Just featured in Crain's Chicago - Before the Market! This fully restored 1834 Italianate home is ready for you to become the next chapter in its story. Rarely does a home like this come to market! The attention to detail in the restoration and the many modern upgrades make this home a once in a lifetime opportunity. The renovated kitchen and baths, heated floors, and system upgrades live seamlessly alongside period details, custom, millwork, original fireplaces, soaring ceilings, stained glass, and gorgeous hardwood floors. Soaring ceilings and an unusually open floor plan make this live up to today's standards while echoing the charms of the past. There is a second floor laundry area that is so charming you won't believe it. A huge deep backyard with pation and pergola complete the picture. If you love a home that is rooted in the past, yet livable for today's lifestyle, this one is a must see. Situated blocks from downtown Batavia, farmer's markets, restaurants, and the recreational activities of the Fox River.
Single-familyProperty Type
1854Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Vicki Deane• Baird & Warner Fox Valley-Geneva
This amazing home in Downtown Batavia was featured in Chicago Magazine! A decades long restoration process has been completed on this Pre-Civil War Italianate Farmhouse. No expense was spared and the meticulous attention to detail is second to none! The restoration includes new electrical, heating, air conditioning, siding with insulated heat barrier, plumbing, roof and windows as well as new gas and water lines to name a few. The expansive and stunning wrap around porch features a ceiling fan and sitting area. You will enter this beauty through the exquisite double front doors that open up to the foyer with 12 foot ceilings, abundant custom crown moldings and an impressive staircase. The first floor features a spacious formal dining room and large front parlor with a beautifully restored original fireplace, family room and a heated sunroom/bedroom. The first floor also includes a gorgeous first floor full bath! The new kitchen is a chef's dream with a butler's pantry, travertine tile floor and granite counter tops. Upstairs you will find 10 foot ceilings and a second floor laundry as well as a completely remodeled hall bath. The Master Bedroom boasts a fireplace, sitting area and walk-in closet. There are also 3 additional bedrooms upstairs as well. The English basement is warm and cozy with tons of natural light and heated floors! Additional living space for entertaining and family recreation includes a newly added half bathroom. Beautiful original hardwood floors are found throughout the entire house. This home is a show stopper and truly one of a kind. Too many updates to mention. .. PLEASE SEE VIDEO and FULL LIST OF UPDATES AND FEATURES under Additional Information
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10556469
Feb 13, 2020
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10419015
Oct 22, 2019
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10301170
May 31, 2019
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10256132
Mar 7, 2019
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09979041
Jan 23, 2019
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jul 28, 2000
Sold
$227,000
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 1998
Sold
$185,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,769 (+2.6%)
$22,074 + $171,292
$193,366
2024
$13,422 (+2.0%)
$22,074 + $171,292
$193,366
2023
$13,157 (+4.1%)
$20,292 + $157,466
$177,758
2022
$12,642 (+4.1%)
$18,417 + $142,917
$161,334
2021
$12,145 (+45.1%)
$17,212 + $133,567
$150,779
2020
$8,371 (+1.7%)
$16,324 + $126,676
$143,000
2019
$8,232 (+4.2%)
$15,443 + $81,834
$97,277
2018
$7,901 (+2.5%)
$15,443 + $81,834
$97,277
2017
$7,708 (+2.2%)
$14,855 + $78,717
$93,572
2016
$7,542 (−1.7%)
$14,365 + $76,121
$90,486
2015
$7,673 (+1.4%)
$13,947 + $73,904
$87,851
2013
$7,565 (+2.1%)
$16,177 + $68,583
$84,760
2012
$7,406 (−5.0%)
$16,177 + $68,583
$84,760
2011
$7,792 (+10.9%)
$16,177 + $71,441
$87,618
2010
$7,029 (−3.3%)
$25,953 + $74,637
$100,590
2009
$7,266 (+1.9%)
$25,953 + $74,637
$100,590
2008
$7,133 (+7.0%)
$24,767 + $81,021
$105,788
2007
$6,664
$23,258 + $76,083
$99,341
Tax history for 123 N Prairie St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,769 (+2.6%)
$22,074 + $171,292
$193,366
2024
$13,422 (+2.0%)
$22,074 + $171,292
$193,366
2023
$13,157 (+4.1%)
$20,292 + $157,466
$177,758
2022
$12,642 (+4.1%)
$18,417 + $142,917
$161,334
2021
$12,145 (+45.1%)
$17,212 + $133,567
$150,779
2020
$8,371 (+1.7%)
$16,324 + $126,676
$143,000
2019
$8,232 (+4.2%)
$15,443 + $81,834
$97,277
2018
$7,901 (+2.5%)
$15,443 + $81,834
$97,277
2017
$7,708 (+2.2%)
$14,855 + $78,717
$93,572
2016
$7,542 (−1.7%)
$14,365 + $76,121
$90,486
2015
$7,673 (+1.4%)
$13,947 + $73,904
$87,851
2013
$7,565 (+2.1%)
$16,177 + $68,583
$84,760
2012
$7,406 (−5.0%)
$16,177 + $68,583
$84,760
2011
$7,792 (+10.9%)
$16,177 + $71,441
$87,618
2010
$7,029 (−3.3%)
$25,953 + $74,637
$100,590
2009
$7,266 (+1.9%)
$25,953 + $74,637
$100,590
2008
$7,133 (+7.0%)
$24,767 + $81,021
$105,788
2007
$6,664
$23,258 + $76,083
$99,341
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13,068
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,792
Year built
1854
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
1222235008
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Nov 26, 2025.
R1-H
Single Family-High Density District
The purposes of single family residential districts established in this chapter are to: Provide for single family residential uses in appropriate locations.; Provide for a variety of single family residential densities.; Establish reasonable regulations to create and preserve livable neighborhoods.; Provide for appropriate transitions to other residential and nonresidential uses. ; Accommodate nonresidential uses located in residential districts; This district permits single family housing on lots of at least 5,000 net sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Jun 13, 2025 • Final
Modification plumbing
Plumbing
Mar 20, 2025 • Final
Modification plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2.5
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage