If you're looking for a special mid-century modern getaway, this may be the perfect house! The Griffith family was one of the founders of Ashton, IL, and this house was designed and built in 1955 by Stan Griffith for his own family. Set on a lovely lot on the north edge of town, this delightful MCM walkout ranch is almost completely original, and features many wonderful architectural details like exposed interior brick, expansive windows on the back of the house with "views for miles", a low-voltage lighting system, beautiful wood paneling and matching cabinetry, numerous built-ins, furniture designed & built just for the home, cork floors, Hotpoint cooktop with wall-mounted push button controls and more. Primary bedroom has a nursery off to one side (perfect for a home office) and there's a double bedroom on the main level, too, that could be separated with a wall or room divider to make two separate rooms (each side of the double bedroom has its own door). Main level bathrooms use colorful, innovative materials for extra MCM charm. Walkout basement features a large rec room area, unfinished storage area, two separate half baths, and three more rooms that could be used as bedrooms, offices, storage, hobby rooms, or whatever suits your lifestyle. TONS of storage throughout with closets drawers and cabinets tucked away in all sorts of surprising places - and more closets outside at the far end of the carport that's centered on the semi-circular driveway. There's nothing else like it in Ashton, and it's just a couple hours west of downtown Chicago, making for a perfect - and affordable - weekend getaway. Home & property are being sold as-is as part of an estate.
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$150,000
706 N 4th St, Ashton, IL 61006
3beds
3,055sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.4 Acres Lot
$150,100 Zestimate®
$49/sqft
$2,829 Estimated rent
Home value
$150,100
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Architectural detailsSemi-circular drivewayColorful innovative materialsViews for milesExposed interior brickTons of storageBeautiful wood paneling
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Lou Zucaro 847-381-1855,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Kimberly Lancaste
Weichert REALTORS Signature Professionals
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12475969
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Other), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 510 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34X15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X5
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 527 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X17
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X8
Office
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Open Floorplan, Paneling, Workshop
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,650
- Total interior livable area: 3,055 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,325
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Carport, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Circular Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.40 Acres
- Dimensions: 124x142x123x142
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 03042710101000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Glass
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Details
- Builder model: Custom MCM
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Street Paved
Location
- Region: Ashton
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Sold | $150,000$49/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Pending sale | $150,000$49/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $150,000$49/sqft |
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| 5/17/2026 | Contingent | $150,000$49/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $150,000-21.1%$49/sqft |
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| 3/14/2026 | Price change | $190,000-9.5%$62/sqft |
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| 2/19/2026 | Price change | $210,000-12.5%$69/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000$79/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,794 +17% | $57,466 +15% |
| 2023 | $3,243 +8.5% | $49,970 +9% |
| 2022 | $2,988 +3% | $45,844 +2.9% |
| 2021 | $2,901 | $44,559 +3% |
| 2020 | -- | $43,261 +3% |
| 2019 | $2,740 +13% | $42,001 +5% |
| 2018 | $2,425 | $40,001 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $2,425 +0.2% | $37,810 |
| 2016 | $2,420 -0.5% | $37,810 |
| 2015 | $2,432 -0.3% | $37,810 |
| 2014 | $2,440 -35.8% | $37,810 -29% |
| 2013 | $3,801 +884.7% | $53,236 -2% |
| 2012 | $386 -89.9% | $54,323 |
| 2011 | $3,824 | $54,323 |
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Neighborhood: 61006
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 4.6 mi
- 7/10Ashton-Franklin Center High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Afc Elementary School
- Middle: Afc Middle School
- High: Afc High School
- District: 275
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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