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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,056 sqft$137/sqft
540 S Walnut St, Rochester, IL 62563
Single FamilyProperty Type
1953Year Built
$137/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This beautiful Rochester Ranch offers low maintenance one-level living with a nice amount of fresh updates, charm and a fantastic backyard space! Enjoy a two car garage + a separate heated workshop room! Interior features a large living room with an adjoining galley style kitchen/dining space, two bedrooms, full bathroom and laundry room. Super clean and freshly painted inside with newer carpet. The extra large fenced backyard space is perfect for kids, pets & outdoor entertaining with a covered...This beautiful Rochester Ranch offers low maintenance one-level living with a nice amount of fresh updates, charm and a fantastic backyard space! Enjoy a two car garage + a separate heated workshop room! Interior features a large living room with an adjoining galley style kitchen/dining space, two bedrooms, full bathroom and laundry room. Super clean and freshly painted inside with newer carpet. The extra large fenced backyard space is perfect for kids, pets & outdoor entertaining with a covered patio area & storage shed.
  • Listed by: Crystal Germeraad 217.685.9575 crystalgermeraadrealtor@gmail.com • RE/MAX Professionals
Listing closed: 02/15/2022 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: CA1012042

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$150,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

107.7%

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Sold By The Real Estate Group, Inc.

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Property Information for 540 South Walnut Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,418 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: None
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1953
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Rochester
  • County Or Parish: Sangamon
  • Directions: Rt 29 to Walnut, home on the left
  • Latitude: 39.744438
  • Longitude: -89.536127
  • MLSArea Minor: Buckhart, New City, Rochester
  • Postal Code: 62563
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 23150352003
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Exemptions: None
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,418
  • Tax Legal Description: see tax records
  • Tax Year: 2020
School Information
  • High School: Rochester District #3A
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Heated, Oversized, Paved
  • Garage: true
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Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1056.0
  • Living Area: 1056.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: irregular
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Farm Information
  • Zoned Agricultural: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Patio, Porch, Shed(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Block, Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: None
  • Kitchen/Dining: Eat-In Kitchen,Galley
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1056.0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Square Feet
  • 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 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
  • Bath: None
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 12.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width: 11.7
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 12.2
Room 8
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 20.8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.6
Room 9
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 8.3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 19.3
Room 10
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 6.9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 9.7
Room 11
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Length: 13.7
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 21.0
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 540 South Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 15, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483808479

$145,000

+12.7% / yr

Feb 15, 2022

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1012042

$145,000
Jan 18, 2022

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1012042

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/15/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1483808479

$145,000

+12.7% / yr

02/15/2022

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1012042

$145,000
01/18/2022

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1012042

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

Public Records for 540 South Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$12,065Additions$43,651Total$55,716
Tax Record2025$3,879 ($323 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size17,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountySANGAMONAPN23-15.0-352-003

Schools near 540 South Walnut Street

This home is within Rochester Community Unit School District 3a.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 1
Public - 2 to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School
PublicPK to 1

Rochester Elementary 2-3
Public2 to 3

Rochester Intermediate School
Public4 to 6

Rochester Jr High School
Public7 to 8

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: 540 South Walnut Street, Rochester, IL 62563
$145,000
2
1,056
$162,500
3
1,950
11,400
$155,000
10,944
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