Take a look at this opportunity to own one of Jacksonville's historic older homes in the west side neighborhood The William Jennings Bryan home is located one block from Illinois College and across the street from ISD. The house retains its historic character with hardwood floors and spacious rooms but has had many updates to make it so livable for the present day. The front porch invites you to step into the large front room with fireplace and adjacent to the formal dining room. A bank of windows overlooking the backyard lines the eat in kitchen with both a breakfast bar and dining nook. A 15x15 first floor bedroom, office or playroom lined with bookcases also has a picture window for viewing the tree lined backyard and deck. Upstairs 3 bedrooms, full bath and laundry/craft room. The Primary bedroom has a charming sunroom/sitting room adjacent. Recent updates include zoned heating and cooling, 2014 down, 2024 upstairs. Complete sewer line replacement to the street in 2018. See the attached list of improvements, property history and information on the famous previous owner. Location, charm and functionality all in one great property.
Sold for $173,000 on 03/19/24
$173,000
1225 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650
4beds
2,482sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1884
0.27 Acres Lot
$202,700 Zestimate®
$70/sqft
$2,168 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 22, 2024 at 01:01pm
Listed by:
Mary Gray Office:217-245-9613,
RE/MAX Results Plus
Bought with:
Shawn Doerr, 471018956
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1026804
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Other
- Area: 0
Additional room
- Description: Sunroom /sitting room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 9ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19ft 0in x 24ft 0in
Laundry
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20ft 0in x 23ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 1482
Upper level
- Area: 1000
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned
Cooling
- Zoned, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range Hood, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,482
- Total interior livable area: 2,482 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Dimensions: 70 x 168
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0919210002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1884
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: High Efficiency Air Cond, High Efficiency Heating
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Jacksonville
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved