212 W Sylvia Ave

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.
  1. Listed by Robert Owsley • Southern Illinois Realty Experts - Herrin

Property Details for 212 West Sylvia Avenue

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 02/20/2026 02:01 PM

Property Details for 212 West Sylvia Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #PA1264239
Days on Market5
Taxes$406 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
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

$224 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$190

Property Taxes

$34

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 212 West Sylvia Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Christopher
  • County Or Parish: Franklin
  • Directions: 212 W Sylvia Ave, Christopher IL.
  • Latitude: 37.97599
  • Longitude: -89.055696
  • MLSArea Minor: PAAR Area
  • Postal Code: 62822
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 06-25-118-001
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $406
  • Tax Legal Description: SEC TWP RNG HORN DIMOND ADD LOT 7 BLK 16
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Christopher Elementary School
  • High School: Christopher High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Christopher
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Garage: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1040.0
  • Living Area: 1040.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50X136
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Zoned Agricultural: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial Map
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1925
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: Ameren
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Electric, Window Unit(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1040.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 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 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: Carpet
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 11
  • 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 212 West Sylvia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1264239

$39,000
Feb 15, 2026

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1263646

$39,000
Feb 1, 2026

Withdrawn

MRED #4266473

$39,000
Dec 21, 2025

Hold

MRED #4266473

Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1263646

$39,000
Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #4266473

$52,000
Aug 14, 2025

Withdrawn

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4266473

$39,000
Nov 13, 2024

Expired

MRED #454668

$34,900
Nov 13, 2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454668

$34,900
Aug 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #454668

$42,000
Aug 13, 2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454668

$42,000
Jun 18, 2024

Expired

MRED #452676

$49,900
Jun 18, 2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB452676

$49,900
Mar 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #452676

$69,000
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
Jul 1, 2002

Expired

MRED #222007

$42,900
Mar 18, 2002

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB222007

$42,900
Mar 18, 2002

Listed (Active)

MRED #222007

$42,900
Feb 1, 2002

Expired

MRED #129633

$42,000
Feb 1, 2002

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB129633

$42,000
Mar 1, 2000

Listed (Active)

MRED #129633

$44,900
Mar 1, 2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB129633

$44,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/17/2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1264239

$39,000
02/15/2026

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1263646

$39,000
02/01/2026

Withdrawn

MRED #4266473

$39,000
12/21/2025

Hold

MRED #4266473

08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1263646

$39,000
08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #4266473

$52,000
08/14/2025

Withdrawn

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4266473

$39,000
11/13/2024

Expired

MRED #454668

$34,900
11/13/2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454668

$34,900
08/13/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #454668

$42,000
08/13/2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB454668

$42,000
06/18/2024

Expired

MRED #452676

$49,900
06/18/2024

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB452676

$49,900
03/20/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #452676

$69,000
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
07/01/2002

Expired

MRED #222007

$42,900
03/18/2002

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB222007

$42,900
03/18/2002

Listed (Active)

MRED #222007

$42,900
02/01/2002

Expired

MRED #129633

$42,000
02/01/2002

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #EB129633

$42,000
03/01/2000

Listed (Active)

MRED #129633

$44,900
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 February 17, 2026 by Southern Illinois Realty Experts - Herrin, it's currently listed at $39,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 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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