305 N James St

Sparta, IL 62286

$119,500
Price
3
Beds
884 Sq. Ft.
$135 / Sq. Ft.
884
Sq. Ft.
$135
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Here is a well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with many updates just waiting for a new owner. The yard has been manicured and has a fully fenced back yard with a workshop. As you enter the living room the first thing you'll notice is the beautiful bamboo flooring. Some of the updates are the new roof in 2021, energy efficient windows, Furnace and A/C in 2021, new gas lines installed, and the moisture barrier in the crawl space.Here is a well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with many updates just waiting for a new owner. The yard has been manicured and has a fully fenced back yard with a workshop. As you enter the living room the first thing you'll notice is the beautiful bamboo flooring. Some of the updates are the new roof in 2021, energy efficient windows, Furnace and A/C in 2021, new gas lines installed, and the moisture barrier in the crawl space.
  1. Listed by Bonnie Ripperda • Golden Key Realty

Property Details for 305 North James Street

Architectural Style
Ranch
Waterfront
No
Cross Street
W. Osborn Street
LISTING UPDATED: 01/19/2026 03:21 PM

Property Details for 305 North James Street

StatusActive
MLS #26001701
Days on Market1
Taxes$1,610 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1936
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF
CountyRandolph County

Location

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Building Information for 305 North James Street

Stories-Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Payment Calculator

$717 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$582

Property Taxes

$134

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 305 North James Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Sparta
  • County Or Parish: Randolph
  • Directions: West Broadway to North James Street
  • Latitude: 38.12684994
  • Longitude: -89.70654804
  • Postal Code: 62286
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: Moffats Add
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 19-117-010-00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,610.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: SPARTA DIST 140
  • High School: Sparta
  • High School District: SPARTA DIST 140
  • Middle Or Junior School: SPARTA DIST 140
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 884.0
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 150
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7405.2
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 884.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Owner
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 12
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Disclosures: None
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Ownership Type: Private
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 17x10
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 2
  • Room Description: Bamboo flooring
  • Room Dimensions: 14x13
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 11x9
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 7x6
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 7x4
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 4.0

Property History for 305 North James Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26001701

$119,500—
Mar 14, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1208519063

$56,000

+4.2% / yr

Mar 14, 2017

Closed

MARIS #16056817

$56,000—
Mar 13, 2017

Closed

MARIS #16056817

$62,000—
Mar 13, 2017

Closed

MARIS #16056817

$56,000—
Mar 12, 2017

Pending

MARIS #16056817

—
Aug 10, 2016

Listed (Active)

MARIS #16056817

$62,000—
Oct 9, 2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1104852701

$38,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26001701

$119,500
03/14/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1208519063

$56,000

+4.2% / yr

03/14/2017

Closed

MARIS #16056817

$56,000
03/13/2017

Closed

MARIS #16056817

$62,000
03/13/2017

Closed

MARIS #16056817

$56,000
03/12/2017

Pending

MARIS #16056817

—
08/10/2016

Listed (Active)

MARIS #16056817

$62,000
10/09/2007

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1104852701

$38,000

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

Public Records for 305 North James Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,700Additions$17,610Total$20,310
Tax Record2024$1,927 ($161 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyRANDOLPHAPN19-117-010-00

Schools near 305 North James Street

This home is within Sparta Community Unit School District 140.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sparta Lincoln School
Public - PK to 8
Sparta High School
Public - 9 to 12
Evansville Attendance Center
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Sparta Lincoln School
PublicPK to 8

Sparta High School
Public9 to 12

Evansville Attendance Center
PublicK to 8

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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More information about 305 North James Street, Sparta, IL 62286

305 North James Street is a single family home for sale in Sparta, IL 62286. This property was listed for sale on January 14, 2026 by Golden Key Realty, it's currently listed at $119,500. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on March 14, 2017. This listing's school district is Sparta Community Unit School District 140. Nearby schools include Sparta Lincoln School, Sparta High School and Evansville Attendance Center. 305 North James Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 884 sqft single family home built in 1936.

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