Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,350 sqft$89/sqft
136 W Chestnut St, Compton, IL 61318
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$89/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

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!

    Sold By RE/MAX of Rock Valley

    • Listed by: Aubrey Marks 815.627.8841 gainesrealtygirls@gmail.com • Gaines Realty
    Listing closed: 01/09/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12528156

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    Property Information for 136 West Chestnut Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $1,931 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Lee County
    • Area: Compton
    • Township: Brooklyn
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Victorian
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1900
    • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,200 SF
    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
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • 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
    Jan 9, 2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1928075870

    $120,000

    -4.3% / yr

    Jan 9, 2026

    Sold

    MRED #12528156

    $120,000
    Dec 13, 2025

    Pending

    MRED #12528156

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/09/2026

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1928075870

    $120,000

    -4.3% / yr

    01/09/2026

    Sold

    MRED #12528156

    $120,000
    12/13/2025

    Pending

    MRED #12528156

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

    Public Records for 136 West Chestnut Street

    Taxable ValueLand$2,592Additions$37,700Total$40,292
    Tax Record2025$2,383 ($199 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1911Year Renovated1911CountyLEEAPN05-17-11-184-002

    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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