Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,768 sqft
512 S Prairie St, Lacon, IL 61540
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$68/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Small town living at its best! Well cared for updated older 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home that retains much of its original charm. Large Living room features large windows, hardwood floors and High Ceiling. The Dining room has built in cupboards and a dropped ceiling covering an original tin ceiling that the owners have not had time to restore. The modern eat-in kitchen has large windows and is attached to a screen entry porch. 3-Car Garage has one stall Insulated and Heated for the ultimate man-cave....Small town living at its best! Well cared for updated older 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home that retains much of its original charm. Large Living room features large windows, hardwood floors and High Ceiling. The Dining room has built in cupboards and a dropped ceiling covering an original tin ceiling that the owners have not had time to restore. The modern eat-in kitchen has large windows and is attached to a screen entry porch. 3-Car Garage has one stall Insulated and Heated for the ultimate man-cave. The large corner lot also has a screened Gazebo under an ancient Magnolia tree to catch the cool breezes. Make your appointment today!
  • Listed by: Adam Merrick 309.282.1000 adam@adammerrick.com • Adam Merrick Real Estate
Listing closed: 09/14/2022 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: PA1235948

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Median sold price

$144,000

Avg days on market

62

Sale-to-list ratio

87.4%

Lacon, IL

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Location

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Sold By New World Realty LLC

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Property Information for 512 South Prairie Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,368 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: One and Half Story
  • Subdivision Name: Devore & Henthorne
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Lacon
  • County Or Parish: Marshall
  • Directions: US 150W TO IL 26N.
  • Latitude: 41.020367
  • Longitude: -89.408872
  • MLSArea Minor: PAAR Area
  • Postal Code: 61540
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Parcel Number: 04-36-112-009
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,368
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 2 BLK 78 DEVORE & HENTHORNE ADD & W 36 4 LOT 11 BALL S ADD BLK 78 & STRIP 12 X 120 ALONG W SIDE
  • Tax Year: 2021
School Information
  • High School: Midland
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Gravel, Oversized
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 2
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1768.0
  • Living Area: 1768.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120X93X120X73
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Zoned Agricultural: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Replacement Windows
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Hood/Fan, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Block, Partial, Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater, Central
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener(s), High Speed Internet, Radon Mitigation System
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 1395.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 373.0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 0.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.03
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.07
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 11.09
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 8.08
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 14.07
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 9.06
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 11
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 16.09
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.04
Room 12
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 17.02
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 9.08
Room 13
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.03
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.07
Room 14
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 13.03
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.07
Room 15
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 15.06
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den/Office
  • Room Width: 6.07
Room 16
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 8.05
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 5.04
Room 17
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Description: ***
  • Room Length: 11.09
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 6.08
Room 18
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Description: ***
  • Room Length: 17.02
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room 2
  • Room Width: 5.05
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 512 South Prairie Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 14, 2022

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1235948

$120,000—
Aug 7, 2022

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1235948

—
Jul 11, 2022

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1235948

$124,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/14/2022

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1235948

$120,000
08/07/2022

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1235948

—
07/11/2022

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1235948

$124,900

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

Public Records for 512 South Prairie Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,302Additions$39,779Total$43,081
Tax Record2025$1,898 ($158 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,283 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,283 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,227,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900CountyMARSHALLAPN04-36-112-009

Schools near 512 South Prairie Street

This home is within Midland Community Unit School District 7.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Midland Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Midland Middle School
Public5 to 8

Midland 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 512 South Prairie Street, Lacon, IL 61540
$120,000
3
1,768
11,325
–
–
–
600
1,592
$10,500
4
1,587
11,880
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–
–
1,064
9,900
$53,000
2
571
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7,200

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