4 beds1,976 sqft$51/sqft
159 W Locust St, Canton, IL 61520
Est: $803/moGet pre-approved

Description

Charming 1.5-story home on a desirable corner lot! This 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath property offers a spacious front porch perfect for relaxing. Step inside to a large living room featuring an open staircase. The main level provides comfortable living spaces, while the upper level adds additional bedrooms for flexibility. Enjoy the convenience of a 1-car attached garage plus a carport for extra parking or storage. A wonderful opportunity to add your personal touch and make this home your own!Charming 1.5-story home on a desirable corner lot! This 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath property offers a spacious front porch perfect for relaxing. Step inside to a large living room featuring an open staircase. The main level provides comfortable living spaces, while the upper level adds additional bedrooms for flexibility. Enjoy the convenience of a 1-car attached garage plus a carport for extra parking or storage. A wonderful opportunity to add your personal touch and make this home your own!
LISTING UPDATED: 07/28/2026 03:01 PM

  1. Listed by Jeremy Farlow • Farlow Real Estate Experts
    P: (217)-257-0098 C: (217)-257-0098 jfarlow@farlowrealty.com

Property Details for 159 West Locust Street

Status
MLS #
CA1045388
Days on Market
11
Taxes
$3,540 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1916
Lot Size
0.14 AC / 6,200 SF
Subdivision Name
None

Location

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Building Information for 159 West Locust Street

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$803 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$508

Property Taxes

$295

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159 West Locust Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Canton
  • County Or Parish: Fulton
  • Directions: IL Route 9 turns into W Locust, house on north side of street
  • Latitude: 40.558593
  • Longitude: -90.038078
  • MLSArea Minor: Other
  • Postal Code: 61520
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 09-08-27-404-012
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,540
  • Tax Legal Description: SECT/LOT: 90 ORIGINAL TOWN W 50
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School: Canton
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1976.0
  • Living Area: 1976.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 124x50
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1916
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 1042.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 934.0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 0.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 9
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 13
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Description: Breezeway
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 14
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 159 West Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1045388

$99,900—
Jun 30, 2026

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1040902

$104,900—
Dec 17, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #1040902

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/24/2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1045388

$99,900
06/30/2026

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1040902

$104,900
12/17/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #1040902

—

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

Public Records for 159 West Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,650Additions$36,490Total$40,140
Tax Record2025$3,733 ($311 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt988 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt988 SqFtLot Size6,194 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952CountyFULTONAPN09-08-27-404-012

Schools near 159 West Locust Street

This home is within Canton Union School District 66.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Ingersoll Middle School
Public5 to 8

Canton High School
Public9 to 12

Eastview Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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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159 West Locust Street is a single family home for sale in Canton, IL 61520. This property was listed for sale on July 24, 2026 by Farlow Real Estate Experts, it's currently listed at $99,900. It has been on the market for a total of 11 days and was last sold on June 11, 2021. This listing's school district is Canton Union School District 66. Nearby schools include Ingersoll Middle School, Canton High School and Eastview Elementary School. 159 West Locust Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,976 sqft single family home built in 1916.

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