SOLD DEC 8, 2025

Off market dec 2025 for $169K

$186,308

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,194/mo

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1,532

sq ft

505 W Madison St, Athens, IL 62613

About this home

Step into timeless charm with this beautifully updated 1920's farmhouse in Athens! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home perfectly blends classic character with modern comfort. Over the past few years, nearly every detail has been refreshed-including the roof, gutters, soffit ,fascia ,siding, fenced back yard, landscaping, windows, exterior doors, garage ,flooring, fresh paint ,bathrooms, and even furnace and water heater! The kitchen and dining area are bright filled with natural light with an open-concept that you will love along with the beautiful floors and 12 ft. ceilings. It also features pretty laminate countertops. Spacious rooms throughout this home are also what make this home so appealing! The master bedroom is on the main floor , which also feature 12 ft ceilings and private full bath. The second full bath is conveniently on the main level also. Upstairs you will find architectural ceiling angles and 3 cozy charmful bedrooms one of which is a nursery that has been outstandingly hand painted! It will take your little to enchanted places where your child's imagination can dream and bloom! Enjoy the breezeway/mudroom that connects home to garage , large patio for entertaining, fenced in back yard, extra parking behind the garage. Inviting front porch that will be fun to decorate for the holidays! This Home is move in ready and will not disappoint! This home is coming to the market soon! It cannot be shown until Oct. 25

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$122Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Carolyn Hymes • The Real Estate Group, Inc.

Bought with Nancy Cunningham • Werth & Assoc, REALTORS

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1039970

Redfin Estimate

$186,308

$17K since sold in December 2025$11K since September

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SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$165,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft
201 E Washington St, Athens, IL 62613
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$22,500
B
4 beds2 baths1,952 sq ft
507 W Jackson St, Athens, IL 62613
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$105,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,042 sq ft
211 S Main St, Athens, IL 62613
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$195,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,553 sq ft
809 W Monroe St, Athens, IL 62613
SOLD FEB 13, 2026
$80,000
E
5 beds2 baths1,780 sq ft
207 S Primm St, Athens, IL 62613
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$169,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,180 sq ft
207 S Polk St, Athens, IL 62613

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Market trends in 62613, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$250K

$38K MoM

Avg. days on market

0 days MoM

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7 MoM

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COMING SOON
$339,900
4 beds4 baths3,527 sq ft
23267 Railsplitter Ln, Athens, IL 62613
$265,000
2 beds3 baths2,263 sq ft
704 Pheasant Dr, Athens, IL 62613
$129,900
2 beds1 bath1,400 sq ft
506 W Madison St, Athens, IL 61613
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Sale history for 505 W Madison St

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1039970

Dec 8, 2025

Sold

$169,000

$110/sq ft

Oct 27, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 25, 2025

Listed

$168,900

$110/sq ft

Oct 18, 2025

Coming Soon

$168,900

$110/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1026223

Jan 12, 2024

Sold

$129,900

$85/sq ft

Nov 30, 2023

Pending

—

Nov 29, 2023

Listed

$129,900

$85/sq ft

+30

Beautifully updated 4 bed/ 2 ba 1920's farmhouse in Athens! This home boasts so many updates over the past few years: roof, gutters, soffit, facia, siding, windows, exterior doors, garage door, flooring, fresh paint, bathrooms, 200 amp service, furnace and HWH!! Current owners opened up the Kitchen to the Dining Rm and added gorgeous white cabinetry, laminate countertops, appliances and pantry. It's FABULOUS! Rooms are HUGE with tall windows to flood in natural light, There is a main floor master with attached private full bath~ chic style w custom rustic sink base! Breezeway/ Mudroom connects home to garage. 2nd full bath on main floor is stunning with rustic style/ subway tile and claw foot tub!! Up some 1900's steep stairs here are 3 more bedrooms with architectural ceiling angles~ no plain jane rooms here even a hallway built in! Outside you will find a huge patio for entertaining and yard to landscape till your hearts content! Also enjoy the front porch to relax on! Move right in and call it HOME!

