You'll love this bungalow style home that is located in a nice residential neighborhood!! The home offers over 1,600 square feet of living area, all on one level. Upon entering, you'll find an entry area, 1/2 bath, living room, dining room, nice sized kitchen with laundry area, 3 bedrooms, and full bathroom. There is also an office or den area right before entering the screened-in back porch. This property has NG/FA heat (2024) and Central Air. There is a partial/unfinished basement, back concrete patio, and a small storage shed which will convey, along with the dishwasher, stove, washer, & dryer. Inspections are welcome, but this home will be selling in "AS IS" condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$65Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brenda Young• Brenda Young Real Estate
Bought with Brenda Young• Brenda Young Real Estate
NEW PRICE: Lots of updates in this charming bungalow that is over 1600 square feet. Come up on front deck into large entry way that has room for sitting area, also a 1/2 bath off entry. Nice sized living room with window seat with storage below. Formal dining room with built in shelving. Updated kitchen with newer counter tops, breakfast bar, peninsula with lots of extra storage, dishwasher, newer sink, appliances. Behind new barn door is a large pantry. Washer and dryer has special place at end of kitchen. 3 nice sized bedrooms, one with closet with barn door. Full 4 piece bath with linen closet. Another room as you come in through french doors from the screened-in large porch could be office, toy room or whatever extra space you need. New flooring, carpet, light fixtures, paint and so much more. Large partial basement with sump pump. Huge yard, close to elementary school and is in an excellent area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$650 (+285.9%)
$2,393 + $11,233
$13,626
2024
$168 (+102.0%)
$2,272 + $10,664
$12,936
2023
$83 (+244.2%)
$2,095 + $9,835
$11,930
2022
$24 (−55.3%)
$1,979 + $9,292
$11,271
2020
$54
$1,792 + $10,478
$12,270
2019
$54
$1,774 + $10,374
$12,148
2018
$54 (+5.5%)
$1,816 + $10,618
$12,434
2017
$51 (−1.9%)
$1,793 + $10,482
$12,275
2016
$52 (+0.7%)
$1,834 + $10,719
$12,553
2015
$52 (−35.2%)
$1,834 + $10,719
$12,553
2014
$80 (+7.1%)
$1,693 + $10,213
$11,906
2013
$75
$1,693 + $10,213
$11,906
Tax history for 1541 Elm St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$650 (+285.9%)
$2,393 + $11,233
$13,626
2024
$168 (+102.0%)
$2,272 + $10,664
$12,936
2023
$83 (+244.2%)
$2,095 + $9,835
$11,930
2022
$24 (−55.3%)
$1,979 + $9,292
$11,271
2020
$54
$1,792 + $10,478
$12,270
2019
$54
$1,774 + $10,374
$12,148
2018
$54 (+5.5%)
$1,816 + $10,618
$12,434
2017
$51 (−1.9%)
$1,793 + $10,482
$12,275
2016
$52 (+0.7%)
$1,834 + $10,719
$12,553
2015
$52 (−35.2%)
$1,834 + $10,719
$12,553
2014
$80 (+7.1%)
$1,693 + $10,213
$11,906
2013
$75
$1,693 + $10,213
$11,906
*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
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hancock County
APN
1129674000
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 Sep 23, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 10
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 16
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 19
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 10
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 16
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Unfinished, Partial
Basement Sq. Ft.: 180
Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Washer
Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Building Information
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Metal
Construction Materials: Masonite
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Parcel Number: 11-29-674-000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 100 x 140
Zoning: SINGL
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $168
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Finance Code: USRD
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School: Hamilton
High School: Hamilton
Location Information
Directions: From Highway 136 in Hamilton, turn south on 16th Street and continue South to Elm Street, turn right/west & home will be in the 1st block on the north side of the street
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Hancock County
APN: 1129674000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Hamilton Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Hamilton Jr/Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hamilton, IL • 62341
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Hamilton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.