Investor Alert - 1887 Folk Victorian with Huge Potential! This spacious 5-bed, 2-bath home in Cambridge is full of opportunity for the right buyer. Featuring a charming wraparound porch and classic architectural character, the interior is ready for a full renovation. Two bedrooms and laundry on the main level, with three more bedrooms upstairs-including one with a private bath-and a second-level kitchenette setup. Outside you'll find a 1-car garage (1917) plus an oversized 2-car garage built in 2004 with alley access. Updates include windows and HVAC in 2001. Just blocks from the Henry County Fairgrounds! Seller willing to offer allowances for improvements/repairs. Also, seller is offering a 2-1 buy down!
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$36,000
409 N Ridge St, Cambridge, IL 61238
5beds
2,008sqft
Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Built in 1887
0.29 Acres Lot
$37,100 Zestimate®
$18/sqft
$1,555 Estimated rent
Home value
$37,100
$28,000 - $49,000
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Listed by:
Richard Bassford, CRS 309-292-3681,
RE/MAX Concepts Bettendorf
Bought with:
Chris Thompson
Mel Foster Co. Geneseo
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: QC4264694
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x17
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x23
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x23
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Range, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Egress Window,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,008 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gravel, Yes, Other, Detached, Alley Access, Guest, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 66x193
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1807252010
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Goulds
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $18/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $109,599
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $36,000-27.9%$18/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Pending sale | $49,900$25/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4264694 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Price change | $49,900-16.7%$25/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Price change | $59,900-14.3%$30/sqft |
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| 8/4/2025 | Price change | $69,900-12.5%$35/sqft |
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| 6/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $79,900$40/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $36,533 +1.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $35,994 +8.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $33,143 +8% |
| 2021 | -- | $30,688 +0.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $30,535 +3.8% |
| 2019 | -- | $29,417 +3% |
| 2018 | -- | $28,560 +2.7% |
| 2017 | -- | $27,809 +0.5% |
| 2016 | $1,529 | $27,671 |
| 2015 | $1,529 | $27,671 -1% |
| 2013 | $1,529 -19.1% | $27,950 +0.9% |
| 2007 | $1,890 +15.8% | $27,692 +3.5% |
| 2006 | $1,631 | $26,756 |
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Neighborhood: 61238
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cambridge Community Grade SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Cambridge Jr/Sr High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Cambridge
Source: MRED 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.
- Illinois
- Henry County
- Cambridge
- 61238
- 409 N Ridge St
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