Charming well-maintained 3 bed 2 bath bungalow in the historic Leclair neighborhood! Begin and end each day on the peaceful covered front porch, complete with porch swing and additional room for your favorite plants and rocking chair. The front door opens into a bright living room with original hardwood flooring, charming accent windows, tall ceilings, and wide stately woodwork. The living room leads into a full size dining room, boasting a beautiful accent wall of white built-in shelving. The spacious eat-in kitchen features all matching appliances, plenty of cabinetry, and convenient access to the back porch. The main floor also consists of two good-sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Upstairs you'll find a huge third bedroom. The basement offers even more living space with a finished rec room, bar area, and second full bathroom. Outside you'll love the whimsical garden-like backyard, with loads of various plants and florals, winding flagstone walkway, and an oversized garden shed.
Closed
$246,000
1251 Emerson Ave, Edwardsville, IL 62025
3beds
2,220sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$268,400 Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$2,387 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 28, 2025 at 05:36pm
Listing Provided by:
Rebecca Hopkins 618-698-4324,
Re/Max Signature Properties
Bought with:
Toni Lucas, 475.175915
Worth Clark Realty
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 24024792
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Upper
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Features: Floor Covering: Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Floor Covering: Carpeting
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Floor Covering: Vinyl
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Floor Covering: Wood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Dining Room Combo, Separate Dining, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic Millwork
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None, Recreation Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,220
- Total interior livable area: 2,220 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,620
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Covered
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 53' x 129' x 59' x 130'
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 142151412204007
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Historic
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Edwardsville
- Subdivision: Leclaire
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Private
- Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel
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