Situated on 1.33 acres on the edge of Palmyra, Illinois, you will find this one of a kind nearly 6,000 square foot all brick residential structure that used to serve as a church -- such character! Main floor of structure boasts an inviting foyer with an adjacent half bath, large laundry room, functional elevator, and great storage space, expansive living room with vintage light fixtures, soaring cathedral ceilings, and stained glass windows, roomy bedroom with curved ceilings, gorgeous and massive rear facing stained glass window, exterior access point, and a large adjacent walk-in closet, classy full bath with a clawfoot tub as well as a shower, den/office, craft area with sink, and an enclosed rear porch. The full basement is host to a massive family room/rec room with amazing floor space, various mechanical/storage/work areas, a huge fully equipped kitchen/dining concept with a neat custom island, and two side by side bedroom areas. Lets not forget about the 16X34 loft with choice views of the main floor -- so much potential as far as usage for this space! Property also features two furnaces, two central air conditioning units, two water heaters, covered front porch, neat firepit area, side deck, fenced yard with above ground pool, two storage sheds, architectural roof (2021), and a fabulous 41X27 insulated workshop/shed with a woodburner, concrete floors, electrical, water, office area, and two overhead doors! Flexible multi-use property with SO much to offer -- MUST SEE!
Sold for $159,000 on 06/16/23
$159,000
867 N Elder St, Palmyra, IL 62674
3beds
5,875sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1954
1.33 Acres Lot
$227,300 Zestimate®
$27/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 16, 2023 at 01:02pm
Listed by:
Seth A Goodman 217-737-3742,
ME Realty
Bought with:
Cory Lucas
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance,MLS#: CA1021480
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Additional room
- Description: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Additional room 2
- Description: Loft
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 34ft 0in
Basement level
- Area: 2648
Den office
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 52ft 0in x 33ft 0in
Informal dining room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 19ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 19ft 0in x 13ft 0in
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 41ft 0in x 34ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 2790
Upper level
- Area: 437
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Cooling Systems - 2+, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,227
- Total interior livable area: 5,875 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Lot
- Size: 1.33 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 2000061500
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Palmyra
- Subdivision: None
Services availability

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