Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,752 sqft$10/sqft
243 Main St, Carthage, IL 62321
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.43 acresLot Size
1884Year Built
$10/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Considering a possible "flipper" home or looking for a winter remodel project?? This home has a lot character along with a little history since it was originally built in 1884. It did just get a completely new roof replaced in 2024. It is set up for 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, but the floorplan could easily be altered due to some areas being unfinished. Main level is an entry/foyer, parlor, living room, dining room, bathroom, kitchen, & unfinished large pantry off the dining room. Upper level is 3 bedrooms...Considering a possible "flipper" home or looking for a winter remodel project?? This home has a lot character along with a little history since it was originally built in 1884. It did just get a completely new roof replaced in 2024. It is set up for 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, but the floorplan could easily be altered due to some areas being unfinished. Main level is an entry/foyer, parlor, living room, dining room, bathroom, kitchen, & unfinished large pantry off the dining room. Upper level is 3 bedrooms and a bath. There is a 3rd level unfinished attic area as well. No heat or air are currently present. This home and detached garage set on a large, deep lot measuring 99' x 191' and is located close to the Carthage square. The large yard offers many perennials, large trees to include apple, dwarf cherry trees and a pear tree. You'll also find raspberries and strawberries present. This home will be selling in "AS IS" condition.

    Sold By Brenda Young Real Estate

    • Listed by: Brenda Young 217.357.1439 byoungrealestate@adams.net • Brenda Young Real Estate
    Listing closed: 01/16/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12273078

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    $174 per month

    30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

    Principal and Interest

    $142

    Property Taxes

    $32

    HOA Dues

    $0

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    Property Information for 243 Main Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $384 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories / Detached Single
    • Area: Carthage
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: None
    • Heat/Fuel: Other
    • Zoning: SINGL
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1884
    • Lot Size: 0.43 AC / 18,730 SF
    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: Unfinished, Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: None
    • Basement Sq Ft: 450
    • Grid: 9
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Community Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Electric
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Lot Description: Mature Trees
    • Lot Dimensions: 99 x 191
    • Exterior Building Type: Wood Siding
    • Construction: Wood Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2025-01-17T20:01:00
    • Photos Count: 26
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15x15
    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: 17x13
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 18x14
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12x14
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 24x15
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 10x14
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 5x16

    Property History for 243 Main Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 16, 2026

    Sold

    MRED #12273078

    $28,000
    Jan 16, 2026

    Pending

    MRED #12273078

    Jul 10, 2025

    Price Change

    MRED #12273078

    $34,900
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/16/2026

    Sold

    MRED #12273078

    $28,000
    01/16/2026

    Pending

    MRED #12273078

    07/10/2025

    Price Change

    MRED #12273078

    $34,900

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    Schools near 243 Main Street

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

    Carthage Middle School
    Public5 to 8

    Illini West High School
    Public9 to 12

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