SOLD JUN 15, 2026

Sold on jun 2026

$225,000

•

2,040

sq ft

128 N Mercer St, Princeton, IL 61356

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This place just feels like home! This 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home has character and charm. Beautiful woodwork throughout including an oak stairway and crown molding. Dining room has a coffered ceiling and room for plenty of guests. The spacious family room features a gas fireplace. Laundry and 1/2 bath are conveniently located on the main floor. Kitchen has seamless counter tops and SS appliances. Huge 12 x 22 foot master bedroom on the 2nd floor. Basement has been waterproofed and provides plenty of storage space. The 2 car garage is insulated and plumbed for gas heat. Updates include the roof (2024), AC (2019), HWH (2013), refrigerator (2022). There is a radon system in place and 200 amp service. This is a solid home in a great location! Call for your showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1911Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$110Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kaye Pearson • Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC

Bought with Aaron Mallet • eXp Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12650103

Redfin Estimate

$228,933

$3,933 since sold in June 2026$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 57.5% higher than the average sale price ($145K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$150,000
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SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$42,000
B
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$144,200
C
3 beds2 baths1,348 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$163,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,294 sq ft
628 N Euclid Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$265,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,686 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
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Market trends in 61356, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.7%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$193K

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

1 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale and tax history for 128 N Mercer St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12650103

Jun 15, 2026

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$225,000

$110/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09589343

Jun 15, 2017

Sold (MLS)

$153,000

$75/sq ft

Apr 8, 2017

Listed

$159,075

$78/sq ft

+12

Exceptional home that stands far above the rest. Open oak stairway, crown molding, newer roof, lots of natural woodwork, concrete driveway, new concrete patio, garage insulated and heated. B-Dri waterproofing system with lifetime guarantee in basement. 3 large bedrooms, main level laundry, and separate living room/family room areas. Perfect layout, fresh paint, perfect maintenance and updating- this home needs absolutely nothing but you!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08746746

Dec 5, 2014

Sold (MLS)

$150,000

$74/sq ft

Oct 6, 2014

Listed

$159,500

$78/sq ft

+19

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08684094

Oct 2, 2014

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07784748

Sep 15, 2012

Sold (MLS)

$126,000

$62/sq ft

Apr 17, 2011

Listed

$149,500

$73/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,632 (+7.5%)

$6,554 + $54,653

$61,207

2024

$4,310 (+7.8%)

$6,554 + $54,653

$61,207

2023

$3,999 (+6.7%)

$6,137 + $51,178

$57,315

2022

$3,747 (+3.1%)

$5,652 + $47,134

$52,786

2021

$3,636 (+3.8%)

$5,299 + $44,191

$49,490

2020

$3,503 (−0.2%)

$5,016 + $41,832

$46,848

2019

$3,509 (+2.2%)

$4,832 + $40,301

$45,133

2018

$3,435 (+2.4%)

$4,774 + $39,819

$44,593

2016

$3,356 (+0.5%)

$4,709 + $39,279

$43,988

2015

$3,339 (+8.7%)

$4,586 + $37,803

$42,389

2013

$3,071

$4,530 + $37,344

$41,874

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,240 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

1911

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bureau County

APN

16-17-226-012

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Garage

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: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 16
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 25
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 17
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 22
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Laundry Features: Main Level

Interior Features
Interior Features: Coffered Ceiling(s)
# of Rooms: 7

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Log

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 1617226012

Lot Information
Dimensions: 80x128
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,310.16
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
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: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 115
Middle Or Junior School District: 115
High School District: 500
High School: Princeton High School

Location Information
Township: Princeton
Corporate Limits: Princeton
Directions: From Main Street, turn west onto Central and then north on Mercer. House is on the west side of Mercer.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,240 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: —
County: Bureau County
APN: 16-17-226-012

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

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Schools

Jefferson Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi

Logan Junior High School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

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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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° 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, 4 days in 30 years

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Princeton, IL • 61356

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Dec

Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Princeton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
304 North Mercer St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$176,074
231 North Mercer St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$113,032
230 North Mercer St, Princeton, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1789 Sq. Ft.	$180,611
509 West Wilmot St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$162,867
220 North Knox St, Princeton, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$141,401
419 West Farnham St, Princeton, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 920 Sq. Ft.	$144,020
411 West Putnam St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$87,835

Address	Redfin Estimate
303 North Mercer St, Princeton, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 875 Sq. Ft.	$138,787
115 North Mercer St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$105,312
124 North Mercer St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$153,278
505 West Wilmot St, Princeton, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$146,810
423 West Putnam St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$121,366
128 North Knox St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$121,548
405 West Putnam St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$95,823

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 North Mercer St, Princeton, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$225,367
210 North Mercer St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$285,412
510 West Wilmot St, Princeton, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$196,067
423 West Farnham St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$84,525
204 North Knox St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$92,409
118 North Knox St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$94,289
420 West Farnham St, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$113,332

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