Solid well kept ranch home on lovely landscaped lot in the great community of Walnut. Three bedrooms, large living room, galley kitchen that could be easily opened up for an open concept design if desired. New concrete drive, freshly painted throughout the main floor and full basement with huge finished family room. Storage galore in the basement area with built-in closets and shelves. Nice two car detached garage and utility shed for outdoor storage. Large patio to the rear for relaxation and enjoyment of the perennial plants and landscaping. Great Property....
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Market trends in 61376, IL
Last updated September 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 311 Meltzer Ave
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10980901
Jun 9, 2021
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$105,000
$94/sq ft
Apr 21, 2021
Pending (Contingent)
—
Apr 19, 2021
Price Changed
$110,000
$98/sq ft
Jan 27, 2021
Listed (Active)
$115,000
$103/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10907375
Nov 2, 2020
Listing Removed
—
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10537567
May 15, 2020
Sold (MLS)
$87,000
$78/sq ft
Oct 2, 2019
Listed
$99,500
$89/sq ft
+15
Solid well kept ranch home on lovely landscaped lot in the great community of Walnut. Three bedrooms, large living room, galley kitchen that could be easily opened up for an open concept design if desired. Full basement with huge finished family room. Storage galore in the basement area with built-in closets and shelves. Nice two car detached garage and utility shed for outdoor storage. Large patio to the rear for relaxation and enjoyment of the perennial plants and landscaping. Great Property....
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,613 (+4.6%)
$8,068 + $37,810
$45,878
2024
$3,456 (+4.6%)
$8,068 + $37,810
$45,878
2023
$3,302 (+5.6%)
$7,585 + $35,546
$43,131
2022
$3,127 (−11.3%)
$7,066 + $33,112
$40,178
2021
$3,525 (+167.1%)
$6,566 + $30,770
$37,336
2020
$1,320 (−0.1%)
$6,059 + $28,396
$34,455
2019
$1,322 (+1.7%)
$5,979 + $22,892
$28,871
2018
$1,300 (−28.2%)
$5,868 + $19,770
$25,638
2016
$1,811 (+2.4%)
$5,452 + $18,369
$23,821
2015
$1,769 (+1.9%)
$5,279 + $17,786
$23,065
2013
$1,736
$5,212 + $17,560
$22,772
Tax history for 311 Meltzer Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,613 (+4.6%)
$8,068 + $37,810
$45,878
2024
$3,456 (+4.6%)
$8,068 + $37,810
$45,878
2023
$3,302 (+5.6%)
$7,585 + $35,546
$43,131
2022
$3,127 (−11.3%)
$7,066 + $33,112
$40,178
2021
$3,525 (+167.1%)
$6,566 + $30,770
$37,336
2020
$1,320 (−0.1%)
$6,059 + $28,396
$34,455
2019
$1,322 (+1.7%)
$5,979 + $22,892
$28,871
2018
$1,300 (−28.2%)
$5,868 + $19,770
$25,638
2016
$1,811 (+2.4%)
$5,452 + $18,369
$23,821
2015
$1,769 (+1.9%)
$5,279 + $17,786
$23,065
2013
$1,736
$5,212 + $17,560
$22,772
*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
120 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bureau County
APN
03-09-354-017
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): 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 14
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 8
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 18 x 24
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Galley
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 7
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 8 x 15
Flooring: Other
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 24
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Taped
Below Grade Finished Area: 544
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,664
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Main Sq Ft: 1120
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,240
Total Sq Ft: 1,120
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 576
Parcel Number: 0309354017
Lot Information
Dimensions: 120X125
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,321.80
Tax Year: 2019
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: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 340
Middle Or Junior School District: 340
High School District: 340
Location Information
Township: Walnut
Corporate Limits: Walnut
Directions: Main to Red Oak to Meltzer
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Bureau County
APN: 03-09-354-017
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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In this area, properties receive around 10 hours in
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