Enjoy all the space throughout this large 1.5 story home that is situated on 2 large lots with a park like setting. Sit on the attached covered back porch and enjoy the shade from all the surrounding trees, along with the bridge connecting the lots over the small creek behind the house. The main level consists of an enclosed back porch, kitchen, bathroom, dining room, den, & large living room. The upper level consists of 3 bedrooms and a 1/2 bath. The master bedroom has been renovated to include an electric fireplace. Laundry area and storage rooms can be found in the partial/unfinished basement. Heat is provided by gas fired hot water radiant heat. 3 window air conditioning units along with the dishwasher, microwave, and stove will convey. Wiring has been updated to a 200 ampere service. There is a detached 2 car garage. This home has some unique built-ins, window seat, French doors, and nice hardwood flooring in several rooms. Selling in "AS IS" condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1898Year Built
0.96 acresLot Size
$53Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Brenda Young• Brenda Young Real Estate
Bought with Brenda Young• Brenda Young Real Estate
Enjoy all the space throughout this large 1.5 story home that is situated on 2 large lots with a park like setting. Sit on the attached covered back porch and enjoy the shade from all the surrounding trees, along with the bridge connecting the lots over the small creek behind the house. The main level consists of an enclosed back porch, kitchen, bathroom, dining room, den, & large living room. The upper level consists of 3 bedrooms and a 1/2 bath. The master bedroom has been renovated to include an electric fireplace. Laundry area and storage rooms can be found in the partial/unfinished basement. Heat is provided by gas fired hot water radiant heat. 3 window air conditioning units along with the dishwasher, microwave, and stove will convey. Wiring has been updated to a 200 ampere service. There is a detached 2 car garage. This home has some unique built-ins, window seat, French doors, and nice hardwood flooring in several rooms. Selling in "AS IS" condition.
Quincy AOR #203666
Dec 17, 2024
Sold
$62,000
$33/sq ft
Nov 21, 2024
Contingent
—
Oct 2, 2024
Listed
$64,900
$35/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 2021
Sold
$32,930
$18/sq ft
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1192146
Jul 23, 2018
Sold
$37,000
$20/sq ft
Mar 8, 2018
Listed
$36,900
$20/sq ft
+11
This story and half home has lots of personality. Home features nice kitchen with adjoining paneled porch which would make a great study or additional dining area. Home also has large living room, dining room with open stairway plus parlor on main floor and bedrooms up.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,505 (+8.9%)
$3,014 + $20,150
$23,164
2024
$1,382 (+11.6%)
$2,856 + $19,092
$21,948
2023
$1,238 (+9.6%)
$2,662 + $17,798
$20,460
2022
$1,129 (−28.8%)
$2,486 + $16,623
$19,109
2021
$1,586 (+6.3%)
$2,448 + $15,699
$18,147
2020
$1,493 (−1.4%)
$2,289 + $14,679
$16,968
2019
$1,515 (−2.0%)
$2,336 + $14,979
$17,315
2018
$1,545 (−12.7%)
$2,413 + $15,474
$17,887
2017
$1,770 (+159.5%)
$2,413 + $17,438
$19,851
2016
$682 (−1.7%)
$2,389 + $21,835
$24,224
2015
$694 (−63.8%)
$2,389 + $21,835
$24,224
2014
$1,918 (+182.9%)
$2,144 + $19,593
$21,737
2013
$678
$2,144 + $19,593
$21,737
Tax history for 228 Wabash Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,505 (+8.9%)
$3,014 + $20,150
$23,164
2024
$1,382 (+11.6%)
$2,856 + $19,092
$21,948
2023
$1,238 (+9.6%)
$2,662 + $17,798
$20,460
2022
$1,129 (−28.8%)
$2,486 + $16,623
$19,109
2021
$1,586 (+6.3%)
$2,448 + $15,699
$18,147
2020
$1,493 (−1.4%)
$2,289 + $14,679
$16,968
2019
$1,515 (−2.0%)
$2,336 + $14,979
$17,315
2018
$1,545 (−12.7%)
$2,413 + $15,474
$17,887
2017
$1,770 (+159.5%)
$2,413 + $17,438
$19,851
2016
$682 (−1.7%)
$2,389 + $21,835
$24,224
2015
$694 (−63.8%)
$2,389 + $21,835
$24,224
2014
$1,918 (+182.9%)
$2,144 + $19,593
$21,737
2013
$678
$2,144 + $19,593
$21,737
*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
1 Acre
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hancock County
APN
1324664000
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 Jul 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size : 120x203x117x195 & 94x195.5
Lot Size Acres: 0.96
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,420
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Carthage
Middle Or Junior School: Illini West
High School: Illini West
Location Information
Directions: From 4 way stop in Carthage, go south on Madison, turn right onto Wabash Avenue, continue west to 228 Wabash, home will be on the south side of the street
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 1324664000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 2, 2026
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Schools
Carthage Primary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Carthage Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Illini West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
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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 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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