At no fault of the seller this gem is back on the market. Fall in love with the character and charm this delightful bungalow has to offer. This cozy 2-bedroom, 1 bath home with a fully fenced yard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Includes a large shed with lighting and outlet. Start your mornings on the inviting front porch and unwind in the evenings in your private outdoor space. This home shines with numerous updates thoughtfully added by the seller, including brand new HVAC with a 96% AFUE high-efficiency furnace, central air unit, thermostat and hot water tank. Interior upgrades include new flooring throughout, as well as most of the trim and door trim too. The updates continue with modern, neutral fresh paint throughout, new doors with trendy black hardware, and new stainless steel kitchen appliances. New bathroom ceiling fan vented through the roof. New toilet and functional over the toilet shelf with a modern flair. New shower head added in the shower. New cordless window blinds curtains included. Handrails added for safety leading to the basement. Professionally weatherized in January 2026 with blown in attic insulation, wall insulation and rim joist insulation up to the recommended levels. Immaculately clean and truly move-in ready, with prior updates to windows, walls, electrical and handsome exterior siding, this home is about as new as you can get without building a new home. This home is prepared to welcome its next owner and all that's missing is you!
For sale
$119,000
819 W Franklin St, Taylorville, IL 62568
2beds
840sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
7,200 Square Feet Lot
$116,000 Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced yardPrivate outdoor spaceInviting front porchCentral air unitNew flooring throughoutNew shower head
- 44 days |
- 454 |
- 24 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 27, 2026 at 01:27pm
Listed by:
Brenna Jeffers Pref:217-416-1555,
The Real Estate Group, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1041803
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 2in x 12ft 2in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 7in x 7ft 1in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 12ft 6in
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 1in x 14ft 3in
Main level
- Area: 840
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 7,200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 144
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 17132711500200
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Taylorville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $78,888
- Annual tax amount: $1,610
- Date on market: 2/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
Estimated market value
$116,000
$110,000 - $122,000
$993/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $119,000$142/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Pending sale | $119,000$142/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $119,000+32%$142/sqft |
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| 5/13/2025 | Sold | $90,125+0.3%$107/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Pending sale | $89,900$107/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $89,900+33.6%$107/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2016 | Sold | $67,300-3.7%$80/sqft |
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| 9/7/2016 | Pending sale | $69,900$83/sqft |
Source: Kennedy Real Estate LLC #164699 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2016 | Listed for sale | $69,900$83/sqft |
Source: Kennedy Real Estate LLC #164699 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,610 +11.4% | $26,296 +9.2% |
| 2023 | $1,445 +5.8% | $24,089 +7.7% |
| 2022 | $1,365 +6.5% | $22,371 +4% |
| 2021 | $1,282 +2.4% | $21,510 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $1,253 -1% | $21,258 -0.6% |
| 2019 | $1,265 +84.5% | $21,390 +50.6% |
| 2018 | $686 +4.7% | $14,204 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $655 -23.1% | $13,846 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $852 -11.9% | $12,794 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $967 +1.1% | $12,700 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $956 +0.5% | $12,433 |
| 2013 | $952 -4.5% | $12,433 -6.2% |
| 2011 | $996 | $13,253 |
| 2010 | -- | $13,253 |
| 2009 | $979 | $13,253 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$782/mo
Principal & interest
$614
Property taxes
$168
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 62568
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Taylorville Jr High SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Taylorville Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Taylorville
- High: Taylorville
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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