Cute as a button 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with multiple storage sheds and large deck. Kitchen features newer Kraftmaid cabinetry and beautiful granite counter tops. Large laundry room offers additional storage or dining room possibilities and the large rear yard has plenty of space for parking or playing games. Roof and siding both appear to be newer. All utilities are off- please bring a flashlight to shine on your new home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$165Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Janelle McCarter• Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Bought with Robert Perez• Executive Realty Group LLC
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Market trends in 61362, IL
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
96.7%
+1.1% MoM
Median sale price
$145K
$43 MoM
Avg. days on market
55d
12 days MoM
Recently sold homes
20
3 MoM
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Sale history for 221 E 1st St
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jan 28, 2026
Sold
$49,500
$87/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12357017
Nov 18, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$49,500
$87/sq ft
Aug 12, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Aug 8, 2025
Listed (Active)
$45,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,243 (+7.2%)
$6,069 + $14,254
$20,323
2024
$2,092 (+11.3%)
$6,069 + $14,254
$20,323
2022
$1,879 (+3.1%)
$5,242 + $12,312
$17,554
2021
$1,824 (+4.2%)
$4,835 + $11,357
$16,192
2020
$1,751 (+332.8%)
$4,564 + $10,720
$15,284
2019
$404 (+12.4%)
$4,382 + $10,292
$14,674
2018
$360
$4,287 + $10,069
$14,356
Tax history for 221 E 1st St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,243 (+7.2%)
$6,069 + $14,254
$20,323
2024
$2,092 (+11.3%)
$6,069 + $14,254
$20,323
2022
$1,879 (+3.1%)
$5,242 + $12,312
$17,554
2021
$1,824 (+4.2%)
$4,835 + $11,357
$16,192
2020
$1,751 (+332.8%)
$4,564 + $10,720
$15,284
2019
$404 (+12.4%)
$4,382 + $10,292
$14,674
2018
$360
$4,287 + $10,069
$14,356
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bureau County
APN
18-35-164-006
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Parking (Total): 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 10
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
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 10
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Cellar, Partial
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 572
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 572
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 572
Total Sq Ft: 572
Parcel Number: 1835164006
Lot Information
Dimensions: 60 X 130 X 50 X 90 X 10 X 40
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,091.82
Tax Year: 2024
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
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: From I-80 take exit 70 towards Spring Valley. Follow IL-89 S to N Greenwood St. Turn left onto N Greenwood St. Turn right onto E 1st St, destination will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Bureau County
APN: 18-35-164-006
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
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Hall High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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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
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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