If you are looking for a nice home at a reasonable price this is it. Could use a bit of loving care to make it fit your style but easy to work on and should be easy to maintain. 2 Bedrooms, Bath, Living, Kitchen and Laundry.
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$1,735/mo
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Market trends in 61376, IL
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
92.8%
+2.7% MoM
Median sale price
$192K
$97K MoM
Avg. days on market
34d
8 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
2 MoM
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Sale history for 301 Meltzer Ave
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09578905
Aug 10, 2017
Sold (MLS)
$30,000
$35/sq ft
Mar 29, 2017
Listed
$34,900
$40/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09312874
Feb 11, 2017
Listing Removed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07969111
Sep 20, 2012
Sold (MLS)
$30,000
$35/sq ft
Jan 5, 2012
Listed
$39,000
$45/sq ft
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This is a 2 bedroom home with large living room situated on a nice sized lot with storage shed to rear. Interior of home is in good condition and one could just move in and live. Has been rental propety in the past and has always been easy to rent. Good income stream and easy maintenance.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,386 (+3.6%)
$4,807 + $10,486
$15,293
2024
$1,338 (+3.4%)
$4,807 + $10,486
$15,293
2023
$1,294 (+4.2%)
$4,519 + $9,858
$14,377
2022
$1,242 (+5.7%)
$4,210 + $9,183
$13,393
2021
$1,175 (+0.7%)
$3,912 + $8,534
$12,446
2020
$1,167 (+1.7%)
$3,610 + $7,876
$11,486
2019
$1,147 (+7.0%)
$3,562 + $7,772
$11,334
2018
$1,072 (+120.5%)
$3,496 + $7,627
$11,123
2016
$486 (−2.0%)
$3,248 + $7,086
$10,334
2015
$496 (+4.6%)
$3,145 + $6,861
$10,006
2013
$474
$3,104 + $6,774
$9,878
Tax history for 301 Meltzer Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,386 (+3.6%)
$4,807 + $10,486
$15,293
2024
$1,338 (+3.4%)
$4,807 + $10,486
$15,293
2023
$1,294 (+4.2%)
$4,519 + $9,858
$14,377
2022
$1,242 (+5.7%)
$4,210 + $9,183
$13,393
2021
$1,175 (+0.7%)
$3,912 + $8,534
$12,446
2020
$1,167 (+1.7%)
$3,610 + $7,876
$11,486
2019
$1,147 (+7.0%)
$3,562 + $7,772
$11,334
2018
$1,072 (+120.5%)
$3,496 + $7,627
$11,123
2016
$486 (−2.0%)
$3,248 + $7,086
$10,334
2015
$496 (+4.6%)
$3,145 + $6,861
$10,006
2013
$474
$3,104 + $6,774
$9,878
*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
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bureau County
APN
03-09-354-013
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
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
Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, On Site, Owned
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: 10 x 11
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: 12 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bath: None
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Taped
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Cedar
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 864
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 864
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Sq Ft: 864
Parcel Number: 0309354013
Lot Information
Dimensions: 77.7X158
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $485.98
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Street Paved
School Information
Elementary School District: 340
Middle Or Junior School District: 340
High School District: 340
Location Information
Township: WALNUT
Corporate Limits: WALNUT
Directions: Red Oak to Meltzer
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Bureau County
APN: 03-09-354-013
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
Bureau Valley North
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Bureau Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
2/10
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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 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Walnut, IL • 61376
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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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