306 S Howard St

1,474 Sq. Ft.
$41 / Sq. Ft.
1,474
Sq. Ft.
$41
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming Home With Great Bones & Endless Potential! This 2-bedroom home offers solid structure, classic character, and a fantastic chance to add your personal touch. Featuring a dedicated dining room, spacious living areas, and new appliances, it's a perfect blend of "move-in now" with room to improve over time. The finished attic provides even more opportunity-add a staircase and you could create an additional bedroom, office, or flex space. Sitting on a double lot, the property offers plenty of...Charming Home With Great Bones & Endless Potential! This 2-bedroom home offers solid structure, classic character, and a fantastic chance to add your personal touch. Featuring a dedicated dining room, spacious living areas, and new appliances, it's a perfect blend of "move-in now" with room to improve over time. The finished attic provides even more opportunity-add a staircase and you could create an additional bedroom, office, or flex space. Sitting on a double lot, the property offers plenty of outdoor room to expand, garden, entertain, or design the yard you've always wanted. Whether you're a first-time buyer or an investor seeking a project with upside, this home is ready for someone to make it truly shine. Don't miss the chance to unlock its full potential!
  1. Listed by Cathy Means • Hillard Agency- Tuscola
    P: (217)-254-0386 C: (217)-254-0386 cathy.means@hillardagency.com

Property Details for 306 South Howard Street

Area
Southern Champaign County / Douglas County
Township
Newman
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 11/29/2025 12:07 AM

Property Details for 306 South Howard Street

StatusActive
MLS #12522821
Days on Market112
Taxes$311 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1890
Lot Size0.32 AC / 14,000 SF
CountyDouglas County

Location

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Building Information for 306 South Howard Street

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 14,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$318 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$292

Property Taxes

$26

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 306 South Howard Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 1
  • Elementary School: Shiloh Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Shiloh Junior High School
  • High School District: 1
  • High School: Shiloh High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 1
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Grid: 0
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1474
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1474
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1474
  • Lower Sq Ft: 0
  • Main Sq Ft: 1474
  • Upper Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 140x100
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Masonite
  • General Information: None
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1474
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 1
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
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: 14X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 9X16
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 12X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 13X13

Property History for 306 South Howard Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12522821

$60,000
Dec 13, 2022

Sold

MRED #11656052

$33,000
Nov 11, 2022

Pending

MRED #11656052

Nov 11, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11656052

Oct 31, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11656052

$33,000
Jun 20, 2012

Cancelled

MRED #11548235

$34,900
Oct 10, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #11548235

$34,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12522821

$60,000
12/13/2022

Sold

MRED #11656052

$33,000
11/11/2022

Pending

MRED #11656052

11/11/2022

Contingent

MRED #11656052

10/31/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11656052

$33,000
06/20/2012

Cancelled

MRED #11548235

$34,900
10/10/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #11548235

$34,900

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

Public Records for 306 South Howard Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,861Additions$11,794Total$17,655
Tax Record2024$311 ($26 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,474 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,474 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,983 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890CountyDOUGLASAPN07-06-31-413-00600

Schools near 306 South Howard Street

This home is within Shiloh Community Unit School District 1.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shiloh Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Shiloh High School
Public7 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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306 South Howard Street is a single family home for sale in Newman, IL 61942. This property was listed for sale on November 23, 2025 by Hillard Agency- Tuscola, it's currently listed at $60,000. It has been on the market for a total of 112 days and was last sold on December 13, 2022. This listing's school district is Shiloh Community Unit School District 1. Nearby schools include Shiloh Elementary School and Shiloh High School. 306 South Howard Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,474 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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