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$269,900

Est. $1,914/mo —

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1,278

sq ft

212 S 8th St, Riverton, IL 62561

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ORIGINALLY LISTED AS A TURNKEY SALE (MEANING ALL FURNISHINGS WITH), NOW HAS BEEN REDUCED TO REFLECT THE HOME SALE ONLY. THIS UNIQUE BRICK FAIRY TALE TUDOR STYLE HOME IS JUST PERFECT & CHARMING IN EVERY WAY HAVING ALL ITS CHARACTER PLUS ALL THE UPDATES NEEDED FOR MODERN LIVING ON A VERY PRIVATE OVER 1/2ACRE LOT. FEATURES SHEET IS ATTACHED AS IS A LIST OF ITEMS THAT SELLER IS WILLING TO NEGOTIATE & SELL SEPARATELY IF BUYER CHOOSES. THIS HOME IS SECLUDED IN ITS OWN LITTLE PARADISE HAVING A LIGHTED GAZEBO, LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL GARDENING, EVEN A ROOFTOP PATIO WITH FLOWER BOXES AS RAILING. THE YARD IS PRIVACY FENCED & HAS A NEWER SHED PLUS NEWER CUSTOM 2 CAR CARPORT OFF THE CIRCULAR DRIVE. NOW STEP INTO THE ORIGINAL WOOD FINISHES OF A 3BEDRM, 1.5BTH HOME WITH ALL ROOMS HAVING BEEN UPDATED INCLUDING THE KITCHEN WITH BEAUTIFUL CABINETRY, UPDATED SS APPLIANCES, SOLID COUNTERS & TILE FLOORS FROM ITALY. THE CHARACTER IS UNMATCHED HAVING BUILTINS, ZONED HVAC SYSTEM, PELLA REPLACEMENT WINDOWS & NEWER STORM DRS ALL WITH THIS HOMES ORIGINAL CHARACTER IN MIND. EVEN THE BASEMENT IS VERY LIVABLE/FUNCTIONAL & PRETTY MUCH FINISHED EXCEPT FOR CEILINGS WHICH ADDS ADDITIONAL LIVING/STORAGE SPACE. SELLERS ARE STARTING A NEW CHAPTER IN LIFE SO HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY! THE $14,000 1YR OLD SALTWATER HOT TUB IN GARG CAN STAY OR GO & GARG HAS HEAT & AC VENT FROM HOME HVAC SYSTEM.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

0.59 acresLot Size

$211Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Cheri Shadis • The Real Estate Group, Inc.

Contact: Mobl: 217-725-3534

Listing updated: Oct 3, 2026 at 03:02pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1046321

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$1,914 per month

Principal and interest$1,510

Property taxes

$290

HOA dues

Home insurance

$115

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Riverton Elementary School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi

4/10

Riverton Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

6/10

Riverton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

2/10

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212 S 8th St · $269,900

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$270K and above

75% chance or better to win

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Solid surface countertops
Gas log fireplace in the living room
One fireplace total

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms (all on upper level)

Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Electric water heater

Flooring
Hardwood floors in living spaces and bedrooms
Tile in the kitchen

Heating & cooling
Multiple heating systems (2+)
Zoned heating

Sale and tax history for 212 S 8th St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1046321

Sep 24, 2026

Price Changed

$269,900

$211/sq ft

Sep 7, 2026

Listed

$289,900

$227/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1004831

May 28, 2021

Sold

$160,000

$125/sq ft

Jan 30, 2021

Listed

$169,900

$133/sq ft

+33

You'll feel as though you're stepping into a storybook as you enter this beautiful 3 BR 1.5 BA home! Gleaming hardwood floors throughout as well as wooden doors and a stairwell made for a princess! Kitchen and bathrooms have been updated with all stainless steel appliances. Warm up by the gas fireplace or enjoy the huge 0.59 acre yard with partially fenced yard! The pretty gazebo has electricity. There is a nice outdoor space above the garage that just needs a railing to be usable. This home is sure to make anyone's happily ever after dream come true!

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA157481

Jan 14, 2016

Sold

$177,500

$139/sq ft

Nov 30, 2015

Listed

$177,500

$139/sq ft

+31

ONE OF A KIND DOESN'T BEGIN TO DESCRIBE THIS GORGEOUS TUDOR STYLE IN PARK-LIKE SETTING. THIS HOME WAS BUILT IN A TIME WHERE MATERIALS, CRAFTSMANSHIP & ATTENTION TO DETAIL WERE THE PREMISES FOR CONSTRUCTION. THIS HAS ALL ORIGINAL WOODWORK & CHARACTER BUT HAS A MODERN TWIST THAT KEEPS TRUE TO THE TIME IT WAS BUILT. ALL OF THE BIG TICKET UPDATES ARE DONE: EFFICIENT FURNACE/AC, NEWER WINDOWS, UPDATED KITCHEN W/ SS APPLIANCES, FULLY UPDATED BATHS. THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND IS WORTH SEEING! SQFT BELIEVED ACCURATE BUT NOT WARRANTED.

Public Records

Jul 29, 2010

Sold

$123,000

$96/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,478 (+1.6%)

$13,554 + $52,413

$65,967

2024

$3,424 (+9.2%)

$12,728 + $49,219

$61,947

2023

$3,136 (+2.4%)

$11,773 + $45,527

$57,300

2022

$3,064 (−20.7%)

$10,958 + $42,374

$53,332

2021

$3,864 (−3.1%)

$14,217 + $47,345

$61,562

2020

$3,987 (+2.8%)

$14,125 + $47,039

$61,164

2019

$3,878 (+4.1%)

$14,062 + $46,828

$60,890

2018

$3,725 (+2.6%)

$13,801 + $45,959

$59,760

2017

$3,631 (+2.3%)

$13,421 + $44,694

$58,115

2016

$3,550 (+89.2%)

$13,009 + $43,558

$56,567

2013

$1,876

$12,568 + $20,415

$32,983

Public record

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Lot size

0.59 Acres

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Sangamon County

APN

15150105040

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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Riverton, IL • 62561

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Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.2 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 212 S 8th St

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