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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,540 sqft$49/sqft
985 W Locust St, Canton, IL 61520
Single FamilyProperty Type
1948Year Built
$49/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Great Opportunity & Unlimited Potential in this Prime Commercial location! Perfect Residential & Business Combination OR Rental to pay the mortgage; 2 lots-1/2 acre w/RV slab on 2nd lot (H2O, power, sewer hook ups available); 3 Bedroom home-Eat-in K, Main Floor Laundry; Beautiful Refinished hardwood Floors in Living-Dining Room Combination + Master & 3rd BR, newer carpet in 2nd Bedroom; Full basement; Basement Dewatering; Attached 1796 sq. ft. Commercial Bldg w/2 offices, Kitchen + office, Large...Great Opportunity & Unlimited Potential in this Prime Commercial location! Perfect Residential & Business Combination OR Rental to pay the mortgage; 2 lots-1/2 acre w/RV slab on 2nd lot (H2O, power, sewer hook ups available); 3 Bedroom home-Eat-in K, Main Floor Laundry; Beautiful Refinished hardwood Floors in Living-Dining Room Combination + Master & 3rd BR, newer carpet in 2nd Bedroom; Full basement; Basement Dewatering; Attached 1796 sq. ft. Commercial Bldg w/2 offices, Kitchen + office, Large workroom, newer full Bath & Large shop w/auto overhead door. House roof-2016-17. Shop roof-2002; 2 new separate 100-amp boxes for house & shop-2016; 2 Water Heaters: Gas & Electric Tankless; Central Air- 2002. Unlimited Potential with Several Additional Rooms just Perfect for Workshop, Offices, Storage or Crafting; Partially fenced yard. ( Was a Residential & Veterinarian Clinic in years past). Approximately 4876 q. ft. Make An Appointment today to see this Property - Immediate Possession!
  • Listed by: Susie McMillen 309.338.2900 susiemcmillen@yahoo.com • RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
Listing closed: 10/16/2020 12:00 AM • Source: RMLS ALLIANCE, MLS#: PA1217722

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$75,000

Avg days on market

108

Sale-to-list ratio

81.2%

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Property Information for 985 West Locust Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $748 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Subdivision Name: City of Canton
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1948
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Canton
  • County Or Parish: Fulton
  • Directions: W Locust to Ave I; N Side of Hwy 9 & Locust Across from DLB to Old W Locust
  • Latitude: 40.559804
  • Longitude: -90.057022
  • MLSArea Minor: PAAR Area
  • Postal Code: 61520
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association Fee2: $0
  • Parcel Number: 09-08-28-402-013+001
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $748
  • Tax Legal Description: Sec 28,T7R4 SE Beg 181S 30E NW Cor SE S92 SEonHwy
  • Tax Year: 2019
School Information
  • High School: Canton
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Guest, On Street, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1540.0
  • Living Area: 1540.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Other
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 308.7x 75.2x 248 x50.9x55
  • 100 Year Plain: Unknown
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Legal Description
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1948
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: Ameren
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Heating Systems - 2+, Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Cable Available
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1540.0
  • 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: 0.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 19.06
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 14.08
Room 7
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 11.03
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 12.08
Room 8
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 12.03
Room 9
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 21.03
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.07
Room 10
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 16.01
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 10.05
Room 11
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 5.03
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 2.11
Room 12
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Length: 17.03
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 18.04
Room 13
  • Flooring: Other
  • Room Length: 14.04
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Additional Room 2
  • Room Width: 11.0
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 985 West Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2020

Sold

MRED #1217722

$75,000
Oct 16, 2020

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1217722

$75,000
Sep 10, 2020

Pending

MRED #1217722

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2020

Sold

MRED #1217722

$75,000
10/16/2020

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #PA1217722

$75,000
09/10/2020

Pending

MRED #1217722

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

Public Records for 985 West Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,330Additions$28,740Total$33,070
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,548 SqFtLot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940CountyFULTONAPN09-08-28-402-013

Schools near 985 West Locust Street

This home is within Canton Union School District 66.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Ingersoll Middle School
Public5 to 8

Canton High School
Public9 to 12

Eastview Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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: 985 West Locust Street, Canton, IL 61520
$75,000
3
1,540
1,248
17,860
$24,300
2
1,088
20,037
$27,500
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21,344
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