9 West Locust Avenue

Closed 12/17/25
Closed 12/17/25
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$25,000
2 beds828 sqft$30/sqft
9 W Locust Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,969 sq ftLot Size
1921Year Built
$30/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This well-kept home offers a great location close to the park and ball fields. Inside, you’ll find an open-concept living and dining area with fresh paint throughout. The home features a newer metal roof, several replacement windows, and a partial unfinished basement offering extra storage or potential for future finishing. Outside, enjoy a spacious backyard that’s perfect for entertaining. Call us for a private tour today!This well-kept home offers a great location close to the park and ball fields. Inside, you’ll find an open-concept living and dining area with fresh paint throughout. The home features a newer metal roof, several replacement windows, and a partial unfinished basement offering extra storage or potential for future finishing. Outside, enjoy a spacious backyard that’s perfect for entertaining. Call us for a private tour today!
  • Listed by: Caryn Happ 217.530.2013 caryn@happhomes.com • KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
Listing closed: 12/17/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Central Illinois Board of REALTORS, MLS#: 6255996

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$26,250

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

92.1%

Charleston, IL

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Property Information for 9 West Locust Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,360 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Coles County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R-1
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From IL-130 South turn right onto Vine Ave, then left onto North Division Street, and then right onto West Locust Ave.
  • Latitude: 39.500219
  • Longitude: -88.182082
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 02-2-11792-000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,360.00
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Charleston Dist. 1
  • High School District: Charleston Dist. 1
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Charleston Dist. 1
Parking
  • Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6970.0
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 828.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 414.0
  • Building Area Total: 828.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: One
  • Roof: Metal
  • Stories: 1
  • Total Stories: 1
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Other, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Crawl Space
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 3
Room Information
Room 1
  • Dimensions: 11.0x9.0
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 9.0
Room 2
  • Dimensions: 11.0x10.0
  • Length: 11.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 10.0
Room 3
  • Dimensions: 12.0x11.0
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bedroom
  • Width: 11.0
Room 4
  • Dimensions: 20.0x15.0
  • Length: 20.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 15.0

Property History for 9 West Locust Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255996

$25,000—
Dec 12, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925698121

$25,000

-16.0% / yr

Nov 24, 2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255996

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2025

Sold

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255996

$25,000
12/12/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1925698121

$25,000

-16.0% / yr

11/24/2025

Pending

Central Illinois Board of REALTORS #6255996

—

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

Public Records for 9 West Locust Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,612Additions$16,702Total$19,314
Tax Record2025$1,406 ($117 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt828 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt828 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt414 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921Year Renovated1921CountyCOLESAPN02-2-11792-000

Schools near 9 West Locust Avenue

This home is within Charleston Community Unit School District 1.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ashmore Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Charleston Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Charleston High School
Public - 9 to 12
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Public - 1 to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Ashmore Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Charleston Middle School
Public7 to 8

Charleston High School
Public9 to 12

Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Public1 to 3

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: 9 West Locust Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920
$25,000
2
828
6,969
10 West Locust Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920
$15,000
2
1
660
4,356
23 West Locust Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920
$45,000
2
1
772
6,970
114 North Division Street, Charleston, IL 61920
$13,000
2
1
720
4,792
29 West Locust Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920
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2
1
832
6,970
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2
1,752
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