OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2025 for $50K

$123,301

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $666/mo

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1,932

sq ft

896 E Chestnut St, Canton, IL 61520

About this home

Charming 3-Bedroom Two-Story Home Full of Character! This home is bursting with potential and just waiting for the right buyer to bring it back to life. The welcoming great room features a cozy fireplace with a beautiful mantle—perfect for relaxing evenings. Entertain guests in the spacious living room and host memorable dinners in the generous dining room that easily accommodates large furniture. The eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet space, along with additional smaller storage cabinets for all your needs. A full bathroom completes the main level. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and the convenience of a second-floor laundry room. If you’re looking for a home with charm, space, and a chance to make it your own—this is it! Full basement, enclosed porch and a detached garage. Call to schedule your appointment today. All measurements are approx. & not deemed reliable. "Property sold "as is."

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

10,018 sq ftLot Size

$64Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Donna Fauntleroy • Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Contact: donna2527@att.net

Bought with Heather McAdams • Gorsuch Realty & Auction

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1258258

Redfin Estimate

$123,301

$73K since sold in September 2025$0 since October

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This home's estimate is 16.8% higher than the average sale price ($106K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 24, 2026
$115,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,656 sq ft
605 E Chestnut St, Canton, IL 61520
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$142,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,155 sq ft
362 E Ash St, Canton, IL 61520
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$80,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
646 E Locust St, Canton, IL 61520-1486
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$98,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,832 sq ft
506 E Elm St, Canton, IL 61520
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$143,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,360 sq ft
1055 E Elm St, Canton, IL 61520
SOLD APR 1, 2026
$54,900
F
3 beds2 baths1,351 sq ft
552 E Locust St, Canton, IL 61520

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Market trends in 61520, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

96.4%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$113K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 896 E Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1258258

Sep 26, 2025

Sold

$50,000

$26/sq ft

Sep 16, 2025

Pending

—

Sep 3, 2025

Price Changed

$57,900

$30/sq ft

Jul 31, 2025

Price Changed

$62,900

$33/sq ft

Jul 3, 2025

Price Changed

$67,900

$35/sq ft

May 28, 2025

Listed

$74,900

$39/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1086370

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1074040

Aug 6, 2021

Listing Removed

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1186763

Apr 12, 2018

Sold

$79,500

$41/sq ft

Aug 8, 2017

Listed

$79,500

$41/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1148117

Oct 2, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Dec 10, 2007

Sold

$57,500

$30/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,225 (+8.1%)

$5,030 + $30,170

$35,200

2024

$2,983 (+1.7%)

$5,030 + $30,170

$35,200

2023

$2,933 (+2.3%)

$5,030 + $28,790

$33,820

2022

$2,867 (+1.6%)

$4,430 + $25,350

$29,780

2021

$2,821 (+3.3%)

$4,240 + $24,260

$28,500

2020

$2,731 (+43.3%)

$4,080 + $23,320

$27,400

2019

$1,906 (+2.4%)

$3,910 + $22,330

$26,240

2018

$1,861 (+0.6%)

$3,890 + $14,790

$18,680

2017

$1,851 (−1.6%)

$3,890 + $14,790

$18,680

2016

$1,880 (+5.3%)

$3,830 + $14,570

$18,400

2015

$1,786 (+6.1%)

$3,830 + $14,570

$18,400

2013

$1,684

$3,600 + $13,680

$17,280

Tax history for 896 E Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,225 (+8.1%)

$5,030 + $30,170

$35,200

2024

$2,983 (+1.7%)

$5,030 + $30,170

$35,200

2023

$2,933 (+2.3%)

$5,030 + $28,790

$33,820

2022

$2,867 (+1.6%)

$4,430 + $25,350

$29,780

2021

$2,821 (+3.3%)

$4,240 + $24,260

$28,500

2020

$2,731 (+43.3%)

$4,080 + $23,320

$27,400

2019

$1,906 (+2.4%)

$3,910 + $22,330

$26,240

2018

$1,861 (+0.6%)

$3,890 + $14,790

$18,680

2017

$1,851 (−1.6%)

$3,890 + $14,790

$18,680

2016

$1,880 (+5.3%)

$3,830 + $14,570

$18,400

2015

$1,786 (+6.1%)

$3,830 + $14,570

$18,400

2013

$1,684

$3,600 + $13,680

$17,280

*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

10,390 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

966

Year built

1918

Style

Other

County

Fulton County

APN

090826332010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

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: 966
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: 966
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: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 6 Length: 12
Room 6 Level: Upper
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 12

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 7 Length: 12
Room 7 Level: Upper
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 12

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 8 Length: 12
Room 8 Level: Upper
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 11

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 9 Length: 12
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Width: 12

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 10 Length: 12
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Great Room
Room 10 Width: 12

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Carpet
Room 11 Length: 14
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Dining Room
Room 11 Width: 12

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

Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 13 Level: Upper
Room 13 Type: Laundry

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas Water Heater

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Interior Features
Fireplace Features: Great Room, Non Functional
Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: Residential

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Lot Size Dimensions: 75x132
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1932
Levels: Two

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: 2982.6
Tax Legal Description: SECT/LOT: 07 ANNA M. RICK S ADDITION N132 6 E1 2 N132

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Association Fee 2: 0

School Information
High School: Canton

Location Information
Directions: Fifth Ave to E on Chestnut, corner of Chestnut & 9th.
Subdivision Name: Anna M Ricks
MLS Area Minor: PAAR Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 966
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,390 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Fulton County
APN: 090826332010

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026

Other

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

Home Information
Living Area: 1932
Building Area Total: 1932
Levels: Two
Year Built: 1918

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Eastview Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi

5/10

Ingersoll Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Canton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

1/10

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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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% 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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Canton, IL • 61520

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Estimated sale price

$118,000 – $142,000

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Home values near 896 E Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
873 East Chestnut St, Canton, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1566 Sq. Ft.	$120,760
899 East Chestnut St, Canton, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1305 Sq. Ft.	$103,291
903 East Chestnut St, Canton, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1553 Sq. Ft.	$120,745
27 North 9th Ave, Canton, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$81,393
75 North 9th Ave, Canton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1361 Sq. Ft.	$88,869

Address	Redfin Estimate
855 East Chestnut St, Canton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1026 Sq. Ft.	$100,069
891 East Chestnut St, Canton, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$94,181
914 East Chestnut St, Canton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 972 Sq. Ft.	$78,716
81 North 9th Ave, Canton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$106,718

Address	Redfin Estimate
929 East Chestnut St, Canton, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 760 Sq. Ft.	$63,674
883 East Chestnut St, Canton, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1772 Sq. Ft.	$91,662
920 East Chestnut St, Canton, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3062 Sq. Ft.	$173,135
40 North 9th Ave, Canton, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2140 Sq. Ft.	$149,365

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