Last Sold Price
4 beds1,532 sqft$110/sqft
505 W Madison St, Athens, IL 62613

Description

Step into timeless charm with this beautifully updated 1920's farmhouse in Athens! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home perfectly blends classic character with modern comfort. Over the past few years, nearly every detail has been refreshed-including the roof, gutters, soffit ,fascia ,siding, fenced back yard, landscaping, windows, exterior doors, garage ,flooring, fresh paint ,bathrooms, and even furnace and water heater! The kitchen and dining area are bright filled with natural light with an open-concept...Step into timeless charm with this beautifully updated 1920's farmhouse in Athens! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home perfectly blends classic character with modern comfort. Over the past few years, nearly every detail has been refreshed-including the roof, gutters, soffit ,fascia ,siding, fenced back yard, landscaping, windows, exterior doors, garage ,flooring, fresh paint ,bathrooms, and even furnace and water heater! The kitchen and dining area are bright filled with natural light with an open-concept that you will love along with the beautiful floors and 12 ft. ceilings. It also features pretty laminate countertops. Spacious rooms throughout this home are also what make this home so appealing! The master bedroom is on the main floor , which also feature 12 ft ceilings and private full bath. The second full bath is conveniently on the main level also. Upstairs you will find architectural ceiling angles and 3 cozy charmful bedrooms one of which is a nursery that has been outstandingly hand painted! It will take your little to enchanted places where your child's imagination can dream and bloom! Enjoy the breezeway/mudroom that connects home to garage , large patio for entertaining, fenced in back yard, extra parking behind the garage. Inviting front porch that will be fun to decorate for the holidays! This Home is move in ready and will not disappoint! This home is coming to the market soon! It cannot be shown until Oct. 25
LISTING CLOSED: 12/08/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Carolyn Hymes • The Real Estate Group, Inc.
    P: (217) 371-0790 C: (217) 371-0790 carolynjohymes@gmail.com

Property Details for 505 West Madison Street

Status
MLS #
CA1039970
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$3,070 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
0.10 AC / 4,356 SF
Subdivision Name
None

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Real Estate Group, Inc.

Sold By Werth & Assoc, REALTORS

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Building Information for 505 West Madison Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF

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$1,115 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$859

Property Taxes

$256

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 505 West Madison Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Athens
  • County Or Parish: Menard
  • Directions: Rt 29 N to Athens. Turn Left on Madison. Home is on the Right.
  • Latitude: 39.959337
  • Longitude: -89.729464
  • MLSArea Minor: Athens,Greenview
  • Postal Code: 62613
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 170110600701
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,070
  • Tax Legal Description: ATHENS T.J. PRIMM'S 1890 ADD. LOT 8 & W 1/2 LOT 9 BLK 5.
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School: Athens District #213
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1532.0
  • Living Area: 1532.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 33x132
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Replacement Windows
  • Roof: Shake
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Levels: Two
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 2
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 820.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 712.0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 13
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 14
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 505 West Madison Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1039970

$169,000
Dec 8, 2025

Sold

MRED #1039970

$169,000
Nov 7, 2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1039970

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1039970

$169,000
12/08/2025

Sold

MRED #1039970

$169,000
11/07/2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1039970

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

Public Records for 505 West Madison Street

Taxable ValueLand$8,267Additions$46,928Total$55,195
Tax Record2024$3,634 ($303 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMENARDAPN17-01-106-007

Schools near 505 West Madison Street

This home is within Athens Community Unit School District 213.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cantrall Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Cantrall Intermediate School
Public4 to 6

Athens Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Athens 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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