Do you need a place to live AND you want to be an investor? This inexpensive duplex could be the right buy for you. Approximate room dimensions are listed for north side first in each category. Both kitchens in have attractive cabinets and include appliances plus north side has hook ups for washer and dryer. Recent improvements include electric redone with two meters, replacement windows, new doors, bathroom overhauls and one new furnace.
Bring your tools and finish the work started on this duplex investment property. One side has been gutted and the renovation begun; both sides have been totally rewired. Walls in north side have been redone. South side is presently rented to a long term renter. Note: Property can be purchased together with 344 W. VanBuren at a negotiated price.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$496 (+3.4%)
$2,862 + $3,955
$6,817
2024
$480 (+1.5%)
$2,862 + $3,955
$6,817
2023
$473 (−0.2%)
$2,597 + $3,589
$6,186
2022
$474 (−2.9%)
$2,333 + $3,224
$5,557
2021
$488 (−1.7%)
$2,239 + $3,094
$5,333
2020
$497 (+1.6%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2019
$489 (+1.1%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2018
$483 (+1.3%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2017
$477 (+1.1%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2016
$472 (+0.2%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2015
$471 (−66.2%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2013
$1,394 (−2.0%)
$2,280 + $12,792
$15,072
2012
$1,422
$2,280 + $12,792
$15,072
Tax history for 201 3rd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$496 (+3.4%)
$2,862 + $3,955
$6,817
2024
$480 (+1.5%)
$2,862 + $3,955
$6,817
2023
$473 (−0.2%)
$2,597 + $3,589
$6,186
2022
$474 (−2.9%)
$2,333 + $3,224
$5,557
2021
$488 (−1.7%)
$2,239 + $3,094
$5,333
2020
$497 (+1.6%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2019
$489 (+1.1%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2018
$483 (+1.3%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2017
$477 (+1.1%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2016
$472 (+0.2%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2015
$471 (−66.2%)
$2,280 + $3,053
$5,333
2013
$1,394 (−2.0%)
$2,280 + $12,792
$15,072
2012
$1,422
$2,280 + $12,792
$15,072
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1908
Sq. Ft.
1,306
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Coles County
APN
2103962000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Structure Type: Duplex
Sq. Ft.: 1306
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,306
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Duplex
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Duplex
Lot Information
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 0.18
Lot Size Dimensions: 83 x 93
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $477
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Charleston Dist. 1
Middle Or Junior School District: Charleston Dist. 1
High School District: Charleston Dist. 1
Location Information
Directions: Turn north off Madison Avenue across from Copper Eagle antique shop and proceed to property on east side of street.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,306
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 1908
County: Coles County
APN: 2103962000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: CentralIllinoisBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Charleston Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Charleston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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