This charmer on a double lot is in need of repairs and is just waiting to be your fixer upper. Buyers should obtain a free prequalification letter from Wells Fargo Mortgage or and entity which is a joint venture with Wells Fargo Mortgage by working directly with a mortgage consult or going online at www.wellsfargo.com(Include HMC name, telephone number and/or website here, INCLUDE NMLSR ID number). Buyers also have the option to provide proof of other credit decisions financing or a NACA ( Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America) Qualification letter.
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$1,737/mo
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Market trends in 62242, IL
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
86.4%
11.3% MoM
Median sale price
$140K
$40K MoM
Avg. days on market
109d
66 days MoM
Recently sold homes
1
2 MoM
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Sale history for 8151 Preston
Date
Event
Price
MARIS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4203865
Apr 22, 2013
Sold
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Mar 21, 2013
Listed
$4,400
$3/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$645 (−0.2%)
$2,830 + $1,475
$4,305
2023
$647 (+5.9%)
$2,650 + $8,795
$11,445
2022
$611 (−9.8%)
$2,460 + $8,170
$10,630
2021
$677 (+7.7%)
$1,670 + $8,170
$9,840
2020
$629 (+1.4%)
$1,630 + $7,975
$9,605
2019
$620 (−0.4%)
$1,668 + $8,166
$9,834
2018
$622 (+22.3%)
$1,643 + $8,054
$9,697
2017
$509 (−11.0%)
$1,643 + $8,054
$9,697
2016
$572 (+0.7%)
$1,425 + $7,000
$8,425
2015
$568 (+1.7%)
$1,425 + $7,000
$8,425
2014
$559 (+2.9%)
$1,425 + $7,000
$8,425
2013
$543
$1,425 + $7,000
$8,425
Tax history for 8151 Preston
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$645 (−0.2%)
$2,830 + $1,475
$4,305
2023
$647 (+5.9%)
$2,650 + $8,795
$11,445
2022
$611 (−9.8%)
$2,460 + $8,170
$10,630
2021
$677 (+7.7%)
$1,670 + $8,170
$9,840
2020
$629 (+1.4%)
$1,630 + $7,975
$9,605
2019
$620 (−0.4%)
$1,668 + $8,166
$9,834
2018
$622 (+22.3%)
$1,643 + $8,054
$9,697
2017
$509 (−11.0%)
$1,643 + $8,054
$9,697
2016
$572 (+0.7%)
$1,425 + $7,000
$8,425
2015
$568 (+1.7%)
$1,425 + $7,000
$8,425
2014
$559 (+2.9%)
$1,425 + $7,000
$8,425
2013
$543
$1,425 + $7,000
$8,425
*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
0.61 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Randolph County
APN
1005400700
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
Main Level # of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Length: 8
Room Width: 8
Room Level: Third or Upper
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 12
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 10
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Second or Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 10
Room Width: 12
Room Level: Second or Main
Basement Information
Basement Features: Crawl Space
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: None
Cooling Information: None
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Ownership Type: Bank
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Residential
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,500
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: .44 acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $551
Tax Year: 2011
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Other
Location
School Information
Elementary School: SPARTA DIST 140
Middle Or Junior High School: SPARTA DIST 140
High School: Sparta
High School District: SPARTA DIST 140
Location Information
Directions: I255 to exit #17A/IL-15 E/Belleville onto New Missouri Ave (IL-15 E). Continue on E IL-15 Turn right onto Baldwin Rd (CR-27).Turn right onto Preston Rd. 0.5 mi/879 m13.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Randolph County
APN: 1005400700
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1500
Levels: One and One Half
Around this home
Schools
Evansville Attendance Center
Public K-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
4/10
Sparta High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.5mi
4/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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