You'll love all the character, spacious rooms, and charm of this 1 1/2 story home in Carthage!! Sit and relax on the large open front porch that spans across the whole front of the home. The lower level has a large entry foyer, dining room, den, living room with fireplace, a bedroom, a kitchen, enclosed back porch, and a 1/2 bath with laundry area. Go up on the open staircase to an additional foyer/landing at the top of the stairs, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. There is a screened in porch on the upper level. This home has a lot natural woodwork, built-ins, attic storage, and space for entertaining. There is also a detached garage that measures 22' x30'. This home will be selling in "AS IS" condition.
You'll love all the character, spacious rooms, and charm of this 1 1/2 story home in Carthage!! Sit and relax on the large open front porch that spans across the whole front of the home. The lower level has a large entry foyer, dining room, den, living room with fireplace, a bedroom, a kitchen, enclosed back porch, and a 1/2 bath with laundry area. Go up on the open staircase to an additional foyer/landing at the top of the stairs, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. There is a screened in porch on the upper level. This home has a lot natural woodwork, built-ins, attic storage, and space for entertaining. There is also a detached garage that measures 22' x30'. This home will be selling in "AS IS" condition.
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1031841
Mar 17, 2025
Relisted
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Mar 17, 2025
Listing Removed
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Mar 10, 2025
Price Changed
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Feb 11, 2025
Contingent
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Nov 13, 2024
Price Changed
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Sep 12, 2024
Listed
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RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA196485_1
Sep 27, 2022
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12241668
Jul 31, 2018
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,121 (+9.5%)
$3,024 + $32,161
$35,185
2024
$1,936 (+12.6%)
$2,865 + $30,473
$33,338
2023
$1,719 (+10.7%)
$2,671 + $28,408
$31,079
2022
$1,553 (+7.5%)
$2,495 + $26,532
$29,027
2021
$1,444 (+11.4%)
$2,457 + $25,065
$27,522
2020
$1,296 (−2.9%)
$2,297 + $23,436
$25,733
2019
$1,335 (−4.2%)
$2,344 + $23,914
$26,258
2018
$1,393 (−3.1%)
$2,422 + $24,705
$27,127
2017
$1,438 (−37.7%)
$2,422 + $24,705
$27,127
2016
$2,310 (+4.9%)
$2,398 + $34,570
$36,968
2015
$2,202 (+12.6%)
$2,398 + $34,570
$36,968
2014
$1,956 (−33.4%)
$2,152 + $31,021
$33,173
2013
$2,936
$2,152 + $31,021
$33,173
Tax history for 242 Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,121 (+9.5%)
$3,024 + $32,161
$35,185
2024
$1,936 (+12.6%)
$2,865 + $30,473
$33,338
2023
$1,719 (+10.7%)
$2,671 + $28,408
$31,079
2022
$1,553 (+7.5%)
$2,495 + $26,532
$29,027
2021
$1,444 (+11.4%)
$2,457 + $25,065
$27,522
2020
$1,296 (−2.9%)
$2,297 + $23,436
$25,733
2019
$1,335 (−4.2%)
$2,344 + $23,914
$26,258
2018
$1,393 (−3.1%)
$2,422 + $24,705
$27,127
2017
$1,438 (−37.7%)
$2,422 + $24,705
$27,127
2016
$2,310 (+4.9%)
$2,398 + $34,570
$36,968
2015
$2,202 (+12.6%)
$2,398 + $34,570
$36,968
2014
$1,956 (−33.4%)
$2,152 + $31,021
$33,173
2013
$2,936
$2,152 + $31,021
$33,173
*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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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
1324670000
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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Last updated by owner on Jul 9, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Directions: From Hwy 136 (Buchanan Street) turn south on Fayette Street. when arriving @ Main Street, turn west & home will be on the south side of street
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 1324670000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 9, 2026
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Schools
Places
Transit
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 • 0.7mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Carthage, IL • 63221
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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