309 S Locust St

1,205 Sq. Ft.
$108 / Sq. Ft.
1,205
Sq. Ft.
$108
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Built in 1875, this well-maintained farmhouse blends timeless charm with thoughtful updates. This home features 2 bedrooms plus a versatile bonus room, perfect for a home office, nursery, or guest space. A spacious kitchen offers ample room for cooking and gathering, while the dining room and living room provide comfortable areas for everyday living and entertaining. The home includes one full bathroom and a partial basement that houses the furnace and water heater. Situated on nearly one acre, the...Built in 1875, this well-maintained farmhouse blends timeless charm with thoughtful updates. This home features 2 bedrooms plus a versatile bonus room, perfect for a home office, nursery, or guest space. A spacious kitchen offers ample room for cooking and gathering, while the dining room and living room provide comfortable areas for everyday living and entertaining. The home includes one full bathroom and a partial basement that houses the furnace and water heater. Situated on nearly one acre, the property offers plenty of outdoor space with a detached garage, additional shed, and a functional chicken coop! This property delivers classic farmhouse character with the convenience of modern living, all in a peaceful, spacious setting. Schedule your viewing today!
  1. Listed by Kimberly Cage • Fayette County Real Estate

Property Details for 309 South Locust Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow
LISTING UPDATED: 02/19/2026 10:45 AM

Property Details for 309 South Locust Street

StatusActive
MLS #26009336
Days on Market29
Taxes$350 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1875
Lot Size0.99 AC / 43,124 SF
CountyFayette County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Fayette County Real Estate
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Building Information for 309 South Locust Street

Stories-Year Built1875Building Size-Lot Size0.99 AC / 43,124 SF

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$660 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$631

Property Taxes

$29

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 309 South Locust Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: St Elmo
  • County Or Parish: Fayette
  • Latitude: 39.021729
  • Longitude: -88.856945
  • Postal Code: 62458
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: None
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 01-12-27-178-002
  • Tax Annual Amount: $350.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Total: 2.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: ST ELMO DIST 202
  • High School: St Elmo
  • High School District: ST ELMO DIST 202
  • Middle Or Junior School: ST ELMO DIST 202
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 1205.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.99
  • Lot Size Source: Owner
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 43124.4
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1205.0
  • Documents Available: Aerial Photos
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 23
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint,Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Concrete
Utilities
  • Electric: Ameren
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Full Bath
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 177x140
  • Room Length: 177.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 140.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 169x158
  • Room Length: 169.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 158.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 183x156
  • Room Length: 183.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 156.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 183x119
  • Room Length: 183.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 119.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 137x134
  • Room Length: 137.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 134.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 148x110
  • Room Length: 148.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
  • Room Width: 110.0
Room 7
  • Room Description: Bonus Room is attached to Bedroom #2
  • Room Dimensions: 138x92
  • Room Length: 138.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Width: 92.0

Property History for 309 South Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26009336

$130,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/19/2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26009336

$130,000

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

Public Records for 309 South Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$984Additions$19,407Total$20,391
Tax Record2024$350 ($29 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size10,890 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFAYETTEAPN01-12-27-178-002

Schools near 309 South Locust Street

This home is within St Elmo Community Unit School District 202.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
St Elmo Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

St Elmo Jr High School
Public7 to 8

St Elmo Sr 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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309 South Locust Street is a single family home for sale in St. Elmo, IL 62458. This property was listed for sale on February 19, 2026 by Fayette County Real Estate, it's currently listed at $130,000. This listing's school district is St Elmo Community Unit School District 202. Nearby schools include St Elmo Elementary School, St Elmo Jr High School and St Elmo Sr High School. 309 South Locust Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,205 sqft single family home built in 1875.

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