For sale

$199,900

Est. $1,476/mo —

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1,491

sq ft

509 S Walnut St, Rochester, IL 62563

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Welcome home! This updated and move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and space, all set on a beautifully manicured full acre. Inside, you'll find beautiful refinished hardwood flooring, high-efficiency windows, and a spacious open kitchen featuring updated cabinetry, countertops, and newer appliances. The impressive 13' x 19' primary bedroom provides plenty of room to relax and unwind. Convenience is key with main-floor laundry, heating and air conditioning, a whole-house fan, and a beautifully remodeled bathroom completed in 2022. Step outside and enjoy the covered front porch or relax on the shady rear deck overlooking the expansive, well-maintained yard. The property is a dream for hobbyists, mechanics, storage enthusiasts, or anyone needing extra workspace, featuring a 3-car detached garage with a walk-up loft and Wi-Fi-enabled garage door openers, plus an additional 1-car detached garage. With plenty of room to park, work, store, and enjoy the outdoors, this property offers a rare combination of updated living space and exceptional acreage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1 acresLot Size

$134Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Andrew Kinney • The Real Estate Group, Inc.

Contact: Pref: 217-891-2490

Listing updated: Sep 3, 2026 at 03:01pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1045783

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$1,476 per month

Principal and interest$1,051

Property taxes

$334

HOA dues

Home insurance

$92

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Rochester Elementary Ec-1 School

Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.8mi

Rochester Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Rochester High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

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Market insights

509 S Walnut St · $199,900

DAYS ON MARKET

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SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 0% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median list price in this area is $196,964. (1% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Full, unfinished basement
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (both on the main level)

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Kitchen located on the main level
Includes dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry room
Washer and dryer included

Flooring
Carpet in bedrooms
Hardwood in living room
Vinyl in dining room and kitchen

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 509 S Walnut St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1045783

Sep 2, 2026

Price Changed

$199,900

$134/sq ft

Aug 12, 2026

Listed

$215,000

$144/sq ft

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA173578

Aug 8, 2017

Sold

$159,000

$107/sq ft

Jun 2, 2017

Listed

$159,000

$107/sq ft

+30

It's not often that an opportunity like this one comes along - A completely updated and move in ready home in the heart of Rochester on one full acre with a 3 car detached garage. Beautiful refinished hardwood flooring, large open kitchen with updated cabinets and counter top, 13'x19' master bedroom, main floor laundry, and high efficiency windows. Covered front porch and shady rear deck extend the living space outside to the well manicured 1 acre lot. Additional 1 car detached garage and walk up loft in detached 3 car garage provide lots of storage. Do not miss this one!

RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA131815

Jun 5, 2013

Sold

$145,000

$97/sq ft

Apr 8, 2013

Listed

$149,900

$101/sq ft

+17

Very seldom do you find a property located in the heart of the city with one acre,detached 3 car gar.,basement,and in very well kept condition. Home renovations,2008, include, roof and windows.Furnace,ac,and electric in 1992. In 2009 all flooring, kitchen, bath, paint, double oven,refrig.and microwave. Seller is on level pay for her utilities. 179.00 monthly.Home has steel siding. Extremely nice custom window treatments stay.Detached garage measures 30x33 and has a staircase to a large loft.NICE

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,011 (+2.0%)

$13,161 + $50,451

$63,612

2024

$3,933 (+2.3%)

$12,728 + $48,792

$61,520

2023

$3,843 (+4.4%)

$12,090 + $46,345

$58,435

2022

$3,683 (+4.5%)

$11,448 + $43,883

$55,331

2021

$3,524 (+2.0%)

$10,991 + $42,130

$53,121

2020

$3,455 (+1.8%)

$10,850 + $41,589

$52,439

2019

$3,395 (+1.0%)

$10,921 + $41,861

$52,782

2018

$3,361 (+1.7%)

$10,746 + $41,190

$51,936

2017

$3,306 (+3.6%)

$10,632 + $40,754

$51,386

2016

$3,192 (+38.7%)

$10,284 + $39,422

$49,706

2013

$2,302

$6,854 + $35,598

$42,452

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Lot size

1 Acre

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Sangamon County

APN

23160476004

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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 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

2/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Rochester, IL • 62563

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Dec

Sun exposure

92/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

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

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Redfin Estimate for 509 S Walnut St

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