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Last listed at $64,900, closed on dec 2018

$128,849

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $497/mo

•

1,200

sq ft

231 Light St, Chester, IL 62233

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$107Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Robin Bert • Shawnee Trails Realty

Bought with Robin Bert • Shawnee Trails Realty

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•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #18083760

Redfin Estimate

$128,849

$64K over list price of $65K

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This home's estimate is 3.4% higher than the average sale price ($125K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$149,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,464 sq ft
1040 William St, Chester, IL 62233
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$80,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,450 sq ft
1717 High St, Chester, IL 62233
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$125,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,234 sq ft
204 E Broadway, Steeleville, IL 62288
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$139,900
D
3 beds2 baths1,032 sq ft
402 W Pine St, Percy, IL 62272
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$129,000
E
4 beds1 bath1,332 sq ft
611 Van Zant St, Chester, IL 62233

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$2,137/mo

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Market trends in 62233, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

+3.2% MoM

Median sale price

$120K

$38K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

35 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$310,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,500 sq ft
900 Park Ave, Chester, IL 62233
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Sale history for 231 Light St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 11, 2018

Sold

$59,500

$50/sq ft

MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #18083760

Dec 7, 2018

Sold

Dec 2, 2018

Pending

—

Oct 23, 2018

Contingent

—

Oct 18, 2018

Listed

$64,900

$54/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #EB423971

Dec 7, 2018

Sold (MLS)

Oct 13, 2018

Listed

$64,900

$54/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,276 (+7.0%)

$4,585 + $22,175

$26,760

2023

$1,192 (−24.0%)

$4,290 + $20,755

$25,045

2022

$1,569 (+0.6%)

$3,985 + $19,285

$23,270

2021

$1,560 (−6.8%)

$3,755 + $18,175

$21,930

2020

$1,674 (+3.5%)

$3,805 + $18,410

$22,215

2019

$1,618 (+6.0%)

$1,959 + $21,579

$23,538

2018

$1,526 (+3.1%)

$1,929 + $21,295

$23,224

2017

$1,480 (+41.0%)

$1,929 + $21,295

$23,224

2016

$1,050 (+3.9%)

$1,580 + $17,450

$19,030

2015

$1,010 (+0.2%)

$1,580 + $17,450

$19,030

2014

$1,008 (+1.1%)

$1,585 + $17,520

$19,105

2013

$997

$1,585 + $17,520

$19,105

Tax history for 231 Light St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$1,276 (+7.0%)

$4,585 + $22,175

$26,760

2023

$1,192 (−24.0%)

$4,290 + $20,755

$25,045

2022

$1,569 (+0.6%)

$3,985 + $19,285

$23,270

2021

$1,560 (−6.8%)

$3,755 + $18,175

$21,930

2020

$1,674 (+3.5%)

$3,805 + $18,410

$22,215

2019

$1,618 (+6.0%)

$1,959 + $21,579

$23,538

2018

$1,526 (+3.1%)

$1,929 + $21,295

$23,224

2017

$1,480 (+41.0%)

$1,929 + $21,295

$23,224

2016

$1,050 (+3.9%)

$1,580 + $17,450

$19,030

2015

$1,010 (+0.2%)

$1,580 + $17,450

$19,030

2014

$1,008 (+1.1%)

$1,585 + $17,520

$19,105

2013

$997

$1,585 + $17,520

$19,105

*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

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Randolph County

APN

1807101200

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Rear/Side Entry
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Main: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Main and Upper Bathrooms: 2
Main Level # of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 14x11
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 14x11
Room Length: 14
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 12x12
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 12x11
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 8x8
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 8
Room Level: Second or Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 13x11
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Third or Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 13x11
Room Length: 13
Room Width: 11
Room Level: Third or Upper

Room 8 Information
Room Dimensions: 10x7
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 7
Room Level: Third or Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bathroom
Room Dimensions: 7x6
Room Length: 7
Room Width: 6
Room Level: Third or Upper

Basement Information
Basement Features: Full, Concrete, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access

Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 7

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Electric

Interior Features
Interior Features: Window Treatments, Some Wood Floors
Window Features: Some Insulated Wndws, Some Tilt-In Windows
Appliances: Range, Range Hood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,200
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Other
Below Grade Finished Area: 450
Below Grade Finished Area Source: Other

Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Public GRND, Backs to Trees/Woods
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x150
Lot Size Source: County Records

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,480
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

School Information
Elementary School: CHESTER DIST 139
Middle Or Junior High School: CHESTER DIST 139
High School: CHESTER
High School District: CHESTER DIST 139

Location Information
Directions: From State Street/Hwy 150, turn on to Light Street. Straight at the stop sign on Swanwick, and go down the hill. Light Street is a no-thru street. Property is signed.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Randolph County
APN: 1807101200

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026

Other

Home Information
Living Area: 1200
Levels: Two

Around this home

Schools

Chester Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 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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Chester, IL • 62233

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Home values near 231 Light St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
229 Light St, Chester, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1733 Sq. Ft.	$150,507
921 Swanwick St, Chester, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$137,123

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Light St, Chester, IL 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2249 Sq. Ft.	$130,132
925 Swanwick St, Chester, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1283 Sq. Ft.	$87,163

Address	Redfin Estimate
1009 Swanwick St, Chester, IL 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3639 Sq. Ft.	$176,281
921 Leavenworth St, Chester, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1161 Sq. Ft.	$98,615

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