Two bedroom, one bath home located in residential neighborhood. Completely remodeled and move in ready. New in 2020 are flooring, paint, kitchen cabinetry, kitchen countertops, deck, bathroom vanity, toilet, hot water heater, double hung windows, and vinyl siding. The home sits on a crawl space and has natural gas forced air heat. The other room listed is a mudroom coming in off the deck.
Two bedroom, one bath home located in residential neighborhood. Completely remodeled and move in ready. New in 2020 are flooring, paint, kitchen cabinetry, kitchen countertops, deck, bathroom vanity, toilet, hot water heater, double hung windows, and vinyl siding. The home sits on a crawl space and has natural gas forced air heat. The other room listed is a mudroom coming in off the deck.
Public Records
Dec 7, 2016
Sold
$18,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,161 (+6.8%)
$2,165 + $22,480
$24,645
2024
$2,024 (+8.6%)
$2,051 + $21,300
$23,351
2023
$1,864 (+6.4%)
$1,912 + $19,856
$21,768
2022
$1,752 (−16.9%)
$1,786 + $18,545
$20,331
2021
$2,107 (+105.8%)
$1,759 + $22,348
$24,107
2020
$1,024 (−1.4%)
$1,645 + $9,992
$11,637
2019
$1,039 (−3.8%)
$1,679 + $10,196
$11,875
2018
$1,080 (−3.1%)
$1,734 + $10,770
$12,504
2017
$1,115 (+1.2%)
$1,734 + $10,770
$12,504
2016
$1,101 (+2.8%)
$1,717 + $10,663
$12,380
2015
$1,071 (+40.8%)
$1,717 + $10,663
$12,380
2014
$761 (−0.3%)
$1,541 + $7,079
$8,620
2013
$763
$1,541 + $7,079
$8,620
Tax history for 242 N Washington St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,161 (+6.8%)
$2,165 + $22,480
$24,645
2024
$2,024 (+8.6%)
$2,051 + $21,300
$23,351
2023
$1,864 (+6.4%)
$1,912 + $19,856
$21,768
2022
$1,752 (−16.9%)
$1,786 + $18,545
$20,331
2021
$2,107 (+105.8%)
$1,759 + $22,348
$24,107
2020
$1,024 (−1.4%)
$1,645 + $9,992
$11,637
2019
$1,039 (−3.8%)
$1,679 + $10,196
$11,875
2018
$1,080 (−3.1%)
$1,734 + $10,770
$12,504
2017
$1,115 (+1.2%)
$1,734 + $10,770
$12,504
2016
$1,101 (+2.8%)
$1,717 + $10,663
$12,380
2015
$1,071 (+40.8%)
$1,717 + $10,663
$12,380
2014
$761 (−0.3%)
$1,541 + $7,079
$8,620
2013
$763
$1,541 + $7,079
$8,620
*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
0.3 Acres
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
1318571000
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Disposal, Electric Water Heater
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size : 89x149.67
Lot Size Acres: 0.3
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,024
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: Traveling west on Buchanan St, turn north (right) onto Washington St. Home is on the right side, 1 1/2 blocks north of Buchanan St.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 1318571000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Carthage Primary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Carthage Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Illini West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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 • 62321
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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