You'll love all the character, spacious rooms, and charm of this 1 1/2 story home in Carthage!! Sit and relax on the large open front porch that spans across the whole front of the home. The lower level has a large entry foyer, dining room, den, living room with fireplace, a bedroom, a kitchen, enclosed back porch, and a 1/2 bath with laundry area. Go up on the open staircase to an additional foyer/landing at the top of the stairs, 2 bedrooms, and a full bath. There is a screened in porch on the upper level. This home has a lot natural woodwork, built-ins, attic storage, and space for entertaining. There is also a detached garage that measures 22' x30'. This home will be selling in "AS IS" condition.
Contingent
Price cut: $15K (6/9)
$75,000
242 Main St, Carthage, IL 62321
3beds
2,376sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
0.43 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$32/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageAttic storageLarge open front porchSpacious roomsScreened in porchNatural woodwork
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Listing updated: July 07, 2025 at 01:50pm
Listing courtesy of:
Brenda Young 217-357-1439,
Brenda Young Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12353808

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X18
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished,Partial
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,376 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 86.5X217
Details
- Parcel number: 1324670000
- Zoning: SINGL
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Carthage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $32/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $93,237
- Annual tax amount: $1,936
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
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