Here's your opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Illinois history. This house, constructed in 1920, was designed by the renowned Rockford architect Jesse Barloga. It includes a copy of the complete architectural plans and stands as the 15th project by Mr. Barloga, originally commissioned by the Stephan family of Ashton. Situated just two blocks from AFC Middle/High School, which also serves as the bus loading area for the elementary school in Franklin Grove, the home boasts three bedrooms and 1 full bath, offering 1,880 square feet of living space. Most of the original features remain intact, including a spacious living room with a working gas fireplace, a large dining room, and an updated kitchen featuring new cabinets and countertops. There is also a delightful breakfast nook situated between the kitchen and dining room, equipped with a swinging butler’s door. A staircase trimmed in walnut leads to the second floor, where you'll find a charming three-season sun porch complete with original accordion windows that open to a western view. Three bedrooms, and spacious closet and full bath complete the upstairs. The basement includes a commode and sink, along with a large laundry room, canning room, furnace room, and coal room. Although these spaces are unfinished, they are built with sturdy brick. Recent updates include a new roof installed in 2016, new gutters added in 2025, fresh interior paint completed in 2025, and all original hardwood flooring sanded and stained in 2025. The home is equipped with forced air heating and central air conditioning, along with a one-car Model A garage.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (7/11)
$185,000
511 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL 61006
3beds
1,880sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$181,600 Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Working gas fireplaceWestern viewOriginal accordion windowsLarge dining roomCanning roomDelightful breakfast nookCoal room
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 11, 2025 at 10:31am
Listed by:
Elizabeth Emma 815-677-7378,
Re/Max Professional Advantage
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202503388

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 145
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 145
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 193.75
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 12.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 12 x 10.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 350
- Dimensions: 25 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fans/Remotes, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Fire-Pit/Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,880
- Total interior livable area: 1,880 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,880
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Shared
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 030428432010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Ashton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $98/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $141,132
- Annual tax amount: $4,417
- Price range: $185K - $185K
- Date on market: 6/21/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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