136 W Chestnut St

$120,000
Price
2
Beds
1,350 Sq. Ft.
$89 / Sq. Ft.
1,350
Sq. Ft.
$89
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Cozy home full of charm in a peaceful small town setting! Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and a large full bathroom plus a powder room, it has been well maintained and updated over the last ten years--including HVAC, windows, flooring, fresh paint and more! The first floor has a gorgeous open layout; the perfect blend of historic charm and fresh renovation! A freshly poured cement sidewalk and front walkway lead up to the adorable front porch, adorned with Victorian-style gingerbread trim, and the...Cozy home full of charm in a peaceful small town setting! Featuring 2 spacious bedrooms and a large full bathroom plus a powder room, it has been well maintained and updated over the last ten years--including HVAC, windows, flooring, fresh paint and more! The first floor has a gorgeous open layout; the perfect blend of historic charm and fresh renovation! A freshly poured cement sidewalk and front walkway lead up to the adorable front porch, adorned with Victorian-style gingerbread trim, and the original stained glass windows flood the house with the prettiest light all year round! Large lot extends across the block giving you easy access to the front of the home as well as the detached garage and backyard on the street to the north! This little gem of a house is move in ready and full of potential for you to keep adding all your own touches to make it shine!
  1. Listed by Aubrey Marks • Gaines Realty
    P: (815)-627-8841 C: (619)-339-3354 gainesrealtygirls@gmail.com

Property Details for 136 West Chestnut Street

Area
Compton
Township
Brooklyn
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 12/13/2025 11:58 AM

Property Details for 136 West Chestnut Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12528156
Days on Market15
Taxes$1,931 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,200 SF
CountyLee County

Location

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Building Information for 136 West Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$754 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$593

Property Taxes

$161

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 136 West Chestnut Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 289
  • High School District: 280
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 289
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Other, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 0
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
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Exterior Entry, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Fuses, 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2012
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 70X160
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-12-09T19:04:02
  • Photos Count: 24
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
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: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X26
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 13X15

Property History for 136 West Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12528156

Dec 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12528156

$120,000
Oct 5, 2012

Sold

MRED #08119717

$49,500
Sep 20, 2012

Pending

MRED #08119717

Jul 20, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08119717

$55,000
Oct 28, 2010

Expired

MRED #07533713

$90,000
May 20, 2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07533713

$90,000
Sep 3, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1108282161

$270,500

+156.1% / yr

Jan 13, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1081239757

$58,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2025

Contingent

MRED #12528156

12/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12528156

$120,000
10/05/2012

Sold

MRED #08119717

$49,500
09/20/2012

Pending

MRED #08119717

07/20/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08119717

$55,000
10/28/2010

Expired

MRED #07533713

$90,000
05/20/2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07533713

$90,000
09/03/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1108282161

$270,500

+156.1% / yr

01/13/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1081239757

$58,000

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

Public Records for 136 West Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,197Additions$31,949Total$34,146
Tax Record2024$1,931 ($161 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1911CountyLEEAPN05-17-11-184-002

Schools near 136 West Chestnut Street

This home is within Mendota Central Consolidated School District 289.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 1
Public - 2 to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Blackstone Elementary School
PublicK to 1

Lincoln Elementary School
Public2 to 4

Northbrook School
Public5 to 8

Mendota Twp 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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