With just a little bit of work, you could finish this project and make this place your own!! A lot of updating has already been started with some finishing touches still needed. This home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, along with nice sized kitchen/dining room, additional dining room/den, living room, and laundry room. There are new vinyl replacement windows, vinyl siding, and asphalt roof. There is an open front and back porch along with a small side porch. A concrete slab is present so that a 2 car detached garage could be added. This property will be selling in "AS IS" condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$68Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brenda Young• Brenda Young Real Estate
Bought with Brenda Young• Brenda Young Real Estate
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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
3
0 MoM
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Sale history for 820 Center St
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12306834
Nov 7, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$45,000
$22/sq ft
Oct 21, 2025
Pending
—
Jul 31, 2025
Price Changed
$60,000
$29/sq ft
May 8, 2025
Price Changed
$65,000
$32/sq ft
Mar 7, 2025
Listed (Active)
$69,900
$34/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2017
Sold
$11,000
$5/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,522 (+6.8%)
$5,383 + $11,978
$17,361
2024
$1,426 (+8.6%)
$5,100 + $11,349
$16,449
2023
$1,313 (+6.4%)
$4,754 + $10,580
$15,334
2022
$1,234 (−33.3%)
$4,440 + $9,881
$14,321
2021
$1,851 (+6.3%)
$4,373 + $16,801
$21,174
2020
$1,742 (−24.6%)
$4,089 + $15,709
$19,798
2019
$2,309 (−2.0%)
$4,172 + $22,223
$26,395
2018
$2,355 (−3.1%)
$4,310 + $22,958
$27,268
2017
$2,431 (+30.2%)
$4,310 + $22,958
$27,268
2016
$1,868 (−3.3%)
$4,267 + $22,731
$26,998
2015
$1,931 (+11.3%)
$4,267 + $22,731
$26,998
2014
$1,735 (−30.0%)
$3,829 + $21,831
$25,660
2013
$2,478
$3,829 + $24,171
$28,000
Tax history for 820 Center St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,522 (+6.8%)
$5,383 + $11,978
$17,361
2024
$1,426 (+8.6%)
$5,100 + $11,349
$16,449
2023
$1,313 (+6.4%)
$4,754 + $10,580
$15,334
2022
$1,234 (−33.3%)
$4,440 + $9,881
$14,321
2021
$1,851 (+6.3%)
$4,373 + $16,801
$21,174
2020
$1,742 (−24.6%)
$4,089 + $15,709
$19,798
2019
$2,309 (−2.0%)
$4,172 + $22,223
$26,395
2018
$2,355 (−3.1%)
$4,310 + $22,958
$27,268
2017
$2,431 (+30.2%)
$4,310 + $22,958
$27,268
2016
$1,868 (−3.3%)
$4,267 + $22,731
$26,998
2015
$1,931 (+11.3%)
$4,267 + $22,731
$26,998
2014
$1,735 (−30.0%)
$3,829 + $21,831
$25,660
2013
$2,478
$3,829 + $24,171
$28,000
*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
198 ft.
Lot depth
220 ft.
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hancock County
APN
1318262000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Eating Area
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 26
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 12
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 8
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 6 x 10
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Vinyl
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Unfinished, Partial
Basement Sq. Ft.: 720
Laundry Features: Main Level
Equipment
Appliances: Refrigerator
Sump Pump, Water Heater-Electric
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Parcel Number: 13-18-262-000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 198 x 220
Zoning: SINGL
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,426
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
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 Highway 136 (Buchanan Street) in Carthage, turn north on First Street, at the T intersection, take a left and home will be on the left hand 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: 1318262000
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 • 0.7mi
6/10
Carthage Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Illini West High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.8 hours in
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