OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2021 for $21K

$40,932

•

2,640

sq ft

518 Center St, Cairo, IL 62914

About this home

Diamond in the rough! The original home was built in the mid 1800's and with a little TLC could be brought back to its splendor. Beautiful curved staircase off the foyer with a nice stained glass window next to a a large living/dining room. Breakfast Nook/Den is located off the kitchen. Three bedrooms and 2 baths with the possibility of a 4th bedroom if needed. Some new windows have been installed and lots of storage space with roomy closets. Original hardwood floors in most of the rooms. Located in the heart of Cairo.

Single-familyProperty Type

1865Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$16Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by KAREN JONES • MARK TWAIN REAL ESTATE SERVICE

Bought with KAREN JONES • MARK TWAIN REAL ESTATE SERVICE

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB439783

Redfin Estimate

$40,932

$19K since sold in July 2021$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 64.6% lower than the average sale price ($116K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$45,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,700 sq ft
2035 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cairo, IL 62914
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$179,900
B
3 beds2 baths2,678 sq ft
502 E Commercial St, Charleston, MO 63834
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$66,500
C
3 beds2 baths1,923 sq ft
209 N Reader St, Mounds, IL 62964
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$180,000
D
3 beds1 bath2,172 sq ft
526 Broadway St, Barlow, KY 42024
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$145,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,977 sq ft
803 State St, Charleston, MO 63834
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$77,500
F
3 beds2 baths1,764 sq ft
1405 E Cypress St, Charleston, MO 63834

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$2,152/mo

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Market trends in 62914, IL

Last updated September 2026

Sale-to-list price

100.0%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$45,000

$0 MoM

Avg. days on market

240d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

$95,000
3 beds2 baths1,494 sq ft
818 Charles St, Cairo, IL 62914
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Sale history for 518 Center St

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB439783

Jul 23, 2021

Sold

$21,900

$8/sq ft

Jun 7, 2021

Listed

$21,900

$8/sq ft

+15

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,723 (+4.6%)

$243 + $10,287

$10,530

2023

$1,648 (+933.7%)

$243 + $10,287

$10,530

2022

$159 (−6.3%)

$192 + $8,106

$8,298

2021

$170 (+4.8%)

$192 + $8,106

$8,298

2020

$162 (+0.7%)

$178 + $7,517

$7,695

2019

$161 (+2.4%)

$165 + $6,965

$7,130

2018

$157 (−3.2%)

$175 + $7,300

$7,475

2017

$162 (−0.2%)

$165 + $6,950

$7,115

2016

$163 (+0.4%)

$170 + $7,230

$7,400

2015

$162 (−3.6%)

$170 + $7,230

$7,400

2014

$168 (+1.9%)

$175 + $7,365

$7,540

2013

$165

$175 + $7,365

$7,540

Tax history for 518 Center St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,723 (+4.6%)

$243 + $10,287

$10,530

2023

$1,648 (+933.7%)

$243 + $10,287

$10,530

2022

$159 (−6.3%)

$192 + $8,106

$8,298

2021

$170 (+4.8%)

$192 + $8,106

$8,298

2020

$162 (+0.7%)

$178 + $7,517

$7,695

2019

$161 (+2.4%)

$165 + $6,965

$7,130

2018

$157 (−3.2%)

$175 + $7,300

$7,475

2017

$162 (−0.2%)

$165 + $6,950

$7,115

2016

$163 (+0.4%)

$170 + $7,230

$7,400

2015

$162 (−3.6%)

$170 + $7,230

$7,400

2014

$168 (+1.9%)

$175 + $7,365

$7,540

2013

$165

$175 + $7,365

$7,540

*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

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,030 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Other

County

Alexander County

APN

12-26-286-012

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Carport

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3

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

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 2640
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 0
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 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: No
Room 6 Flooring: Other
Room 6 Length: 15
Room 6 Level: Upper
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 15

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: No
Room 7 Flooring: Other
Room 7 Length: 15
Room 7 Level: Upper
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 15

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: No
Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 8 Length: 12
Room 8 Level: Upper
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 15

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 9 Length: 12
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Kitchen
Room 9 Width: 15

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall Unit(s)

Interior Features
Appliances: Refrigerator
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Fireplaces Total: 2

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 0
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x100

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 2640
Levels: Two

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: 0
Tax Legal Description: Lots 35 & 36 blk 79 First Addition

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Cairo
High School: Cairo
Middle Or Junior School: None

Location Information
Directions: Route 51 to Cairo turn right on Center Street first house on the right
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,030 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Alexander County
APN: 12-26-286-012

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: EBOR Area
Standard Status: Closed

Home Information
Living Area: 2640
Building Area Total: 2640
Levels: Two
Year Built: 1865

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Schools

Cairo Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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Cairo Jr/Senior High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 109° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

3/10 Wind Factor

4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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