212 W Sylvia Ave

$39,000
Price
3
Beds
1,040 Sq. Ft.
$38 / Sq. Ft.
1,040
Sq. Ft.
$38
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming bungalow in the heart of Christopher, offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and over 1,000 sq. ft. of living space. Built in 1925, this home sits on a desirable corner lot with mature trees and classic curb appeal. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room with large windows, an eat-in kitchen with abundant cabinetry, and bedrooms that provide flexible options for rest, work, or hobbies. The home retains character details alongside potential for updates, making it an excellent choice for first-time...Charming bungalow in the heart of Christopher, offering 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and over 1,000 sq. ft. of living space. Built in 1925, this home sits on a desirable corner lot with mature trees and classic curb appeal. Inside, you'll find a spacious living room with large windows, an eat-in kitchen with abundant cabinetry, and bedrooms that provide flexible options for rest, work, or hobbies. The home retains character details alongside potential for updates, making it an excellent choice for first-time buyers, investors, or those looking for a project with lasting value. A covered side porch and storage shed add outdoor convenience, while the location places you close to schools, parks, and town amenities. Owned by respected local author and musician Scott Ebeling, this property carries a creative legacy and unique story, ready for its next chapter. This is an opportunity to own a piece of Christopher history at an attainable price. Schedule your showing today and bring your vision to life in this well-located home.

Property Details for 212 West Sylvia Avenue

Area
Christopher
Subdivision
None
Num Of Garage Spaces
0.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Electric
Architectural Style
Bungalow
LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2025 02:11 AM

Property Details for 212 West Sylvia Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #4266473
Days on Market127
Taxes$406 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence / Detached Single
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,800 SF
CountyFranklin County

Location

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Building Information for 212 West Sylvia Avenue

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$227 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$193

Property Taxes

$34

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 212 West Sylvia Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School: Christopher Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Christopher
  • High School: Christopher High School
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Gravel, No Garage
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 37.976037571
  • Longitude: -89.05571209
  • Unparsed Address: 212 W Sylvia Avenue
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Egress Window
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Garage: No
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X136
  • Construction: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Building Area Total: 1040
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Cash, Conventional
  • Documents Available: Aerial Map
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Document Date: 2025-08-15T23:55:11
  • Photos Count: 20
Miscellaneous
  • Road Surface: Paved
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11x9
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9x9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12x9
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15x9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14x12

Property History for 212 West Sylvia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

MRED #4266473

$39,000—
Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #4266473

$52,000—
Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4266473

$52,000—
Nov 13, 2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454668

$34,900—
Aug 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454668

$42,000—
Jun 18, 2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB452676

$49,900—
Mar 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB452676

$69,000—
Jun 9, 2022

Closed

MRED #11317192

$9,000—
Jun 9, 2022

Closed

MARIS #22007171

$9,000—
May 11, 2022

Pending

MRED #11317192

—
May 11, 2022

Pending

MARIS #22007171

—
May 10, 2022

Hold

MRED #11317192

—
May 10, 2022

Pending

MRED #11317192

—
Apr 3, 2022

Withdrawn

MRED #11317192

—
Mar 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11317192

—
Mar 13, 2022

Withdrawn

MRED #11317192

—
Feb 3, 2022

Listed (Active)

MARIS #22007171

$12,000—
Feb 2, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11317192

$12,000—
Jul 1, 2002

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB222007

$42,900—
Mar 18, 2002

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB222007

$42,900—
Feb 1, 2002

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB129633

$42,000—
Mar 1, 2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB129633

$44,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Price Change

MRED #4266473

$39,000
08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #4266473

$52,000
08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4266473

$52,000
11/13/2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454668

$34,900
08/13/2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454668

$42,000
06/18/2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB452676

$49,900
03/20/2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB452676

$69,000
06/09/2022

Closed

MRED #11317192

$9,000
06/09/2022

Closed

MARIS #22007171

$9,000
05/11/2022

Pending

MRED #11317192

—
05/11/2022

Pending

MARIS #22007171

—
05/10/2022

Hold

MRED #11317192

—
05/10/2022

Pending

MRED #11317192

—
04/03/2022

Withdrawn

MRED #11317192

—
03/19/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11317192

—
03/13/2022

Withdrawn

MRED #11317192

—
02/03/2022

Listed (Active)

MARIS #22007171

$12,000
02/02/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11317192

$12,000
07/01/2002

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB222007

$42,900
03/18/2002

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB222007

$42,900
02/01/2002

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB129633

$42,000
03/01/2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB129633

$44,900

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

Public Records for 212 West Sylvia Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,480Additions$2,815Total$5,295
Tax Record2023$406 ($34 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFRANKLINAPN0625118001

Schools near 212 West Sylvia Avenue

This home is within Christopher Community Unit School District 99.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Christopher Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Christopher 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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212 West Sylvia Avenue is a single family home for sale in Christopher, IL 62822. This property was listed for sale on August 15, 2025 by Southern Illinois Realty Experts Herrin, it's currently listed at $39,000. It has been on the market for a total of 127 days and was last sold on June 9, 2022. This listing's school district is Christopher Community Unit School District 99. Nearby schools include Christopher Elementary School and Christopher High School. 212 West Sylvia Avenue is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,040 sqft single family home built in 1925.

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