Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,458 sqft
285 1st St, Sheldon, IL 60966
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$88/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Don't miss this one. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this home also has a 20 x 40 Morton building in the backyard! Big living room. Kitchen has breakfast bar and separate dining area. Patio doors lead to a deck, fenced area and bigger, unfenced backyard. Huge china cabinet in kitchen WILL stay. Master bedroom has full bath and walk-in-closet. The wall display cabinet in living room, and wall storage in dining room will stay. Refrigerator, range, dishwasher, washer and dryer all stay! Gas and electric...Don't miss this one. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this home also has a 20 x 40 Morton building in the backyard! Big living room. Kitchen has breakfast bar and separate dining area. Patio doors lead to a deck, fenced area and bigger, unfenced backyard. Huge china cabinet in kitchen WILL stay. Master bedroom has full bath and walk-in-closet. The wall display cabinet in living room, and wall storage in dining room will stay. Refrigerator, range, dishwasher, washer and dryer all stay! Gas and electric hookups for dryer. 2 car attached garage. This home has extra insulation. The 2002 building has an overhead door that will accomodate a semi. It has been sectioned off with a shop area that is insulated and heated. Both areas have 110 and 220 electric. Loft area above shop for storage.

    Sold By McColly Rosenboom - W

    • Listed by: Sandra Boyer 815.471.6612 sandy@lawyerboyer.com • McColly Rosenboom - W
    Listing closed: 09/07/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11822842

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Sheldon, IL

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    Property Information for 285 1st Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $1,422 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • Area: Sheldon
    • Township: Sheldon
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 6.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    • Zoning: SINGL
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1975
    • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,245 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 124
    • Elementary School: Milford Comm Consolidated
    • Jr High Middle School: Milford Comm Consolidated
    • High School District: 124
    • High School: Milford Comm Consolidated
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 124
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage, Space/s
    • Parking Details: Driveway
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: West
    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
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting
    • Num Of Rooms: 6
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Street Paved
    • Basement Type: None
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Crawl
    • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Septic-Private
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 41-50 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Mature Trees, Partial Fencing
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 85 X 180
    • Other Structures: Outbuilding
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt,Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2023-07-05T16:07:54
    • Photos Count: 14
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X13
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 14X21

    Property History for 285 1st Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Sep 7, 2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1518697548

    $128,000
    Sep 7, 2023

    Sold

    MRED #11822842

    $128,000
    Aug 14, 2023

    Price Change

    MRED #11822842

    $126,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    09/07/2023

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1518697548

    $128,000
    09/07/2023

    Sold

    MRED #11822842

    $128,000
    08/14/2023

    Price Change

    MRED #11822842

    $126,000

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

    Public Records for 285 1st Street

    Taxable ValueLand$3,390Additions$44,430Total$47,820
    Tax Record2025$3,914 ($326 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds0Lot Size14,921 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyIROQUOISAPN27 02 177 005

    Schools near 285 1st Street

    This home is within Milford Area PSD 124.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - PK to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Milford Grade School West Campus
    PublicPK to 8

    Milford 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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