Situated in the heart of Athens, this 1.5 story home offers small town living just minutes to Springfield, garage space & backyard entertaining GALORE!! Enjoy a large technical 3 car garage - 2 spots for vehicles & 1 bay is currently finished off as a "man cave"/work shop. Coolest backyard space in town - with 2 storage sheds, gardening/planter boxes, koi pond, patio, decorative concrete landscaping & even a built-in outdoor kitchen! Home features 2-3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, main floor master BR & laundry, large living room, formal dining room & eat-in kitchen -dishwasher, oven & microwave included in sale. Partial/unfinished basement for storage. Athens schools for the kiddos. Price reflects the need for some cosmetic TLC & maintenance, 22,000 amp generator stays.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$47Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Crystal Commean• RE/MAX Professionals
Bought with Constance Heskett• Keller Williams Capital
DESIGNED FOR SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE,GARDEN AREAS, GOLDFISH POND, OUTDOOR KITCHEN WITH 4 BURNER GRILL,2 BURNER STOVE AND NAT GAS .1800 SF 2 STORY,3 BA, 3 BD IS BONUS RM WITHOUT CLOSET,1ST FL MASTER,SUPER KIT,ALL APPLIANCES STAY,GARAGE CAN BE 3 CAR NOW IS 2 CAR W/A GREAT WORKSHOP,22,000 WATT GENERATOR,4 TON AC UNIT,AND LOTS MORE IN THIS UPDATED OLDER HOME
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,855 (+2.8%)
$5,512 + $43,044
$48,556
2024
$2,777 (+5.1%)
$5,190 + $40,531
$45,721
2023
$2,643 (+4.9%)
$4,831 + $37,724
$42,555
2022
$2,520 (+4.1%)
$4,736 + $36,482
$41,218
2021
$2,420 (+1.1%)
$4,489 + $34,580
$39,069
2020
$2,395 (+0.2%)
$4,401 + $33,902
$38,303
2019
$2,389 (+23.1%)
$4,401 + $33,902
$38,303
2018
$1,940 (+5.5%)
$4,252 + $32,756
$37,008
2017
$1,840 (+0.6%)
$4,128 + $31,802
$35,930
2016
$1,829 (+0.5%)
$4,128 + $31,802
$35,930
2015
$1,819 (+0.5%)
$4,128 + $31,802
$35,930
2014
$1,810 (+2.9%)
$4,128 + $31,802
$35,930
2013
$1,759
$4,000 + $30,816
$34,816
Tax history for 405 W Madison St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,855 (+2.8%)
$5,512 + $43,044
$48,556
2024
$2,777 (+5.1%)
$5,190 + $40,531
$45,721
2023
$2,643 (+4.9%)
$4,831 + $37,724
$42,555
2022
$2,520 (+4.1%)
$4,736 + $36,482
$41,218
2021
$2,420 (+1.1%)
$4,489 + $34,580
$39,069
2020
$2,395 (+0.2%)
$4,401 + $33,902
$38,303
2019
$2,389 (+23.1%)
$4,401 + $33,902
$38,303
2018
$1,940 (+5.5%)
$4,252 + $32,756
$37,008
2017
$1,840 (+0.6%)
$4,128 + $31,802
$35,930
2016
$1,829 (+0.5%)
$4,128 + $31,802
$35,930
2015
$1,819 (+0.5%)
$4,128 + $31,802
$35,930
2014
$1,810 (+2.9%)
$4,128 + $31,802
$35,930
2013
$1,759
$4,000 + $30,816
$34,816
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,166
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Menard County
APN
1701107005
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Gravel
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 2
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 1280
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 406
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area: 708
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
Room 6 Length: 13.3
Room 6 Level: Upper
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 13.3
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 13
Room 7 Level: Upper
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 13.2
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
Room 8 Length: 14.4
Room 8 Level: Main
Room 8 Type: Living Room
Room 8 Width: 13.7
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 9 Length: 10.1
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Dining Room
Room 9 Width: 10.7
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Tile
Room 10 Length: 10.7
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Kitchen
Room 10 Width: 10.7
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Carpet
Room 11 Length: 10.1
Room 11 Level: Upper
Room 11 Type: Office
Room 11 Width: 13.3
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Tile
Room 12 Length: 14.6
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Laundry
Room 12 Width: 5.4
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Tile
Room 13 Length: 14.6
Room 13 Level: Main
Room 13 Type: Additional Room
Room 13 Width: 5.4
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Flooring: Other
Room 14 Length: 16.1
Room 14 Level: Main
Room 14 Type: Additional Room 2
Room 14 Width: 23.3
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave
Fireplaces Total: 0
Exterior
Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Replacement Windows
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 66 x 132
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1686
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: 2389.24
Tax Legal Description: see tax records
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School: Athens District #213
Location Information
Directions: Rte 29 N to Rte 123 to Springfield/Hargrave to S on Main to W on Madison.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Athens,Greenview
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,166
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Menard County
APN: 1701107005
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Athens,Greenview
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 2394
Building Area Total: 1686
Year Built: 1928
Around this home
Schools
Cantrall Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
Athens Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Athens Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Athens, IL • 62613
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