Sold201d on marketHistoric · 118 yrs

203 Polk Ave

Charleston, IL, 61920 • 61920 • Coles County

$45,000

$35/sqft

3Beds

1Baths

1,291Sqft

0.14 acLot

1908Built

Property DNA

5 highlights

Bungalow Style

Built 1908 · 118 years of history

R S Hodgens 2nd Add

61920

Outdoor Living

Rear Porch · Front Porch

1-Car Garage

Detached · Garage

Premium Finishes

Paneling/Wainscoting

This home is in high demand

Listed 201 days ago · 2 views · 1 saves · Top 3% likely to sell soon

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Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

2 views

People checking out this listing

1 saves

Buyers have saved this home

201 days on market

Established listing

$35/sqft

Price per square foot

Selling Soon Prediction

Very High

This home ranks in the top 3% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1908 · Historic

GONNA TAKE A LITTLE LOVE to make this roomy bungalow a charming home again! Architectural touches like tall ceilings and an arched doorway add a touch of Victorian style and appeal. Bring your tools and your imagination, there's a delightful home just waiting to be re-born! Home is being sold in "as is" condition.

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights tall ceilings and arched doorway as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$293/month

Principal & Interest$233

Property Tax$45

Insurance$15

Down payment20% ($9,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $36,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1908

HeatingForced Air, Gas

CoolingCentral Air

Parking1 Garage space

Lot6,098 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleBungalow

Year built1908

Stories1

Systems

HeatingForced Air, Gas

CoolingCentral Air

RoofComposition,Shingle

ConstructionCement Siding, Wood Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDetached, Garage

Garage1 spaces

BasementUnfinished,Crawl Space,Partial,Sump Pump

Lot6,098 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood61920

ZoningR-1

Annual tax$1,426

Parcel02208328000

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

10 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Main Level Primary

Pantry

Paneling/Wainscoting

Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Range

Range Hood

Heating

Forced Air

Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Laundry

Main Level

Windows

Replacement Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior

Workshop

Parking

Detached

Garage

Construction

Cement Siding

Wood Siding

Patio & Porch

Rear Porch

Front Porch

Room details

7 rooms detailed

Primary Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Bedroom

Main

Dining Room

Main

Other

Main

Kitchen

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market201

Est. rent$1,290/mo

Tax rate2.05%

Price/sqft$35

On marketSep 3, 2025

PostedSep 3, 2025

Last sold$45,000

MLS updatedSep 18, 2025

Tour days6

Favorites1

How are the schools in Charleston?

3 schools rated nearby

N/A

Mark Twain Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-K

0.6 mi

Charleston Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

0.7 mi

Charleston High School

High • Public • 9-12

0.8 mi

Location

Charleston, IL, 61920

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Price history

12 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Sep 18, 2025Sold$45,000$35CIBR

Mar 9, 2023Sold$46,500$36CIBR

Mar 7, 2023Pending Sale$49,900$39CIBR

Feb 14, 2023Contingent$49,900$39CIBR

Jan 11, 2023Price Change$49,900$39CIBR

Oct 29, 2022Price Change$51,000$40CIBR

Sep 13, 2022Listed For Sale$63,800$49CIBR

Apr 16, 2018Listing Removed$63,000$49All-American Realty

Mar 16, 2018Listed For Sale$63,000$49All-American Realty

Feb 2, 2018Listing Removed$63,000$49All-American Realty

Dec 17, 2016Listed For Sale$63,000$49All-American Realty

Jul 7, 2006Sold$52,500$41Public Record

Sold$45,000

Sep 18, 2025•$35/sqft•CIBR

Sold$46,500

Mar 9, 2023•$36/sqft•CIBR

Pending Sale$49,900

Mar 7, 2023•$39/sqft•CIBR

Contingent$49,900

Feb 14, 2023•$39/sqft•CIBR

Price Change$49,900

Jan 11, 2023•$39/sqft•CIBR

Price Change$51,000

Oct 29, 2022•$40/sqft•CIBR

Listed For Sale$63,800

Sep 13, 2022•$49/sqft•CIBR

Listing Removed$63,000

Apr 16, 2018•$49/sqft•All-American Realty

Listed For Sale$63,000

Mar 16, 2018•$49/sqft•All-American Realty

Listing Removed$63,000

Feb 2, 2018•$49/sqft•All-American Realty

Listed For Sale$63,000

Dec 17, 2016•$49/sqft•All-American Realty

Sold$52,500

Jul 7, 2006•$41/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

16 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 8, 2024$1,426$18,372

Apr 8, 2023$1,404$16,778

Apr 8, 2022$1,407$16,501

Apr 8, 2021$1,449$15,836

Apr 8, 2020$1,475$15,836

Apr 8, 2019$1,451$15,836

Apr 8, 2018$1,416$15,836

Apr 8, 2017$1,416$15,836

Apr 8, 2016$1,422$16,034

Apr 8, 2015$1,468$16,034

Apr 8, 2014$1,468$16,034

Apr 8, 2013$1,468$16,034

Apr 8, 2011—$16,034

Apr 8, 2010—$16,034

Apr 8, 2009—$16,034

Apr 8, 2006—$14,819

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Charleston, IL • Coles County

Nearby cities

ArcolaArthurAshmoreCharlestonHindsboroHumboldtLernaMattoon

Nearby zip codes

61920

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