Charming & spacious! The first thing that greets you when you walk up to this large 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is the huge front porch, which would be perfect for a porch swing and has plenty of space for some comfy outdoor furniture to enjoy your morning coffee or just for entertaining guests. This house would be a great family home or an Air bnb with its proximity to the Historic Carthage Jail and just a short drive to Nauvoo, Hamilton and Keokuk. Spectacular woodwork and large rooms throughout make for a decorators paradise. A big backyard and 2 car garage complete the scene for someone looking for that feature-filled house. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity, make an appointment to see this gem today! Selling "as-is" with inspections welcome.
For sale
Price cut: $19.9K (3/17)
$90,000
242 Main St, Carthage, IL 62321
3beds
2,500sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1912
0.41 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$36/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Comfy outdoor furnitureLarge roomsHuge front porchSpectacular woodworkBig backyard
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 21, 2025 at 01:01pm
Listed by:
Joe Middendorf Phone:217-228-3100,
Mays LLC REALTORS
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1031841
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors


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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 17ft 0in x 17ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 18ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 18ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Additional room
- Description: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 23ft 0in
Additional room 2
- Description: Upstairs Porch
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 20ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Den office
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 18ft 0in
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 7ft 0in x 8ft 0in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18ft 0in x 15ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 1740
Upper level
- Area: 760
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,500
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 86 x 217
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1324670000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Sump Pump
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: High Efficiency Heating
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Carthage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $36/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $93,237
- Annual tax amount: $1,719
- Date on market: 9/13/2024
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