Step into a storybook with this charming 3-bedroom, 2 bath home. Relax on the welcoming front porch or tinker in the oversized one-car garage. An additional outbuilding offers multiple possibilities -- transform it into a chicken coop, playhouse or she shed. Located in the center of town on nearly a half-acre lot, you'll have all the amenities but with a lot of room to roam and even grow your own garden. This self-sustaining oasis includes free-standing solar panels (paid for free and clear!) that are only two years old; providing energy efficiency and modern convenience. The home also includes a whole-house generator and seller is throwing in a one year home warranty to provide peace of mind. This one-of-a-kind home blends timeless charm with smart upgrades -- don't miss your chance to own it!
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$159,000
424 W Mechanic St, Hillsboro, IL 62049
3beds
1,586sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.45 Acres Lot
$148,100 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional outbuildingNearly a half-acre lotOversized one-car garageWelcoming front porch
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 20, 2025 at 06:56am
Listing Provided by:
Renae Hardt 618-580-8916,
Strano & Associates,
Barry Schulhofer 618-407-1764,
Strano & Associates
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25005888
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12x13
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 49
- Dimensions: 7x7
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 450
- Dimensions: 18x25
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14x13
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 78
- Dimensions: 13x6
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Electric, Gas, Solar
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Some Tilt-In Windows
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,586
- Total interior livable area: 1,586 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,586
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Garage Door Opener, Rear/Side Entry
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Driveway: Asphalt
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 60 x 378.9
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Equipment Shed, Kennel/Dog Run, Outbuilding, Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 1611432001
- Special conditions: Homestead Senior,Tax Exemptions,Owner Occupied,Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,Bungalow / Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Workshop Area
- Subdivision: Not In A Subdivision
Location
- Region: Hillsboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $97,380
- Annual tax amount: $1,876
- Date on market: 2/7/2025
- Ownership: Private
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