540 E Main St

2,736 Sq. Ft.
$48 / Sq. Ft.
2,736
Sq. Ft.
$48
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to this move-in-ready 2-story, 4-bedroom, 1.5 bath stunning home featuring character and charm with many updates throughout. Recent updates and upgrades include: 2023 - new siding, roof, gutters on the house, fresh paint throughout, remodelled main floor laundry, new vinyl plank flooring on main level. The incredible entryway features original woodwork and adds the definite wow factor. It's a must-see in person. The third-floor walk-up attic offers more space for whatever you can dream...Welcome home to this move-in-ready 2-story, 4-bedroom, 1.5 bath stunning home featuring character and charm with many updates throughout. Recent updates and upgrades include: 2023 - new siding, roof, gutters on the house, fresh paint throughout, remodelled main floor laundry, new vinyl plank flooring on main level. The incredible entryway features original woodwork and adds the definite wow factor. It's a must-see in person. The third-floor walk-up attic offers more space for whatever you can dream of, plus the partially finished basement. The attached front porch can be enjoyed for even more main-level space. Newer roof includes a 50 year transferable warranty.
  1. Listed by Jana Heffron • Keller Williams Premier Realty
    P: (309)-678-1224 janaheffron@kw.com

Property Details for 540 East Main Street

Architectural Style
Bungalow
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 06/12/2026 03:01 PM

Property Details for 540 East Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #PA1266929
Days on Market35
Taxes$2,478 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,344 SF
CountyMcDonough County

Location

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Building Information for 540 East Main Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

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$854 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$648

Property Taxes

$207

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 540 East Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Prairie City
  • County Or Parish: McDonough
  • Directions: North side of Rt 41 in Priairie City
  • Latitude: 40.621179
  • Longitude: -90.459272
  • MLSArea Minor: PAAR Area
  • Postal Code: 61470
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 15-000-216-00
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,478
  • Tax Legal Description: Original Town Lots 4, 5 + 8
  • Tax Year: 2025
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bushnell Prairie City
  • High School: Bushnell Prairie
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bushnell Prairie City
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2400.0
  • Living Area: 2736.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 130x165
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Legal Description
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Partially Finished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 1304.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1096.0
  • 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 Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 336.0
  • 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: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 9
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 13
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 14
  • Room Description: Porch
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 7.0
Room 15
  • 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 540 East Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1266929

$135,000—
Aug 2, 2021

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1220238

$84,000—
Jul 23, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471740850

$84,000

-1.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1266929

$135,000
08/02/2021

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1220238

$84,000
07/23/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471740850

$84,000

-1.1% / yr

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

Public Records for 540 East Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,278Additions$31,073Total$32,351
Tax Record2024$2,374 ($198 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,096 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,096 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyMCDONOUGHAPN15-000-216-00

Schools near 540 East Main Street

This home is within Bushnell Prairie City Community Unit School District 170.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Bushnell-Prairie City 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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540 East Main Street is a single family home for sale in Prairie City, IL 61470. This property was listed for sale on May 30, 2026 by Keller Williams Premier Realty, it's currently listed at $130,000. It has been on the market for a total of 35 days and was last sold on August 2, 2021. This listing's school district is Bushnell Prairie City Community Unit School District 170. Nearby schools include Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School, Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High School and Bushnell-Prairie City High School. 540 East Main Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,736 sqft single family home built in 1920.

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