How does this even happen?!? This bright and airy Home boasts an efficient lay-out that somehow manages to give you the luxury of 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, plus more! Start off with a spacious sunroom that gives you that all-important option of a second living space, with beautiful French doors opening grandly into the living room and than the kitchen - both spacious in their own right. Ready for your personal touches and highlighting the beauty of single-level living! The Breezeway is a stand-out feature. Melded with the insulated garage, it boasts both a gas heater and window A/C, granting you extra living space with all-season access! Need more? Open the newer Bilco door to enter into what is commonly called the "basement", but is open to your interpretation of rec room, karaoke hall, craft palace, playroom, man-cave, or she-shed! The aspects of superior construction and obvious attention to updates and maintenance will give you full confidence that this home is "move-in ready" to the Max. So much NEW: flooring, A/C, HWH, rubber sheathing roof over garage, sump pump, plus a new driveway! Upgraded wiring and plumbing; newer roof (7 yrs old with 30-year shingles) and furnace. For your outdoor living, check out the generously-sized paver patio, and newer shed. Designed to be easily-maintained, the landscaping work presents as neatly and cleanly as the house, adding to the terrific curb appeal. Perhaps best of all is the location within Spring Valley. Directly across the street you'll be delighted to see an open grassy field (that you don't have to mow:) - part of the beautiful expanse of City parkland. Come take a look and make it Your Own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$122Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Beth Mulcahy• Landmark Realty of Illinois LLC
Bought with Bonnie Lester• Coldwell Banker Today's
Est. $2,130 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 224 W 2nd Pl
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12681616
Jul 16, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$139,000
$122/sq ft
Jul 4, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jul 1, 2026
Relisted (Active)
—
Jun 22, 2026
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jun 18, 2026
Listed (Active)
$144,000
$127/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08983042
Jul 30, 2015
Sold (MLS)
$14,000
$12/sq ft
Jul 13, 2015
Listed
$18,900
$17/sq ft
+11
Great investment & huge potential in this ready to rehab 4-bedroom, 1-bath home with 1-car attached garage. Nice yard & close to park.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$768 (+7.2%)
$3,539 + $3,417
$6,956
2024
$716 (+7.6%)
$3,539 + $3,417
$6,956
2023
$665 (+3.4%)
$3,260 + $3,148
$6,408
2022
$643 (+3.1%)
$3,057 + $2,952
$6,009
2021
$624 (+4.2%)
$2,820 + $2,723
$5,543
2020
$599 (+1.2%)
$2,662 + $2,570
$5,232
2019
$592 (+2.5%)
$2,556 + $2,467
$5,023
2018
$578 (+0.4%)
$2,501 + $2,414
$4,915
2016
$576 (+4.8%)
$2,386 + $2,302
$4,688
2015
$549 (−59.4%)
$2,367 + $2,284
$4,651
2013
$1,352
$2,480 + $16,072
$18,552
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bureau County
APN
18-34-279-009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 8
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Other Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 8
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 8
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 8
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 11
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 6 x 3
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 11
Flooring: Wood Laminate
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 8
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
Laundry Features: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Bathroom
Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Open Floorplan
# of Rooms: 6
Flooring: Laminate
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Breezeway
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2019
General Information: Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 1834279009
Lot Information
Dimensions: 100 x 50
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $768
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 99
Elementary School: John F Kennedy Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 99
Middle Or Junior School: John F Kennedy Elementary School
High School District: 502
High School: Hall High School
Location Information
Township: Hall
Corporate Limits: Spring Valley
Directions: From Route 6 in Spring Valley, turn North on Terry Street. Right on 2nd Place (not Street). Home will be on your left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Bureau County
APN: 18-34-279-009
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 • 0.3mi
5/10
Hall High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
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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
1% 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
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Spring Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.