242 Main St

2,376 Sq. Ft.
$31 / Sq. Ft.
2,376
Sq. Ft.
$31
per Sq. Ft.

Description

You'll love all the character, spacious rooms, and charm of this 1 1/2 story home in Carthage! Sit and relax on the large open front porch that spans across the whole front of the home. The lower level has a large entry foyer, dining room, den, living room with fireplace, a bedroom, a kitchen, enclosed back porch, and a 1/2 bath with laundry area. Go up on the open staircase to an additional foyer/landing at the top of the stairs, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. There is a screened in porch on the upper...You'll love all the character, spacious rooms, and charm of this 1 1/2 story home in Carthage! Sit and relax on the large open front porch that spans across the whole front of the home. The lower level has a large entry foyer, dining room, den, living room with fireplace, a bedroom, a kitchen, enclosed back porch, and a 1/2 bath with laundry area. Go up on the open staircase to an additional foyer/landing at the top of the stairs, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. There is a screened in porch on the upper level. This home has a lot natural woodwork, built-ins, attic storage, and space for entertaining. There is also a detached garage that measures 22' x30'. This home will be selling in "AS IS" condition.
  1. Listed by Brenda Young • Brenda Young Real Estate
    P: (217)-357-1439 C: (217)-357-1439 byoungrealestate@adams.net

Property Details for 242 Main Street

Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Zoning
SINGL
LISTING UPDATED: 11/19/2025 03:04 AM

Property Details for 242 Main Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12353808
Days on Market114
Taxes$1,936 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story / Detached Single
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,730 SF
CountyHancock County
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Building Information for 242 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,730 SF

Payment Calculator

$517 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$356

Property Taxes

$161

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 242 Main Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School: Carthage
  • High School: Illini West
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space, Unfinished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Sq Ft: 800
  • Grid: 9
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Community Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump, Water Heater-Electric
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Lot Dimensions: 86.5X217
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-05-01T18:57:10
  • Photos Count: 28
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X17
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X18
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 15X18
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 7X15
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X18
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 16X16
Den Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Dimensions: 16X17

Property History for 242 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2025

Sold

MRED #12353808

$73,000—
Aug 22, 2025

Pending

MRED #12353808

—
Jul 7, 2025

In Contract

MRED #12353808

—
Jun 9, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12353808

$75,000—
May 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12353808

$90,000—
Apr 30, 2025

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031841

$90,000—
Feb 8, 2025

In Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031841

—
Sep 12, 2024

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031841

$109,900—
Sep 12, 2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031841

$124,900—
Aug 1, 2018

Temporarily Off Market

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA196485_1

$49,900—
Aug 1, 2018

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA196485_1

$49,900—
Jul 31, 2018

Expired

MRED #12241668

$49,900—
May 1, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #12241668

$49,900—
May 1, 2018

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA196485_1

$49,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2025

Sold

MRED #12353808

$73,000
08/22/2025

Pending

MRED #12353808

—
07/07/2025

In Contract

MRED #12353808

—
06/09/2025

Price Change

MRED #12353808

$75,000
05/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12353808

$90,000
04/30/2025

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031841

$90,000
02/08/2025

In Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031841

—
09/12/2024

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031841

$109,900
09/12/2024

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1031841

$124,900
08/01/2018

Temporarily Off Market

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA196485_1

$49,900
08/01/2018

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA196485_1

$49,900
07/31/2018

Expired

MRED #12241668

$49,900
05/01/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #12241668

$49,900
05/01/2018

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA196485_1

$49,900

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

Public Records for 242 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,865Additions$30,473Total$33,338
Tax Record2024$1,936 ($161 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyHANCOCKAPN13-24-670-000

Schools near 242 Main Street

This home is within Carthage Esd 317 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Carthage Middle School
Public5 to 8

Illini West High School
Public9 to 12

Carthage Primary School
PublicPK to 4

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