A Diamond in the Rough - Restore the Character, Reimagine the Possibilities! Calling all renovators, investors and old-home enthusiasts! This character-filled home is ready for someone with vision to bring it back to life. From the inviting covered front porch to the impressive original woodwork found throughout, the bones and architectural details offer a remarkable starting point for a one-of-a-kind restoration. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, substantial wood trim, beautiful built-ins, coffered ceilings, a fireplace and an abundance of windows that fill the generously sized rooms with natural light. The main level offers a spacious living room, large dining room with a beautiful bay window, kitchen with adjoining pantry, two bedrooms, a full bath and a den that could potentially serve as an additional bedroom. Upstairs you'll find three more bedrooms, another full bath, generous closet space and a large bonus room offering the possibility of yet another bedroom, office, playroom or flex space. Situated on a spacious 1.75 acre tree-filled lot, the property offers plenty of room both inside and out. This home needs significant renovation and is being offered for the buyer who can see beyond its current condition to the craftsmanship and potential underneath. With its flexible floor plan, generous room sizes and incredible original details, this is an opportunity to restore a home with personality that simply can't be recreated in newer construction. Bring your ideas, your tools and your imagination - this grand old home is ready for its next chapter!
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Listed by: Century 21 Reid Baugher Realty • Lori Reid-Gardner • 217-481-0730
$55,000
817 S Clinton St, Litchfield, IL 62056
7beds
2,205sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
1.75 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$25/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Incredible original detailsImpressive original woodworkKitchen with adjoining pantryBeautiful built-insAbundance of windowsFlexible floor planInviting covered front porch
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Listed by:
Lori Reid-Gardner 217-481-0730,
Century 21 Reid Baugher Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 26055823
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Coal
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,205
- Total interior livable area: 2,205 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,205
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
Lot
- Size: 1.75 Acres
- Features: Scattered Woods, Secluded
Details
- Parcel number: 1505285003
- Special conditions: Listing As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
Condition
- Year built: 1903
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Ameren
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Amsdens Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Litchfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $25/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $56,340
- Annual tax amount: $5
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $55,000+89.7%$25/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Sold | $29,000$13/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5 -2.3% | $18,780 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $5 -1.9% | $17,500 +7.5% |
| 2022 | $5 -1.8% | $16,280 +10.4% |
| 2021 | $5 +0.4% | $14,750 +2.4% |
| 2020 | $5 | $14,400 +2.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $14,100 -7.4% |
| 2018 | $6 -98.5% | $15,230 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $368 | $14,810 +1.3% |
| 2016 | $368 +6501.4% | $14,620 |
| 2015 | $6 +10.5% | $14,620 +0.6% |
| 2013 | $5 -94.9% | $14,530 -3.2% |
| 2011 | $99 +3.9% | $15,010 -1.5% |
| 2009 | $95 | $15,240 |
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Neighborhood: 62056
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Litchfield Dist 12
- Middle: Litchfield Dist 12
- High: Litchfield Community High Scho
Source: MARIS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



