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Off market aug 2025 for $73K

$140,794

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $512/mo

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2,376

sq ft

242 Main St, Carthage, IL 63221

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1912Year Built

0.43 acresLot Size

$59Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Brenda Young • Brenda Young Real Estate

Bought with Non Member • Non-Member

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12353808

Redfin Estimate

$140,794

$68K since sold in August 2025$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 36.3% higher than the average sale price ($103K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$63,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,716 sq ft
706 Augusta Rd, Carthage, IL 62321
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$160,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,728 sq ft
1020 N 17th St, Keokuk, IA 52632
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$28,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,752 sq ft
243 Main St, Carthage, IL 62321
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$160,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,587 sq ft
513 S Marion St, Carthage, IL 62321
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$105,500
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,680 sq ft
1541 Elm St, Hamilton, IL 62341

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Market trends in 62321, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

85.6%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$62,981

$19 MoM

Avg. days on market

76d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

$109,000
4 beds2 baths1,852 sq ft
247 W Main St, Carthage, IL 62321
$185,000
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
700 N Haven Dr, Carthage, IL 62321
$349,900
6 beds4.5 baths2,742 sq ft
2146 E US Hyw 136 Hwy, Carthage, IL 62321
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Sale history for 242 Main St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12353808

Aug 22, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$73,000

$31/sq ft

Aug 21, 2025

Pending

—

Jul 7, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jun 9, 2025

Price Changed

$75,000

$32/sq ft

May 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

$90,000

$38/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1031841

Mar 17, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Feb 11, 2025

Contingent

—

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA196485_1

Sep 27, 2022

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12241668

Jul 31, 2018

Listing Removed

—

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

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Hancock County

APN

1324670000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Den
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 7 x 15
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Unfinished, Partial
Basement Sq. Ft.: 800

Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Sump Pump, Water Heater-Electric

Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Building Information
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Wood Siding

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1.5 Story
Parcel Number: 13-24-670-000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 86.5X217
Zoning: SINGL

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,936
Tax Year: 2024

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Carthage
High School: Illini West

Location Information
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 Sep 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Possession: Closing

Around this home

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 • 0.7mi

3/10

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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 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Address	Redfin Estimate
247 W Main Street, Carthage, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1852 Sq. Ft.	—
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