SOLD NOV 25, 2025

Off market nov 2025 for $126K

$128,799

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $881/mo

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1,498

sq ft

522 8th St, Lacon, IL 51540

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Beautifully updated three-bedroom home featuring fresh paint throughout, a renovated primary suite, and a remodeled bathroom. Enjoy two spacious living areas, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, along with three generously sized bedrooms offering plenty of comfort and versatility. You’ll love the heated wood-burning two-car detached garage with a bar and a new roof, as well as the fully fenced backyard providing added privacy. The nicely landscaped corner lot offers plenty of space for gardening, pets, and outdoor fun. Additional updates include a new furnace and A/C, cleaned vents, remodeled garage, range oven, and a new privacy fence. Conveniently located in the heart of Lacon within walking distance of the school, churches, and shopping. Schedule your showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

10,824 sq ftLot Size

$86Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Joe DePauw • eXp Realty

Bought with Emma Frakes • eXp Realty

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•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1261795

Redfin Estimate

$128,799

$2,799 since sold in November 2025$20K since September

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This home's estimate is 25.4% lower than the average sale price ($173K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$42,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,878 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$82,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,775 sq ft
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$225,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,600 sq ft
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F
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$1,985/mo

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Market trends in 61540, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

91.8%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$146K

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

53d

21 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$265,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,358 sq ft
1381 Oak Dr, Lacon, IL 61540
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Sale history for 522 8th St

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1261795

Nov 25, 2025

Sold

$126,000

$84/sq ft

Oct 26, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 22, 2025

Listed

$132,500

$88/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1179351

Mar 24, 2017

Sold

$69,900

$47/sq ft

Dec 4, 2016

Listed

$69,900

$47/sq ft

+25

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1147858

Aug 29, 2014

Sold

$74,500

$50/sq ft

Sep 30, 2013

Listed

$75,000

$50/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,110 (+6.4%)

$3,564 + $27,790

$31,354

2024

$1,982 (+8.3%)

$3,365 + $26,242

$29,607

2023

$1,830 (+7.6%)

$3,090 + $24,097

$27,187

2022

$1,700 (+8.2%)

$2,797 + $21,809

$24,606

2021

$1,571 (+1.8%)

$2,592 + $20,212

$22,804

2020

$1,543 (−2.5%)

$2,502 + $19,510

$22,012

2019

$1,583 (−0.9%)

$2,471 + $19,269

$21,740

2018

$1,597 (−5.6%)

$2,471 + $19,269

$21,740

2016

$1,692 (+0.5%)

$2,521 + $19,662

$22,183

2015

$1,684 (+52.4%)

$2,635 + $20,552

$23,187

2014

$1,105 (+3.7%)

$2,564 + $14,917

$17,481

2013

$1,066

$2,519 + $14,655

$17,174

Tax history for 522 8th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,110 (+6.4%)

$3,564 + $27,790

$31,354

2024

$1,982 (+8.3%)

$3,365 + $26,242

$29,607

2023

$1,830 (+7.6%)

$3,090 + $24,097

$27,187

2022

$1,700 (+8.2%)

$2,797 + $21,809

$24,606

2021

$1,571 (+1.8%)

$2,592 + $20,212

$22,804

2020

$1,543 (−2.5%)

$2,502 + $19,510

$22,012

2019

$1,583 (−0.9%)

$2,471 + $19,269

$21,740

2018

$1,597 (−5.6%)

$2,471 + $19,269

$21,740

2016

$1,692 (+0.5%)

$2,521 + $19,662

$22,183

2015

$1,684 (+52.4%)

$2,635 + $20,552

$23,187

2014

$1,105 (+3.7%)

$2,564 + $14,917

$17,481

2013

$1,066

$2,519 + $14,655

$17,174

*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

82 ft.

Lot depth

132 ft.

Lot size

10,824 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,378

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Marshall County

APN

04-25-310-005

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 898
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 600
Room 2 Type: Upper Level

Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level

Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement

Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level

Room 6 Information
Room 6 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Laminate
Room 6 Length: 14.03
Room 6 Level: Upper
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 15.05

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 12.01
Room 7 Level: Upper
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 15.03

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
Room 8 Length: 12.03
Room 8 Level: Upper
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 15.04

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
Room 9 Length: 15.02
Room 9 Level: Main
Room 9 Type: Living Room
Room 9 Width: 15.04

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Flooring: Carpet
Room 10 Length: 15.01
Room 10 Level: Main
Room 10 Type: Family Room
Room 10 Width: 16.04

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Hardwood
Room 11 Length: 12.02
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Dining Room
Room 11 Width: 1.02

Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Vinyl
Room 12 Length: 12.03
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Kitchen
Room 12 Width: 12.01

Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Vinyl
Room 13 Length: 11.02
Room 13 Level: Main
Room 13 Type: Laundry
Room 13 Width: 8.04

Room 14 Information
Room 14 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 14 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 14 Type: Third Floor

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Cellar, Partial

Interior Features
Cable Available,Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplaces Total: 0

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 82 x 132
Road Surface Type: Paved

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1498
Levels: Two

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: 1982.26
Tax Legal Description: LOT 2 EX 82 1/2 FT & LOT 3 EX 82 1/2~FT BLK 47 SMITHS ADD. Lot Size: 82 X 132

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, Public Sewer

Location

School Information
High School: Midland

Location Information
Directions: Fifth Str. turn North on Center to Eighth
Subdivision Name: Smith
MLS Area Minor: PAAR Area

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,378
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,824 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Marshall County
APN: 04-25-310-005

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: PAAR Area
Standard Status: Closed

Home Information
Living Area: 1498
Building Area Total: 1498
Levels: Two
Year Built: 1900

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Schools

Midland Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

Midland Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi

6/10

Midland High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi

3/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 106° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% 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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Lacon, IL • 51540

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516 8th St, Lacon, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1304 Sq. Ft.	$159,470
216 North Center St, Lacon, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$117,141

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213 North Center St, Lacon, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1107 Sq. Ft.	$107,760
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