Step inside this timeless classic bungalow in Historic Leclaire and discover a home filled with warmth, character, and thoughtful updates, where original character meets modern comfort. Rich, original unpainted woodwork showcases the home’s enduring craftsmanship & adds timeless charm throughout, while thoughtful updates—including a newer: Roof, Main Sewer line, and Refreshed Updated Bathroom— offer peace of mind & provides added confidence and convenience. Additional highlights include a 2022 HVAC System, a RainSoft Water Treatment System, A Reverse Osmosis System in the Kitchen, and Luxury Vinyl floating flooring installed over the original hardwoods in the main-floor living room, dining room & bedroom. The welcoming kitchen offers newer stainless appliances, a functional island, and a charming original butler’s pantry with its own window, creating a delightful blend of style and practicality. On the main floor, the bedroom includes a generous 6 x 6 walk-in closet with natural light. The Second Floor area offers an extra Bedroom, and it is completely finished with an Extra-Large Walk-in closet. The Backyard offers a detached garage and fenced yard, with a separate shed for additional storage. This charming home is ideally located near shopping, MCT trails, public transit, and parks. This inviting Historic Leclaire residence offers distinctive charm, quality improvements, and refined comfort in a truly desirable setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
5,749 sq ftLot Size
$141Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Leesa Zick• Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors
Leclaire, located between Illinois Route 157 and Cahokia Creek, is a historic and residential Edwardsville neighborhood with brick cottages and tree-lined lanes. The district’s character concentrates around the Leclaire Historic District streetscape near the former N.O. Nelson Manufacturing complex, where preserved industrial buildings and quiet sidewalks set the tone. The Watershed Nature Center adds boardwalk trails and wetlands scenery at the neighborhood edge. Architectural details lean Craftsman and early-20th-century worker housing, with deep porches and compact lots. A short drive north, the Edwardsville Arts Center and Wildey Theatre extend the cultural calendar beyond the neighborhood grid. Nearby, Leclaire Park and the Madison County Transit Trails link daily routines to green space and regional paths.
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808 Troy Rd · $210,000
$215K and above
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Crown molding
High ceilings
Kitchen island
Laminate counters
Wood window frames
Stainless steel appliances
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Exhaust fan
Microwave
Electric range
Water heater
Water purifier
Water softener
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms total (1 on the main level, 1 upper-level bedroom with walk-in closet)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom (main level)
Kitchen
Kitchen with island
Electric range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Stainless steel appliances
Laminate counters
Butler's pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Front and rear porches
Entry steps/stairs
Private yard
Back and front yard fencing (wood)
Some trees
Asphalt road frontage (city street)
Home design
Single-family residence
One and one-half levels
Residential property
Parking
Driveway
1-car garage (approximately 12x18)
Additional garage(s) and shed(s) on property
Construction
Wood siding
Architectural shingle roof
Brick/mortar foundation
Basement with exterior and interior entry (unfinished, full)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Single-phase electric
Cable available
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Sewer connected
Water available
Electricity and solar
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