Off Market1775d on marketHistoric · 130 yrs
838 7th St
Charleston, IL, 61920 • 61920 • Coles County
$296,200
$101/sqft
5Beds
3Baths
2,922Sqft
0.29 acLot
1896Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1896 · 130 years of history
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1775 days on market
Established listing
$101/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1896 · Historic
THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME IS LOOKING FOR A NEW WONDERFUL OWNER! This Queen Anne, Eastlake style home could easily be identified as the Queen of the Ball! Built in 1893 by Charles D Mitchell. Livingston C Lord, first president of Normal School also resided here in approximately 1903. Historically correct renovations bring this beautiful home into this century while allowing the original charm to show. Wonderful features on the main; welcoming foyer, 2 parlors (1 with fireplace), formal dining room with bench seats, plus a double fireplace thru to foyer, a study or bedroom, and half bath. Thomasville Cherry kitchen cabinets with granite countertops, ceramic floor, stainless steel appliances and and island. All of the spacious bedrooms feature Ga pine floors (except 1), all bathrooms have marble tile flooring and re-porcelained sinks. Well insulated home with storm windows, 3 zone heating/cooling system '17, storm windows '12, gutters '13, foundation & chimneys tuck pointed/repaired '11, & exterior painted '18, water heater '19. A custom built 30 x 22 ft garage w/opener was completed. Owner has now removed the antique furniture giving you an open slate to visualize your style of decorating. A must see!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,852/month
Principal & Interest$1,457
Property Tax$296
Insurance$99
Down payment20% ($59,240)
3%50%
Est. 6.24% rate · 30yr fixed · $236,960 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family
Year Built1896
HeatingForced air, Gas
CoolingCentral
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot0.29 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family
Year built1896
Systems
HeatingForced air, Gas
CoolingCentral
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic
Parking & Outdoor
BasementUnfinished, Walk-Out
Lot0.29 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood61920
ZoningR-1
Annual tax$6,824
Parcel02105836000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Sump Pump
Fireplace Gas
Workshop Area
Zoned Heat Sys
Appliances
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Range / Oven
Refrigerator
Heating
Forced air
Gas
Cooling
Central
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market1775
Est. value$296,200
Est. rent$2,010/mo
Tax rate2.05%
Price/sqft$101
Last sold$245,000
Tour days6
Views11
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Charleston, IL, 61920
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 28, 2021Sold$245,000$84CIBR
May 25, 2021Pending Sale$249,500$85CIBR
May 4, 2021Contingent$249,500$85CIBR
Mar 11, 2021Listed For Sale$249,500$85CIBR
Dec 2, 2020Listing Removed$249,500$85All-American Realty
Feb 15, 2020Listed For Sale$249,500$85All-American Realty
Nov 15, 2019Listing Removed$249,500$85All-American Realty
Feb 17, 2019Listed For Sale$249,500$85All-American Realty
Feb 4, 2008Sold$25,000$9Public Record
Sold$245,000
May 28, 2021•$84/sqft•CIBR
Pending Sale$249,500
May 25, 2021•$85/sqft•CIBR
Contingent$249,500
May 4, 2021•$85/sqft•CIBR
Listed For Sale$249,500
Mar 11, 2021•$85/sqft•CIBR
Listing Removed$249,500
Dec 2, 2020•$85/sqft•All-American Realty
Listed For Sale$249,500
Feb 15, 2020•$85/sqft•All-American Realty
Listing Removed$249,500
Nov 15, 2019•$85/sqft•All-American Realty
Listed For Sale$249,500
Feb 17, 2019•$85/sqft•All-American Realty
Sold$25,000
Feb 4, 2008•$9/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
16 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$6,824$93,938
Apr 8, 2023$6,677$85,788
Apr 8, 2022$6,682$84,370
Apr 8, 2021$7,410$80,970
Apr 8, 2020$6,196$66,534
Apr 8, 2019$5,545$66,534
Apr 8, 2018$5,080$66,534
Apr 8, 2017$5,080$66,534
Apr 8, 2016$5,900$66,534
Apr 8, 2015$5,152$66,534
Apr 8, 2014$5,152$66,001
Apr 8, 2013$5,152$62,271
Apr 8, 2011—$62,271
Apr 8, 2010—$12,952
Apr 8, 2009—$12,952
Apr 8, 2006—$37,481
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Charleston, IL • Coles County
Nearby cities
ArcolaArthurAshmoreCharlestonHindsboroHumboldtLernaMattoon
Nearby zip codes
61920
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