242 W Center St

$325,000
Last Sold Price
3,488 Sq. Ft.
$93 / Sq. Ft.
3,488
Sq. Ft.
$93
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 242 W Center Street, Paxton - a beautifully restored Victorian gem rarely found in town. This stunning home blends historic charm with exceptional modern upgrades. The master suite is a true retreat, thoughtfully designed as two rooms to accommodate a cozy sitting area, office, or nursery. The impressive third level is a blank slate ready to become your dream space - whether a man cave, playroom, studio, or home office. The kitchen has been meticulously upgraded with quality finishes,...Welcome to 242 W Center Street, Paxton - a beautifully restored Victorian gem rarely found in town. This stunning home blends historic charm with exceptional modern upgrades. The master suite is a true retreat, thoughtfully designed as two rooms to accommodate a cozy sitting area, office, or nursery. The impressive third level is a blank slate ready to become your dream space - whether a man cave, playroom, studio, or home office. The kitchen has been meticulously upgraded with quality finishes, and bathrooms have been thoughtfully renovated - even boasting a tiled walk-in shower. You'll love relaxing on the fully redone front porch, perfect for summer evenings. This home boasts incredible SPACE, from its expansive layout to a long driveway and partially fenced yard offering privacy and room to roam. The classic woodwork throughout adds timeless character, while a charming original carriage house provides even more possibilities. All of this is set in a wonderful location close to the heart of Paxton. Come experience a rare piece of history beautifully reimagined - schedule your showing today!
  1. Listed by Nate Evans • eXp Realty-Mahomet
    P: (217)-239-7113 C: (217)-493-9297 nate@thenateevansgroup.com
  2. Listed by Kennedy Glazik • eXp Realty-Mahomet
    P: (815)-644-2626 C: (815)-644-2626 kennedy@neghomes.com

Sold By Real Broker, LLC

Property Details for 242 West Center Street

Area
Paxton
Township
Patton
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 11/07/2025 02:02 AM

Property Details for 242 West Center Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12409685
Days on Market49
Taxes$5,716 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,000 SF
CountyFord County

Location

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Building Information for 242 West Center Street

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,060 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,584

Property Taxes

$476

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 242 West Center Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 10
  • High School District: 10
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 10
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Walk-Up Access, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1391
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Grid: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom
  • Room Type: Loft, Sitting Room, Foyer, Storage, Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 1.3
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 3488
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3575
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4879
  • Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Sq Ft: 1388
  • Upper Sq Ft: 2100
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 160
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 87.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1304
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-07-03T16:32:14
  • Green Supporting Documents: N
  • Photos Count: 68
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
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: 18X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X18
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 4X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17X22
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 26X22
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 7X3
Loft Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Dimensions: 33X36
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Dimensions: 11X9
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 18X19

Property History for 242 West Center Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2025

Sold

MRED #12409685

$325,000
Oct 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918293345

$325,000

+29.0% / yr

Aug 20, 2025

Pending

MRED #12409685

Aug 20, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12409685

Jul 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12409685

$350,000
Dec 1, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504870382

$155,000

-0.4% / yr

Dec 1, 2022

Sold

MRED #11664916

$155,000
Nov 17, 2022

Pending

MRED #11664916

Nov 17, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11664916

Nov 1, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11664916

$190,000
Jan 25, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11083101

$199,900
May 10, 2021

Price Change

MRED #11083101

$215,900
May 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11083101

$199,900
Aug 26, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1091839184

$159,900

-6.4% / yr

Aug 26, 2014

Sold

MRED #09436630

$159,900
Aug 5, 2013

Pending

MRED #09436630

May 28, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #09436630

$159,900
Feb 27, 2012

Expired

MRED #09553409

$164,000
Jul 27, 2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #09553409

$164,000
Dec 22, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1091836960

$265,000
Dec 22, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1091836960

$265,000
Dec 22, 2006

Sold

MRED #09418593

$265,000
Dec 22, 2006

Sold

MRED #08195644

$265,000
Nov 14, 2006

Pending

MRED #09418593

Nov 14, 2006

Pending

MRED #08195644

Sep 5, 2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #09418593

$315,000
Sep 5, 2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #08195644

$315,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2025

Sold

MRED #12409685

$325,000
10/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918293345

$325,000

+29.0% / yr

08/20/2025

Pending

MRED #12409685

08/20/2025

Contingent

MRED #12409685

07/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12409685

$350,000
12/01/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1504870382

$155,000

-0.4% / yr

12/01/2022

Sold

MRED #11664916

$155,000
11/17/2022

Pending

MRED #11664916

11/17/2022

Contingent

MRED #11664916

11/01/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11664916

$190,000
01/25/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11083101

$199,900
05/10/2021

Price Change

MRED #11083101

$215,900
05/09/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11083101

$199,900
08/26/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1091839184

$159,900

-6.4% / yr

08/26/2014

Sold

MRED #09436630

$159,900
08/05/2013

Pending

MRED #09436630

05/28/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #09436630

$159,900
02/27/2012

Expired

MRED #09553409

$164,000
07/27/2009

Listed (Active)

MRED #09553409

$164,000
12/22/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1091836960

$265,000
12/22/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1091836960

$265,000
12/22/2006

Sold

MRED #09418593

$265,000
12/22/2006

Sold

MRED #08195644

$265,000
11/14/2006

Pending

MRED #09418593

11/14/2006

Pending

MRED #08195644

09/05/2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #09418593

$315,000
09/05/2006

Listed (Active)

MRED #08195644

$315,000

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

Public Records for 242 West Center Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,000Additions$60,440Total$66,440
Tax Record2024$5,716 ($476 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt3,906 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,906 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910CountyFORDAPN11-14-07-483-002

Schools near 242 West Center Street

This home is within Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Clara Peterson Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School
Public9 to 12

Panther Academy
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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