Sold on jul 2026

$185,000

•

1,508

sq ft

277 Backbone Rd W, Princeton, IL 61356

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About this home

The perfect ranch home located right on the edge of town! This cozy 3 bdrm, 2 bath home is situated on a half of an acre. Large, shaded, fenced-in backyard offers the perfect oasis for the hosta lover. The kitchen has been newly updated with beautiful granite countertops, white cabinetry and stainless appliances. Bathroom remodel now offers a gorgeous walk-in shower. Some other updates include new washing machine and flooring in 2025. Schedule your showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$123Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kimberly Scott • Success Realty Property Management, LLC

Bought with Eric Johnston • Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12663321

Redfin Estimate

$213,471

$28K since sold in July 2026$11K since September

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This home's estimate is 0.3% lower than the average sale price ($214K) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
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C
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SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$163,000
D
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E
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F
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Market trends in 61356, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

+1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$222K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

50d

2 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Est. $1,986 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 277 Backbone Rd W

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12663321

Jul 30, 2026

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$185,000

$123/sq ft

Jul 2, 2026

Pending

—

Jun 24, 2026

Relisted (Active)

—

Jun 24, 2026

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09242955

Oct 21, 2016

Sold (MLS)

$110,000

$73/sq ft

Jun 1, 2016

Listed

$115,000

$76/sq ft

+17

What a great home!!!! Fresh Valspar paint throughout this charming ranch home at towns edge with city water and sewer convenience! Updated electrical and several ceiling fans. Convenient tilt-in to clean vinyl windows. NEW Wood look vinyl flooring is great for allergies. Family room as well as living room for lovely living space. Large fenced yard is lined with perennials and has a garden shed and drive through gate. New vanity top and faucet in master suite. Fresh new window treatments. New stove dishwasher and microwave and garage door in 2014, Furnace,A/C and roof new in 2013. This home is carpet free! Easy access to shopping, restaurants and even Interstate 80.! Come and see this lovely home that is priced to sell and move in ready!!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09058708

Apr 7, 2016

Sold (MLS)

$102,000

$68/sq ft

Oct 6, 2015

Listed

$110,000

$73/sq ft

+19

This lovely 3 BR, 2 Bath home feels like country but it's only minutes from shopping, grocery stores, & restaurants! Spacious rooms & so many updates-Updated kitchen w/new countertops, sink, & island w/snack bar (2015). New stove, DW, & microwave (2014). Updated baths. New furnace/AC & Roof 2013. New Garage Door(2014) w/Opener. Large fenced-in back yard w/storage shed. Plus seller has just hooked up to city water and sewer. Great home in a great location! Come see!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08850661

Aug 28, 2015

Listing Removed

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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08399313

Oct 8, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,394 (+7.8%)

$11,266 + $35,181

$46,447

2024

$3,149 (+8.2%)

$11,266 + $35,181

$46,447

2023

$2,911 (+7.1%)

$10,550 + $32,944

$43,494

2022

$2,719 (+3.4%)

$9,716 + $30,341

$40,057

2021

$2,630 (+4.0%)

$9,109 + $28,446

$37,555

2020

$2,529 (−0.1%)

$8,623 + $26,927

$35,550

2019

$2,532 (+2.3%)

$8,307 + $25,941

$34,248

2018

$2,476 (+1.3%)

$8,208 + $25,631

$33,839

2016

$2,445 (−25.2%)

$8,097 + $25,284

$33,381

2015

$3,268 (+8.7%)

$7,886 + $24,624

$32,510

2013

$3,006

$7,790 + $33,317

$41,107

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

131 ft.

Lot depth

183 ft.

Lot size

0.54 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

1975

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Bureau County

APN

16-05-477-010

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): 6
Parking Features: Concrete, Gravel, Attached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 21
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 3 x 5

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 12
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Crawl Space

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6

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

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Frame
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,508

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 1508
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 1,508
Total Sq Ft: 1,508
Parcel Number: 1605477010
Fencing: Fenced

Lot Information
Dimensions: 130.45X182.75
Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,149.28
Tax Year: 2024
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

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

Location Information
Township: Princeton
Corporate Limits: Princeton
Directions: Main St. North to Backbone; West 1/4 mi; on North side of road.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Bureau County
APN: 16-05-477-010

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

Douglas Elementary School

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.9mi

Logan Junior High School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

Princeton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

0% 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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Sun exposure

99/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in Princeton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Home values near 277 Backbone Rd W

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
380 Backbone Road West, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$254,376
214 Backbone Road West, Princeton, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2748 Sq. Ft.	$331,835

Address	Redfin Estimate
315 Backbone Road West, Princeton, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1829 Sq. Ft.	$198,613
340 Backbone Road West, Princeton, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2907 Sq. Ft.	$460,372

Address	Redfin Estimate
367 Backbone Road West, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$223,069
340 W Backbone Road, Princeton, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$128,837

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