Was the statue of David but a mere block of marble before Michelangelo chiseled out a masterpiece to be beloved for all of time? Was the the Mona Lisa not simply a blank canvas before Da Vinci laid the first stroke of his brush? True, these were extraordinary men creating masterpieces during times of uncertainty and evolution. How could anyone today undertake such a task of creativity and vision that would, like these men, cement their names in time as the mastermind behind the masterpiece? While you walk through this opportunity trying to envision two bedrooms, three bedrooms maybe four! Open concept, vaulted ceilings, and bathrooms galore. Understand, that the Roman's didn't build a city and say there's no plumbing, it's not worth the price, they created aqueducts and sewers the way they wanted increasing the value of the land the chose to build. When they entered a building that was too hot or cold they didn't shy away because it was too expensive to add HVAC, they were excited to be able to install a system that functioned perfectly for the size of the property. It's without question this an extensive project and it's not meant for just anyone. This future work of art requires a strong minded, creative person who can handle the stress and magnitude of it. Not a dreamer who only knows how to dream but isn't afraid to be a do'er as well. For every aspiration there is an enemy, do you not think the told Michelangelo "maybe he should be wearing shorts?" Or Di Vinci that "he should have gone blonde over brunette?" They didn't let the fear of their critiques keep them from what they believed, and neither should you.
Single-familyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
$35Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Thomas Templeton• Coldwell Banker Today's, Realtors
Bought with Carol Wlodarchak• Coldwell Banker Today's, Realtors
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Market trends in 61362, IL
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
94.4%
+0.7% MoM
Median sale price
$127K
$24K MoM
Avg. days on market
100d
54 days MoM
Recently sold homes
13
4 MoM
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Sale history for 118 W Erie St
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11850343
Sep 27, 2023
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$30,000
$14/sq ft
Sep 14, 2023
Pending
—
Aug 3, 2023
Listed (Active)
$34,900
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,663 (+7.2%)
$12,095 + $2,971
$15,066
2024
$1,551 (+7.6%)
$12,095 + $2,971
$15,066
2023
$1,441 (+3.4%)
$11,141 + $2,737
$13,878
2022
$1,393 (+3.1%)
$10,447 + $2,567
$13,014
2021
$1,352 (+4.2%)
$9,637 + $2,368
$12,005
2020
$1,298 (+1.2%)
$9,097 + $2,235
$11,332
2019
$1,283 (+2.5%)
$8,734 + $2,146
$10,880
2018
$1,251 (+25.1%)
$8,545 + $2,100
$10,645
2016
$1,000 (−52.9%)
$8,150 + $2,003
$10,153
2015
$2,124 (+2.8%)
$8,086 + $1,987
$10,073
2013
$2,066
$8,471 + $16,703
$25,174
Tax history for 118 W Erie St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,663 (+7.2%)
$12,095 + $2,971
$15,066
2024
$1,551 (+7.6%)
$12,095 + $2,971
$15,066
2023
$1,441 (+3.4%)
$11,141 + $2,737
$13,878
2022
$1,393 (+3.1%)
$10,447 + $2,567
$13,014
2021
$1,352 (+4.2%)
$9,637 + $2,368
$12,005
2020
$1,298 (+1.2%)
$9,097 + $2,235
$11,332
2019
$1,283 (+2.5%)
$8,734 + $2,146
$10,880
2018
$1,251 (+25.1%)
$8,545 + $2,100
$10,645
2016
$1,000 (−52.9%)
$8,150 + $2,003
$10,153
2015
$2,124 (+2.8%)
$8,086 + $1,987
$10,073
2013
$2,066
$8,471 + $16,703
$25,174
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bureau County
APN
18-34-430-011
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Off Alley
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Bedrooms Possible: 1
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Other
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Exterior Building Type: Wood Siding
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 1834430011
Lot Information
Dimensions: 100X130
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Features: Mature Trees
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,352.04
Tax Year: 2022
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 99
Middle Or Junior School District: 99
High School District: 502
High School: Hall High School
Location Information
Township: Hall
Corporate Limits: Spring Valley
Directions: Head west on US-6 W/4th St/Hiawatha Pioneer Trl toward Church St., Turn left onto N Spalding St, Turn right onto W Erie St Destination will be on the right
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Bureau County
APN: 18-34-430-011
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 1, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Hall High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Spring Valley, IL • 61362
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.