Great location! Property was once two apartments and could be returned to income property. Live on one level and rent the other or finish this rehab and have a stunning home! The current owner has completed several items already: new metal roof in 2021, updated main floor bath with a new tub and plumbing, new patio doors to a new deck, painted most of the exterior, new gutters, repaired the foundation, removed old chimney and installed a new vent pipe, prepped the main floor kitchen area and replaced most of the windows! Some electrical and drywalling is also new! Beautiful inlaid hardwood floors lie underneath most of the existing flooring on the main level. The open front porch, curved glass windows, ornate stairway and pocket doors add so much character! Come and check out this classic beauty!
Single-familyProperty Type
1886Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$75Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Kaye Pearson• Landmark Realty Of Illinois LLC
Bought with Carrie Cobane• Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Just a block from Soldiers and Sailors Park, the location of this home is a dream! Add to that the undeniable charm of inlayed hardwood floors with custom designs, incredible leaded glass windows and curved glass windows, an open front porch and the choice to use the home as a single family property or easily turn it back into a two unit, and the possibilities are endless! Plenty of work is needed to bring the home back to its glory but the work is worth it because the final result could be a masterpiece. Circle driveway, new boiler in 2017, and great potential!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08261796
Aug 8, 2013
Sold (MLS)
$40,300
$16/sq ft
Jan 31, 2013
Listed
$46,999
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,098 (−8.2%)
$8,782 + $34,134
$42,916
2024
$3,376 (+281.8%)
$8,782 + $34,134
$42,916
2022
$884 (−3.2%)
$7,574 + $8,209
$15,783
2021
$913 (−0.6%)
$7,101 + $7,696
$14,797
2020
$918 (−28.6%)
$6,722 + $7,285
$14,007
2019
$1,287 (+1.9%)
$6,476 + $7,018
$13,494
2018
$1,263 (+0.7%)
$6,399 + $7,754
$14,153
2016
$1,254 (+0.6%)
$6,313 + $7,649
$13,962
2015
$1,247 (−62.9%)
$6,148 + $7,449
$13,597
2013
$3,358
$6,074 + $33,150
$39,224
Tax history for 816 S Main St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,098 (−8.2%)
$8,782 + $34,134
$42,916
2024
$3,376 (+281.8%)
$8,782 + $34,134
$42,916
2022
$884 (−3.2%)
$7,574 + $8,209
$15,783
2021
$913 (−0.6%)
$7,101 + $7,696
$14,797
2020
$918 (−28.6%)
$6,722 + $7,285
$14,007
2019
$1,287 (+1.9%)
$6,476 + $7,018
$13,494
2018
$1,263 (+0.7%)
$6,399 + $7,754
$14,153
2016
$1,254 (+0.6%)
$6,313 + $7,649
$13,962
2015
$1,247 (−62.9%)
$6,148 + $7,449
$13,597
2013
$3,358
$6,074 + $33,150
$39,224
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
165 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bureau County
APN
16-16-353-013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R1 districts are intended to accommodate the development of single-family houses on lots of various sizes.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Parking (Total): 5
Parking Features: Gravel, Circular Driveway, On Site
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
Level: Second
Dimensions: 9 x 10
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 15
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 19
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 17
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 16
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 7 x 11
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Laundry Features: Main Level, Multiple Locations
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
# of Rooms: 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Equipment
Appliances: Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Metal
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 1616353013
Lot Information
Dimensions: 80 X 165
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $884.02
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, Steam
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: Home is on the west side of S. Main Street.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Bureau County
APN: 16-16-353-013
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Lincoln Elementary School
Public 3-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Logan Junior High School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Princeton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.