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Last listed at $110,000, CLOSED ON Apr 2023

$132,425

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $747/mo

•

2,249

sq ft

235 Light St, Chester, IL 62233

About this home

Recently remodeled duplex on a dead end street that is ready to move into. A private location with a vacant lot to the left, woods to the back and a vacant lot and woods to the right. There is an electrical breaker box in each unit and all utilities are separate. Newer heating, cooling, and hot water heaters. The partial basement has been waterproofed by Midwest Basement Tech. . The upper unit has permanent LED lights on the staircase for your safety. The upper unit also features 2 bed rooms, kitchen, 3/4 bath, living room and 2 large closets . The main level has a knotty pine enclosed front porch with a gas fireplace. The main level features 3 bed rooms, a full bath, with a laundry area in the bathroom. The kitchen has range, refrigerator and the counter tops are just awesome. Just off the kitchen is a pantry. The upper unit is all electric. The main level has gas heat. "SOLD AS IS" sellers to do no repairs or pay for any inspections

Multi-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$59Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Donald Otten • Golden Key Realty

Bought with David Gutjahr • Gutjahr Realty, Llc

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•Source:MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #22055566

Redfin Estimate

$132,425

$22K over list price of $110K

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This home's estimate is 1.3% higher than the average sale price ($131K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$139,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,032 sq ft
402 W Pine St, Percy, IL 62272
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$134,900
B
4 beds1 bath2,369 sq ft
624 Palestine Rd, Chester, IL 62233
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$129,000
C
4 beds1 bath1,332 sq ft
611 Van Zant St, Chester, IL 62233
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$80,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,450 sq ft
1717 High St, Chester, IL 62233
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$170,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,492 sq ft
123 Allan St, Chester, IL 62233

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Market trends in 62233, IL

Last updated August 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

$119,000
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
1012 Opdyke St, Chester, IL 62233
$165,000
4 beds1 bath1,764 sq ft
900 W Holmes St, Chester, IL 62233
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Sale history for 235 Light St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$570 (−38.7%)

$3,210 + $12,280

$15,490

2023

$930 (+2.4%)

$3,005 + $11,495

$14,500

2022

$908 (+0.6%)

$2,790 + $10,680

$13,470

2021

$903 (−0.8%)

$2,630 + $10,065

$12,695

2020

$910 (+3.5%)

$2,665 + $10,195

$12,860

2019

$879 (−41.0%)

$1,959 + $10,834

$12,793

2018

$1,491 (+3.1%)

$1,929 + $20,766

$22,695

2017

$1,447 (−2.1%)

$1,929 + $20,766

$22,695

2016

$1,477 (+2.5%)

$1,580 + $17,015

$18,595

2015

$1,441 (+0.3%)

$1,580 + $17,015

$18,595

2014

$1,436 (+29.4%)

$1,585 + $17,080

$18,665

2013

$1,110

$1,585 + $24,010

$25,595

Tax history for 235 Light St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$570 (−38.7%)

$3,210 + $12,280

$15,490

2023

$930 (+2.4%)

$3,005 + $11,495

$14,500

2022

$908 (+0.6%)

$2,790 + $10,680

$13,470

2021

$903 (−0.8%)

$2,630 + $10,065

$12,695

2020

$910 (+3.5%)

$2,665 + $10,195

$12,860

2019

$879 (−41.0%)

$1,959 + $10,834

$12,793

2018

$1,491 (+3.1%)

$1,929 + $20,766

$22,695

2017

$1,447 (−2.1%)

$1,929 + $20,766

$22,695

2016

$1,477 (+2.5%)

$1,580 + $17,015

$18,595

2015

$1,441 (+0.3%)

$1,580 + $17,015

$18,595

2014

$1,436 (+29.4%)

$1,585 + $17,080

$18,665

2013

$1,110

$1,585 + $24,010

$25,595

*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

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Randolph County

APN

1807101400

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

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

Interior Features
Appliances: Some Fireplace(s), Some Insulated Window(s), Some Refrigerator(s), Some Range Oven(s), Some Shower Bath(s), Some Smoke Alarm(s), Some Wall to Wall Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Property Information
Ownership Type: Private
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Multi-Family 2-4
Property Condition: None
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,249
Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 X 150
Lot Size Source: County Records

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $903
Tax Year: 2020

Lease / Rent Details
Tenant Pays: All Utilities

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Multi-Family Financial Information
Operating Expense Includes: None, Maintenance

Unit Type 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Unit Type 2 Information
# of Bedrooms: 2

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: None

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: Swanwick St., go past Gilster-MaryLee, 1 block to Light Street, and turn right and last place on left.
Cross Street: Swanwick Street

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: 1807101400

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026

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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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Home values near 235 Light St

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Address	Redfin Estimate
229 Light St, Chester, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1733 Sq. Ft.	$148,595
305 Maple Ln, Chester, IL 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1234 Sq. Ft.	$94,438

Address	Redfin Estimate
231 Light St, Chester, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$131,299
318 Church St, Chester, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$75,974

Address	Redfin Estimate
921 Leavenworth St, Chester, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1161 Sq. Ft.	$99,442
900 Valley St, Chester, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1091 Sq. Ft.	$95,886

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