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For sale by owner
  • $85,000

    1221 Madison Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

    4beds
    1,472sqft
    : 
    Single Family
    Built in 1926
    6,728 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $58/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Privacy fenceBrand-new windowsNew hvac systemUnfinished basementMud room area
    Fixer Upper Alert! 1221 Madison Ave, Charleston, IL If you’ve been looking for a house with solid bones, tons of charm, and a head start on big updates—this is it! What’s already done: 28 brand-new windows New HVAC system in 2021 18 rolls of insulation added to the attic Privacy fence + 10x10 shed out back 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms (unfinished) 2 sunrooms Mud room area Unfinished basement Around 1,472 sq ft (plus an additional 144 sq ft once the new kitchen is finished!) What still needs love? The kitchen and bathrooms aren’t done yet—so it’s a blank canvas for someone handy or looking to make it their own. Bonus: Home will come with a large amount of building materials to help with the remodel—including unfinished cabinets, insulation rolls, wiring, doors, an electrical service panel, and more! Perfect for an investor, a DIY’er, or someone who wants to build equity while customizing every corner. There’s a ton of space here, and it’s full of potential. Message me if you’re curious, want to walk through it, or have questions! Let’s find this place its next chapter.
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    (618) 292-5681

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,472 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 6,728 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 02103832000
    • Zoning: COM

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family
    Materials
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1926

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Charleston

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $58/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $38,142
    • Annual tax amount: $650
    • Date on market: 7/28/2025
    • Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel
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