Public Records

Jul 29, 2020

Sold

$117,000

$76/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA186727

Apr 30, 2019

Sold

$112,000

$73/sq ft

Oct 15, 2018

Listed

$114,900

$75/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA20180552

Apr 30, 2019

Sold

$112,000

$73/sq ft

Oct 2, 2018

Listed

$114,900

$75/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 8, 2001

Sold

$75,000

$49/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,703 (+1.9%)

$8,267 + $46,928

$55,195

2024

$3,634 (+3.9%)

$7,784 + $44,188

$51,972

2023

$3,497 (+13.9%)

$7,245 + $41,128

$48,373

2022

$3,070 (+21.5%)

$7,103 + $35,637

$42,740

2021

$2,526 (+1.1%)

$6,733 + $33,779

$40,512

2020

$2,500 (−14.9%)

$6,601 + $33,117

$39,718

2019

$2,938 (+3.3%)

$6,601 + $33,117

$39,718

2018

$2,845 (+3.5%)

$6,378 + $31,997

$38,375

2017

$2,749 (+0.6%)

$6,192 + $31,065

$37,257

2016

$2,733 (+0.5%)

$6,192 + $31,065

$37,257

2015

$2,719 (+0.5%)

$6,192 + $31,065

$37,257

2014

$2,705 (+1.4%)

$6,192 + $31,065

$37,257

2013

$2,666

$6,000 + $30,102

$36,102

Tax history for 505 W Madison St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,703 (+1.9%)

$8,267 + $46,928

$55,195

2024

$3,634 (+3.9%)

$7,784 + $44,188

$51,972

2023

$3,497 (+13.9%)

$7,245 + $41,128

$48,373

2022

$3,070 (+21.5%)

$7,103 + $35,637

$42,740

2021

$2,526 (+1.1%)

$6,733 + $33,779

$40,512

2020

$2,500 (−14.9%)

$6,601 + $33,117

$39,718

2019

$2,938 (+3.3%)

$6,601 + $33,117

$39,718

2018

$2,845 (+3.5%)

$6,378 + $31,997

$38,375

2017

$2,749 (+0.6%)

$6,192 + $31,065

$37,257

2016

$2,733 (+0.5%)

$6,192 + $31,065

$37,257

2015

$2,719 (+0.5%)

$6,192 + $31,065

$37,257

2014

$2,705 (+1.4%)

$6,192 + $31,065

$37,257

2013

$2,666

$6,000 + $30,102

$36,102

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,106

Year built

1920

Style

Other

County

Menard County

APN

1701106007

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 4

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 0

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 820
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: 712
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 Half Bathrooms: 0
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
Room 6 Level: Main
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 11

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 15
Room 7 Level: Upper
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 16

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
Room 8 Length: 13
Room 8 Level: Upper
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 12

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Egress Window: Yes
Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
Room 9 Length: 13
Room 9 Level: Upper
Room 9 Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9 Width: 10

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Carpet
Room 10 Length: 16
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Living Room
Room 10 Width: 15

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 11 Length: 16
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Family Room
Room 11 Width: 15

Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 12 Length: 14
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Kitchen
Room 12 Width: 11

Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Other
Room 13 Level: Main
Room 13 Type: Laundry

Room 14 Information
Room 14 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 14 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 14 Type: Third Floor

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Gas Water Heater

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Interior Features
Cable Available,Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplaces Total: 0

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Replacement Windows
Roof: Shake

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 33x132
Road Surface Type: Paved

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1532
Levels: Two

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: 3069.64
Tax Legal Description: ATHENS T.J. PRIMM'S 1890 ADD. LOT 8 & W 1/2 LOT 9 BLK 5.

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer

Location

School Information
High School: Athens District #213

Location Information
Directions: Rt 29 N to Athens. Turn Left on Madison. Home is on the Right.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Athens,Greenview

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,106
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Menard County
APN: 1701106007

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: 1532
Building Area Total: 1532
Levels: Two
Year Built: 1920

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Schools

Cantrall Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 3.1mi

9/10

Athens Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

4/10

Athens Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

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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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Address	Redfin Estimate
403 W Madison Street, Athens, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$75,948
404 W Madison Street, Athens, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$146,312

Address	Redfin Estimate
405 W Madison Street, Athens, IL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2394 Sq. Ft.	$112,114
402 W Madison Street, Athens, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 840 Sq. Ft.	$120,741

Address	Redfin Estimate
605 W Madison Street, Athens, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1176 Sq. Ft.	$157,493
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