603 E Chestnut St

1,124 Sq. Ft.
$44 / Sq. Ft.
1,124
Sq. Ft.
$44
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Investor or Handyman Opportunity! Bring your vision and finishing touches to this promising property. This home is a blank slate and has already seen several major improvements and is ready for completion. The current layout is designed for 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, offering plenty of potential for a homeowner or investor. Recent updates include a new roof, black soffit, new windows, and the start of electrical upgrades. New siding has been installed and only requires finishing work. Situated...Investor or Handyman Opportunity! Bring your vision and finishing touches to this promising property. This home is a blank slate and has already seen several major improvements and is ready for completion. The current layout is designed for 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, offering plenty of potential for a homeowner or investor. Recent updates include a new roof, black soffit, new windows, and the start of electrical upgrades. New siding has been installed and only requires finishing work. Situated on two lots, the property features a spacious yard with room to enjoy or expand. As an added bonus, many of the building materials already purchased for the renovation will be included with the sale, helping you save both time and money as you complete the project. Don't miss this chance to customize a home with much of the heavy lifting already started! This home is to be sold "AS-IS"
  1. Listed by Claire Schweppe • RE/MAX Alliance
    P: (618)-779-6714 ac.schweppe@gmail.com

Property Details for 603 East Chestnut Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/02/2026 10:00 AM

Property Details for 603 East Chestnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #26034467
Days on Market6
Taxes$571 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,798 SF
CountyMacoupin County

Location

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Building Information for 603 East Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,798 SF

Payment Calculator

$297 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$249

Property Taxes

$48

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 603 East Chestnut Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Gillespie
  • County Or Parish: Macoupin
  • Directions: From Jersey st, turn left on S Macoupin following that street turn left on E Chestnut and continue straight until you see the home on your left hand side.
  • Latitude: 39.129476
  • Longitude: -89.809883
  • Postal Code: 62033
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Sub division Name: M J Ganeys 1st Sub
Taxes and HOA Information
  • List AOR: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS
  • Parcel Number: 03-002-736-00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $571.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 5 M J GANEYS 1ST SUB DIV 100 X 108 20-19-103-004
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • AssociationYN: No
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
School Information
  • Elementary School: GILLESPIE DIST 7
  • High School: Gillespie Community High Schoo
  • High School District: GILLESPIE DIST 7
  • Middle Or Junior School: GILLESPIE DIST 7
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Few Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2479
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10798.52
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1124.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated
  • Documents Available: Lead Based Paint, Other
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 12
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • NewConstructionYN: No
  • MIS_EfficiencyYN: No
  • HomeWarrantyYN: No
  • OccupantType: Vacant
Utilities
  • Electric: Other
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement YN: No
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Other
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Other
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsFull: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBathroomsHalf: 0
  • MIS_LowerLevelBedrooms: 0
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsFull: 1
  • MIS_MainLevelBathroomsHalf: 1
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBedrooms: 3
  • MIS_MainAndUpperLevelBathrooms: 2
  • MIS_UpperLevelBedrooms: 1

Property History for 603 East Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26034467

$50,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2026

Listed (Active)

MARIS #26034467

$50,000

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

Public Records for 603 East Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,500Additions$5,754Total$9,254
Tax Record2024$571 ($48 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size10,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyMACOUPINAPN03-002-736-00

Schools near 603 East Chestnut Street

This home is within Gillespie Community Unit School District 7.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Benld Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gillespie Middle School
Public6 to 8

Gillespie 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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603 East Chestnut Street is a single family home for sale in Gillespie, IL 62033. This property was listed for sale on June 1, 2026 by RE/MAX Alliance, it's currently listed at $50,000. This listing's school district is Gillespie Community Unit School District 7. Nearby schools include Benld Elementary School, Gillespie Middle School and Gillespie High School. 603 East Chestnut Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,124 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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