Very cute 2-bedroom, 1-bath home right on the main drag in Spring Valley. House features an updated bathroom and flooring. The backyard is something you don't want to miss. It has a covered porch & a large 2 car garage that is accessible from the alley. Property is move in condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
6,499 sq ftLot Size
$117Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Pietro Alfano• Coldwell Banker Today's, Realtors
Listed by Thomas Templeton• Coldwell Banker Today's, Realtors
Bought with Bethany Coleman• Local Realty Group, Inc.
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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 228 W Dakota St
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11409099
Jun 10, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$75,000
$79/sq ft
May 21, 2022
Pending
—
May 19, 2022
Listed (Active)
$79,900
$84/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11217307
Nov 10, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$63,000
$66/sq ft
Oct 19, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 8, 2021
Price Changed
$71,000
$75/sq ft
Sep 13, 2021
Listed (Active)
$76,500
$81/sq ft
+12
Completely remodeled cozy ranch home. This two bedroom, one bath home also features a two car detached garage with a covered porch area between house and garage in addition a partly fenced-in yard. New furnace and hot water heater. Freshly painted inside and out. Updated flooring through out home. Require 30 to 40 days for renter to move out. Also 24 to 48 hours for all showings! Notice required renter will vacate bye November 1st. Showings Monday thru Friday no weekends please!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10599198
Mar 2, 2020
Sold (MLS)
$43,500
$46/sq ft
Dec 29, 2019
Listed
$48,950
$52/sq ft
+4
Great Opportunity! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features an eat in kitchen, cozy living room, and 2 car newer garage. Deck and fenced rear yard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,909 (+9.4%)
$5,011 + $27,342
$32,353
2024
$2,660 (+9.4%)
$5,011 + $27,342
$32,353
2023
$2,430 (−18.8%)
$4,616 + $25,186
$29,802
2022
$2,992 (+12.9%)
$4,329 + $23,618
$27,947
2021
$2,651 (+4.2%)
$3,993 + $21,786
$25,779
2020
$2,545 (+102.4%)
$3,769 + $18,450
$22,219
2019
$1,258 (−48.7%)
$3,618 + $17,713
$21,331
2018
$2,453 (+44.2%)
$3,540 + $17,330
$20,870
2016
$1,702 (+5.2%)
$3,377 + $16,529
$19,906
2015
$1,618 (+2.2%)
$3,351 + $16,399
$19,750
2013
$1,583
$3,511 + $17,181
$20,692
Tax history for 228 W Dakota St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,909 (+9.4%)
$5,011 + $27,342
$32,353
2024
$2,660 (+9.4%)
$5,011 + $27,342
$32,353
2023
$2,430 (−18.8%)
$4,616 + $25,186
$29,802
2022
$2,992 (+12.9%)
$4,329 + $23,618
$27,947
2021
$2,651 (+4.2%)
$3,993 + $21,786
$25,779
2020
$2,545 (+102.4%)
$3,769 + $18,450
$22,219
2019
$1,258 (−48.7%)
$3,618 + $17,713
$21,331
2018
$2,453 (+44.2%)
$3,540 + $17,330
$20,870
2016
$1,702 (+5.2%)
$3,377 + $16,529
$19,906
2015
$1,618 (+2.2%)
$3,351 + $16,399
$19,750
2013
$1,583
$3,511 + $17,181
$20,692
*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
50 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
6,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bureau County
APN
18-34-285-010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 4
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
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: 8 x 11
Flooring: Vinyl
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 15
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 18
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Vinyl
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Stucco
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 1834285010
Lot Information
Dimensions: 129X50
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,515
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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
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: Rt 6 at the corner of Terry St
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Bureau County
APN: 18-34-285-010
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 • 0.4mi
5/10
Hall High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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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In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in
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