856 S 2nd Ave

Canton, IL 61520

$117,000
Price
3
Beds
1,268 Sq. Ft.
$92 / Sq. Ft.
1,268
Sq. Ft.
$92
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Solar Panels now included in the sale - No lease! This updated ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and an attached 2-car garage on a large corner lot. The open concept layout features vaulted ceilings with a seamless flow between the living, dining and kitchen - perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The home has been refreshed with brand new LVP flooring and fresh paint throughout. The modern kitchen includes stainless steel appliances (new gas stove and dishwasher) and ample cabinet...Solar Panels now included in the sale - No lease! This updated ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and an attached 2-car garage on a large corner lot. The open concept layout features vaulted ceilings with a seamless flow between the living, dining and kitchen - perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The home has been refreshed with brand new LVP flooring and fresh paint throughout. The modern kitchen includes stainless steel appliances (new gas stove and dishwasher) and ample cabinet space. There is a large foyer and laundry room at the front of the house. The primary bedroom has an ensuite and both bathrooms have modern updates. Solar panels installed in 2025 provide energy efficiency, savings and include a whole-home backup battery that provides power in the event of a power outage!
  1. Listed by Laura Gray • RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
  2. Listed by Jessica Ball • RE/MAX Traders Unlimited

Property Details for 856 South 2nd Avenue

Architectural Style
Ranch
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 02:01 PM

Property Details for 856 South 2nd Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #PA1261875
Days on Market62
Taxes$3,630 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1898
Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,685 SF
CountyFulton County

Location

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Building Information for 856 South 2nd Avenue

Stories-Year Built1898Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,685 SF

Payment Calculator

$881 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$578

Property Taxes

$303

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 856 South 2nd Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Canton
  • County Or Parish: Fulton
  • Directions: N to Main to E on Linn to S on 2nd one block
  • Latitude: 40.545342
  • Longitude: -90.032324
  • MLSArea Minor: PAAR Area
  • Postal Code: 61520
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Zoning: Residential
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 09-08-34-413-010
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,630
  • Tax Legal Description: SECT/LOT: 44 E. E. JOHNSON S FIRST ADD LTS 37
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School: Canton
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Parking Garage
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 2
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1268.0
  • Living Area: 1268.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 101x185
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: None Available
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1898
Utilities
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Block, Frame, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 2
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1268.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 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 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: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.11
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 11.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 9.11
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 10.11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 9.1
Room 9
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 13.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 11.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.5
Room 12
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Room Length: 8.2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 8.4
Room 13
  • 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 856 South 2nd Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #1261875

—
Dec 17, 2025

Price Change

MRED #1261875

$117,000—
Oct 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #1261875

$120,000—
Oct 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1261875

$120,000—
Nov 10, 2016

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1173436

$94,000—
Oct 14, 2016

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1173436

—
May 15, 2016

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1173436

$113,900—
Jul 17, 2015

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1162511

$18,000—
Jun 2, 2015

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1162511

—
May 25, 2015

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1162511

$20,200—
Jul 10, 2003

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1051360

$54,900—
May 18, 2003

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1051360

—
Dec 13, 2002

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1051360

$57,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #1261875

—
12/17/2025

Price Change

MRED #1261875

$117,000
10/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #1261875

$120,000
10/25/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1261875

$120,000
11/10/2016

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1173436

$94,000
10/14/2016

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1173436

—
05/15/2016

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1173436

$113,900
07/17/2015

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1162511

$18,000
06/02/2015

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1162511

—
05/25/2015

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1162511

$20,200
07/10/2003

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1051360

$54,900
05/18/2003

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1051360

—
12/13/2002

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1051360

$57,500

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

Public Records for 856 South 2nd Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$4,610Additions$31,640Total$36,250
Tax Record2024$3,630 ($302 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyFULTONAPN09-08-34-413-010

Schools near 856 South 2nd Avenue

This home is within Canton Union School District 66.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Eastview Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Ingersoll Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Canton High School
Public - 9 to 12
Westview Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Eastview Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Ingersoll Middle School
Public5 to 8

Canton High School
Public9 to 12

Westview Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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More information about 856 South 2nd Avenue, Canton, IL 61520

856 South 2nd Avenue is a single family home for sale in Canton, IL 61520. This property was listed for sale on October 25, 2025 by RE/MAX Traders Unlimited, it's currently listed at $117,000. It has been on the market for a total of 62 days and was last sold on November 10, 2016. This listing's school district is Canton Union School District 66. Nearby schools include Eastview Elementary School, Ingersoll Middle School and Canton High School. 856 South 2nd Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,268 sqft single family home built in 1898.

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