Brick home in a residential historic district. Entering the front door, the hardwood floors in the foyer plus a large staircase capture your attention. Large rooms, tall ceilings with transoms above some doors gives the charm. This kitchen has a cast iron sink, 2 natural gas oven/stove units & a walk in pantry. Living room can be a possible bedroom with a fireplace (non-functioning) & built-in shelving to be used as an open closet system. The fireplaces remind you of the time period of the home.The main level bath has a clawfoot tub and main level laundry. The 2nd level has 2 very large bedrooms, one of which has a large walk-in closet & the other has a unique storage space above the kitchen. The bathroom on the 2nd level is unique, with a commode, vanity & shower plus a set of stairs that lead to the third level space that has been used as a bedroom. The large porches were rebuilt recently with upgraded materials. Detached garage & the large yard with a unique wrought iron fence.
Closed
$212,000
221 W 3rd St, Sparta, IL 62286
2beds
2,944sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1869
0.39 Acres Lot
$228,500 Zestimate®
$72/sqft
$1,686 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 28, 2025 at 06:11pm
Listing Provided by:
Brenda M Chandler 618-201-3947,
Property Peddler, Inc,
Brad S Chandler 618-791-3289,
Property Peddler, Inc
Bought with:
Sam S Shaw, 475128714
Tri County Realty, Inc
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 22068004
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15x15
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15x16
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 8x11
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 63
- Dimensions: 7x9
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16x14
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15x16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12x13
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 105
- Dimensions: 7x15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 16x18
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 128
- Dimensions: 8x16
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Gas, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Separate Dining, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Partial,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Library, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,944
- Total interior livable area: 2,944 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,944
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two and a Half
- Patio & porch: Deck, Composite, Covered
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1906300400
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1869
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sparta
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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