Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,360 sqft$57/sqft
225 E 1st St, Spring Valley, IL 61362
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,015 sq ftLot Size
1905Year Built
$57/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Updated 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in a convenient location close to the hospital and downtown. This home was completely remodeled in 2015 with new baths and updated kitchen. Furnace, windows and refrigerator are 7 years old. Stove 8 years. Washer & dryer 3 years and new water heater and gutter guards. The refrigerator in the large storage shed does not stay. This is a cozy home with an abundance of storage in the adjacent shed. Second shed contains lawn equipment. Patio, front deck and rear balcony...Updated 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home in a convenient location close to the hospital and downtown. This home was completely remodeled in 2015 with new baths and updated kitchen. Furnace, windows and refrigerator are 7 years old. Stove 8 years. Washer & dryer 3 years and new water heater and gutter guards. The refrigerator in the large storage shed does not stay. This is a cozy home with an abundance of storage in the adjacent shed. Second shed contains lawn equipment. Patio, front deck and rear balcony add to the use of the outdoor space. Parking pad in the rear yard off of the alley.

    Sold By Coldwell Banker Today's, Realtors

    • Listed by: Barbara Kuzma 815.220.0012 bkuzma9@comcast.net • Coldwell Banker Today's, Realtors
    Listing closed: 09/30/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11483495

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $175,000

    Avg days on market

    43

    Sale-to-list ratio

    94.2%

    Spring Valley, IL

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    Property Information for 225 East 1st Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $647 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • Area: Spring Valley
    • Township: Hall
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 0
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1905
    • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,015 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 99
    • Elementary School: John F Kennedy Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: John F Kennedy Elementary School
    • High School District: 502
    • High School: Hall High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 99
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking: Space/s
    • Parking Details: Off Alley
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    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
    • Interior Property Features: Wood Laminate Floors, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Crawl
    • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • 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 Description: Irregular
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X90X10X40X40X130
    • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: Interstate Access
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2022-08-04T17:47:03
    • Photos Count: 13
    • 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: 9X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 8X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 8X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 9X14
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 9X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 11X13

    Property History for 225 East 1st Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 30, 2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1498870027

    $78,000
    Sep 30, 2022

    Sold

    MRED #11483495

    $78,000
    Aug 20, 2022

    Price Change

    MRED #11483495

    $89,500
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/30/2022

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1498870027

    $78,000
    09/30/2022

    Sold

    MRED #11483495

    $78,000
    08/20/2022

    Price Change

    MRED #11483495

    $89,500

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

    Public Records for 225 East 1st Street

    Taxable ValueLand$3,884Additions$28,329Total$32,213
    Tax Record2025$3,316 ($276 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size6,017 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated1905CountyBUREAUAPN18-35-164-007

    Schools near 225 East 1st Street

    This home is within Hall Hsd 502 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    John F Kennedy Elementary School
    PublicPK to 8

    Hall 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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