Visit this older home with lots of room inside and out-extra large yard with partial fencing. The large living room features a gas fire place attached only by the gas line so can easily be removed. The home also has replacement windows (except the mud room) for easy cleaning. A nice sized dining room has a small area for an office and a door to the ramp. Next there is the spacious kitchen (all dry wall) and a 3'7 x 5'5 pantry!! On the main level are 2 bedrooms each with access to the bathroom (bathroom plumbing leak; house is winterized). Upstairs to the enlarged attic space is a large bedroom with 2 oversized closets and extra storage. When completed, drywall, carpet, and several support beams were added for this extra usable space. Finally, the laundry/mud room provides lots of extra space as well. The 20 x 20 garage has a one car garage door (needs replaced) and lots of work shop space; storage shed. Furnace was new in 2022-23. roof new around 20 yrs. SOLD AS IS.
For sale
$49,500
1524 Adams Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
3beds
1,486sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
0.59 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$33/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fire placeExtra large yardSpacious kitchenWork shop spaceReplacement windowsAttic space
- 91 days |
- 1,196 |
- 66 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 29, 2025 at 11:26am
Listed by:
Donna Wood 217-345-6300,
All-American Realty
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 6252741
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Central Illinois Board Of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Description: Flooring: Carpet
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Tub Shower
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Description: Flooring: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Living room
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
Office
- Description: Flooring: Wood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Fireplace, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Pantry
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,486
- Total interior livable area: 1,486 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,486
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Wheelchair Access
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Exterior features: Handicap Accessible, Shed
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Dimensions: 160 x 160
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 02211332000
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Cellar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Daniel Parker Ave
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $33/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $66,018
- Date on market: 6/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 131 days
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $49,500-33.1%$33/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Listing removed | $74,000$50/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Price change | $74,000-6.9%$50/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $79,500-6.5%$53/sqft |
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| 6/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $85,000$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $22,006 +9.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $20,097 +1.7% |
| 2022 | $747 | $19,765 +93.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$294/mo
Principal & interest
$192
Property taxes
$85
Home insurance
$17
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61920
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK,4-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Charleston Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Charleston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Charleston Dist. 1
Source: CIBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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