1286 Nicholson Road

Closed 7/7/23
Closed 7/7/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$270,000
3 beds3,122 sqft$86/sqft
1286 Nicholson Rd, Lincoln, IL 62656
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$86/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Conveniently situated on the edge of town, this immaculately maintained 3 bed, 2.5 bath brick/vinyl ranch is ready for you to move right in! 1286 Nicholson Rd., Lincoln, IL offers beautiful curb appeal on a quiet street in the Starkey Acres neighborhood. The main floor features a spacious eat-in kitchen with pantry, charming built-in leading to the cozy living room with stack stone electric fireplace and rear double doors, spacious laundry room with plenty of folding/hanging space and quaint glass...Conveniently situated on the edge of town, this immaculately maintained 3 bed, 2.5 bath brick/vinyl ranch is ready for you to move right in! 1286 Nicholson Rd., Lincoln, IL offers beautiful curb appeal on a quiet street in the Starkey Acres neighborhood. The main floor features a spacious eat-in kitchen with pantry, charming built-in leading to the cozy living room with stack stone electric fireplace and rear double doors, spacious laundry room with plenty of folding/hanging space and quaint glass door, renovated full hall bath, primary bedroom with walk-in closet and renovated full en suite, and two additional bedrooms - both with brand new carpet. Full, partially finished basement offers loads of extra living space with a sitting room, massive family room host to second electric fireplace, bonus/rec room, half bath and generous utility room with built-in storage shelving to remain for new owner(s). Newer asphalt driveway offers parking for several cars in addition to the 2 car attached garage with plenty of built-in storage. Tasteful landscaping greets you in the front yard and flows right back to the large, privacy fenced backyard - a true oasis with a spacious, canopy covered patio, deck, above ground pool, wooden play set and playhouse, fire pit and still plenty of green space. Don't wait on this one - a gem like this doesn't present itself often!

    Sold By Home Sweet Home Realty

    • Listed by: Erin Burns 309.834.3400 erin.burns@kw.com • Keller Williams Revolution
    Listing closed: 07/07/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11775710

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    Property Information for 1286 Nicholson Road

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $3,997 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Logan County
    • Area: Lincoln
    • Subdivision: Not Applicable
    • Township: East Lincoln
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1987
    • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,196 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 27
    • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Lincoln Jr High School
    • High School District: 404
    • High School: Lincoln High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 27
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • BNAR Zoning: R1
    • Front Exposure: West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Electric
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
    • Room Type: Recreation Room, Sitting Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Pool Above Ground, Fire Pit, Other
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2022
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 31-40 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 2493
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2493
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3122
    • Lower Sq Ft: 932
    • Main Sq Ft: 1561
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees, Streetlights, Wood Fence
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 80X150
    • Other Structures: See Remarks
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block
    • General Information: Interstate Access
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 629
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2023-05-05T03:07:51
    • Photos Count: 38
    • Relist: N
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X20
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X15
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 15X26
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X14
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 12X18
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 19X20
    Sitting Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Sitting Room
    • Dimensions: 16X10

    Property History for 1286 Nicholson Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 7, 2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1514560005

    		$270,000—
    Jul 7, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11775710

    		$270,000—
    May 18, 2023

    Pending

    MRED #11775710

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/07/2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1514560005

    $270,000
    07/07/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11775710

    $270,000
    05/18/2023

    Pending

    MRED #11775710

    —

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 1286 Nicholson Road

    Taxable ValueLand$8,730Additions$91,850Total$100,580
    Tax Record2025$8,011 ($668 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size12,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyLOGANAPN08-425-018-00

    Schools near 1286 Nicholson Road

    This home is within Lincoln Chsd 404 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Adams Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 2
    Central Elementary School
    		Public - PK to 5
    Lincoln Jr High School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Lincoln Community High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Adams Elementary School
    PublicPK to 2

    Central Elementary School
    PublicPK to 5

    Lincoln Jr High School
    Public6 to 8

    Lincoln Community High School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    $270,000
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    12,196
    1276 Nicholson Road, Lincoln, IL 62656
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