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1286 Nicholson Rd, Lincoln, IL 62656
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Conveniently situated on the edge of town, this immaculately maintained 3 bed, 2.5 bath brick/vinyl ranch is ready for you to move right in! 1286 Nicholson Rd., Lincoln, IL offers beautiful curb appeal on a quiet street in the Starkey Acres neighborhood. The main floor features a spacious eat-in kitchen with pantry, charming built-in leading to the cozy living room with stack stone electric fireplace and rear double doors, spacious laundry room with plenty of folding/hanging space and quaint glass door, renovated full hall bath, primary bedroom with walk-in closet and renovated full en suite, and two additional bedrooms - both with brand new carpet. Full, partially finished basement offers loads of extra living space with a sitting room, massive family room host to second electric fireplace, bonus/rec room, half bath and generous utility room with built-in storage shelving to remain for new owner(s). Newer asphalt driveway offers parking for several cars in addition to the 2 car attached garage with plenty of built-in storage. Tasteful landscaping greets you in the front yard and flows right back to the large, privacy fenced backyard - a true oasis with a spacious, canopy covered patio, deck, above ground pool, wooden play set and playhouse, fire pit and still plenty of green space. Don't wait on this one - a gem like this doesn't present itself often!
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Sale history for 1286 Nicholson Rd
$86/sq ft
$77/sq ft
Tax history for 1286 Nicholson Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # Of Cars: 2
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Attached
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
- Driveway: Asphalt
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Room Information
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 19 x 20
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
- Flooring: Carpet
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 15 x 26
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
- Flooring: Other
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
- Flooring: Wood Laminate
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12 x 20
- Flooring: Carpet
- Bath: Full
- Additional Rooms Information
- Basement: Full
- Basement Description: Partially Finished
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Wood Laminate Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- # of Rooms: 8
- Equipment
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Water Softener Owned
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
- Fireplace Features: Electric
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Above Ground Pool, Fire Pit, Other
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding,Brick
- Age: 31-40 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
- Roof: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Block
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,493
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1 Story
- Lower Sq Ft: 932
- Main Sq Ft: 1561
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property Currently Being Leased: No
- Rebuilt (Y/N): No
- Rehab (Y/N): Yes
- Rehab Year: 2022
- Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 3,122
- Total Sq Ft: 2,493
- Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 629
- General Information: Interstate Access
- Parcel Number: 0842501800
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 80X150
- Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
- Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees, Streetlights, Wood Fence
- Zero Lot Line: No
- BNAR Zoning: R1
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,997.48
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Conventional
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- Community Information
- Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
- Homeowners Association Information
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 27
- Elementary School: Central Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School District: 27
- Middle Or Junior School: Lincoln Jr High School
- High School District: 404
- High School: Lincoln High School
- Location Information
- Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
- Township: East Lincoln
- Corporate Limits: Lincoln
- Directions: South on I-55 to exit 133. Left onto Old Rte 66 W/Lincoln Pkwy, left onto Nicholson Rd, house is on the left.
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 1,561
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 0.28 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1987
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Logan County
- APN: 0842501800
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 105° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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