Just five minutes from Grafton, in the heart of historic Elsah, Illinois, this charming home offers a peaceful setting and so much potential. Backing up to beautiful woods, the property sits on a spacious lot that create a quiet, private feel. The home features two bedrooms and one and a half baths, some hardwood floors, fresh neutral paint inside and out, and a kitchen with some updates, including stainless steel appliances. There’s also an unfinished basement and a unique outbuilding perfect for a workshop or extra storage. With its cute curb appeal and picket fence, this home is full of character and waiting for someone to bring their vision to life. Priced affordably at $95,000, it’s a great opportunity to make it your own little retreat in a historic, picturesque town.
Active under contract
$95,000
86 Mill St, Elsah, IL 62028
2beds
978sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
8,498.56 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$97/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Picket fenceCute curb appealFresh neutral paintUnfinished basementSpacious lotHardwood floorsStainless steel appliances
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 24, 2025 at 07:50am
Listing Provided by:
Allison G Hansen 618-604-6370,
Re/Max Alliance,
Jill Schulz 618-550-9238,
RE/MAX Alliance
Source: MARIS,MLS#: 25045440
Originating MLS: Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 98.28
- Dimensions: 11.7x8.4
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 29
- Dimensions: 5.8x5
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 8.4x5
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 108.1
- Dimensions: 9.4x11.5
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 101.84
- Dimensions: 13.4x7.6
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 157.3
- Dimensions: 12.1x13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 158.4
- Dimensions: 14.4x11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 174.2
- Dimensions: 13.4x13
Heating
- None
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Cellar
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 978
- Total interior livable area: 978 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 978
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One
Lot
- Size: 8,498.56 Square Feet
- Features: Adjoins Wooded Area
Details
- Parcel number: 0141701400
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not In A Subdivision
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Elsah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $97/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,235
- Annual tax amount: $2,138
- Date on market: 7/13/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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