeiling fans

3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering near 1800 sq ft of living space situated on two lots. The main level features two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, spacious living areas, updated laminate flooring, and an inviting kitchen with lots of cabinet storage with island seating. The upper level offers a loft/pass-through area leading into the third bedroom, creating flexible space for a home office, playroom, reading nook, or additional lounge area. Recent updates include newer counter tops, carpet upstairs, paint, light fixtures, ceiling fans, shutters, and brand new 2025 appliances that stay: gas stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Major improvements include new roof, siding, and furnace installed in 2021. With the second lot, a spacious yard offers additional possibilities. Schedule your showing today.

60 days

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Doors: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
Basement: Cellar,Crawl Space,Partial
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,792
Total interior livable area: 1,792 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,792
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Parking features: Driveway, On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: One and One Half

Lot

Size: 0.43 Acres
Dimensions: 152' x 63'; 152' x 60'
Features: Adjoins Open Ground

Details

Parcel number: 181416382011
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Architectural Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1886

Utilities & green energy

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

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Vandalia

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $55/sqft
Tax assessed value: $32,310
Annual tax amount: $824
Date on market: 5/19/2026
Cumulative days on market: 60 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$135,500

$108,000 - $164,000

$1,668/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/12/2026	Contingent	$99,000$55/sqft
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6/3/2026	Price change	$99,000-16.8%$55/sqft
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5/19/2026	Listed for sale	$119,000+138%$66/sqft
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8/31/2023	Sold	$50,000-9.1%$28/sqft
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8/31/2023	Pending sale	$55,000$31/sqft
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7/13/2023	Contingent	$55,000$31/sqft
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6/29/2023	Listed for sale	$55,000$31/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$824 +1.8%	$10,770 +11.9%
2023	$810 +5.8%	$9,625 +11%
2022	$766 -2.5%	$8,671
2021	$786 -0.5%	$8,671
2020	$789 -20.2%	$8,671 -16%
2019	$989	$10,322
2018	--	$10,322
2017	--	$10,322
2016	$388	$10,322 +2%
2015	$388	$10,120
2014	$388	$10,120
2011	$388 -58.5%	$10,120 +3%
2010	$933	$9,825

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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